Ancient Calakmul mural is the earliest evidence of Maya calendar writing
Archaeologists studying a pre-Hispanic mural at the ancient Maya city of Calakmul have identified what is believed to be the site's earliest evidence of calendrical writing, a discovery that places the Mexican archaeological centre alongside some of the most significant Late Preclassic Maya cities known for early writing traditions.
Heatwave reveals lost Welsh landscapes
The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather across Wales has revealed a remarkable array of buried archaeological sites, with ancient monuments emerging in fields and grasslands as distinctive cropmarks and parchmarks.
Rare Hellenistic ritual complex revealed at Gradište
Archaeologists excavating the ancient site of Gradište near Mlado Nagoričane in North Macedonia have uncovered what they believe was a ritual dining complex associated with a sacred precinct, revealing fresh evidence of elite religious practices and extensive trade links during the Hellenistic period.
Possible WWII RAF crash site identified in forests near Świnoujście
A chance discovery by a berry picker in a forest near the Baltic city of Świnoujście has led archaeologists to what could be one of the area's most significant WWII aviation finds in recent years.
Roman mosaic excavated from Devon farmer's field
A Roman mosaic discovered beneath a farmer's field in Devon, England, has been excavated after lying hidden for centuries, revealing what archaeologists say is one of the county's most significant Roman finds.
The witch of Great Paxton: When superstition turned to persecution
The tragic story of a Cambridgeshire woman accused of witchcraft more than two centuries ago is shedding light on how fear, superstition and social exclusion continued to fuel violent persecution long after Britain's witch trials had officially ended.
Drought reveals hidden formal gardens at Chatsworth House
Recent record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry weather have dramatically revealed the hidden outline of a spectacular 17th-century formal garden beneath the South Lawn at Chatsworth House, England, offering a rare glimpse into one of the estate's earliest landscape designs.
Archaeological rescue uncovers daily life of Costa Rica's stone sphere builders
Archaeologists have completed an extensive rescue excavation at the site of Costa Rica's planned Southern International Airport, uncovering new evidence of pre-Columbian life in the Diquís Delta while confirming that the development will not impact the region's iconic monumental archaeological remains.
Calakmul mural identified as mythical Maya hero Juun Ajaw
Archaeologists have identified what is believed to be one of the oldest known representations of the mythical Maya hero Juun Ajaw in a mural discovered within Structure II at the ancient city of Calakmul in Campeche, Mexico.
Research reveals Sanxingdui bronze kneeling figure was assembled from separate artefacts
New research has revealed that one of the most distinctive bronze artefacts unearthed at China's Sanxingdui archaeological site was assembled from components made in different regions and at different times, offering fresh evidence of ancient trade networks and advanced metalworking techniques.
2,400-year-old sword found beside child in Gaulish burial
An iron sword discovered beside the remains of a child at an Iron Age settlement in central France is providing archaeologists with rare insight into the social and ritual practices of the Gauls more than 2,400 years ago.
Lead seals unearthed in Vladimir linked to Princess Maria Vsevolzha
Archaeologists excavating a medieval neighbourhood in the Russian city of Vladimir have uncovered a rare group of lead seals that have been identified as belonging to Princess Maria Vsevolzha, wife of Grand Prince Vsevolod III "the Big Nest" and one of the most influential women in pre-Mongol Rus'.
Mysterious stone sphere discovered in Azerbaijan
Archaeologists excavating the prehistoric site of Pasha Tepe in Azerbaijan's Jalilabad district have uncovered a rare polished stone sphere that researchers say has no known parallels in the South Caucasus.