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Drone survey reveals Roman forum and theatre at Fioccaglia
Aerial drone surveys have revealed a forum and a previously unknown theatre at the Roman site of Fioccaglia in Flumeri, along the legendary Appian Way.
Archaeology
Monumental Roman apse discovered beneath Cologne’s town hall square
Archaeologists working in the heart of Cologne have uncovered spectacular Roman-era remains directly beneath the city’s town hall square.
Archaeology
Sword provides new insights into metalworking during the Middle Bronze Age
Using advanced, non-destructive analytical techniques on the Nördlingen bronze sword, researchers have gained new insights into metalworking practices in southern Germany during the Middle Bronze Age.
Archaeology
Princely tomb from Bronze Age found in Orne Valley
Excavations in the Orne Valley have brought to light a “princely” burial dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. 1900–1800 BC).
4,000-year-old mural reveals complex worldview of ancient Peru
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old three-dimensional polychrome mural at Huaca Yolanda has been recognised by international journals as one of the most significant archaeological finds of 2025.
Plane wreckage found on Antarctic island
Bulgarian scientists have uncovered the remains of an Argentine Air Force aircraft that crashed in 1976 near Bernard Point on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands.
1,300-year-old world chronicle unearthed in Sinai
A newly identified Christian world chronicle dating to the early 8th century is shedding fresh light on the political and religious upheavals that marked the transition from late antiquity to the rise of Islam.
Archaeologists find evidence of Hannibal’s war elephants in Spain
A small bone discovered in southern Spain may represent the first direct archaeological evidence of the war elephants used by Hannibal Barca during the Punic Wars.
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Archaeology
Drone survey reveals Roman forum and theatre at Fioccaglia
Aerial drone surveys have revealed a forum and a previously unknown theatre at the Roman site of Fioccaglia in Flumeri, along the legendary Appian Way.
Monumental Roman apse discovered beneath Cologne’s town hall square
Archaeologists working in the heart of Cologne have uncovered spectacular Roman-era remains directly beneath the city’s town hall square.
Sword provides new insights into metalworking during the Middle Bronze Age
Using advanced, non-destructive analytical techniques on the Nördlingen bronze sword, researchers have gained new insights into metalworking practices in southern Germany during the Middle Bronze Age.
Princely tomb from Bronze Age found in Orne Valley
Excavations in the Orne Valley have brought to light a “princely” burial dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. 1900–1800 BC).
Anthropology
War crimes of the Red Army unearthed near Duczów Małe
Archaeologists from POMOST – the Historical and Archaeological Research Laboratory – have uncovered physical evidence of war crimes committed by the Red Army during WWII.
Archaeologists confirm the burial remains of Saint Hilarion
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Saint Hilarion’s tomb and burial remains in the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Tomb likely belongs to bigamous spouse of King Frederick William II
Archaeologists from the Berlin State Office for Monument Protection have uncovered a tomb during renovation works at the historic Buch Castle Church.
Women ruled over oldest known city
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Science has revealed that women played the dominant role at Çatalhöyük.
Palaeoanthropology
Altamura Man resolves long-standing debate over Neanderthal evolution
A preserved Neanderthal fossil is providing new insights into how this ancient human species adapted to the cold climates of Ice Age Europe.
Neanderthal remains found in Abreda Cave
A study, led by Dr. Marina Lozano of IPHES-CERCA, has found dental remains belonging to three Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) in Abreda Cave.
Study suggests human occupation in Patagonia prior to the Younger Dryas period
Archaeologists have conducted a study of lithic material from the Pilauco and Los Notros sites in north-western Patagonia, revealing evidence of human occupation in the region prior to the Younger Dryas period.
Study suggests that first humans came to Europe 1.4 million years ago
A new study led by the Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Institute of Archaeology of the CAS suggests that human occupation of Europe first took place 1.4 million years ago.
Heritage
Plane wreckage found on Antarctic island
Bulgarian scientists have uncovered the remains of an Argentine Air Force aircraft that crashed in 1976 near Bernard Point on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands.
1,300-year-old world chronicle unearthed in Sinai
A newly identified Christian world chronicle dating to the early 8th century is shedding fresh light on the political and religious upheavals that marked the transition from late antiquity to the rise of Islam.
Cross of Saint George discovered in Polish forest
An authorised metal detectorist has made the rare discovery of a St. George’s Cross in the Chełm State Forests in eastern Poland.
11th-century English monk first identified the cycles of Halley’s Comet
According to a new study published in arXiv, an 11th-century English monk first documented multiple appearances of Halley’s Comet, more than 600 years before Edmond Halley codified its orbit.
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Palaeontology
Blob of fossilised vomit discovered at Stevns Klint in Denmark
A local fossil hunter exploring Stevns Klint on the Danish island of Zealand has discovered a rare blob of fossilised vomit, also known as regurgitalite.
Evidence of ancient fossil hunting found in Bronze Age Mycenae
A fossilised bone discovered in the legacy collections from the archaeological site of Mycenae represents one of the earliest known examples of ancient fossil hunting.
Scientists find first evidence of cave lions in southern Europe
Scientists have identified the skeletal remains of Panthera spelaea at the Notarchirico site in southern Italy.
