A sinkhole that formed outside the York Theatre Royal has led to the discovery of what could be one of England’s largest medieval hospitals. According to the City of York…
Category: Archaeology
Chalcolithic cultural treasures unearthed in Caucasus
Archaeologists from the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have uncovered 13 Chalcolithic-era sites, each yielding a wealth of cultural artefacts and material evidence. Excavations are in…
Study reveals East Asia’s earliest gold-inlaid spear sheath
In 1954, a bronze spear sheath dating from Japan’s Kofun period (AD 300–538) was found beneath a rock on Okinoshima, a sacred island located off the coast of Munakata, Fukuoka.…
Cache of military helmets from both World Wars discovered during roadworks
Road construction works in the Polish city of Wroclaw have unearthed an unusual cache of military objects from WWI and WWII. The discovery was made on Koszarowa Street, coincidently just…
New archaeological treasures unearthed at Finziade
Archaeologists excavating at Finziade in southern Italy have unearthed an artisan workshop and a domestic sacellum containing archaeological treasures. Founded in 282 BC by Phintius of Acragas (often referred to…
Significant multi-period discoveries in Delbrück-Bentfeld
An archaeological excavation in Delbrück-Bentfeld, a town in the east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has unearthed nearly 400 features of archaeological interest that span several centuries. Excavations first commenced in…
Excavation confirms the origin of Sheffield Castle
Archaeologists excavating the former site of Sheffield Castle site have confirmed that an artificial mound within the castle interior is a motte dating back to the earliest phase of the…
WWII bunker unexpectedly discovered during forest clearance works
A WWII bunker has been discovered during forest clearance works for the S17 Piaski–Hrebenne expressway in eastern Poland. A previous LiDAR survey of the area had revealed traces of World…
Salvage project reveals 500 years of Veracruz history
An archaeological salvage project in Veracruz, Mexico, has uncovered more than five centuries of the city’s urban development and everyday life. The project, led by the Veracruz City Council in…
Aerial photographs indicate an enormous Avar-Era cemetery
An analysis of aerial photographs has led to the discovery of a previously unknown Avar-era cemetery on the outskirts of Tatabánya, Hungary. The site was first identified in April 2025…
