Ancient Roman settlement unearthed in Gebenstorf, Switzerland
Archaeologists in the Steinacher area of Gebenstorf, Canton of Aargau, have uncovered a Roman settlement much larger than previously believed. The discovery comes ahead of a major…
Traces of Kraków Fortress uncovered during construction of the bypᴀss
Archaeologists working on the construction site of the S52 express road, specifically the Northern Kraków Bypᴀss, have uncovered remnants of the Austrian Kraków Fortress, dating back to…
Megathrust earthquakes shaped Teotihuacan’s architectural evolution and its decline
A new study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, suggests that a series of megathrust earthquakes may have significantly impacted the architectural development and eventual downfall…
300-year-old prosthesis of gold, silver, and wool helps 18th-century man live with cleft palate in Poland
Archaeologists excavating the Church of St. Francis of ᴀssisi in Krakow, Poland, have unearthed a 300-year-old medical prosthesis designed to ᴀssist a man with a cleft palate….
Genomic study reveals ice age lineage of Blackfoot Confederacy
A DNA study, led by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy and researchers from various U.S. universities, reveals that the Blackfoot Confederacy shares a genetic heritage dating back…
Trove of Viking combs reveals Ipswich’s medieval significance
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable ᴀssortment of medieval artifacts, notably a collection of Viking combs, during extensive excavations in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. One of the combs found…
Archaeologists uncover traces of brutal past of the Anglo-Scottish border
Archaeologists from the Border Reivers Archaeology Unit have uncovered disturbing evidence of the tumultuous and violent history along the Anglo-Scottish border. In excavations conducted at Swinton Kirk…
2,500-year-old Greek-Illyrian helmet found near Zakotorac, Croatia
Archaeologists conducting excavations near the village of Zakotorac on Croatia’s Pelješac Peninsula have unearthed a well-preserved Greco-Illyrian helmet dating back over 2,500 years. Archaeologists extract the helmet….
Three Roman tombs uncovered in southern Portugal
Archaeologists excavating a former bus depot in Faro, southern Portugal, have uncovered three graves from the ancient Roman city of Ossónoba. Credit: ERA Arqueologia The graves, discovered…
New research reveals first Pacific cities founded in 300 CE, much older than previously thought
A new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory has revealed compelling evidence indicating that the first Pacific cities emerged much earlier than previously…