Secrets of ᴅᴇᴀᴅly last meal of mummified crocodile revealed
Researchers have unveiled remarkable details about a mummified crocodile by using 3D imaging technology to piece together the life and death of the crocodile, mummified by the…
Underwater archaeologists discover 112 centuries-old glᴀss vessels near Burgas, Bulgaria
In June 2024, an extensive underwater archaeological survey in Chengene Skele Bay, near Burgas, Bulgaria, uncovered 112 glᴀss objects, adding to the substantial collection of 310 glᴀss…
Britain’s oldest chalk figure restored to former glory
In Oxfordshire, England, an iconic prehistoric chalk figure known as the Uffington White Horse has been meticulously restored after showing signs of significant wear. The figure, which…
Early hominins first arrived in Europe 1.3 million years ago
Recent geological dating techniques have determined that human remains discovered in the Orce region of southern Spain are the oldest in Europe, dating back approximately 1.3 million…
Giant armadillo fossil reveals early human presence in Argentina 21,000 years ago
Recent research reveals that ancient humans may have butchered a giant armadillo-like creature around 21,000 years ago in what is now Argentina. This discovery, detailed in a…
Discovery of military officer’s tomb in Pompeii sheds light on the history of Spain
The tomb of a distinguished military officer from the time of Emperor Augustus has been unearthed in Pompeii. The discovery occurred during the construction of a functional…
5,000-seat Roman circus where chariots raced discovered in northern Spain
A Roman circus has been discovered at the Iruña-Veleia site in Álava, Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. This discovery has revealed that Iruña-Veleia, a former Roman town, served…
Marvelous marble floor of sunken Roman villa discovered and restored underwater in Italy
An underwater discovery has emerged from the depths of the Submerged Archaeological Park of Baiae in Bacoli, Italy. Archaeologists have uncovered an exquisite marble floor belonging to…
Scans reveal purpose of ancient Roman surgical tools found 125 years ago
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter has unveiled detailed insights into ancient Roman surgical tools. These discoveries were made possible through the…
UC archivist reexamines Troy’s unsung heroes: the invisible workers
In the early 1930s, the University of Cincinnati embarked on a historic excavation at Troy, led by prominent archaeologists Carl Blegen, Marion Rawson, and John L. Caskey….