Archaeologists find an assemblage of petroglyphs alongside dinosaur tracks in Brazil
A study of the Serrote do Letreiro Site (meaning “Signpost Hill”) in Brazil’s Paraíba State has led to the discovery of an assemblage of petroglyphs alongside dinosaur tracks.
Geology
New study shifts the dating of major Bronze Age events
A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE presents new evidence that the volcanic eruption of Minoan Thera (modern-day Santorini) occurred before the reign of Pharaoh Ahmose I, overturning long-held views of Bronze Age chronology.
Mystery of the Maka Lahi Rock finally solved
In 2024, researchers from Australia's University of Queensland discovered a giant 1,200-tonne rock more than 200 metres inland on the island of Tongatapu.
The ethereal fire of blue lava
Despite the name, blue lava is not actually molten lava, but rather an extremely rare natural phenomenon caused by the combustion of sulphuric gases emitted from certain volcanoes and fumarole vents.
Buxton’s tuffa calcite terraces
One of Turkey’s most impressive geological wonders is Pamukkale (meaning "cotton castle"), renowned for its sinter terraced formations created by calcite-rich springs.One of Turkey’s most impressive geological wonders is Pamukkale (meaning "cotton castle"), renowned for its sinter terraced formations created by calcite-rich springs.
Climate Change
Lakes in the Gobi Desert nurtured human life 8,000-years-ago
According to a new study published in the journal PLOS One, the Gobi Desert, now one of the driest and most forbidding places on Earth, was once a land of lakes and wetlands that sustained human life over 8,000-years-ago.
Archaeologists uncover traces of real world Ragnarök
Archaeologists have found traces of a climate disaster 1500-years-ago that might have inspired the legend of Ragnarök from Norse mythology.
Lost world discovered beneath Antarctic ice
A large-scale transcontinental river system from the Eocene era, dating back 44 to 34 million years ago, has been discovered beneath the Antarctic ice.
Study suggests Seahenge was built to control climate change
A recent study published in GeoJournal proposes that Seahenge was built to conduct rituals aimed at prolonging the summer during the extreme climatic changes of the 3rd millennium BC.
Natural History
New study finds indirect evidence for existence of Moctezuma’s Zoo
A recent archaeological study has renewed interest in the role of animals within the ceremonial and urban landscape of ancient Tenochtitlan.
Mystery of the Maka Lahi Rock finally solved
In 2024, researchers from Australia's University of Queensland discovered a giant 1,200-tonne rock more than 200 metres inland on the island of Tongatapu.
Mummified sabre-toothed cat discovered frozen in permafrost
In 2020, the mummified carcass of a sabre-toothed cat was discovered frozen in the Abyisky ulus of the Republic of Sakha, Russia.
Preserved remains of a Pleistocene wolf found frozen in Siberia’s permafrost
Scientists from the MKAmmosov North-Eastern Federal University have found the preserved remains of a Pleistocene wolf in the Republic of Sakha, Russia.
Travel
EUROPE
Ten Roman wonders of Britain
Discover the Roman Empire’s extraordinary legacy left on Britain through this selection of ten Roman wonders.
EUROPE
Buxton’s tuffa calcite terraces
One of Turkey’s most impressive geological wonders is Pamukkale (meaning "cotton castle"), renowned for its sinter terraced formations created by calcite-rich springs.One of Turkey’s most impressive geological wonders is Pamukkale (meaning "cotton castle"), renowned for its sinter terraced formations created by calcite-rich springs.
EUROPE
The Vari Cave Sanctuary
Vari Cave is a small cave system in the Hymettus mountain range, located in the Athens area of Attica, East Central Greece.
ASIA
The Yangshan Quarry
The Yangshan Quarry is the site of an ancient limestone quarry, located to the east of Nanjing, China.
ASIA
The Kizil Caves
The Kizil Caves, also known as Kizilgaha or Kizilgaha Caves, are a set of Buddhist rock-cut caves located near the Kizil Township in Baicheng County, Xinjiang, China.
ASIA
Tomb of Qin Er Shi – The Second Emperor of China
Qin Er Shi, born Ying Huhai, was the second emperor of the Qin dynasty, the ruling family of a unified China - established by the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
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Drone survey reveals Roman forum and theatre at Fioccaglia
Aerial drone surveys have revealed a forum and a previously unknown theatre at the Roman site of Fioccaglia in Flumeri, along the legendary Appian Way.
Monumental Roman apse discovered beneath Cologne’s town hall square
Archaeologists working in the heart of Cologne have uncovered spectacular Roman-era remains directly beneath the city’s town hall square.
Sword provides new insights into metalworking during the Middle Bronze Age
Using advanced, non-destructive analytical techniques on the Nördlingen bronze sword, researchers have gained new insights into metalworking practices in southern Germany during the Middle Bronze Age.
Princely tomb from Bronze Age found in Orne Valley
Excavations in the Orne Valley have brought to light a “princely” burial dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. 1900–1800 BC).
Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old Kerma grave in Sudan’s Bayuda desert
Polish researchers have discovered the grave of a man who lived around 4,000 years ago in Sudan’s Bayuda Desert, shedding new light on ancient burial customs and the region’s past environment.
A 5,300-year-old ‘bow drill’ rewrites the story of ancient Egyptian tools
A recent study has recontextualised a small copper-alloy artefact from Predynastic Egypt, identifying it as the earliest securely attested rotary metal drill in the Nile Valley.


