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.
Excavations at Fetcham Springs reveal Roman bath complex
Archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of a complete Roman bath house at Fetcham Springs following three weeks of excavations, providing one of the most significant Roman finds in recent years in Surrey, England.
3,800-year-old ritual offerings discovered at Peñico
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a remarkable 3,800-year-old ritual offering at the ancient city of Peñico, shedding new light on the enduring legacy of the Caral civilisation after the decline of its earliest urban centres.
5,800-year-old neolithic monument unearthed at Sizewell C Development
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Neolithic long enclosure during excavations ahead of the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast, with advanced scientific dating revealing the monument was built nearly 5,800 years ago.
Archaeologists return to unravel the mystery of Göring's House in Wolf's Lair area
Archaeological research has begun at Hermann Göring's house in the Wolf's Lair area. This is the site where six skeletons, including those of children, were discovered two years ago.
Lost Byzantine city rediscovered in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis
Archaeologists have unearthed a well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the Dakhla Oasis, offering new insights into urban life in Egypt during the fourth and fifth centuries AD.
Ministry announces several major new discoveries at Marina Alamein
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the ancient city of Marina Alamein on the country's north-western Mediterranean coast, where excavations have uncovered 18 previously unknown tombs, rare funerary artefacts and evidence of the city's rich cultural links between ancient Egypt and the Hellenistic world.
DNA analysis identifies four more sailors from Franklin's doomed arctic expedition
Researchers have identified four more crew members from Sir John Franklin's ill-fated 1845 Arctic expedition using DNA analysis, shedding new light on one of history's greatest exploration mysteries and resolving a debate that has lasted more than 160 years.
17th-century lead ingots recovered from historic Shipwreck
Three rare 17th-century lead ingots have been recovered from the wreck of a historic ship discovered during seabed investigations for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, offering a remarkable glimpse into Britain's early modern maritime trade.
Ancient water management system uncovered in Armenia
A vast ancient water management system has been uncovered near the ancient city of Argishtikhinili in Armenia, shedding new light on the engineering capabilities of the Urartian Kingdom more than 2,700 years ago.
Ancient Egyptian tombs discovered at Jabal Al-Tair in Minya
Archaeologists working in Egypt's Minya Governorate have uncovered two ancient tombs and a series of burials at Jabal Al-Tair, a discovery that is providing new insights into the development of funerary architecture and burial practices in ancient Egypt.