Lost medieval tale The Song of Wade decoded by Cambridge scholars solving 130-year-old Chaucerian mystery
A literary enigma that has puzzled scholars for more than a century might have finally been unraveled. Researchers at Cambridge University have reinterpreted a fragment of the…
Medieval Hungarians continued eating horsemeat for centuries despite Christian influence, new study reveals
A recent archaeological study is rewriting our understanding of medieval food and the Christian influence on the foodways of Europe. Contrary to long-held ᴀssumptions that Christianity led…
Ancient elk petroglyphs in Mongolia show 12,000-year shift from realism to wolf-like symbols
A new study, published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal by Dr. Esther Jacobson-Tepfer, reveals an astonishing transformation in elk images in 12,000 years of Altai rock art…
Wild hyenas in Tanzania found to disturb prehistoric campsite remains, study shows
A recent expedition to Tanzania by the SCAVENGERS project team has revealed that wild hyenas can significantly alter the archaeological record of early human campsites. Led by…
Ancient rural settlement in Fordingbridge reveals Iron Age to Roman transition, daily life, and industry
Archaeologists from Cotswold Archaeology have revealed the remains of a previously unknown rural settlement on the western edge of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England. The excavation, ahead of a…
Medieval leather treasures unearthed in Oslo reveal shoes, bags, and daily life 700 years ago
Archaeologists excavating Oslo’s historic neighborhood of Bjørvika have uncovered a trove of medieval leather artifacts—over 2,900 pieces, including hundreds of beautifully preserved shoes, bags, and knife sheaths….
Antikythera shipwreck reveals ancient shipbuilding secrets in 2025 excavation
The 2025 excavation season at the legendary Antikythera shipwreck unearthed significant new discoveries, giving a glimpse into ancient shipbuilding, trade, and life at sea in the Mediterranean….
Rural rituals and astral burials shaped ancient Egyptian religion and the myths of Isis and Osiris
In southern Egypt’s Nile Valley, a new study of the ancient Adaïma cemetery is reshaping the tale of Egyptian religion and state ideology’s origins. Against long-standing presumptions…
4,500-year-old dog tooth–adorned bags unearthed in Germany reveal burial practices of Neolithic elites
Archaeological excavations near the German village of Krauschwitz in the state of Saxony-Anhalt have uncovered a remarkable glimpse into ancient life: beautifully decorated bags, which were likely…
Mad emperor Caligula had surprising medical knowledge, new research reveals from ancient Roman texts
Emperor Caligula is best known for his cruelty and eccentricities—the Roman emperor who allegedly promoted his horse to consul and murdered on a whim. But a new…