Study identifies date of Norse settlement in the Americas
An international team of researchers has revealed that Norse settlers were active in the Americas as early as AD 1021.
Gold “bling” fell out of fashion in ancient times
A study of thousands of Bronze and Iron Age artefacts has suggested that gold became seen as excessive, and went out of fashion for a period lasting hundreds of years.
Archaeologists excavate hoard of rare silver coins
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiques Authority (IAA) have excavated a hoard of silver coins from the Hasmonaean period in Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, Israel.
Diver discovers crusader sword
A diver swimming off the HaCarmal coast in Haifa, Israel, has discovered a crusader sword dating from 900 years ago.
Roman cookware discovered in the “Centurion House”
Archaeologists excavating in the Novae legion camp located near the modern town of Svishtov in Bulgaria, have discovered various Roman cookware in the “house of the centurion”.
Palaeolithic artwork found in Romanelli Cave
Archaeologists conducting a survey in the Romanelli Cave have discovered new examples of Palaeolithic artwork and geometric signs.
Earliest known use of tobacco revealed
Archaeological evidence indicates that humans first started using tobacco around 12,300 years ago.
Why archaeology will be the next harbour for technology
We are entering a golden era of archaeological discoveries where technology will be at its core.
Genetic study reveals new insights into the pre-Inca Tiwanaku civilisation
A genetic study of the Tiwanaku has shown that the pre-Inca civilisation was more genetically homogeneous than previously thought.
120 archaeological sites identified through aerial lidar mapping
An aerial mapping project undertaken by the National Trust on the Wallington Estate in Northumberland, England, has identified 120 new archaeological features, including prehistoric sites from as early as 2000 BC.
Line and hook fishing techniques in Epipaleolithic Israel
Humans in the Middle East were using complex fishing tools and techniques by 12,000 years ago, according to a study published by Antonella Pedergnana of the Archaeological Research Centre and Museum for Human Behavioural Evolution in Mainz, Germany.
3D technology reveals the mysterious Rongorongo language of Easter Island
Researchers have created a three-dimensional model of a tablet covered in the mysterious Rongorongo handwriting from Easter Island, revealing lost symbols that are invisible to the naked eye.
“Discovery of a lifetime” golden sun bowl discovered in prehistoric settlement
Archaeologists conducting excavations in a prehistoric settlement in Ebreichsdorf, Austria, have discovered a golden sun bowl dating from 3,000 years ago.
Reindeer petroglyph discovered during mapping expedition of ancient rock art
Archaeologists have resumed an expedition to map ancient rock art along the Pegtymel River in the remote Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of Russia.
Archaeologists excavate Roman temple complex in Tyre
An international research team conducting excavations in the city of Tyre has discovered a large Roman temple complex.
