Oldest hominin evidence in Europe found in Romania, dating back 1.95 million years
New research at Romania’s Grăunceanu site has uncovered evidence of hominin activity at least 1.95 million years ago, marking the oldest known hominin presence in Europe. Published…
1st century BCE Medusa mask mold unearthed in ancient Finziade, Sicily
Archaeologists have discovered an interesting find in Finziade’s ancient city, Licata: a mold to create masks depicting Medusa, the well-known Greek mythical creature. The substantial find provides…
Veterans and military personnel uncover Iron Age treasures beneath RAF airfield
A recent excavation at Anglesey’s RAF Valley revealed sensational Iron Age treasures. Military and veterans involved in the excavation uncovered a section of a charioteer’s chariot, a…
Ancient papyrus unveils spectacular Roman-era corruption and forgery
A recent study by an international team of researchers has revealed a 2,000-year-old corruption scandal, offering a rare glimpse into Roman judicial practices in the provinces of…
Medieval toilet reveals lost palace of England’s last Anglo-Saxon king
A team of University of Exeter and Newcastle University archaeologists has discovered what they believe to be Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England’s, long-lost residence….
Rare 3rd-century Roman miniature gold lock discovered in Germany
In 2023, the licensed detectorist Constantin Fried discovered a miniaturized Roman lock during a survey of a field near Petershagen-Frille in the Minden-Lübbecke district. Recognizing its significant…
Rare pre-Viking helmet fragment discovered in Lejre, Denmark
An extraordinarily well-preserved section of a gold-plated, gemstone-encrusted helmet has been uncovered in Lejre, Denmark, providing new information about the country’s role as a seat of political…
Pyramidal structure unearthed in Chupacigarro, Peru
Archaeologists excavating the Chupacigarro site in Peru have uncovered a previously unknown pyramidal structure. The discovery, led by Dr. Ruth Shady and a multidisciplinary team from the…
4,000-year-old footprints near Pompeii reveal Bronze Age escape from Vesuvius
Archaeologists in Italy’s Salerno province have uncovered a series of ancient human and animal footprints, which tell a disturbing tale of a dramatic escape by men and…
Remains of dismembered pregnant woman in Ecuador may have been sacrificed to thwart El Niño
In Ecuador, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a young pregnant woman in a burial that seems to suggest she was sacrificed over one millennium ago. At…