Earliest Known Stone Tools Planted the Seeds of Communication and Language
Study suggests the early Oldowan stone tool industry paved the way for teaching and language among early humans.
Archaeologists Uncover Possible Royal Escape Tunnel at Biblical Site
Tunnel may have been used by royal inhabitants of ancient city of Geshur near Sea of Galilee.
Archaeologists Recover Artifacts Under Museum Construction Site in Philadelphia
Beneath the construction site of the planned Museum of the American Revolution, archaeologists have recovered thousands of pre- and post-Revolutionary War artifacts.
Prehistoric Easter Islanders Didn’t Experience a Simple Collapse, Say Researchers
Classic collapse scenario of the ancient Rapa Nui a misleading characterization, according to study results.
Smithsonian Galleries Launch First Complete Digitized Collection for Public View
Digital images of 40,000 objects, including ancient artifacts, made available to the public for noncommercial use.
Archaeologists Investigate Early Urban Center Near Sea of Galilee
The 5,000-year-old city had diplomatic and commercial ties with First Dynasty Egypt.
Archaeologists Investigate Early Modern Human Adaptability in South African Rock Shelters
Recent excavations explore early modern human survival in challenging environments.
The Most Compelling Archaeological Discovery in Russia for 2014
Discovery of the ancient bronze naval ram tells the story of unrest and rebellion in the realm of Mithradates VI, enemy of the Roman Republic.
Our Weaker Bones a Recent Evolutionary Development, Say Researchers
Scientists connect the change to adoption of a more sedentary lifestyle with the advent of agriculture, with health implications for humans today.
The Real Indy
The story of a forgotten explorer and his intrepid journey to discover great ancient Arabian cities of the Incense Road.
Popular Archaeology Releases New Ebook
New ebook format features stories from recent new discoveries in human evolution to the uncovering of a massive Mycenaean citadel.
Indonesian Cave Art Among Science’s Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2014
Cave paintings in Indonesia dated to between 35,000 and 40,000 years ago rank along with spacecraft comet landing.
Drought and Ancient Maya Practices Spelled Collapse of Tikal, Says Study
Episodes of persistent and unusually low rainfall during 9th century tipped the scale against Maya engineering and land use practices.
Winter 2015 Issue of Popular Archaeology Released
Eight new major articles on archaeological topics now published.
Uncovering the Secrets of Cosma
In a remote valley in north-central Peru, archaeologists are beginning to peel back the layers of monumental structures that may tell a forgotten story of an ancient people.
Affluence Explains Rise of Moralizing Religions, Suggests Study
Roots are in the rising standards of living of the "Axial Age" between 500 BCE and 300 BCE.
Archaeologists Excavate Ancient Wari Temple in Peru
Unprecedented D-shaped temple to be further investigated in 2015.
Penn Museum Exhibits Spectacular Finds from Ancient Panama
Gold and painted ceramics of the Coclé civilization to be unveiled.
Looting, Antiquities Trafficking Supporting ISIS, Say Officials
Calls are advanced to stem the tide of loss and destruction.
Archaeologists Discover First Evidence of Frankincense in British Roman Burials
The long-range imports provide new insights to burials and culture in Roman Britain.
