Uffizzi’s Dark Secret
According to local archaeologists the grave dates back to the 6th or 7th century AD, while the burial style, reflecting the need to optimize space in view of more deaths, might be connected to an epidemic.
Exhibition held to Mark Augustus’ bimillennium
This exhibition dedicated to Augustus celebrates two thousand years from his death at Nola (Campania) on the 19th of August 14 AD. Dr. Annalisa Lo Monaco will present it in the framework of the Roman Seminar series.
Temporary Lectureship in Classics (Greek literature)
The Faculty of Classics is seeking to appoint to a Temporary Lectureship in Classics from 01 September 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 12th March 2014.
Homer and Drugs in a Grecoroman School
The texts are "further proof that teaching and learning took place there, and confirm that they belong to the only building so far discovered from antiquity that was certainly a school and showed educational activities.
To Kiss a Viking and Other Runic Messages
It seems that the jötunvillur, and probably other -not yet deciphered- codes were often used in the framework of mind games between the Norse or for the writing of everyday messages.
Revealing a Shaman Queen’s Palace
Latest finds withing the archaeological site of Makimuku give evidence on legendary state of Yamatai and its queen, Himiko.
Survey about visitors with intellectual disabilities or learning difficulties
This survey aims at gaining more knowledge about the subject of tourist guiding for people with intellectual disabilities or learning difficulties.
A Bronze Statue in Gaza
Once the statue reappears, it will be possible to say whether it represents, "the tip of a historical iceberg", a new Riace case or another archaeological scandal.
A 4,000 Year Old Hoard from Britain
Not as impressive as Stonehenge, but archaeologically it's just as important, according to archaeologists.
Archaeologists “see” Psamtek I in Tel Tabla
Α mummy was found covered with a gold plated cartonnage and inscriptions in hieroglyphics including a cartouche of King "Wah Ib Re" -Psamtik I of 26th Dynasty.
Strange Beauty
The exhibition "Strange Beauty: Masters of the German Renaissance" opens on 19th February, 2014 at the British Museum. It will run until 11th May.
CAMOC Annual Conference
CAMOC (the ICOM Committee for the Collections and Activities of Museums of Cities) invites proposals for its 10th annual conference, in Göteborg, Sweden, 6-8 August 2014.
Think you know mummies? Think again!
The British Museum has announced a new exhibition which will run from 22 May to 30 November 2014: "Ancient lives. New discoveries."
Macedonian Treasures
The Guide to the Museum of the Royal Tombs takes the reader step by step on the tour of this particularly spare and austere, yet simultaneously atmospheric exhibition of the treasures from these tombs.
Repatriated Treasures from Munich
The Turkish invasion and occupation of the northern part of Cyprus. The continuing looting of Cyprus’ cultural heritage.
Investigating Azoria in Crete
Researchers explore the early history of the site and develop a stratigraphy and chronology of changes in the settlement during the transition from the Early Iron Age to the Archaic Period.
Athens to Aotearoa: Greece and Rome in New Zealand Literature and Society
This conference seeks to explore New Zealand's relationship with its Greco-Roman heritage.
New Evidence on the Amenhotep III and Amenhotep IV Co-Regency
Both pharaoh's cartouches found in close proximity in tomb dating from Amenhotep III' s Year 30 indicate an eight years co-regency.
MESO 2015. The Ninth International Conference on the Mesolithic in Europe
The MESO2015 Committee invites speakers to submit abstracts for 10 minute papers and poster presentations on any subject related to Mesolithic archaeology.
Journal of Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Archaeology (JIIA)
The Journal of Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Archaeology (JIIA) invites the submission of papers for a forthcoming issue focusing on the consumption of perfumed oil in the ancient Mediterranean.
Well-Preserved Mummy Among Finds at Tel Tabla
Limestone anthropoid sarcophagus containing mummy and a number of shabti figurines revealed.
Joan Miró Sale Cancelled
Christie's claim that their decision is based on legal uncertainties concerning the collection's ownership status, claiming they a have a responsibility to our buyers to be sure that legal title can transfer to them without issue.
A Prehistoric Unicorn From Rajastan
Since its beginning in 2012, the excavation at Karanpura, has brought to light two broad cultural levels, representing the early and the mature Harappan age
A.H. Constantinou / I. Hadjicosti (eds.), The Ancient Theatre and Cyprus
The book consists of a collection of papers presented at the homonymous symposium which was organised in November 2011.