01/21/2026
New study finds indirect evidence for existence of Moctezuma’s Zoo
A recent archaeological study has renewed interest in the role of animals within the ceremonial and urban landscape of ancient Tenochtitlan.
01/16/2026
New evidence indicates use of geothermal resources during Neolithic period
A new study conducted at Bagno dei Frati within the thermal complex of Terme di Sorano in Italy has revealed new evidence for the use of geothermal resources during the Neolithic period.
01/12/2026
Rare 5th-century BC bone stylus discovered in Gela excavation
Archaeologists working in the Orto Fontanelle area of Gela have uncovered a remarkably rare and perfectly preserved bone ceramist’s stylus, a find being hailed as one of exceptional historical and archaeological value.
01/07/2026
Near-complete bronze carnyx among Iron Age hoard discovery
A remarkable hoard of Iron Age metalwork dating back approximately 2,000 years has been uncovered in West Norfolk, shedding new light on the ceremonial and martial traditions of Britain’s Celtic communities.
01/03/2026
Pristine medieval gold ring discovered in Tønsberg
For most archaeologists, the chance to unearth a pristine artefact from the medieval period is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
12/24/2025
Flail-type weapon associated with Battle of Grunwald discovered near Gietrzwałd
A flail type weapon known as a kiścień has been discovered by detectorists from the Society of Friends of Olsztynek - Exploration Section "Tannenberg".
12/23/2025
Ancient “Straight Road of Qin” segment unearthed in Shaanxi Province
Archaeologists in northwest China have discovered a 13-kilometre segment of the legendary “Straight Road of Qin,” one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects of the ancient world.
12/20/2025
Archaeologists find a rare sitella in Cartagena
Archaeologists excavating at the Molinete Archaeological Park in Cartagena have uncovered a heavily charred metal vessel buried beneath the collapsed remains of a building destroyed by fire at the end of the 3rd century AD.

