Archaeologists uncover traces of brutal past of the Anglo-Scottish border
Archaeologists from the Border Reivers Archaeology Unit have uncovered disturbing evidence of the tumultuous and violent history along the Anglo-Scottish border. In excavations conducted at Swinton Kirk…
2,500-year-old Greek-Illyrian helmet found near Zakotorac, Croatia
Archaeologists conducting excavations near the village of Zakotorac on Croatia’s Pelješac Peninsula have unearthed a well-preserved Greco-Illyrian helmet dating back over 2,500 years. Archaeologists extract the helmet….
Three Roman tombs uncovered in southern Portugal
Archaeologists excavating a former bus depot in Faro, southern Portugal, have uncovered three graves from the ancient Roman city of Ossónoba. Credit: ERA Arqueologia The graves, discovered…
New research reveals first Pacific cities founded in 300 CE, much older than previously thought
A new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory has revealed compelling evidence indicating that the first Pacific cities emerged much earlier than previously…
Couple find medieval imp under toilet trap door
A couple residing in Lincoln, England, stumbled upon a remarkable piece of history while tending to their home on Vicar’s Court. Credit: Local Democracy Reporting Service/BBC Tracy…
Archaeologists unearthed 1,500-year-old burial of lynx with four dogs in Hungary
Archaeologists have unearthed the skeleton of an adult male lynx accompanied by four dogs in a large pit from the Migration Period at the Zamárdi–Kútvölgyi-dűlő II site…
Maya regime change marked by ritual burning of royal remains and thousands of ornaments, charred bones reveal
Archaeologists excavating the Maya pyramid at K’anwitznal, known today as Ucanal, in present-day northern Guatemala, have unearthed human remains among thousands of jade and marine ornaments. Carved…
Rare Aegean bronze mirror from 3300 years ago uncovered at Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable Aegean bronze mirror, during excavations at the ancient site of Hala Sultan Tekke, located on the southeastern coast of Cyprus. Detail of…
Sunken medieval warship Gribshunden continues to offer up its secrets
An extensive exploration of the wreck of the royal flagship Gribshunden, led by underwater archaeologists from Södertörn University in collaboration with the CEMAS/Insтιтute for Archaeology and Ancient…
Archaeologists uncover lost villa believed to belong to first Roman emperor
Archaeologists from the University of Tokyo have unearthed what they believe could be traces of the Villa of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor at Somma Vesuviana in…