Thousands of ignored ‘nummi minimi’ coins lost by pilgrims discovered in ancient Marea in Egypt
Numismatists from the Faculty of Archaeology at the University of Warsaw have unveiled a wealth of information about Egypt’s monetary circulation at the end of antiquity. The…
The Great Wall of China is protected by ‘biocrusts’
Scientists have uncovered the vital role played by “biocrusts” in preserving and fortifying sections of the Great Wall of China against the relentless forces of erosion. Jakub…
Czech archaeologists unearth unique bronze belt buckle from early Middle Ages
Czech archaeologists from Masaryk University in Brno have revealed a bronze belt buckle dating back to the eighth century, depicting a snake devouring a frog-like creature. A…
Ancient Roman mosaics unearthed during rescue excavations in southeastern Turkey
In a recent rescue excavation conducted in the rural expanse of Kela Hanma (Lady’s Castle), located approximately 30 kilometers from the district center in the Kızıltepe district…
Republican era domus discovered between Palatine Hill and Forum in Rome
Archaeologists from the Colosseum Archaeological Park have uncovered an intricately adorned Roman domus situated between Rome’s Palatine Hill and the Forum. Credit: Italian Ministry of Culture The…
9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals family mystery through genetic analysis
In 1934, a remarkable double burial was unearthed by German workers in Bad Dürrenberg, eastern Germany, at the spa gardens during construction. The grave, dating back to…
Interamna Lirenas: A Roman backwater town challenges ᴀssumptions about Empire’s decline
In a thirteen-year study led by Dr. Alessandro Launaro from the University of Cambridge’s Classics Faculty, a team of archaeologists has challenged prevailing ᴀssumptions about the decline…
Polish archaeologists uncover astronomical petroglyphs dating back to the 3rd century in Colorado
A team of researchers from Jagiellonian University in Kraków, southern Poland, led by Professor Radosław Palonka, has unveiled remarkable findings in the Castle Rock Pueblo settlement complex,…
Uncovering advanced dentistry practices among Vikings
A collaborative study conducted by the University of Gothenburg’s Insтιтute of Odontology and Västergötland’s Museum uncovered evidence of widespread caries, tooth modifications, and even attempts at dental…
Archaeologists unearth rare medieval curse tablet in Rostock, Germany
According to an announcement by the Rostock City Hall, a devil’s curse tablet dating back to the 15th century has been uncovered in a medieval latrine during…