Intact jade mask discovered in tomb of Maya king in Guatemala
A team of researchers, led by Francisco Estrada-Belli of Tulane University, uncovered an intact jade mask in the tomb of a Maya King at the little-known archaeological…
Oldest hand-sewn boat in the Mediterranean prepares for next journey
The oldest entirely hand-sewn boat in the Mediterranean, known as the Zambratija, is set for a new chapter in its long history. The vessel, which has rested…
Well-preserved human remains dating back over 2,000 years unearthed in Northern Ireland bog
The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Archaeological Unit has recovered well-preserved human remains from a bog in Bellaghy, County Londonderry, dating back over 2,000 years. The…
Twin temples linked to Hercules and Alexander the Great found by archaeologists in ancient megacity of Girsu, Iraq
Archaeologists conducting extensive excavations in the ancient Sumerian city of Girsu, now known as Tello in southeastern Iraq, have unearthed twin temples built on top of each…
New research sheds light on family relationships in western Eurasian Bell Beaker communities
Archaeologists have delved into the mysterious burial practices of early Bronze Age communities in western Eurasia, shedding light on the family relationships and cultural dynamics of the…
Underwater archaeologists recover HMS Erebus sailors’ belongings
In a recent 12-day exploration spearheaded by underwater archaeologists from Parks Canada at the National Historic Site of the Wrecks of HMS Erebus & HMS Terror in…
Ancient Roman ‘ligula’ or ‘toilet spoon’ unearthed in South Wales
A metal detectorist named Valentinas Avdejevas stumbled upon a rare Roman artifact in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, in June 2020. The find, now officially declared…
One of the oldest stone tombs in Sweden is intact from Neolithic times, but skulls are missing
Archaeologists from the University of Gothenburg and Kiel University have unearthed a 5,500-year-old stone chamber in the village of Tiarp near Falköping, Sweden. The findings reveal intriguing…
British Museum reveals wealth of archaeological treasures found in UK
The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), overseen by the British Museum, has unveiled its annual report showcasing a wealth of archaeological treasures discovered throughout the UK. The scheme,…
Archaeologists unearth Roman legionnaire artifacts in Vienna
In a recent archaeological excavation linked to the renovation of the Kindermanngᴀsse elementary school, Vienna has unveiled a treasure trove of historical artifacts, shedding light on the…