Scientists report world’s first herbivorous filter-feeding marine reptile
In 2014, scientists discovered a bizarre fossil—a crocodile-sized sea-dwelling reptile, Atopodentatus unicus, that lived 242 million years ago in what today is southwestern China.
Origin of dromedary domestication discovered
The dromedary, the one-humped Arabian camel, plays an important role in the countries of North Africa. However many questions remain unanswered regarding its domestication.
Palace Museum in China confirms ancient relics find
The Palace Museum in Beijing has confirmed the discovery of relics from the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) that were buried underground in the heart of the city for more than 600 years.
The art ‒and science‒ behind treasured Japanese porcelain
Scientists report in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces a practical method for preparing red paints for high-quality akae.
New Discoveries in Matariya
The Egyptian-German Archaeological Mission to Matariya has discovered new evidence for a sanctuary of Nectanebo I (380-363 BC), among other finds.
Outcomes of the Second International Tutankhamun Conference
The results of the Second International Tutankhamun Conference.
The carved wooden templon of Panaghia Limnia in Skiathos
The church of Panaghia, situated in the centre of the Limniot quarter, was built in 1829. The church’s interior takes the visitor by surprise.
International Museum Day in Cyprus
International Museum Day: Numerous events will be organised with free entrance in Cyprus.
Medieval women better dressed than men
Women in the Middle Ages often wore better quality clothes than men.
The genetic history of Ice Age Europe
Analyses of ancient DNA from prehistoric humans paint a picture of dramatic population change in Europe from 45,000 to 7,000 years ago.
Hominins may have been food for carnivores 500,000 years ago
Tooth-marks on Pleistocene Moroccan femur indicate hominin hunting or scavenging by large carnivores.
Water storage made prehistoric settlement expansion possible in Amazonia
The pre-Columbian settlements in Amazonia were not limited to the vicinities of rivers and lakes. One example of this can be found in the Santarém region in Brazilian Amazonia.
Newly discovered baby Titanosaur sheds light on dinosaurs’ early lives
Long-necked sauropod dinosaurs include the largest animals ever to walk on land.
Fossil of mother cradling baby
Archaeologists in Taiwan have found a 4,800-year-old human fossil of a mother holding an infant child in her arms.
Roman pseudo Venus found in England
A rare find was dug up by volunteer archaeologists during a rescue excavation at a property in Long Melford: A six inch tall figurine dating from the first or second century, known as a ‘pseudo Venus’.
Newly discovered titanosaurian dinosaur from Argentina
Ca. 95 million-year-old complete sauropod skull examined, possibly exceptional sensory capabilities.
Fossils may reveal 20-million-year history of penguins in Australia
Penguin history includes the 'giant penguin,' arrivals via multiple dispersals, extinctions.
Two Egyptian mummy portraits restituted
The Institute of Archaeology of the University of Zurich restituted two Egyptian mummy portraits from the 1st to 2nd century AD to the heirs of Berlin publisher Rudolf Mosse (1843-1920).
European Museum Academy Annual Meeting and EMA Awards Ceremony
The European Museum Academy Annual Meeting and EMA Awards Ceremony will take place on the island of Lesbos from 19 to 21 May 2016. Read the EMA Statement about the reasons Lesbos was chosen as this year's conference venue.
Testing the mysterious hairdo from Romsey Abbey
For the past few months, Oxford University scientists have been testing a full head of hair found in a lead coffin in Romsey Abbey (Hampshire) in 1839.
Thoughts about the interpretive significance of Hellenistic Panathenaic Amphorae
The lecture is dealing with the resulting methodological problems and raises the question how reliable the Panathenaic amphorae of the late period are with regard to further interpretations and a better understanding of the Hellenistic period.
Study shows dinosaur families chose to exit Europe
Researchers have used ‘network theory’ for the first time to visually depict the movement of dinosaurs around the world during the Mesozoic Era – including a curious exodus from Europe.
Ancient male population explosions linked to migration and technology
The largest ever study of global genetic variation in the human Y chromosome has uncovered the hidden history of men.
Cheerful skeleton mosaic was found in Turkey
A rather unusual ancient mosaic has been discovered by archaeologists in the province of Hatay Turkey, during excavations. The mosaic depicts a skeleton holding a drink with the inscription "be cheerful and enjoy life" in ancient Greek.