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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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."
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.
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.
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.
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.
Archaeological dig at St Albans pub hailed as 'huge success'
A four-day event attracted approximately 2,400 visitors.
'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.