Archaeology & History Patagonia’s Cueva Huenul Cave Art Is Thousands of Years Older Than Previously Thought Researchers say that designs could be over 8,000 years old. By Verity Babbs, Feb 20, 2024
Archaeology & History Debunked: Oldest Known Reptile Fossil Is ‘Mostly Just Black Paint’ It was discovered in the Italian Alps in 1931, and scientists have been scratching their heads over it for decades. By Artnet News, Feb 19, 2024
Archaeology & History Archaeologists Find Treasure-Filled 1,700-Year-Old Mayan Tomb The lead researcher described the find as akin to winning the lottery. By Richard Whiddington, Feb 19, 2024
Archaeology & History This New Archaeological Park in Rome Is Stacked With Ancient Riches Located near the Colosseum, the park a host of freshly excavated ancient structures and artifacts. By Tim Brinkhof, Feb 19, 2024
Archaeology & History Gold-Tongued Mummies Have Been Discovered in an Egyptian Cemetery The dig at Al Bahnasa has uncovered a slew of treasures. By Artnet News, Feb 16, 2024
Archaeology & History Apples, Walnuts… and Toast? A New Study Reveals the Flavors of Ancient Roman Wine Researchers analyzed the clay vessels ancient Romans used to ferment grape juice By Richard Whiddington, Feb 16, 2024
Archaeology & History Spanish Archaeologists Make the Sweet Discovery of a 19th-Century Chocolate Factory The chocolaterie used to specialize in vanilla and stone chocolate. By Adnan Qiblawi, Feb 15, 2024
Archaeology & History The Tomb of a Previously Unknown Dignitary Comes to Light in Egypt The richly decorated chamber was partly inscribed with spells to ward off snake bites. By Artnet News, Feb 15, 2024
Archaeology & History Ancient Lipstick Dating Back More Than Three Millennia Is Found in Iran The pigment could be among the world's oldest cosmetics. By Adam Schrader, Feb 14, 2024
Archaeology & History This 1,700-Year-Old Egg, Which Still Holds Its Contents, Is a ‘World First’ The other eggs recovered at the site broke, with predictably smelly results. By Artnet News, Feb 14, 2024
Archaeology & History Newly Discovered Ancient Roman Villa May Have Been the Home of Pliny the Elder The ruins were discovered on the former site of an illegal beach development. By Artnet News, Feb 13, 2024
Archaeology & History Peek Inside the Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Neferhotep, Now Open to the Public The tomb has reopened after nearly two decades' worth of restoration. By Jamie Valentino, Feb 13, 2024
Archaeology & History Humans Have Been Kissing For Millennia, New Research Shows A Danish husband-and-wife duo say archaeological sources show kissing was happening as early as 2400 B.C.E. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Feb 13, 2024
Archaeology & History A Prehistoric Structure Under Lake Michigan Resembles a Mini-Stonehenge An underwater archaeologist has stumbled on a Stonehenge-like arrangement of ancient stones. By Artnet News, Feb 13, 2024
Archaeology & History Evidence of a Vast Ancient City Is Discovered Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon The complex, which one archaeologist likens to ancient Rome, was inhabited for centuries. By Brian Boucher, Feb 10, 2024
