Archaeology & History An Ancient Neolithic Structure Was Unearthed in Scotland—the Only Complete Such Monument Ever Discovered in the U.K. Prehistoric field boundaries and round houses have also been found preserved at the site. By Adam Schrader, Oct 7, 2023
Archaeology & History A Metal Detectorist in the U.K. Has Discovered Two Ancient Roman Cavalry Swords Once Used for Fighting on Horseback The swords indicate the presence of the Roman military in Cotswolds, England. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Oct 7, 2023
Archaeology & History See the Trove of Ancient Treasures, Including a Shrine to Aphrodite, Just Discovered in an Underwater City Off the Coast of Egypt The finds include votives, jewelry, ritual instruments, and a duck-shaped pourer. By Sarah Cascone, Oct 5, 2023
Archaeology & History Egyptologists Have Revealed Eight New Chambers in the Pyramid of Sahura, Putting a Years-Long Dispute to Rest The discovery will change how Fifth Dynasty architecture is understood. By Richard Whiddington, Oct 4, 2023
Archaeology & History Archaeologists Have Discovered a Massive Paleolithic Cave Art Site in Spain Housing More Than 100 Paintings and Carvings The paintings include depictions of animals and markings made with fingers or tools. By Adam Schrader, Oct 2, 2023
Archaeology & History A Norwegian Man Stumbled Upon a Trove of Gold Dating to the Early Middle Ages, Including a Rare Pendant Depicting the Norse God Odin Archaeologists say the find is Norway's most significant discovery of gold treasures in over a century. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Oct 1, 2023
Archaeology & History A Mexican Journalist Went Viral After He Presented ‘Alien Bodies’ to Congress. Now He Is Accused of Plundering Them From Ancient Sites Peru's culture minister believes the specimens are stolen pre-Hispanic objects. By Adam Schrader, Sep 30, 2023
Archaeology & History Turkish Archaeologists Have Uncovered a Long-Rumored Subterranean City Used as a Sanctuary During the Roman Empire The vast subterranean complex was kitted out with stoves, lamps, wells, and ventilation systems. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 22, 2023
Archaeology & History An Unusual Ancient Burial of a Teenage Girl Offers Insight Into the Fate of Those Considered To Be ‘Outsiders’ in Medieval England Analysis of the woman's bones revealed that she would have lived a very tough life as a person of low social status. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Sep 21, 2023
Archaeology & History A Golf Course in Ohio Dotted With Ancient Earthwork Structures Is Now Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site The golf course and the state historical society are set to go to trial to determine the value of the country club's lease. By Sarah Cascone, Sep 21, 2023
Archaeology & History Swiss Scientists Discover a Bronze-Age Arrowhead Was Crafted From a Meteorite That Crashed to Earth 3,500 Years Ago A new study found that the artifact, which was discovered in Mörigen, Switzerland, contains a rare meteorite iron. By Artnet News, Sep 20, 2023
Archaeology & History Yea or Neigh? Researchers Once Thought This Ice Age Figurine Depicted A Horse—New Discoveries at the Same Site Tell A Different Story Archaeologists have found several further fragments belonging to the prehistoric sculpture. By Artnet News, Sep 19, 2023
Archaeology & History Yto Barrada, Meriem Bennani, and Other Moroccan Artists Have Launched a Print Sale to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts Historic mosques and UNESCO World Heritage Sites are among the structures destroyed in last week’s deadly earthquake. By Artnet News, Sep 12, 2023
Archaeology & History For the Right Price, Guests at a Luxury Retreat in Egypt Can Help Archaeologists Hunt for Cleopatra’s Long-Lost Tomb Last year, archaeologist Kathleen Martinez unearthed hidden tunnels at a temple in Alexandria. By Adam Schrader, Aug 29, 2023
Archaeology & History A High-School Student in Israel Found a 1,500-Year-Old ‘Magical’ Mirror Plaque Once Used to Ward Off Evil Spirits The 17-year-old found the fragment poking out of the ground at the ancient site of Usha. By Artnet News, Aug 28, 2023
