Mines, Metals and Money in Attica and the Ancient World
Call for Papers for the International Conference on ancient Greek archaeometallurgy and numismatics organized by the Numismatic Museum (NMA), Athens, Greece and the Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies (ACANS), Macquarie University, Australia.
Late Bronze Age cultic activity in Ancient Canaan
Archaeologists working at Israel’s Tel Burna site described their latest discoveries at the annual meeting of the EAA in Istanbul.
The Tel Burna Archaeological Project
Call for volunteers for the 2015 Season of the Tel Burna Project.
Archaeological glass artefacts shed new light on Swedish glass history
Archaeological finds of glass material from Old Lödöse, a Swedish trade centre in the High Middle Ages, call for a revision of the country’s glass history.
Defending the Late Period of Egypt
This essay taps on archaeological, architectural and epigraphical evidence to review the Late Period of Egypt and demonstrate how it has all the elements of a vigorous, dynamic and versatile era of monumental cultural achievements.
Syriac Intellectual Culture in Late Antiquity
Conference exploring the intellectual cultures of Syriac-language literary and scholarly communities of the late antique Near and Middle East.
The oldest Parisian discovered in Tourville-la-Rivière
Scientists have recovered arm bones possibly belonging to a Neanderthal in silts close to the River Seine in France.
King Richard III’s last journey
The route for the cortege which will transport the mortal remains of King Richard III from the University of Leicester to Leicester Cathedral next March, has been announced.
Bronze remains of Iron Age chariot discovered
Team uncovers a matching set of decorated bronze parts from a 2nd or 3rd century BC Celtic chariot at Burrough Hill Iron Age hillfort.
Pafos: Excavations at Prastio focused on prehistoric remains
This season the team targeted the prehistoric remains from this long-lived site.
‘Vampire grave’ found in Perperikon
The skeleton of a young man pinned down through the chest with an iron rod was unearthed by Bulgarian archaeologists at the Thracian site of Perperikon
Spectacular Viking treasure hoard found in Scotland
One of the most important Viking hoards ever found in Scotland has just been announced.
David Hill about the Parthenon sculptures: “Greece should consider a legal claim”
Greece should claim the Parthenon sculptures legally, according to the Chairman of the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures David Hill.
Philippoi 1914-2014
The exhibition "Philippoi 1914-2014: 100 years of research by the French School at Athens" narrates the history of excavations and surveys at Philippoi.
Impressive mosaic floor revealed on Kasta hill
During the ongoing excavations on the Kasta hill a mosaic floor has been revealed behind the Caryatids, measuring 4.5x3m.
FeRA 24 (2014)
The new issue of the Frankfurter elektronische Rundschau zur Altertumskunde (FeRA) is available online.
Different perspectives on Ancient Greek and Byzantine cuisine (Part II)
An in-depth account of the culinary delights in Byzantium.
Greek Bronze Age ended 100 years earlier than thought
Conventional estimates for the collapse of the Aegean civilization may be incorrect by up to a century, according to new radiocarbon analyses.
Rock art discovery paints new human history
The new findings in Indonesia challenge long-cherished views about the origins of cave art.
New Antikythera discoveries prove luxury cargo survives
During the latest expedition to Antikythera, tableware, ship components, and a giant bronze spear have been retrieved.
When the Greeks ruled Egypt
The exhibition "When the Greeks Ruled Egypt: From Alexander the Great to Cleopatra" opened yesterday, October 8, at the Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, New York University.
Small head of goddess Brigantia found by amateur archaeologist
A small, finely carved head of a goddess which is believed to date back to the 2nd century AD was discovered by a WallQuest volunteer digging at Arbeia Roman fort, situated at the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall.
Bronze Age palace and grave goods discovered
The excavation conducted by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona has made evident the unique archaeological wealth of La Almoloya site, located in Pliego, Murcia, Spain.
Assistant Professor of Mediterranean Studies
The Department of Classical Studies at the University of Michigan has been authorized to fill a position beginning July 1, 2015 at the level of Assistant Professor.