Nationally significant prehistoric site uncovered in Bedfordshire
MOLA archaeologists have discovered 25 monumental pits in what has become a nationally important prehistoric site.
Travel back to Ancient Greece in virtual reality
A new VR app takes users on a journey back in time to Ancient Greece where they are able to experience first-hand what it was like to consult with the Greek god Zeus at the Oracle of Dodona.
2,000-year-old Roman hoard discovered in Suffolk
A rare discovery of late Roman pewter plates, platters, bowls and a cup has been made in Euston, in the west of Suffolk.
The hunt is on for the Kingswood elephant
The archaeological investigation to identify the burial of the Kingswood elephant is due to take place in July 2023.
Ancient rock engravings unveil intriguing insights into human cultures
New ArchCUT3-D Technology Explores 3-D Micromorphological Characteristics of Engravings with Unprecedented Precision.
Classical Association of Ireland Summer School – Annual Conference
The annual conference CAI Summer School is taking place in person at Maynooth University from 18th-19th August 2023.
Competition for Early Career Associates at the ICS
The Institute of Classical Studies proposes to appoint up to six non-stipendiary Early Career Research Associates for the years 2023 – 2026.
Online Summer School in Latin, Greek, Hebrew and Hieroglyphs
There are a few spaces left in both online and in-person classes at the Belfast Summer School.
Discovery of more artefacts off West Australia’s coast
The new discovery of ancient stone artefacts at an underwater spring off the WA Pilbara coast has confirmed the location is a submerged archaeological site.
Wolf skull found in grave robber’s dig was meant to protect thieves
A wolf skull was supposed to protect robbers from the revenge of the spirit of the deceased buried in a great mound 2,000 years ago.
New methods for ancient texts
Magical texts of the Ancient Near East, Egypt and neighbouring regions are the focus of a new research group at the University of Würzburg.
In Leonardo’s shadow. Tapestries and ceremonies at the papal court
The exhibition focuses on two remarkable works from the Vatican Museums: the Leonardesque Last Supper tapestry (to whose making Leonardo might have personally contributed during his French years) and the baldachin of Clement VII, designed by Raphael's most important disciples and collaborators.
Specialization in sheep farming in early Neolithic communities
The specialization in sheep in the early Neolithic populations of Dalmatia, Croatia, may have been related to the rapid expansion of these communities.
Still-life with pizza-like dish uncovered at Pompeii
A fresco depicting still life, uncovered recently during the latest excavations at Insula 10 of the Regio IX area at Pompeii.
The Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities Symposium 2023
The Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities/Société pour l’Étude de l’Égypte Ancienne invites all doctoral level graduate students and senior scholars to submit proposals for papers.
An Archaeology of Disability at the Canellopoulos Museum
The Canellopoulos Museum hosts the installation AN ARCHAEOLOGY OF DISABILITY, which was first exhibited at the Venice Biennale of Architecture in 2021.
Humans butchered and ate each other 1.45 million years ago
Telltale marks on a bone from an early human’s leg could be the earliest evidence of cannibalism.
Animals and the Environment in Ancient Mediterranean Medicine
Registration reminder: In person registration closes this week!
Egypt in the First Intermediate Period: The History and Chronology of its False Doors and Stelae
This volume provides a detailed study of false doors and funerary stelae from the First Intermediate Period, providing new historical and chronological insights.
Cannibalism among the Neanderthals of the Coves del Toll de Moià
The excavation campaign in the Cova de les Teixoneres has made it possible to recover two skull fragments of a 52,000-year-old juvenile Neanderthal.
Largest repatriation of ancient coins to Greece in recent HSI history
HSI Chicago returned stolen antiquities to Greek ambassador to US.
Archaeologists discover 4000 year old sanctuary with solar calendar in Tiel
A large sanctuary has been discovered in Tiel that is 4000 years old and was dedicated to the sun, just like in the English Stonehenge.
Excavations at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia (Hala Sultan Tekke)
The 2023 excavations at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia (Hala Sultan Tekke) by an international team have been completed.
Centuries old paintings of Guatemalan dancers and guitarists
Dancers in rich costumes and musicians playing drums, flutes and guitars can be found in paintings dating back several hundred years in houses in Chajul, Guatemala.