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
Museums & Institutions New York’s Natural History Museum Returns Ancestral Remains to Native Communities Although an amendment to NAGPRA has hastened the return of some items, many tribes are still waiting for updates. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, 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
Art & Exhibitions A New Show Traces the Ancient History of the Color Red The hue has been in use for more than two million years. By Adam Schrader, Jul 30, 2024
Art World Nordic Vikings Owned Way Too Many Swords, Study Finds Compared with their Danish neighbors, the Nordic Vikings were exceedingly violent. By Adnan Qiblawi, 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
Archaeology & History Does This 4th-Century Roman Papal Palace Predate the Vatican? The Pope hasn’t always lived in the Vatican, and may have resided here for centuries. By Artnet News, Jul 24, 2024
Art World Evidence of the Oldest Houses in Wales Turns Up in a Sports Field The floors in the houses are in rare condition because the field has never been plowed. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 24, 2024
