Ancient genomes reveal women-centered community in Celtic Britain
A genetic study has, for the first time, unraveled a matrilocal social system in Iron Age Britain, where land and connectedness with the community were pᴀssed down…
Excavations in Gloucestershire uncover Roman roadside settlement
A major archaeological dig in Gloucestershire, undertaken as part of the A417 Missing Link road improvement scheme, has revealed a Roman settlement that provides a window into…
Rare ritual structure from the First Temple period unearthed in Jerusalem’s City of David
The Israel Antiquities Authority excavation revealed a site of ritual that was unique for its time, and it was used by inhabitants of Judah some 3,000 years…
Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq uncover hidden history of ancient Mesopotamia
Recent excavations at the Middle Bronze Age site of Kurd Qaburstan in northeastern Iraq are uncovering a wealth of artifacts and architectural remains. Led by Dr. Tiffany…
Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrificed in Denmark to revive the sun after volcanic eruption
Around 4,900 years ago, Neolithic communities on the Danish island of Bornholm ritually buried hundreds of engraved stones, so-called “sun stones,” in a remarkable act to counter…
Roman pottery production site discovered in Dorset, England
Archaeologists from WesSєx Archaeology have discovered evidence of a substantial Roman settlement on land near Poole Harbour in Dorset, England. Finds come from “The Moors at Arne”…
Archaeologists uncover mysterious mask and advanced water system in ancient Libyan city of Ptolemais
The Mediterranean Libyan city of Ptolemais continues to reveal fantastic secrets about its glorious Hellenistic and Roman past. Founded during either the 4th or 3rd century BCE…
Researchers uncover the origins of the Sogdians, mysterious merchants of the Silk Road
In a recent study on the historical and genetic legacy of the Sogdians, some of the major components in the lives of these ancient merchants, who were…
Pompeii excavation reveals spectacular 2,000-year-old private thermal spa and bathhouse
A remarkable discovery in Pompeii is yielding new insights into the luxurious lives led by its elite just before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE….
Unveiling the mystery behind Australia’s 1,400-year-old ancient earth rings
Mysterious earth rings emerge from the hills onto the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, in the suburb of Sunbury; they bear the secrets of hundreds of years in…