Byzantine Archaeology and History
The ‘Byzantine Archaeology, History and History of Art of Greece’ is an intensive course on Byzantine Greece, taking place between 22 July – 2 August 2024.
Sunken British warship identified in Dry Tortugas National Park
Survivors from the wreck built the first fortifications on Garden Key, a century before Fort Jefferson.
‘Cosy domesticity’ of prehistoric stilt-house dwellers
Detailed reports on thousands of artefacts pulled from “Britain’s Pompeii” reveals the surprisingly sophisticated domestic lives of Bronze Age Fen folk.
Oxford researchers uncover remarkable archive of ancient human brains
A new study has challenged previously held views that brain preservation in the archaeological record is extremely rare.
3-year PhD contract at Sorbonne University
Application form for a 3-year PhD contract at Sorbonne University in Paris.
Archaeological survey near Deir el Natour
Preventative archaeological survey in the vicinity of the medieval Deir el Natour monastery targeted archaeologically rich land- and sea-scapes threatened by large-scale development.
International conference on magic and thought
The international conference on Magic and Thought will take place at the University of Granada.
Earth’s earliest forest revealed in Somerset fossils
The oldest fossilised forest known on Earth has been found in the high sandstone cliffs along the Devon and Somerset coast.
Tunnel complex from the period of the Bar Kokhba Revolt
Over the past few months students, local residents and soldiers have participated in an archaeological excavation at Huqoq near the Sea of Galilee.
FBI Boston Recovers and Returns 22 Historic Artifacts to Okinawa
For almost 80 years, 22 artifacts from Okinawa, Japan were lost to history, only to be discovered last year, tucked away in an attic of a private residence in Massachusetts.
History enthusiasts find decorations from Roman influence period
Local history enthusiasts have discovered four Roman-era brooches, a ring and fragments of decorations in the Borki forest district in Masuria.
Archaeologists discover a Neolithic burial landscape near Magdeburg
Two approximately 6,000-year-old monumental mounds that covered wooden grave chambers, each containing several burials, were located 200 m away from each other.
Spheres of Justice in the Later Roman Empire
Professor van Nuffelen will discuss the conceptions of justice that were current in sixth-century Constantinople.
Praise and Blame in Greek Tragedy
This book demonstrates how a focus on this poetically significant topic can generate new readings of well-known tragedies.
Roman treasure found on Anglesey
A pair of Roman bracelets were declared treasure on Wednesday 13th March by H.M. Acting Coroner for North Wales (East & Central), Kate Robertson.
‘Missing’ houses offer a new perspective on Britain’s Roman period
A population estimate considering now-decomposed wooden houses suggests that Silchester, England, may have been typical of towns across the Roman Empire, CU Boulder researcher finds.
Roman marble head and bust unearthed at Burghley
The marble head of a Roman lady was discovered by a digger during construction works in spring 2023 at Burghley.
Underwater survey at the sea of Kasos island
At the end of October 2023, the multi-year underwater archaeological survey at the sea of Kasos island has been completed.
Human activity on Curaçao began centuries earlier than previously believed
Research extends the earliest known human settlement of Curaçao by centuries, adding pieces to the puzzle of pre-Colombian Caribbean history.
Bacterial diseases a lethal threat during the Stone Age
Bacterial poisoning via food and water – but also via contact such as kisses – caused a lot of suffering during the Stone Age.
Anatolian Languages and Linguistics Summer School
The Ancient Anatolia Network is delighted to launch the first Anatolian Languages and Linguistics Summer School, which will take place in Oxford.
Coroplasts at the Intersection of Craft Boundaries
the AIA Colloquium investigates the ways in which coroplasts adopted ideas and imagery from bronzeworking, stone sculpture, painted pottery, ivory work, textile production, and other crafts.
Social Network Analysis and Egyptology
This book addresses Social Network Analysis (SNA) as a methodological approach in the field of Egyptology.
Museo Egizio: Reinstallation of Room 6, Deir el-Medina
For quite some time, the Museo Egizio has been working on the reinstallation of Room 6, which showcases artifacts from the village of Deir el-Medina.