Borderline Fortress Reveals the Romans’ Decline
A ditch representing 4th c. East Lothian inhabitants' defence against threat from the North or Roman counter-attacks from the South.
The Heraion of Argos
This paper presents a special geodetic and astrogeodetic methodology of measurement and a procedure for the determination of the astronomical orientation and the dating of Heraion in Argos.
Gateway to a “Princess’ Bath” in Niksar Castle
When the works are completed, the two tunnels in the south and north of the Niksar Castle will be completely unearthed.
Restoring the Palace of Philip II at Aigai
The restoration of the ancient palace of Aigai, in the Greek prefecture of Macedonia, must go on in the best way possible.
Revealing the World’s Oldest Decimal Multiplication Table
The find shows that a highly sophisticated arithmetic had been established for both theoretical and commercial purposes by the Warring States period in ancient China.
Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
Hebrew pseudo-historical text is fully translated in English for the first time. Research behind it reveals various ways of making a legend.
The Art and Archaeology of Lusignan and Venetian Cyprus
This conference is the third in a series focusing on recent archaeological and art historical research on Cyprus from the Hellenistic period onwards.
Network theory and the heroes of Icelandic sagas
Revealing the truth beneath the myth by eliminating situations described as “too good to be true”.
Was a Volcano Erupted at Çatalhöyük?
Recent volcanic rock dating suggests the painting of the Çatalhöyük mural may have overlapped with an eruption.
Revealing the Secrets of Mycenaean Barbecue
After mixing American clays to mimic Mycenaean clay, resercher Julie Hruby and ceramicist Connie Podleski created two griddles and two trays in the ancient style and they tried to cook meat and bread.
One million euros for the Nike of Samothrace
A campaign to raise funds for the restoration of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, known as the Nike of Samothrace, has hit its 1-million-euro target, the Louvre Museum in Paris announced on Tuesday as Kathimerini online reports.
Nestor’s Palace Floor as a Creative Canvas
The floor’s painted designs, dating back to between 1300-1200 BC, were meant to replicate a physical hybrid of cloth and stone – serving not only to impress but also to instruct the ancient viewer.
I. Tzachili, E. Zimi (eds.), Textiles and Dress in Greece and the Roman East
Proceedings of a Conference held at the Department of History, Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management of the University of Peloponnese in Kalamata.
A clay rattle of the 4th century BC
The 33rd Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of Preveza and Arta and the Archaeological Museum of Arta present the exhibit of the month, a clay rattle.
Royal Tomb Found at Abydos
The deceased is probably identified with King Sobekhotep I, believed to be first king of the 13th Dynasty (1781BC-1650BC).
The Koutroulou Magoula figurines in the Daily Heritage Top 10
Ten of the most significant archaeological discoveries for 2013 were chosen by Heritage Daily.
Pregnant for 6000 Years?
The found – described as highly unusual - was made in a newly discovered necropolis in the famous village of Sveshtari in north-east Bulgaria
Tomb of chief beer-maker discovered by Japanese archaeologists
The tomb of Khonso-Im-Heb is T-shaped with two halls and a burial chamber. I
The hunting site of Vretsia-Rhoudias
The 2013 excavation season has confirmed the importance of this Epipalaeolithic campsite at Vretsia-Rhoudias with regards to Cyprus’ early prehistory.
D. Browman, “The Role of Women in the Founding of Americanist Archaeology”
New book looks back at discrimination women in Americanist archaeology faced.
A. Cameron, Byzantine Matters (in print)
In this book Averil Cameron, one of the most distinguished living Byzantinists, describes what has changed and what still needs to change in our approach to Byzantium.
Sullivan collection of Chinese art bequeathed to Ashmolean
The Sullivan collection representing works by the principal artists of late 20th-century and contemporary China has been bequeathed to the museum by Professor Michael Sullivan (1916-2013) who died in September.
Hekatomnos Tomb To Be Listed By UNESCO
Excavation in the burial chamber is jointly carried out by the Istanbul Restoration Conservation Center Laboratory and an Italian team.
Sex and the Siberian Neanderthal
Mounting evidence from genome analysis of archaic populations has indicated that the various hominin species mated with each other.