Ancient Latin texts written on papyrus reveal new information about the Roman world Researchers funded by the European Union have deciphered ancient Latin texts written on papyrus. This work could reveal a lot about Roman society and education, as well as how Latin’s influence spread. Although the number of Latin texts found on papyrus dating … Continue reading Ancient Latin texts written on papyrus reveal new information about the Roman world →

Headless Skeletons Uncovered at Neolithic Site in Slovakia During last year’s excavation in Vráble, Slovakia, archaeologists from the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1266 of Kiel University (CAU) and the Archaeological Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (Nitra) came across a spectacular find: The remains of 38 individuals were found in a ditch surrounding the … Continue reading Headless Skeletons Uncovered at Neolithic Site in Slovakia →

Possible Archaic Temple of Poseidon Discovered in Greece The ancient Greek historian Strabo referred to the presence of an important shrine located on the west coast of the Peloponnese some 2,000 years ago. Remains of such an Archaic temple have now been uncovered at the Kleidi site near Samikon, which presumably once formed part of … Continue reading Possible Archaic Temple of Poseidon Discovered in Greece →

Roman-Era Sarcophagus Uncovered in Istanbul A sarcophagus determined to belong to the Roman era has been unearthed during the excavation works of an apartment demolished within the scope of the urban transformation project in Istanbul. The sarcophagus came to light during the foundation excavation of the demolished building in the Büyükçekmece district. It was determined … Continue reading Roman-Era Sarcophagus Uncovered in Istanbul →

3,000-year-old wishing well uncovered in Germany. Take a look at the items left inside Whether it’s Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain or a water feature at the nearby mall, wish-filled waterworks are common — but perhaps not a new phenomenon. Archaeologists in Germering unearthed a 3,000-year-old wooden wishing well, the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection … Continue reading 3,000-year-old wishing well uncovered in Germany. Take a look at the items left inside →

Byzantine Woman’s Remains Found at a Castle in Turkey Archaeological excavations in the historical Kadıkalesi Castle in the western province of Aydın have unearthed the skeleton of a woman, which is believed to date back to the 13th century. The excavation team said that the female skeleton found in a tomb in the church section … Continue reading Byzantine Woman’s Remains Found at a Castle in Turkey →

2,000 years of genetic history in Scandinavia elucidates Viking age to modern day A new study published in the journal Cell on January 5 captures a genetic history across Scandinavia over 2,000 years, from the Iron Age to the present day. This look back at Scandinavian history is based on an analysis of 48 new … Continue reading 2,000 years of genetic history in Scandinavia elucidates Viking age to modern day →

High-Tech Tools Offer a Glimpse Into a Medieval Reliquary An interdisciplinary research team led by the Leibniz Center for Archeology (LEIZA) has revealed the secret of a gold-plated pendant that was found in 2008 in a medieval rubbish pit in the old town of Mainz. Thanks to non-destructive investigations at the research neutron source Heinz … Continue reading High-Tech Tools Offer a Glimpse Into a Medieval Reliquary →

20,000-year-old cave painting ‘dots’ are the earliest written language, study claims. But not everyone agrees. At least 20,000 years ago, humans living in Europe created striking cave paintings of animals that they paired with curious signs: lines, dots and Y-shaped symbols. These marks, which are well known to researchers, might relate to the seasonal behavior … Continue reading 20,000-year-old cave painting ‘dots’ are the earliest written language, study claims. But not everyone agrees. →