King Richard III Case Closed After 529 Years
DNA, genealogical study confirms identity of remains and reveals new truths about the 15th century king's appearance and lineage.
Mastodons Disappeared From Ancient Beringia Before Humans Arrived
New radiocarbon dates on mastodon fossils suggest an early extinction in Beringia, with human hunters possibly a factor in the mammals' 'last stand' regions to the south.
Researchers Investigate ‘Vampire’ Remains in Polish Cemetery
The graves likely contained members of the local population, say study authors.
Prehistoric Farming on the Tibetan Plateau
Scientists find evidence of sustained farming thousands of years BCE.
Archaeologists Excavate Imperial Roman Structure
Excavations to include part of an ancient Roman road.
Climate Change Not a Cause of Bronze Age Collapse
Population decline must be attributed to other factors, say scientists.
Popular Archaeology Now Top-Ranked
Magazine ranks No. 2 among world's top 20 magazine websites for archaeology, offers deep discounts to celebrate.
Archaeologists Excavate Ancient Bronze Age Remains in Oman
Structures date to 3rd millennium BCE, revealing more about the ancient Magan civilization.
Archaeologists Investigate Underground Pyramidal Structure Beneath Orvieto, Italy
Site yields artifacts, architectural materials from the Etruscan period.
Researchers Challenge Accepted Theory on Tool Use Among Primates
Alternative view has implications for development of tool use among early human ancestors.
Archaeologists Uncover Massive Fortifications in Ancient City of King Midas
Terraced wall dated to 9th century BCE revealed, other new features unearthed.
Pirate Blackbeard’s Newly Recovered Cannon to be Shared with Public
Freshly raised from the Atlantic seafloor, the c.1718 cannon will be shown along with other key artifacts.
Magnificent Ancient Roman Silver Treasure Revealed
Roman Treasure of Berthouville makes its debut after meticulous conservation efforts.
Archaeologists Excavate Earthquake-Devastated Roman City
Team to return to site in 2015 to continue excavations.
Archaeological Society in St. Louis Places Ancient Artifacts on the Auction Block
Archaeological Institute of America expresses grave concerns, vows to take action.
Sound Phenomena Influenced Ancient Art and Architecture, Say Researchers
Ancient humans connected sound effects to the supernatural, spawning prehistoric cave art and affecting ancient monumental architecture, suggest scientists.
Genetic Study Shows Early Contact Between Easter Islanders and South Americans
Researchers suggest the Rapa Nui intermixed with South Americans long before European contact.
Archaeologists Discover Highest Altitude Ice Age Human Occupation Site
Humans inhabited high altitudes nearly a millennium earlier than previously thought.
Archaeologists Excavate Roman Frontier Site in Romania
The site of Halmyris occupied a strategic position as an ancient Roman bastion on the edge of an empire.
Archaeologists Make Surprising Discovery at Neolithic Site in Scotland
A giant-sized Neolithic Era cow found as archaeologists excavated at the famous Ness of Brodgar site in Orkney.
