Burned stone and child’s remains point to prehistoric mining site in the Pyrenees
A cave high in the eastern Pyrenees is reshaping ideas about how prehistoric people used mountain landscapes. New excavations suggest that, far from passing through, communities returned repeatedly to the site over thousands of years—likely to work copper-rich minerals.
4,500-year-old pottery found in Poland contains earliest traces of regional alcohol
Archaeologists in Poland have identified traces of fermented alcohol in pottery dating back around 4,500 years, the oldest evidence of its kind yet found in the country’s north-east.
Study finds medieval castle earthworks still affect landslide risk in Japan
A new study by researchers at the University of Tsukuba is shedding light on how centuries-old construction in Japan’s mountains may still be influencing landslide risks today.
Ancient Saka burial mounds unearthed near Issyk-Kul
A series of ancient burial mounds has been uncovered on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul, close to Cholpon-Ata in Kyrgyzstan.
Nottingham hits 1,000 caves discovered beneath the city
Nottingham has reached a new milestone in uncovering what lies beneath its streets, with the number of recorded caves now standing at 1,000. The figure reflects years of work tracking and documenting the city’s underground spaces and adds to Nottingham’s reputation for having the largest network of man-made caves in Europe.
Pollen traces reveal repairs on Roman shipwreck across the Adriatic
A Roman ship that sank about 2,200 years ago off the Adriatic coast is offering a closer look at how vessels were maintained in antiquity. New research suggests the ship was repaired several times in different locations during its working life, rather than being serviced in a single place.
Study challenges established views of life after fall of Western Roman Empire
A new international study is challenging long-held ideas about what happened in Central Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Ancient beaver bone pit in Germany points to early fur use
Archaeologists in central Germany have uncovered a 7,000-year-old pit filled with beaver bones, shedding light on how early farming communities may have hunted animals for their fur. The discovery was made near Alsleben in Saxony-Anhalt during preparatory work for a major electricity transmission project.
Norway's largest Viking-Age coin hoard unearthed in Østerdalen
A remarkable archaeological discovery in eastern Norway has revealed the largest Viking Age coin hoard ever found in the country, offering new insights into trade, wealth, and political transformation during the late 10th and early 11th centuries.
Lost Maya site discovered in forests of Quintana Roo
A substantial Maya site concealed within the forests of southern Quintana Roo has recently come to light after local residents alerted the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).