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.
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".
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.
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.
Stone Age dog burial unearthed in Swedish Bog
Archaeologists have unearthed an exceptionally rare Stone Age dog burial in a bog just outside Järna, southern Sweden.
Study is unlocking secrets of Roman Empire’s leather economy
The research project seeks to reveal how leather was produced, traded, and used across the Roman Empire - an area of study that has long proved challenging due to the limited preservation of organic materials.
Archaeologists use lasers to locate ancient settlements on Greek Islands
A multi-national team of archaeologists are using LIDAR laser scanning and magnetometry to locate settlements and artefacts buried beneath the surface across Greece’s Cyclades islands.
Roman-era cameo depicting Madusa unearthed in Hallstatt
Archaeologists in Hallstatt have unearthed a rare Roman-era cameo that has a carving of Medusa from Ancient Greek mythology.
Traces of Tlatelolca remains unearthed in Mexico City
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unearthed a domestic structure containing three human burials, a stone tlecuil, and a significant collection of Aztec III–style ceramics.