News stories over the past year, especially in recent months, have raised questions about how construction projects affect archaeological and historic resources. Which projects must be reviewed? What does the review involve? How long does it take? Could it delay…
Now, a new Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology study has reassessed teeth from a long-disused cemetery in north-east England, Coach Lane, to investigate whether climatic fluctuation contributed to childhood vitamin D deficiencies during that time. Traces in teeth and on paper…
The Blood Eagle is the most infamous Viking execution ritual, but did it every really happen? Discover the terrifying truth behind the legend. A warning to readers: this article contains graphic imagery. This was a rare punishment reserved for those…
Viking Berserkers were shamanic warriors who engaged in special rituals to adopt the ferocity of animals in battle. How did their rituals work? Importantly, the sources agree that these warriors went into battle without armor, fighting naked except for their…
The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve. Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world, where sites are vulnerable…
Who was the dead man found in a well near Velsen? And who killed him? Archaeologists and forensic experts reopened a cold case after almost 2,000 years. Using the latest methods, they discovered the gory details of the murder. But first,…
Wollongong-based online news outlet covering Australia and beyond. If you have anything newsworthy - a story, video or picture to share with us, please email us. Fukuoka, Japan—Publishing in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B a research team…
Aphrodite may be popularly known as the glamourous goddess of love and beauty, but the Ashmolean Museum's latest major exhibition reveals a far older, stranger and more powerful goddess (or deity) than the familiar myths suggest. Aphrodite: The Making of…
Lived: c. 1341 BCE - c. 1323 BCE Ruled: c. 1332 BCE - c. 1323 BCE Unfortunately, there is no real contemporary historical information about Tutankhamun's appearance. But DNA tests and CT scans revealed he had malaria and Kohler disease, a bone disorder which may have given him a club…
A perfectly round hole in a Neanderthal’s shoulder blade is the exit wound of a wooden spear that went in through the chest. The bone belongs to an older adult laid to rest in Shanidar Cave, in the mountains of…
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