Archaeology
Archaeologists uncover 5,500-year-old monumental landscape in Jordan
Archaeologists from the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a large 5,500-year-old monumental landscape at Murayghat in the rocky hills of central Jordan.
Archaeology
Major discoveries at Bremenium Roman Fort
Located in Northumberland, England, Bremenium was constructed around AD 80 to defend an extension of Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge north of Hadrian's Wall.
Archaeology
Roman fort found on occupied Kerch Peninsula
Archaeologists from the South Bosporus Expedition have found a Roman fort during excavations on the occupied Kerch Peninsula, Crimea.
Archaeology
1,500-year-old mosaic uncovered during Urfa Citadel excavations
Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic during excavations of the Urfa Citadel in the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
Discovery sheds light on the origins of Roman monumental architecture
Excavations by archaeologists from the University of Missouri have uncovered a massive stone-lined water basin in the Roman city of Gabii, just 11 miles east of Rome.
Archaeologists uncover a circular stone structure in Bavaria
Archaeologists from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD) have uncovered a monumental circular structure during construction works for a stormwater retention basin in the municipality of Nassenfels, Germany.
Lost city discovered on Guerrero’s Costa Chica
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a well-preserved ancient city on Guerrero’s Costa Chica, a discovery that could redefine the region’s ancient cultural landscape.
3000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard revealed
A year on from its acquisition by National Museums Scotland, initial conservation work has revealed exceptionally rare silver-coloured objects in one of the most significant hoards ever discovered in Scotland.
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Archaeology
Archaeologists uncover 5,500-year-old monumental landscape in Jordan
Archaeologists from the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a large 5,500-year-old monumental landscape at Murayghat in the rocky hills of central Jordan.
Major discoveries at Bremenium Roman Fort
Located in Northumberland, England, Bremenium was constructed around AD 80 to defend an extension of Dere Street, a Roman road running from York to Corbridge north of Hadrian's Wall.
Roman fort found on occupied Kerch Peninsula
Archaeologists from the South Bosporus Expedition have found a Roman fort during excavations on the occupied Kerch Peninsula, Crimea.
1,500-year-old mosaic uncovered during Urfa Citadel excavations
Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old mosaic during excavations of the Urfa Citadel in the provincial capital of Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
Anthropology
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.
Experts explain the cultural origin of the mysterious deformed skull
Construction workers in San Fernando, Argentina, recently uncovered a mysterious skull with an unusual, deformed morphology.
Prehistoric jewellery made from dog teeth discovered in Saxony-Anhalt
Recent excavations in Saxony-Anhalt have provided new insights into prehistoric burial customs, particularly the use of animal teeth as personal adornment and jewellery.
Palaeoanthropology
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.
Early humans hunted beavers 400,000-years-ago
Researchers suggests that early humans were hunting, skinning, and eating beavers around 400,000-years-ago.
Heritage
Six “spooky” places across the UK to visit this Halloween
The UK is steeped in centuries of folklore, ghost stories, and eerie traditions. Castles, catacombs, and forests whisper tales of restless spirits and long-forgotten rituals, making the country a perfect destination for Halloween adventurers.
Ten Roman wonders of Britain
Discover the Roman Empire’s extraordinary legacy left on Britain through this selection of ten Roman wonders.
Inside “Magic Mountain” – The secret Cold War bunker
“Magic Mountain”, otherwise known as the Avionics Building at RAF Alconbury, is a Grade II listed concrete bunker complex in the county of Cambridgeshire, England.
Lost archival evidence on Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz has been rediscovered
A box discovered in the archives of the German Maritime Museum (DSM) has been found to contain a trove of previously unknown materials related to Alfred von Tirpitz.
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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
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.
Rare formations of cave pearls found in the Ain Joweizeh spring system
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have uncovered formations of cave pearls during a study of the Ain Joweizeh spring system near Jerusalem.
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
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.
Waters at Roman Bath may have super healing properties
A new study, published in the Microbe journal, has uncovered a diverse array of microorganisms in the geothermal waters at Roman Bath that may have super healing properties.
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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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Lost city discovered on Guerrero’s Costa Chica
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a well-preserved ancient city on Guerrero’s Costa Chica, a discovery that could redefine the region’s ancient cultural landscape.
3000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard revealed
A year on from its acquisition by National Museums Scotland, initial conservation work has revealed exceptionally rare silver-coloured objects in one of the most significant hoards ever discovered in Scotland.
Roman silver treasure unearthed near Borsum
A Roman hoard containing 450 silver coins, several silver bars, a gold ring, and a gold coin, has been unearthed near the village of Borsum in the Hildesheim district, Germany.
Prehistoric megastructures reveal large-scale hunting networks
An airborne laser survey on the Karst Plateau of the Adriatic hinterland has led to the discovery of previously unknown dry-stone megastructures.
Mysterious human-faced idol discovered on Saint David’s Hill
Recent excavations on Saint David’s Hill in the ancient fortress-city of Argištiḫinili have led to the discovery of a stone slab carved with a human-faced idol.
Ancient fortress from Egypt’s New Kingdom period found at Tell El-Kharouba
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of an ancient fortress from Egypt’s New Kingdom period at Tell El-Kharouba in the Sheikh Zuweid region of North Sinai.


