A joint Korean research team working in Luxor has uncovered hieroglyphs bearing the name of Ramses II at the Ramesseum, adding new detail to one of ancient Egypt’s most studied…
Category: Archaeology
Broken weapons in Chinese tomb reveals enduring philosophy of peace
Archaeologists working near Xi’an in north-west China have uncovered a Western Zhou dynasty burial site that is offering fresh insight into ancient attitudes towards war, memory and the philosophy of…
Ship burial confirmed at Herlaugshaugen in northern Norway
Archaeologists excavating the burial mound at Herlaugshaugen on the island of Leka have confirmed that the site once contained a ship, settling a long-standing question surrounding one of Norway’s best-known…
WWII Japanese Shiden Kai fighter raised from seabed after 81 years
A Japanese fighter aircraft dating from the Second World War has been recovered from coastal waters in Kagoshima Prefecture, more than 80 years after it was lost in combat. The…
10th-century treasure discovery reveals Europe-wide trade links
A large hoard of jewellery discovered in the Russian city of Veliky Novgorod is providing new insights into long-distance trade and cultural exchange in medieval Europe. Veliky Novgorod is one…
New discoveries in Roman Gloucester
Gloucester has long been a place of strategic and cultural importance, with roots stretching back to the Roman era. Glevum began life as a Roman military base, founded sometime between…
Roman camp discovery linked to Battle of Pydna
Archaeologists working in south-western Bulgaria have uncovered compelling evidence of a temporary Roman military camp, potentially linked to the aftermath of the Battle of Pydna, one of antiquity’s clashes that…
Archaeologists uncover rare collection of Viking Age horse equipment
Archaeologists in central Sweden have uncovered a rare collection of Viking Age horse equipment, shedding new light on the cultural and symbolic importance of horses at the time. The discoveries…
Wreck of Danish flagship discovered 225 years after Battle of Copenhagen
Maritime archaeologists in Denmark have confirmed the discovery of the long-lost warship Dannebroge, a central vessel in the Battle of Copenhagen fought on 2 April 1801. The find marks the…
Sunken harbour secrets revealed in underwater survey
Beneath the calm waters off the coast of the Asini archaeological site, a team of international researchers has uncovered new evidence of an ancient harbour that once served as an…
