Archaeology & History Unassuming Slab Is Identified as Long Lost Medieval Altar A stone slab in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem is more than it seemed. By Artnet News, Aug 4, 2024
Archaeology & History 1,000-Year-Old Mayan Ruins Unearthed During Construction Work in Mexico Archaeologists excavated seven structures, five of which will be open to the public. By Richard Whiddington, Aug 2, 2024
Archaeology & History Golf Course to Be Removed From Native American Earthworks Site "I’m trying to imagine how my ancestors must feel after all these years," says campaigner Chief Glenna Wallace. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Aug 2, 2024
Archaeology & History Renaissance Alchemist’s Lab Yields Surprising Element Artifacts from Tycho Brahe's laboratory were found to contain an element not described until 180 years after his death. By Tim Brinkhof, Aug 1, 2024
Archaeology & History 2,000-Year-Sarcophagus Emerges From Famed Tomb of Cerberus The tomb is named for the mythical three headed dog who guarded the underworld of ancient Greece. By Adnan Qiblawi, Aug 1, 2024
Archaeology & History Rare 17th-Century Paper Cutouts Found Under Floorboards of Tudor House The paper cutouts, likely created by schoolgirls, will go on display at Sutton House through December. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 31, 2024
Archaeology & History U.K. Government Scraps Controversial Stonehenge Tunnel The cancellation is being celebrated by campaigners as 'vindication' for a lengthy legal battle. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 30, 2024
Archaeology & History Were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Ever in… Babylon? This edition of "The Hunt" delves into the sole Seven Wonder of the Ancient World without a definitive location. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 29, 2024
Archaeology & History Oldest Example of Ancient Red Dye Found on Tiny Textile The hue was created by capturing and crushing scale insects. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 29, 2024
Archaeology & History Ancient Greek Graffiti Appears to Show Lost Temple Predating Parthenon The ancient scrawl is one of more than 2000 that have been found in the hills around Athens. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 28, 2024
Archaeology & History Huge! The Colossal Temples Built for Ancient Egypt’s God-King The monuments to Ramses II have weathered centuries—and a major relocation. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 26, 2024
Archaeology & History Turkish Archaeologists Discover a Bronze-Age Shopping List The tablet bears "records regarding a large amount of furniture shopping," said the researchers. By Artnet News, Jul 26, 2024
Archaeology & History This Ancient Funerary Monument May Be One of Europe’s Longest and Oldest, Researchers Say The discovery sheds new light on funerary practices. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 26, 2024
Archaeology & History An Irish Museum Received a Mysterious Package of Two Bronze-Age Axe Heads. Here’s Who Sent It A farmer has come forward as the sender of the mysterious package. By Artnet News, Jul 25, 2024
Archaeology & History Huge! The World’s Largest Neolithic Stone Circle Constructing Avebury Henge required millions of hours of labor. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 24, 2024
