Study reveals East Asia’s earliest gold-inlaid spear sheath
In 1954, a bronze spear sheath dating from Japan’s Kofun period (AD 300–538) was found beneath a rock on Okinoshima, a sacred island located off the coast of Munakata, Fukuoka.
Cache of military helmets from both World Wars discovered during roadworks
Road construction works in the Polish city of Wroclaw have unearthed an unusual cache of military objects from WWI and WWII.
New archaeological treasures unearthed at Finziade
Archaeologists excavating at Finziade in southern Italy have unearthed an artisan workshop and a domestic sacellum containing archaeological treasures.
Significant multi-period discoveries in Delbrück-Bentfeld
An archaeological excavation in Delbrück-Bentfeld, a town in the east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has unearthed nearly 400 features of archaeological interest that span several centuries.
Excavation confirms the origin of Sheffield Castle
Archaeologists excavating the former site of Sheffield Castle site have confirmed that an artificial mound within the castle interior is a motte dating back to the earliest phase of the castle’s construction.
WWII bunker unexpectedly discovered during forest clearance works
A WWII bunker has been discovered during forest clearance works for the S17 Piaski–Hrebenne expressway in eastern Poland.
Salvage project reveals 500 years of Veracruz history
An archaeological salvage project in Veracruz, Mexico, has uncovered more than five centuries of the city’s urban development and everyday life.
Aerial photographs indicate an enormous Avar-Era cemetery
An analysis of aerial photographs has led to the discovery of a previously unknown Avar-era cemetery on the outskirts of Tatabánya, Hungary.
Excavations reveal a vast Roman villa complex
Archaeologists from Inrap have revealed a vast Roman villa complex during excavations in Auxerre, France.
Unprecedented Roman discovery in Ireland
Archaeologists have made an unprecedented Roman discovery during excavations at Drumanagh in north Dublin.
Exquisite marble sarcophagus unearthed near Caesarea
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), working on behalf of the Caesarea Development Corporation, have unearthed an exquisitely sculptured marble sarcophagus near the coastal city of Caesarea, Israel.
Viking-Era boat burial uncovered on Senja
Archaeologists have uncovered a Viking-Era boat burial on the island of Senja in northern Norway.
Secrets to crafting the Nebra Sky Disc revealed
Using a blend of forensic material analysis with experimental archaeology, researchers have successfully reconstructed the techniques and processes behind crafting the Nebra Sky Disc.
Royal tomb unearthed in Gordion could belong to King Midas’ family
Archaeologists from the Gordion Project have uncovered a Phrygian royal tomb, potentially belonging to a member of King Midas' Family from the 8th century BC.
Bronze Age tombs reveal wealth from ancient trade
The discovery of three Bronze Age tombs at Dromolaxia-Vyzakia has shed light on ancient trade routes connecting Cyprus with the Aegean, Anatolia, Egypt, and the Near East.
