First physical evidence of a brown bear in Roman arena spectacles
First tangible proof that brown bears were forced to participate in gladiatorial games, confirmed by multidisciplinary study.
The reception of ancient Greece in Europe
The reception of ancient Greece through the prism of the relationships between texts and images in Europe from the 14th to the 16th century.
PostDoc-position in Classical / Roman Archaeology
The Chair of Classical Archaeology / Institute of Archaeological Sciences seeks to fill in a PostDoc-position in Classical/Roman Archaeology.
Shaping Men, Shaping Worlds
The workshop will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and online participation for those unable to travel.
9th Old Kingdom Art and Archaeology conference
Invited are researchers and scholars specializing in 3rd millennium BCE Egypt to present on recent discoveries and new research projects.
The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian.
Study Abroad Program at the University of Crete
The University of Crete announces the launch of a Study Abroad Program in Classics at the University of Crete, Greece.
New details regarding Viking hairstyles
A small, unique gaming piece from the Viking Age reveals a hairstyle that was probably in vogue among Vikings at the time of Harald Bluetooth.
Roman-era bridge found in Switzerland
During construction work in Aegerten archaeologists unertahed the remains of a Roman-era wooden bridge estimated to be around 2,000 years old.
How the Slavic migration reshaped Central and Eastern Europe
Genetic analyses of medieval human remains reveal large-scale migrations, regional diversity, and new insights into early medieval communities.
Research Ireland Funding Opportunities at the University of Galway
The Discipline of Classics / University of Galway invites expressions of interest from prospective candidates for Research Ireland funding.
Maya town’s defiant stand in Early Colonial Era
In the countryside of the northern Yucatán, researchers have brought to light the story of Hunacti, a short-lived 16th-century mission town.
England’s forgotten first king deserves to be famous
A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England.
Direct evidence for processing Isatis tinctoria L.
An international research team has identified the presence of indigotin on stone pebbles dating back to the Upper Paleolithic.
PhD position at the University of Würzburg
The Chair of Egyptology at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg invites applications for a doctoral research fellow.
(Re)Appraising the Parthenon Frieze
This study examines the Ionic frieze of the Parthenon, focussing on the concept of ‘Divinespace’ and ‘Mortalspace’.
Black Heritage Voices 2025
Conference dedicated to uniting professionals working within the heritage sector, who work with or are interested in Black archives.
Bronze Age bracelet found in Polish forest
A large bronze bracelet believed to date back to the 8th–9th century BCE has been found in forests in Kociewie, northern Poland.
Pyrotechnology and Gender in a Medieval China Borderland
During the 2016-2017 fieldwork seasons at the site of Qijiaping, the team of the Tao River Archaeology Project excavated a large intact kiln.
Master Plan for Ancient Corinth wins prestigious award
The plan has been awarded top honors in the Urban Planning category of the European Architectural Heritage Intervention (AHI) Awards.
Uniquely preserved artillery offers clues of European colonisation
The new study tells the story of how early modern maritime adventurers were equipped to start the process of dominance and colonisation across the world.
When did humans first colonize Australia?
New study by U anthropologist used genetic studies to conclude Sahul colonizers arrived later than the commonly held 65,000-year timeframe.
A “bizarre” armoured dinosaur: Spicomellus afer
Newly discovered fossils reveal that Spicomellus afer’s skeleton was covered in spikes, some fused to the animal’s skeleton, measuring as much as a metre long.
Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt
Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt seeks to reveal the stories behind animal mummification.