Archaeology
Ancient Scythian burial site from Siberia reveals earliest known use of cannabis as an intoxicant
The site predates the oldest previous evidence from the first millennium BCE for mind-altering use of cannabis such as evidence of implements from the Middle East and the Asia.
Preserving an ancient mosaic: Israeli specialists gather to conserve 1,500-year-old synagogue floor
Welsh researchers solve 400-year-old combination lock recovered from Ann Francis’ shipwreck
New LED technology helps archaeologists uncover details invisible to the naked eye
Rare coin from reign of Norway’s King Olaf found for first time since 1924 among Viking hoard
The artifact was identified by archaeologist Anne Skogsfjord while cataloguing coins from the Mørstad Hoard, which was discovered by metal detectorists Vegard Sørlie and Rune Sætre in Rena in April.
UK technician successfully recreates multi-colored Roman glass, cracking 1,600-year-old mystery
Elliot Walker, a UK glass artist and winner of season two of Netflix’s Blown Away series, was commissioned to create a contemporary sculpture using Hollands’ glass recipe.
American teenager finds 3,300-year-old scarab amulet during school trip to ancient Canaanite city
Professor Ido Koch of Tel Aviv University’s Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures Department examined the amulet, dating the seal to the Late Bronze Age.
Skeleton found in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey may have belonged to medieval monk
The sarcophagus’ decoration made researchers draw pause. Sculpted onto its lid was a Latin cross, dating to approximately the 10th or 11th century.
A shot of gold: Curator Marie Shek closes a circle at the Tower of David Museum Jerusalem
For Shek, the 'Gold: Touches of Gold in Contemporary Israeli Art' exhibit settles unfinished business. “This is my exhibition number 50 since ’96,” she said.
Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel
The fortress, located in the heart of the Guvrin Forest in the Judean Lowlands, was discovered during 2018-2019 excavations by IAA archaeologists Dr. Saar Ganor and Dr. Itamar Weissbein.
Evidence of what may be world’s oldest shipwreck found in underwater excavations off Turkish isle
Amphorae found during the excavations date back to the Bronze Age, approximately 4,400 to 4,700 years ago, shedding light on ancient maritime trade along the coasts of Anatolia.
Ancient Egyptian official's tomb rediscovered in Saqqara with an untouched mummy
Sabu and Ptahshepses’s tombs had originally been discovered between 1858 and 1860 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette, founder of the Egyptian Antiquities Service
Time capsule of Pompeii: Ancient cupboard provides glimpse into life before Vesuvius erupted
Among the objects stored inside was a necklace comprising at least 24 tiny objects made of bone, glass paste, earthenware and rock crystal.
First seal ring depicting lighthouse of Alexandria found during dig at sunken ancient Egyptian port
Remains of the lighthouse were found in 1994 by a group of French archaeologists, and in 2025, parts of its threshold and foundation paving stones were resurfaced.
