Delve into the ever-evolving tapestry of human history! This page curates the latest archaeological and historical discoveries, offering a window into the captivating stories of our ancestors. From groundbreaking finds at Pompeii to the identification of humankind’s newest relative, we’ll keep you informed on the latest scientific advancements that are rewriting our understanding of the ancient world. This page caters to seasoned archaeologists, history buffs, and curious minds alike!
2024
May
Roman cupid figurine among items unearthed near new road1,900-year-old Roman legionary fortress unearthed next to UK cathedralIron Age necropolis that predates Rome unearthed near NaplesKey events in the Bible, such as the settlement and destruction of Jerusalem, confirmed using radiocarbon dating3,500-year-old ‘rest house’ used by ancient Egyptian army discovered in Sinai desert1,700-year-old Roman shipwreck was stuffed to the gills with fish sauce when it sankNeanderthal woman’s face brought to life in stunning reconstruction
April
Villa near Mount Vesuvius may be where Augustus, Rome’s 1st emperor, died32 times lasers revealed hidden forts and settlements from centuries agoTraces of hallucinogenic plants and chile peppers found at Maya ball court suggest rituals took place there1,430 ancient Roman graves scattered with funerary festival leftovers unearthed in southern FranceLavish 2,200-year-old tomb unearthed in China may be that of ancient kingLasers reveal prehistoric Irish monuments that may have been ‘pathways for the dead’Plato’s burial place finally revealed after AI deciphers ancient scroll carbonized in Mount Vesuvius eruptionDNA analysis spanning 9 generations of people reveals marriage practices of mysterious warrior culture‘I nearly fell out of my chair’: 1,800-year-old mini portrait of Alexander the Great found in a field in DenmarkHistoric Roman house set to reopen to public1,700-year-old Roman ruins discovered atop much older Neolithic sacred springAncient artists high on hallucinogens may have carved dancer rock art in PeruMaya ruler burned bodies of old dynasty during regime change, charred human remains reveal2,500-year-old skeletons with legs chopped off may be elites who received ‘cruel’ punishment in ancient ChinaAncient henge discovered near Crowland AbbeyStonehenge research explores possible Moon connectionLeeds: Roman coffin unearthed at Garforth to be displayed for the first timePompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient cityLeicester: New Roman museum set to open ‘early next year’Neolithic women in Europe were tied up and buried alive in ritual sacrifices, study suggestsWas an extinct fox once man’s best friend?Anglo-Saxon pottery found where homes will be builtViking Age women with cone-shaped skulls likely learned head-binding practice from far-flung region8,200-year-old campsite of ‘Paleo-Archaic’ peoples discovered on US Air Force base in New MexicoLow tides reveal Bronze Age fortress that likely defended against Irish mainland‘Remarkable’ Roman villa discovered at Grove housing siteEarly humans lived on ‘Persian plateau’ for 20,000 years after leaving Africa, study suggests1,700-year-old Roman fort discovered in Germany was built to keep out barbarians‘Extraordinary’ Viking combs reveal Ipswich’s medieval importanceAncient quarries in Israel reveal where Homo erectus hunted and butchered elephants
March
Unlocking the secrets of the ‘bling’ Roman helmet found in a fieldWhat do terracotta warriors tell us about life in ancient China?