Ancient DNA research projects nominated for top archaeology award
Project has been nominated for a major award by the UK’s best-selling archaeology magazine, Current Archaeology.
Four positions in Late Antique Studies at Tuebingen, Germany
he Seminar for Ancient History at the University of Tübingen invites applications for three postdoc and one doctoral positions in the field of late antique studies, starting at the earliest convenience in 2023.
The Vandal Renaissance: Power, Identity, and Traditions
This panel focuses on three themes in the Latin literature of this important epoch: power, identity, and literary traditions.
When the Neanderthals… walked on Mount Smolikas in northwestern Greece
Professor N. Efstratiou talks to the AMNA about the research in the region of Samarina.
Stunning necklace found in 7th c. Anglo-Saxon burial
The find, described as “once-in-a-lifetime” piece, is made of gold and gemstone and dates back to 630-670 AD.
New addition to the UNESCO list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
August Fifteenth festivities in two highland communities of Northern Greece: The Grand Dance in Vlasti and Syrrako festival.
Researchers unveil evolution of Paleodiet at Neolithic Site of Qujialing
Study unveiled the economic characteristics and dietary change in the middle catchment of the Yangtze River Basin in Neolithic times.
Threat, Risk, and Uncertainty in the Ancient Near East
The organisers of OPCA 2023 are delighted to announce that submissions are now open on the theme of ‘DANGER! Threat, Risk, and Uncertainty in the Ancient Near East and Beyond’.
Investigation of drainage system under the Colosseum
The findings have helped researchers better understand the content of the events and the habits of the spectators.
Festive mood at the Acropolis Museum
This year, the Acropolis Museum invites you to experience a festive season with family programs, evening gallery tours for adults, hidden stories of the exhibits, unique gift creations in the Museum Shop and festive meals at the restaurant.
New finds from the Ptolemaic Philadelphia in Egypt’s Fayoum
A huge funerary building from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, as well as a number of Fayoum portraits have come to light.
Survey at Kalavasos-Laroumena and Arkhangelos
In July 2022 the “Kalavasos-Laroumena and Arkhangelos Archaeological Research Project” (K-LAARP) conducted surface survey at the above localities at Kalavasos under the direction of Dr. Mara Horowitz.
The Birth and Development of the Idealized Concept of Arcadia in the Ancient World
"In this book the Arcadian dream is followed through the Hellenistic period until its adoption by Rome" (Antonio Corso)
Fossil overturns knowledge about the origin of modern birds
Fossilised fragments of a skeleton have helped upend one of the longest-standing assumptions about the origins of modern birds.
Lost Medieval Chapel Sheds Light on Royal Burials at Westminster Abbey
New data demonstrates how a section of the building was once the focus for the royal family’s devotion to the cult of a disemboweled saint.
Document signed by Charles Darwin up for auction
The item is likely to fetch more than a million pounds, a record price for a Darwin manuscript.
Gold from Troy, Poliochni and Ur all had same origin
The gold in objects from Troy, Poliochni and Ur in Mesopotamia have the same geographic origin and were traded over great distances.
Findings from Uluburun shipwreck reveal complex trade network
Small communities of highland pastoralists living in present-day Uzbekistan produced and supplied one-third of the tin found aboard the ship.
DNA from medieval Germany tells the origin story of Ashkenazi Jews
Research team analyzed genome-wide data for 33 Jewish individuals from 14th century Erfurt, Germany.
Athens and Attica in the Early Iron Age and the Archaic Period
This conference is devoted to the archaeology of Early Iron Age and Archaic period in Athens and Attica, focusing on the publication of the latest discoveries.
New important finds at ancient Antissa
The excavation by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesbos continues since 2017 on the Ovriokastron peninsula.
Early Career Fellowships in Hellenic Studies in Greece and Cyprus
Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies offers up to five fellowships in Hellenic Studies to early-career postdoctoral researchers based in Greece or Cyprus.
A Companion to North Africa in Antiquity
A comprehensive introduction to all aspects of North Africa's rich history from the Protohistoric period through Late Antiquity.
Looters caught in an ancient well near Rahat
The antiquity looters were digging for treasure in the well, following a southern Bedouin myth.