Ancient Egypt in its African Context
Despite Egypt being in Africa, scholars were, till recently, reluctant to examine it as an African culture. This Element seeks to change this...
Beheaded croc reveals ancient family secrets
The partially fossilized remains of a giant extinct crocodilian explain how modern crocodilian species may have evolved.
A new… 5.5 million year old Odysseus
While studying fossils from excavations in southern Spain, Palaeontologist Dr. George Georgalis identified a new species of snake.
Ramadan B. Hussein has passed away
He associated his name with Saqqara, excavating the first ever known mummification workshop.
Fournoi 2021: results of the underwater archaeological research
Τhe sixth expedition by the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities focused on the study and documentation of an Early Byzantine shipwreck.
Endurance is found
The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance.
Epigraphic Texts and Archaeological Contexts in the Graeco-Roman World
A gentle reminder that the deadline for submitting an abstract for the ASGLE panel is fast approaching: 15 March 2022.
Ancient magical bowls uncovered in the home of a Jerusalem resident
Ancient magical bowls, carrying spells and incantations in the Hebrew script, uncovered in the home of a Jerusalem resident.
Rare Pictish symbol stone found near potential site of famous battle
Pictish symbol stone found close to the location of one of the most significant carved stone monuments ever uncovered in Scotland.
When a Babylonian princess wrote to the Pharaoh
The princess was able to raise her voice and act, despite coming from a background that would not normally allow for such actions.
A Girl-Power Manual c. 1504
"Les vies des femmes célèbres", an illuminated manuscript with the lives of 91 historical and mythical women, made a book suitable for a true female leader
There may have been three different species of Tyrannosaurus
Acccording to new estimates of scientists who made a thorough anatomical comparison of skeletal fossils found to date.
2021 investigations at the site of Agios Ioannis/Vretsia-Roudias completed
Excavations were conducted at the site in November 2021, following a one-year gap due to restrictions related to the pandemic.
4,000-year-old administrative center excavated at Kom Ombo, Egypt
A 4,000-year-old administrative center has been excavated at Kom Ombo, by a joint Egyptian-Austrian archaeological mission.
Monte Albán endured for centuries without extremes in wealth and power
Location, location, location—it’s the first rule of real estate. For a long time, it’s been widely assumed that being close to resources drives settlement patterns, with cities generally founded near water and fertile land for growing crops. But a new
The World Heritage city of Kyiv is in imminent danger
Statement by the ICOMOS president Teresa Patricio.
Turtle species survived the event that killed the dinosaurs
Palaeobiologists from the University of Tübingen have described a previously unknown turtle species that lived in what is now Romania some 70 million years ago. The reptile, measuring 19 cm in length, has no close relatives now but is a
“Yes” to the removal and relocation of antiquities in the Venizelos Metro Station
The ancient remains of the late 3rd and 6th c. AD were discovered inside the shell of the Venizelos Station during the second phase of the excavation.
Did a Tough Environment Shape the Evolution of Human Creativity?
Between the time when early modern humans emerged in Africa and when they spread around the globe, they developed complex behaviors.
Archaeologists discover innovative 40,000-year-old culture in China
A well-preserved Palaeolithic site in northern China reveals a new and previously unidentified set of cultural innovations.
7,000-year-old grains hints at origin of Swiss pile dwellings
Researchers at the University of Basel have found new clues as to how pile-dwelling culture came to the areas north of the Alps.
The Pharaohs’ water wells along the Ways of Horus
Egyptian archaeologists working at the site of Tell El Kedwa (or Tell Qedwa), North Sinai have revealed ancient water wells outside a pharaonic fortress.
Two more ancient artefacts have been repatriated to Greece
A piece of gold jewelry stolen from the Komotini Archaeological Museum and a silver spear head were handed over to the Minister of Culture and Sports.
Stonehenge served as an ancient solar calendar, new study suggests
Professor Timothy Darvill’s analysis, published in the journal Antiquity, concluded that the site was designed as a solar calendar.