Shell Middens Rewrite History of Submerged Coastal Landscapes in North America & Europe
The excavation of shell middens off two sites in the Gulf of Mexico and Northern Europe dating back to when the seabed was dry land thousands of years ago, reveal how they can offer new ground-breaking insights into the hidden history of submerged landscapes.
Female Ruler Found Beneath Europe’s First Bronze Age Palace
Archaeologists working in Spain have discovered a female burial that is one of the most lavish Bronze Age graves ever found in Europe, with valuable items befitting a member of the ruling class, beneath what may be the first Bronze Age palace unearthed in the region.
Archaeologists Reveal Roman Ceremonial Chariot
Archaeologists from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata have announced the discovery of an intact Roman Ceremonial Chariot excavated near the Roman city of Pompeii.
Ancient Egyptian Manual Reveals New Details About Mummification
Based on a manual recently discovered in a 3,500-year-old medical papyrus, University of Copenhagen Egyptologist Sofie Schiødt has been able to help reconstruct the embalming process used to prepare ancient Egyptians for the afterlife. It is the oldest surviving manual on mummification yet discovered.
Study Reveals Roman Port at Ancient Altinum
A study by the Ca 'Foscari University of Venice has discovered the remains of a Roman port at the ancient city of Altinum in Italy.
Archaeologists Discover Ornate Roman Domūs in Central Nîmes
Archaeologists conducting excavations in the French city of Nîmes have discovered the remains of two high status Roman domus (houses).
Kangaroo Painting Thought to be 17,300 Years Old
A two-metre-long painting of a kangaroo in Western Australia's Kimberley region has been identified as Australia's oldest intact rock painting.
Viking Treasure Hoard Discovered on Isle of Man
A retired police officer has discovered a 1,000-year-old Viking treasure hoard on the Isle of Man
Archaeologists Excavate Burial Mound Containing Scythian Grave Goods
Archaeologists from the Don State Technical University, and the Southern Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Science have excavated a burial mound containing Scythian Grave Goods.
Changing Livestock in Ancient Europe Reflect Political Shifts
In ancient European settlements, livestock use was likely primarily determined by political structure and market demands, according to a study published by Ariadna Nieto-Espinet and colleagues of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Barcelona.
Runes Carved on Rib Reveals Earliest Slav Writing System
Archaeologists conducting excavations at Lány-Břeclav in the Czech Republic, have discovered an inscribed animal rib carved with Germanic runes, that represents the earliest known Slav writing system.
Disease Epidemic Possibly Caused Population Collapse in Central Africa 1600-1400 Years Ago
A new study published in the journal Science Advances shows that Bantu-speaking communities in the Congo rainforest underwent a major population collapse from 1600 to 1400 years ago, probably due to a prolonged disease epidemic, and that significant resettlement did not restart until around 1000 years ago.
Archaeologists Suggest Early Stonehenge was a Rebuilt Stone Circle from Wales
Archaeologists conducting excavations in the Preseli Hills in Wales have discovered the remains of a stone circle, that may have been dismantled and used in the early phase of bluestone construction at Stonehenge.
Earliest Known Conch Shell Horn Plays its Tune for the First Time in 17,000 Years
For the first time in more than 17,000 years, three mellifluous musical notes - close in tone to C, D, and C sharp - have reverberated from a conch shell modified to serve as a wind instrument.
Ancient Amazonian Farmers Fortified Valuable Fertile Land
Ancient Amazonian communities fortified valuable land they had spent years making fertile to protect it from conflict, excavations show.
