New dating technique reveals time differences between Paleolithic hearth fires
A team of archaeologists in Spain has applied a new dating technique to more precisely determine the intervals between hearth fires from the Paleolithic Age. Credit: Yuliya…
Dragon sculpture discovered along Great Wall of China
Recent archaeological excavations at the Jiankou section of the Great Wall of China have yielded remarkable finds, including an exquisite dragon sculpture and a rare Ming Dynasty…
Archaeologists uncover mysterious ‘blue room’ in Pompeii
Recent excavations in Pompeii have uncovered a remarkable room with walls painted in a vivid, sky-blue hue, a color seldom seen in Pompeian ruins. Courtesy of the…
1,600-year-old Hun burial of two boys found in southern Poland
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable double burial in Poland, dating back 1,600 years, which marks the oldest known Hunnic burial site in the country. This discovery was…
Medieval grave slabs recovered from 13th-century shipwreck
Underwater archaeologists from Bournemouth University have successfully retrieved two medieval grave slabs from the Mortar Wreck, a 13th-century shipwreck located off the coast of Dorset, England. A…
Archaeologists uncover trove of burnt bones and ritual artifacts in ancient Roman well near Rome
Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman harbor town at the mouth of the Tiber River, has yielded a significant archaeological discovery. A team of archaeologists has excavated a…
Shepherd’s graffiti reveals new insights into the mystery of the lost Acropolis temple
The Acropolis of Athens, a renowned archaeological site known for the iconic Parthenon, continues to reveal new insights into its ancient history. A recent publication in the…
Ancient Syrians followed a Mediterranean diet similar to modern practices
Recent research has revealed that the ancient inhabitants of Tell Tweini, a settlement near the Syrian coastal city of Jableh, sustained themselves on a diet remarkably similar…
Archaeologists discover first Celtic ritual lake in Poland
Archaeologists from the University of Warsaw have unearthed the first known Celtic ritual lake site in Poland, dating back to the third century BCE. This finding is…
Where to Watch Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs was Wes Anderson’s second stop-motion animated feature. Fantastic Mr. Fox was director Wes Anderson’s first attempt to enter the world of animation, telling Roald…