DNA analysis of ‘Well-man’ thrown into castle well corroborates 800-year-old Norse saga
Norwegian researchers have used genetic analysis to potentially identify the remains of a medieval figure described in an 800-year-old Norse saga. The study, published on October 25…
Tiny house with exquisite frescoes uncovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists have unveiled a newly discovered residence in Pompeii, known as the House of Phaedra. This small yet exquisitely decorated home was uncovered during excavations along Via…
2,300-year-old Punic tomb complex discovered near Malta’s Mater Dei Hospital
A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light during the construction of a car park near Mater Dei Hospital in Msida, Malta. Excavations revealed a Punic-era tomb…
More than 4,500 unmarked graves unearthed at hospital archaeological dig in UK
Excavations at the historic Blackberry Hill Hospital site in Stapleton, Bristol, have unearthed significant remains, shedding light on the challenging lives of those who lived, suffered, and…
‘Exceptional’ Bronze Age Peebles Hoard saved for the nation
A 3,000-year-old hoard of Bronze Age artifacts, known as the Peebles Hoard, has been secured by National Museums Scotland (NMS). Unearthed by metal detectorist Mariusz Stepien in…
Researchers may have finally discovered the origin of the wheel
A research team led by Columbia University historian Richard Bulliet, along with engineers Lee Alacoque from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Kai James from Georgia Insтιтute…
Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman forum in Spain, confirming decades-old theories
Archaeologists from the University of Granada have uncovered remnants of an ancient Roman forum in the town of Ubrique, located in Andalusia, southern Spain. The ancient Roman…
Lasers uncover lost Maya city in Mexico, revealing thousands of previously unknown structures
Archaeologists have unveiled a previously unknown Maya city and over 6,600 related structures hidden beneath the dense tropical forests of Campeche, Mexico. The city discovered in Campeche…
First biomechanics study reveals devastating power of ancient Indigenous Australian weapons
In a groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports, Griffith University researchers employed advanced biomechanics technology to ᴀssess the striking capabilities of two iconic Indigenous Australian weapons: the…
Ancient purple tunic discovered in Vergina tomb: could it belong to Alexander the Great?
A team led by Antonis Bartsiokas of Democritus University of Thrace has presented compelling evidence that a purple and white tunic found in Greece’s Royal Tombs at…