From silk tunics to relics
Researchers from the University of Bonn reconstruct the Veneration of Saints from 4th-century tunics.
Modern population boom traced to pre-industrial roots
The foundation of the human population explosion, commonly attributed to a sudden surge in industrialization and public health during the 18th and 19th centuries, was actually laid as far back as 2,000 years ago, suggests an extended model of detailed demographic and archeological data.
Singles and the Single Life in the Roman and Later Roman World
Conference exploring the definition of "singleness" in a society which did not yet know the Christian concept of marriage.
Twelve million historical images posted to Flickr
An American academic is creating a searchable database of 12 million historical copyright-free images, according to BBC.
Red Sea port studied by Polish archaeologists
Archaeologists studied two-thousand-year-old port infrastructure and a large animal cemetery in Berenice on the Red Sea in Egypt.
Teaching women’s history
A website developed by postgraduate students from the University of York aims to encourage the integrated teaching of women’s history in UK's school curriculum.
Scientists conclude sun-powered boat trip to find Europe’s oldest village
An archeological mission in Greece has found traces of what could be the site where the first European Lives. The mission took place on PlanetSolar, the world’s biggest solar boat.
Ancient Metal Workers Were Not Slaves But Highly Regarded Craftsmen
Iron Age copper smelters were respected leaders with sophisticated skills, say Tel Aviv University archaeologists.
The New World Arctic about 5,000 years ago
New DNA study unravels the settlement history of the New World Arctic.
Kouklia-Palaepaphos: Excavations completed
Archaeologists located an impressive citadel wall of the Classical period on the plateau of Hadjiabdoulla.
Αnavatos on the island of Chios
A survey aiming at the revival of Anavatos, by placing emphasis on the human factor and the natural environment and also by respecting the history of the entire complex of buildings.
Cananite rulers wanted it red, sweet and spicy
Remains of 40 large jugs found at Tel Kabri show traces of wine infused with herbs and resins.
A monument is discovered and preserved simultaneously
Katerina Peristeri speaks out, making clear that she and her team know exactly what they are dealing with and how to proceed working in the site.
The Vikings were recycling their ships to build on land
Wood for the jetty seems to come from the settlers' own long boats, which was, in a way, recycled to support the Vikings' life once they had found their "promiseland" in Ireland.
Bogatyr, the life and death of a great warrior
Archaeologists named the man "Bogatyr" which means "Great Warrior". His physical appearance, the way he spent his life, the way he died and the way he was honored by his fellow tribespeople all indicate he was brave and respected.
Pebbled and decorated with black and white square patterns
Archaeologists excavating the massive Macedonian style tomb have now fully revealed the monumental entrance to the building having also brought to light its floor.
Ancient shipwreck with Phoenician artefacts has been located off Gozo
While the find has been reported in the local media, the exact location of the shipwreck will be diosclosed after experts finish their work.
Mayan city is rediscovered
We found the site with the aid of aerial photographs but were able to identify it with Lagunita only after we saw the façade and the monuments, says archaeologist Ivan Šprajc.
Transformation of a Goddess
This book deals with the changing nature of the goddess Ishtar/Astarte/Aphrodite, who was widely revered in the ancient West Asia and the Mediterranean world.
Amphipolis tomb interior is blocked by another wall
In a distance of 6m. from the entrance, the upper part of a marble blocking wall bearing an opening on its top left, has been revealed. Behind this wall, two more spaces are visible.
Geometric pottery trove revealed in Corinth
The group of well preserved decorated pottery vessels has been the most important group of finds from a tomb dated to 800-760 BC and unearthed back in 2006 in Panayia, Corinth.
Amphipolis tomb entrance keeps getting revealed
Another part of the entrance to the tomb was revealed that way, bearing decoration similar to the one seen on the side walls.
