34 Roman-period tombs found in Ancient Tomis
The Muzeul de Istorie Națională și Arheologie Constanța has announced the discovery of 34 Roman-period tombs during preventive excavations at the Constanța Municipal Hospital site, an area located within the ancient necropolis of Tomis.
Rare medieval “bastard” sword unveiled at Museum of Miechów Land
A rare late medieval “one-and-a-half-handed” sword has been unveiled at the Museum of Miechów Landm, Poland, after being donated anonymously.
Norway’s oldest rune-stone fragments rewrite early writing history
Archaeologists investigating the Svingerud grave field in eastern Norway have identified what is now considered the earliest archaeologically dated rune-stone, a fragmented slab known as the Hole stone.
Hidden vault uncovered in Canterbury
A brick-lined burial vault uncovered beneath a public square in Canterbury, England, may be the final resting place of an 18th-century vicar and poet, archaeologists have said.
Field survey unearths scores of archaeological finds
Archaeologists and history enthusiasts from the Search and Exploration Association “Krecik” have completed the first stage of a sanctioned field survey in Lipina Nowa, Poland, uncovering a remarkable cross-section of artefacts spanning from the Roman period to the 20th century.
Siberian petroglyph discovery reshapes understanding of ancient rock art
Archaeologists conducting rescue excavations in southern Siberia have uncovered an exceptional series of petroglyphs that is reshaping scholarly understanding of ancient rock art in the Republic of Khakassia.