The Gods of Antiquity in Contemporary Popular Culture
For the second edition of the seminar Ancient History and Pop culture, the Centre for History of the University of Lisbon (Portugal) joins forces with the Royal Museum of Mariemont (Belgium).
Sixteenth national archaeological exhibition “Bulgarian Archaeology 2022”
On February 14, 2023, the temporary exhibition "Bulgarian Archaeology 2022" was opened.
Postdoctoral Researcher: Archaeology of Roman Failure
Radboud University in the Netherlands is recruiting for a two-year postdoctoral research position on Archaeology of Roman Failure.
Hidden from the Romans: 200 tons of silver on the shores of the river Lahn
In their search for silver ore, the Romans established two military camps in the Bad Ems area near Koblenz in the 1st century AD.
Discarded Roman artefact may have been more than a good luck charm
A unique artefact discovered at the Roman fort of Vindolanda may have been used as a device during sex rather than as a good luck symbol, archaeologists suggest.
Wreck site identified as World War II submarine USS Albacore
Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) confirmed the identity of a wreck site off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan, as USS Albacore.
Lost Royal Sumerian Palace and Temple discovered in ancient city of Girsu
A team of archaeologists have discovered the remains of a lost palace of the kings of Girsu, in modern day Tello, Southern Iraq.
Fossil DNA helps to study history of ecological changes
Researchers used the latest research methods to explore the history of Lake Słone in Polesie Wołyńskie (near Chełm).
Islanders: Major exhibition opens at the Fitzwilliam Museum
A major exhibition explores the evolution of island identity on Cyprus, Crete and Sardinia from the Neolithic to the Romans.
The Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
In this course, you will encounter some of the goddesses who made up the Egyptian pantheon. Some you will have heard of, others you may not have done, but all contributed to the richness of the ancient Egyptian worldview. In
‘Lonely boy’ from Norway’s western coast reconstructed
The skeleton of a boy, who died 8,300 years ago, found in Norway in 1907, has been thoroughly analyzed, leading to new conclusions and a reconstruction of the 15 year-old teenager.
Change and Transition on Crete
The theme of this volume is change and transition, a topic that challenges some of the earlier approaches to Hellenistic and Roman Crete.
National Archaeological Museum competition win announced
The International Evaluation Committee has unanimously selected David Chipperfield Architects Berlin’s design for the extension of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
Ancient boat buried under a pub car park investigated
Nottingham scientists are co-leading a team investigating an ancient boat buried under a pub car park to find out where it came from and exactly how old it is.
The Treasure of the Egyptian Queen Ahhotep
The twelve essays in this volume tackle different problems around the objects from the tomb of the queen.
Apply now for two online Heritage Management workshops
The Heritage Management Organization is still accepting applications for two upcoming workshops.
International Study Programme in Egyptology
The Department of Archaeology and Ancient History at Uppsala University has recently expanded its didactic offer to include a full undergraduate (BA) and postgraduate (MA and PhD) programme in Egyptology.
Cultural Heritage in Crisis: People Oriented
The abstract submission is open from February 15 to March 15.
Getty to Acquire Bust of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius
First documented in 1851, the bust was previously unknown to scholars or the public.
The largest penguin that ever lived
Fossil bones from two newly-described penguin species, one of them the largest penguin to ever live have been unearthed in New Zealand.
Mysterious skeleton revealed to belong to an anchoress
The rare and unusual life of an anchoress, a woman who devoted her life to prayer while living in seclusion, has been unearthed by the University of Sheffield and Oxford Archaeology.
Exploring heritage sites at NT National Park
New archaeological research exploring the rich history of Aboriginal cultural heritage sites at Limmen National Park in the remote southwest Gulf of Carpentaria has been awarded over $800,000.
Two Dra Abu El-Naga tombs open to the public
Τhe tombs of Djehuty and Hery from the New Kingdom in Dra Abu El-Naga in Luxor, were opened after their restoration.
More archaeological sites to see in Luxor
Visitors of Luxor, Egypt, will now be able to access more chambers at the iconic temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, get a grasp of Middle Kingdom art through the first tomb of that period that opens to the public.