Archaeology

Google's AI tool Aeneas aids historians in interpreting ancient Roman inscriptions

Developed by Google DeepMind, Aeneas helps scholars restore missing text and date ancient inscriptions.

Inscriptions found in the ancient Roman temple area in Baalbek, Lebanon.

An 'unexpected' find: Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old polychrome mural with reliefs in Peru

An 'unexpected' find: Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old polychrome mural with reliefs in Peru.

Ancient 'Monkey Lizard' with weird skin appendages hints at a colorful past

Ancient 'Monkey Lizard' with weird skin appendages hints at a colorful past.

Frescoes of saints discovered behind white paint at Albania's Saint Nicholas Church

Frescoes of saints discovered behind white paint at Albania's Saint Nicholas Church.

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park

“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.

A 2000-year-old gold ring discovered during excavations in Susita National Park.

New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming

While millet was a dietary staple in Korea, especially during the Bronze Age, it barely shows up in early Japanese diets.

New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming.

Archaeologists discover grave of second wife of Prussian king Frederick William II

The exact location of her grave had been forgotten, and it was not marked or provided with a gravestone.

Schlosskirche Buch organ.

St. Thomas More's skull may be exhumed from Canterbury church after nearly 500 years

Sue Palmer stated, "It is unusual to have any relics in an Anglican church, especially those of a Catholic saint, and the PCC views this as an opportunity for ecumenical outreach and cooperation."

A statue of Sir Thomas More, located at Chelsea Old Church in Chelsea, London, UK.

Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre

Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.

 Prusias ad Hypium antique city in Duzce, Turkey.

Mummy research unveils Ötzi the Iceman's unexpected ancestry

Analysis reveals Copper Age communities were patrilineal, with diverse maternal lineages suggesting women married into male groups.

 A reconstruction of Ötzi the Iceman.

Archaeologists uncover 3,800-year-old kurgan tomb in Azerbaijan

Inside the kurgan is a three-chamber vault. The first holds a warrior leader buried semi-flexed, holding a rare four-pronged bronze spearhead - an extraordinary archaeological find.

 Archaeologists uncover 3,800-year-old kurgan tomb in Azerbaijan.

Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast

Prof. Massimo Capulli said they carefully uncovered rare parts of the ship, including the mast, which is very rarely preserved, making this a significant archaeological discovery.

 Ancient Greek shipwreck dating back to 6th century BC discovered off Sicily coast

Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'

A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.

 The Rose and Crown pub, St Albans.

'The drunk hypothesis': How alcohol shaped the development of complex political systems

Alcohol-fueled feasting was used by elites to mobilize labor and build alliances, study finds.

 Chinese liquor in ancient jars. Image: samran viriyavijai.