Mysterious tunnel found in Neolithic ditch enclosure

Archaeologists from the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) have unearthed a mysterious tunnel within a Neolithic ditch enclosure near Reinstedt. Germany. 

Cross of Saint George discovered in Polish forest

An authorised metal detectorist has made the rare discovery of a St. George’s Cross in the Chełm State Forests in eastern Poland.

Excavations rewrite Cambridge’s riverside history

Excavations at Trumpington Meadows, on the southern end of Cambridge, have documented a multifaceted chronology of human life from the early Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period.

Pre-Hispanic funerary remains uncovered in Oaxaca

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), together with the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico and the INAH Oaxaca Center, has confirmed the discovery of significant archaeological remains in the municipality of San Pedro Jaltepetongo, in the state of Oaxaca.

Rare wheel cross discovery provides new evidence for early Christianisation

A bronze wheel, dated to the 10th or 11th century AD, has been discovered in the Havelland region of Brandenburg, Germany.

Zapotec tomb hailed as most important discovery in Mexico in last decade

Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have announced the discovery of a well-preserved Zapotec tomb in the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Deciphering Roman writing tablets from Tongeren

Recent advances in the study of Roman inscriptions have highlighted the enduring value of meticulous epigraphic scholarship.

Roman cemetery excavation reveals frontier burial practices

Archaeologists from Oxford Cotswold Archaeology (OCA) have completed one of the largest excavations of a Roman cemetery in Britain - providing unique evidence of funerary practices along the northern outskirts of the Roman Empire.

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Archaeology

Mysterious tunnel found in Neolithic ditch enclosure

Archaeologists from the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) have unearthed a mysterious tunnel within a Neolithic ditch enclosure near Reinstedt. Germany. 

Excavations rewrite Cambridge’s riverside history

Excavations at Trumpington Meadows, on the southern end of Cambridge, have documented a multifaceted chronology of human life from the early Neolithic to the Anglo-Saxon period.

Pre-Hispanic funerary remains uncovered in Oaxaca

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), together with the Ministry of Culture of the Government of Mexico and the INAH Oaxaca Center, has confirmed the discovery of significant archaeological remains in the municipality of San Pedro Jaltepetongo, in the state of Oaxaca.

Bronze reliquary cross unearthed in ancient Lystra

A rare bronze reliquary cross has been discovered during excavations of a church complex in the ancient city of Lystra, located in the Meram district of Konya, central Türkiye.

Anthropology

War crimes of the Red Army unearthed near Duczów Małe

Archaeologists from POMOST – the Historical and Archaeological Research Laboratory – have uncovered physical evidence of war crimes committed by the Red Army during WWII.

Archaeologists confirm the burial remains of Saint Hilarion

Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Saint Hilarion’s tomb and burial remains in the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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.

Palaeoanthropology

Altamura Man resolves long-standing debate over Neanderthal evolution

A preserved Neanderthal fossil is providing new insights into how this ancient human species adapted to the cold climates of Ice Age Europe.

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.

Heritage

Cross of Saint George discovered in Polish forest

An authorised metal detectorist has made the rare discovery of a St. George’s Cross in the Chełm State Forests in eastern Poland.

11th-century English monk first identified the cycles of Halley’s Comet

According to a new study published in arXiv, an 11th-century English monk first documented multiple appearances of Halley’s Comet, more than 600 years before Edmond Halley codified its orbit.

History of the Knights Templar

The Knights Templar, also known as the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, or the Order of Solomon’s Temple, was a religious military order of knighthood that served the Catholic Church.

Fragments of Nazi vengeance weapon discovered in southeastern Poland

A team of detectorists have discovered V-2 rocket fragments during a survey near the Blizna Historical Park in Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Poland.

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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

New study shifts the dating of major Bronze Age events

A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE presents new evidence that the volcanic eruption of Minoan Thera (modern-day Santorini) occurred before the reign of Pharaoh Ahmose I, overturning long-held views of Bronze Age chronology.

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.

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

New study finds indirect evidence for existence of Moctezuma’s Zoo

A recent archaeological study has renewed interest in the role of animals within the ceremonial and urban landscape of ancient Tenochtitlan.

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.

Travel

Ten Roman wonders of Britain

Discover the Roman Empire’s extraordinary legacy left on Britain through this selection of ten Roman wonders.

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.

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.

The Yangshan Quarry

The Yangshan Quarry is the site of an ancient limestone quarry, located to the east of Nanjing, China.

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.

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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Medieval fortress discovered in Southwestern Crimea

Researchers from Sevastopol State University have identified a previously unknown medieval fortress near the village of Rodnoye in southwestern Crimea.

Republican tombs found in Rome suburb

Archaeologists have uncovered a major funerary complex dating to the early Republican period in Rome’s Pietralata district.

New evidence indicates use of geothermal resources during Neolithic period

A new study conducted at Bagno dei Frati within the thermal complex of Terme di Sorano in Italy has revealed new evidence for the use of geothermal resources during the Neolithic period.

Early Roman marching camps confirm 3rd century advances in Germania

Archaeological investigations have led to the identification of the first confirmed Roman marching camps in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, providing the earliest structural evidence that Roman military units advanced into the interior of Germania as far as the Elbe River.

Submerged remains found at El Huarco Archaeological Complex

The Ministry of Culture has initiated a new research campaign in the marine area surrounding the El Huarco Archaeological Complex, a significant coastal heritage site located in the district of Cerro Azul, Cañete province, south of Lima.

Archaeologists uncover traces of Victorian school life

It’s rare for archaeologists to discover objects we can directly link to children, so a team from MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) was delighted to uncover evidence of Victorian children’s schoolwork and play during recent excavations ahead of the development of SEGRO Park Wapping.

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