Unearthing the City of King Midas
The Update: Archaeologists are making new discoveries at Gordion, the legendary capital of the mythologized king who turned everything to gold at his touch.
Bread and Wine … Staples and Symbols of Rome
Before the breaking of the bread and drinking of the wine became a sacred activity of Christianity, bread and wine was king in the daily lives of the ancient...
The Conquest of Peru
Part 1: the real story of how and why the Spanish conquistadors conquered Peru.
The Gate of the Underworld Reopens: Pluto’s Gate of Hierapolis Pamukkale
The Ploutonion of Hierapolis continues to draw the curiosity of scholars, spiritual seekers, and tourists alike for its deadly beauty and for what it tells us about how ancient...
Echoes Through Flesh and Stone: The 11,000-Year-Old Body Piercings of Neolithic Anatolia
Neolithic artifacts at the ancient site of Boncuklu Tarla tell a story of identity, transition, ritual, and belonging.
Discoveries at Abydos
In ancient Egypt’s early royal necropolis, remarkable new things are coming to light.
A Pharaoh’s Massive Tomb Unveiled
Article Reprise: The rediscovery and excavation of the tomb of ancient Egypt's pharaoh Senwosret III has opened the way for additional new revelations and discoveries at Abydos.
Voices from the Tombs
Ancient tombs tell us what we know about the ancient Etruscans today, a monumental civilization that dominated the Italian Peninsula centuries before the rise of the Roman Empire.
The Hybrid
The discovery of the skeletal remains of a child showing features of both modern humans and Neanderthals is shedding additional light on human evolution and dispersal on the Iberian...
The Inanimate Speakers Society of Rome
Long before today's political cartoons and social media post jibes, Rome boasted a long-standing tradition of satire across the Eternal City's monumental face.
Time Traveling in Philadelphia
Author Anastasia Adeler walks us through the galleries of the Penn Museum, one of the top archaeology museums of the world.
Egyptian Magic and Creation: An Interview with Dr. Kelly Accetta Crowe
Richard Marranca interviews archaeologist Dr. Kelly Accetta Crowe about ancient Egyptian magic and beliefs on creation.
Footprints in Time: Second Edition
The updated anthology on fossil footprint discoveries that have changed how we look at human evolution and dispersal in prehistory.
Exploring Ancient Etruscan Paths: A Pictorial
A distinctive tour company offers a unique experience that creates a perfect blend of hiking adventure, culture, history, food, wine, camaraderie, and an intimate connection to the spirit of...
Discoveries Among Tuscany’s Etruscan Tombs
An archaeological team unearths new finds by revisiting a network of ancient Etruscan sites in central Italy.
The Olmec World
What we now know about the ancient Olmec, the remarkable civilization that preceded the Maya in Mesoamerica.
Touches of Ancient Egypt in Eternal Rome
The Egyptian obelisk has played a salient role in defining the architectural landscape in Rome.
Ancient Cemeteries & Modern Museums: More Greek Journeys with Prof. Paul Cartledge
A highly regarded scholar writes more about the archaeological and historic sites of Greece in this latest in a series.
Why Is Prehistory Inspiring So Many Artists?
What draws us to such a distant and long-gone time? A fruitful relationship has always existed between prehistory and the visual artists who interpret it.
Deep Time Spaniards
Prehistoric sites in Spain are informing a shifting paradigm of human evolution and dispersal.
