Archaeology & History World’s Oldest Alphabet Turns Up in Ancient Syrian Tomb The writing was found on cylinders dating back to around 2400 B.C.E. By Verity Babbs, 4 hours ago
Archaeology & History King Henry I’s Luxury Tower at Historic Corfe Castle Opens for the First Time in 400 Years A temporary viewing platform offers visitors royal views of surrounding countryside. By Richard Whiddington, 6 hours ago
Archaeology & History This Sunken Ship May Be the 1524 Wreckage From Vasco da Gama’s Final Voyage If correctly identified, the ship would be one of the earliest European wreckages in the Indian Ocean. By Verity Babbs, 3 days ago
Collectibles A Rare Medal from Captain Cook’s Second Voyage Heads to Auction Special editions in gold and silver were also minted. By Richard Whiddington, Nov 29, 2024
Museums & Institutions Step Inside the World’s Oldest Egyptian Museum, Newly Revamped for its Bicentennial The institution has unveiled a series of new displays to celebrate. By Verity Babbs, Nov 27, 2024
Archaeology & History Israel ‘Deliberately’ Targeted Archaeological Sites in Gaza, According to Palestinian Minister Israel has previously been accused of looting the collection of a museum established by Birzeit University. By Adam Schrader, Nov 27, 2024
Archaeology & History The Gate to an Ancient Male Fertility God’s Temple Has Been Uncovered in Egypt The Great Temple of Athribis was excavated by an Egyptian-German team. By Verity Babbs, Nov 26, 2024
Archaeology & History Crypto Investor Buries 5 Treasure Chests Filled With Rare Artifacts Across the U.S. Jon Collins-Black’s book provides clues to help searchers find the 'magical' treasure. By Verity Babbs, Nov 25, 2024
Archaeology & History A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Soldier’s Shoe Just Turned Up in Germany Its unique construction turned running into a foot massage, one expert observed. By Vittoria Benzine, Nov 23, 2024
Archaeology & History A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Road, Trod by Emperors, Is Found Beneath London “Watling Street” once ran from Dover in the East of the country through London to the West Midlands. By Verity Babbs, Nov 23, 2024
Museums & Institutions German Museum Repatriates Ancient Marble Head to Greece The Münster museum hoped to lend "moral support" to Greece in its mission to reclaim looted antiquities. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 23, 2024
Archaeology & History Did Ancient Egyptians Drink a Hallucinogenic Cocktail from This Vessel? The 2,000-years old container pays tribute to the god Bes. By Richard Whiddington, Nov 22, 2024
Archaeology & History Two Ancient Roman Mosaics Barred from Leaving the U.K. British culture experts say the rare intact mosaics merit further research to gain new insights into Roman customs. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 21, 2024
Archaeology & History Rare Amulet Depicting Solomon Defeating the Devil Unearthed in Turkey The amulet depicts Solomon, a prophet revered in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. By Richard Whiddington, Nov 21, 2024
Archaeology & History An Archaeologist’s 150-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Is Uncovered by Norwegian Researchers Lorange placed a letter, his business card, and some coins in a bottle. By Richard Whiddington, Nov 20, 2024
