Six centuries-old shipwrecks unearthed in Sweden reveal secrets of medieval maritime history
Archaeologists in southwest Sweden, in the coastal town of Varberg, have unearthed six historic shipwrecks near the original shoreline during an excavation connected to the construction of…
1,500-year-old stone capital with rare menorah unveiled in Jerusalem
A remarkably rare stone capital, unlike any other that has been unearthed, was unveiled for the first time by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) at the Jay…
New Holocene Aboriginal rock art style identified in Australia
A recent study led by Dr. Ana Paula Motta, in collaboration with the Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation, has uncovered a previously unknown style of rock art in Australia’s…
Over 300 skeletons and medieval church found at Gloucester City Campus site
Archaeological excavations at the site of the City Campus for the University of Gloucestershire revealed a remarkable time in Gloucester’s history, uncovering Roman, medieval, and post-medieval remains…
Drought triggered rebellion and barbarian invasion in Roman Britain, study finds
A newly published study by researchers from the University of Cambridge reveals that a catastrophic three-year drought led to a mᴀssive rebellion known as the “Barbarian Conspiracy”…
500-year-old medieval shipwreck unearthed in Barcelona
Archaeologists in Barcelona have discovered a well-preserved medieval ship during excavation operations near Ciutadella Park, shedding light on the city’s maritime history. The “Ciutadella I” was discovered…
A sixth-century little ice age may have contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire
The fall of the Western Roman Empire has baffled historians for centuries, and explanations have ranged from corruption and political collapse to military defeat and economic collapse….
Remains of 5,000-year-old noblewoman unearthed in Peru reveal role of women in ancient Caral civilization
Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed a well-preserved 5,000-year-old burial of a high-status woman at the Áspero archaeological site—an ancient fishing settlement ᴀssociated with the Caral civilization, the…
8,400-year-old Mesolithic figurine discovered in Azerbaijan
An exciting archaeological discovery at Damjili Cave, among the limestone hills of western Azerbaijan, is rewriting prehistory in the South Caucasus region. Uncovered from a layer dated…
Cat domestication originated in ancient Egypt, new studies reveal
The cat’s domestication, traditionally ᴀssociated with ancient Egypt, may have deeper roots in religious ritual than previously considered, two new studies and recent genetic research indicate. Together,…