‘Richly decorated’ Roman villa with ‘curse tablets’ and tiny axes unearthed in EnglandÖtzi the Iceman used surprisingly modern technique for his tattoos 5,300 years ago, study suggestsPrehistoric human remains found in East YorkshireCenturies-old Aztec texts detail history of their capital, conquests and fall to the SpanishUnique Roman helmet found in Leicestershire field on display again4,300-year-old Egyptian tomb with stunning wall paintings was burial place of priestess and royal officialAncient Chinese burials with swords and chariot cast light on violent ‘Warring States’ periodGordion: A lost city of legends in central Turkey7,000-year-old canoes from Italy are the oldest ever found in the MediterraneanMust Farm archaeologist excited by finds at ‘UK’s Pompeii’‘Astonishing’ Neolithic burial containing a human, cattle and chariot discovered in Germany2,000-year-old carvings of celestial bodies and animals discovered on rocky cliffs in BrazilDozens of Neolithic burials and ‘sacrificed’ urns and ax discovered in FranceWorld’s oldest known lipstick traced back 5,000 years3,300-year-old tablet from mysterious Hittite Empire describes catastrophic invasion of four citiesArchaeologists find top half of giant Ramesses II statue, completing a century-long puzzleThe 160-year mystery of Europe’s Ice Age ‘queens’Sutton Hoo to have fresh dig exploring ‘mysterious features’1,900-year-old coins from Jewish revolt against the Romans discovered in the Judaen desert1,100-year-old Viking sword pulled from UK river by magnet fisherAncient humans used cave in Spain as burial spot for 4 millennia, 7,000 bones revealWomen who helped unearth Roman town celebrated1,200-year-old lord’s tomb laden with gold unearthed in PanamaAncient treasures found on A66 dig1,500-year-old burial with stacked bones discovered during sewer system dig in MexicoRemains of 7th-century Saxon town discovered under central London4,000-year-old copper dagger unearthed by metal detectorist in PolandArchaeologists unearth Anglo-Saxon oven and building
February
Items used by Roman cavalry and other treasures unearthed by metal detectorist in WalesCopper Age necropolis unearthed in Italy contains skeletal remains and still-sharp weapons, maybe from ancient warriorsSmallhythe Place: Rare Roman head of Mercury found during digCampaign to protect Roman site gets boost from TV’s Mary BeardAfghanistan: Archaeological sites ‘bulldozed for looting’‘Completely surreal’: Metal detectorist unearths 1,500-year-old gold ring in DenmarkAncient language found on 2,100-year-old bronze hand may be related to BasqueStar Carr Stone Age treasures to go on display1,800-year-old Roman tombs in Bulgaria included medallion featuring an emperor and glass bottles for collecting mourners’ tearsWittenham Clumps artefacts on display for the first time‘Beautifully preserved,’ 3,000-year-old gold clasp unearthed by metal detectorist in UKStunning rock art site reveals that humans settled the Colombian Amazon 13,000 years agoHistorical 10,000BC artefacts found on road project1,800-year-old ‘Iron Legion’ Roman base discovered near ‘Armageddon’ is largest in IsraelSkull of Neolithic ‘bog body’ from Denmark was smashed by 8 heavy blows in violent murder11,000-year-old submerged stone wall discovered off Germany was once used to trap reindeerAncient tomb really does hold Alexander the Great’s father, controversial study claimsAylesbury Roman egg with contents a ‘world first’, say scientists3,500-year-old burial of Nubian woman reveals 1 of world’s earliest known cases of rheumatoid arthritisRomans kept poisonous, narcotic seeds concealed in bone vials, new discovery revealsScroll charred in Mount Vesuvius eruption partially deciphered, earning researchers $700,000 prizeBronze Age ‘treasure’ was crafted with extraterrestrial metalHolborn excavation: Flatpack bed found in Roman digBedbugs plagued Britain 1,900 years ago, Roman fort near Hadrian’s Wall revealsHampshire Iron Age and Roman discoveries by Reading team on show1st-century villa discovered near Mount Vesuvius may be where Pliny the Elder watched catastrophic eruption
January
Wittenham Clumps dig reveals Iron Age blacksmith workshopAncient findings in Cornwall uncovered during A30 road upgradeBellaghy bog body: Human remains are 2,000 years oldThe discovery of the Americas’ long-lost ‘Rome’Waqra Pukará: Peru’s mysterious ‘horned fortress’Iron Age infant with Down’s syndrome identified using new DNA testingHuge ancient lost city found in the AmazonArchaeological tests confirm 5th Century mosaic at ChedworthFace of Fenstanton Roman crucifixion victim revealedScientists crack mystery of how MS gene spreadPalace of Aigai: Greece reopens huge Alexander the Great monument
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