Archaeology & History A ‘Sensational’ Medieval Gauntlet Is Found Near a Castle in Switzerland The piece of armor is so well-preserved that its components still fit together. By Artnet News, Feb 6, 2024
Archaeology & History Egypt’s Bid to Restore a Giza Pyramid Ignites Backlash From Archaeologists The project aims to restore the exterior of the Menkaure pyramid. By Adam Schrader, Feb 2, 2024
Archaeology & History An Ancient Roman Arm Guard Has Been Reconstructed Like a ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’ From Over 100 Fragments The reconstructed artifact will go on view at the British Museum's "Legion: Life in the Roman Army." By Artnet News, Jan 22, 2024
Archaeology & History How a 4th-Century Letter Led to the Discovery of an Ancient Roman Temple in Italy The remains of the temple were unearthed in the town of Spello, underneath a parking lot. By Artnet News, Jan 15, 2024
Archaeology & History Tudor Wall Paintings, Unseen for 300 Years, Are Uncovered in a Loft Space at a Cambridge College The paintings, featuring three crowned motifs, were used to legitimize King Henry VII's reign. By Artnet News, Jan 11, 2024
Archaeology & History A Mysterious Anglo-Saxon Artifact Found in the U.K. Stumps Archaeologists One historian called it "completely unlike" anything found previously. By Adam Schrader, Jan 8, 2024
Archaeology & History Ancient Mesopotamian Bricks Hold a ‘Memory’ of the Earth’s Magnetic Fields Millennia Ago A new “archaeomagnetic” technique could potentially allow scientists to more accurately study ancient objects. By Verity Babbs, Dec 22, 2023
Archaeology & History This Roman Colony Was Long Thought to Be a Backwater Town. New Findings Are Changing That A 13-year excavation at Interamna Lirenas has turned up evidence of a thriving trade hub. By Artnet News, Dec 20, 2023
Archaeology & History Dig It! Here Are 12 of the Most Astounding Archaeological Discoveries of 2023 Where were you when they found that picture of pizza at Pompeii? By Artnet News, Dec 19, 2023
Archaeology & History The First Carbon-Based Cave Drawings Found in France Prompt a Reevaluation of Paleolithic Art Researchers say the artworks could be up to 19,000 years old. By Verity Babbs, Dec 19, 2023
Archaeology & History A Long-Lost Pompeii Treasure Was Found in the Basement of a Family Home in Belgium The precious marble was brought home 50 years ago as a souvenir after a family vacation in Italy. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Dec 18, 2023
Archaeology & History A 1,300-Year-Old Ship Burial, Predating the Vikings, Was Discovered in Norway This excavation suggests an earlier start to significant Scandinavian maritime expeditions than previously believed. By Verity Babbs, Dec 15, 2023
Archaeology & History ‘Incomparable’ Mosaics Were Found in an Ancient Home Near Rome’s Colosseum Italy’s Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano has called the works “an authentic treasure.” By Verity Babbs, Dec 14, 2023
Archaeology & History Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Baths Beneath a Museum in Croatia The pool, mosaic floors and underfloor heating once formed part of Emperor Diocletian’s palace. By Verity Babbs, Dec 12, 2023
Archaeology & History Defenders of Stonehenge Finally Get Their Day in Court Amid Years-Long Battle The group will argue against a major government road tunnel project in a London courtroom. By Brian Boucher, Dec 11, 2023
