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.
PhD Programme at Johns Hopkins University
The Doctoral Study in Classics at Johns Hopkins University is currently accepting applications for Fall 2023 admission.
Beni Hassan VII. The Burial Apartment of Baqet II
The present volume provides a detailed description of the tomb’s architectural features and wall scenes, as well as a translation of all of its inscriptions.
Charcoal and Cattle Correlate with Madagascar’s Megafaunal Extinctions
A new study suggests that changes in land use within the last millennia drove the extinction of Madagascar’s giant animals.
Discovery of interior wonders reveal Rutland villa owners’ lavish lifestyle
Archaeologists have returned to the Rutland Roman villa site unearthing further mosaics and fragments of décor that suggest the owners took inspiration from the wider Roman Empire for their interior lifestyles.
New social and educational actions of the Acropolis Museum
The Museum extends its activities to special groups of the public; to groups of refugees and immigrants, to begin with, and to second chance schools in prisons.
Emergency Red List of Cultural Objects at Risk – Ukraine
ICOM has launched the Emergency Red List of Cultural Objects at Risk – Ukraine in an effort to help protect endangered cultural heritage of Ukraine for future generations in light of the recent invasion by Russian forces.