Roman-era settlement and mysterious burial unearthed in Delbrück-Bentfeld
Archaeologists in the eastern German village of Delbrück-Bentfeld have completed a months-long excavation that uncovered a multi-period Roman-era settlement and a well-preserved burial ground, providing rich insights…
6,200-year-old ‘cone-headed’ skull found in Iran reveals cranial modification and death by blunt force
Archaeologists excavating a prehistoric cemetery in Chega Sofla, western Iran, uncovered the skull of a young woman who died over 6,000 years ago in violent circumstances. Not…
France’s deepest shipwreck found: 16th-century vessel discovered off Ramatuelle
Archaeologists have uncovered the deepest known shipwreck in French territorial waters—more than 2.5 kilometers (approximately 8,200 feet) deep under the Mediterranean Sea, off the Ramatuelle coast close…
Mysterious pits on 2-million-year-old fossil teeth unlock clues to human evolution
The bizarre pattern of tiny pits on fossil teeth, once thought to be signs of disease or malnutrition, might actually hold a genetic key to unlocking our…
Gold coins may reveal idenтιтy of San José galleon, the ‘world’s richest shipwreck
Over 300 years after a fateful demise, new evidence is supporting the identification of a Colombian Caribbean shipwreck as the legendary San José galleon—a Spanish 18th-century warship…
Fried thrushes were ancient Roman street food in Mallorca, not just an elite delicacy
A recent archaeological discovery in the ancient Roman city of Pollentia on the Spanish island of Mallorca is rewriting the history of Roman culinary habits. Researchers have…
2,700-year-old kohl from Iran reveals first known use of graphite in ancient eye makeup
One of the most fascinating discoveries in northwestern Iran is providing a glimpse into the personal grooming habits of Iron Age elites—and it all comes down to…
Archaeologists unearth Ireland’s first intact Roman pot at Drumanagh Iron Age site
Archaeologists recently uncovered what is thought to be the first complete Roman pot found on Irish soil in a stunning discovery on the east coast of Ireland….
Ancient DNA reveals prehistoric matrilineal society shaped Neolithic China’s burial practices
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have uncovered evidence of a society dating back over 4,500 years in eastern China, organized by maternal lineage. According to the study,…
Viking-era boat burial unearthed in Norway reveals 1,100-year-old remains of woman and her dog
Archaeologists from the Arctic University Museum of Norway have uncovered a rare Viking-age boat burial on Senja Island, along Norway’s northern coast. The grave, dated to around…