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Medieval Islamic Burials in a Neolithic Giant: DNA Reveals the Afterlife of Spain’s Menga Dolmen

5 January 2026

A new interdisciplinary study suggests that the Menga dolmen—one of Europe’s largest Neolithic monuments—did not lose its symbolic importance with...

The Garitang Keshi, or the Garitang Engraved Stone. Credit: National Cultural Heritage Administration

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Ancient Qin Dynasty Inscription Found on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau Links the Kunlun Legend to Real History

5 January 2026

An ancient Qin Dynasty inscription discovered on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau links the Kunlun legend to real geography, reshaping the western...

Image Credit: Seal - This rare medieval seal with a Roman gemstone was found in Essex. Colchester and Ipswich Museum Services

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Rare Medieval Seal with Roman Chariot Gemstone Discovered in Essex, southeast England

4 January 2026

A rare medieval silver seal set with an ancient Roman carved gemstone has been discovered near Braintree, Essex — a...

The jawbone of a hybrid camel that came to rest beneath today’s Spiegelhof around 1,700 years ago. The lighter bone fragments were discovered in 1939, while the darker ones were only found in 2018. Credit: Archaeology Basel-Stadt; P. Saurbeck.

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Yes — Camels Really Lived in Basel During the Roman Era!

4 January 2026

Archaeologists in Switzerland have uncovered compelling evidence that reshapes our understanding of everyday life in Roman-era Europe: camels — yes,...

An unprecedented cache of 573 intact Ancient Rus’ glass bracelets and luxury items, now known as the “Merchant’s Treasure of Volodymyr.” Credit: Viktor Bayuk via Facebook

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Largest Known Collection of Ancient Rus’ Glass Bracelets Found in Ukraine — A Merchant’s Lost Treasure

3 January 2026

Archaeologists in western Ukraine have announced one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in recent decades — an unprecedented cache...

Anatolian Archeology, News

7,500-Year-Old Stone Seal Discovered at Tadım Höyük in Türkiye

2 January 2026

Archaeologists working at Tadım Castle and Höyük in Elazığ, eastern Türkiye, have uncovered a stone seal believed to be around...

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Newly Uncovered Bronze Age Megasettlement in Wicklow Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About Ireland’s First Towns

2 January 2026

A major archaeological discovery in County Wicklow may rewrite what historians thought they knew about the origins of urban life...

This image is an AI-generated illustrative reconstruction inspired by 15th-century artwork. It provides educational and historical information about the structure and documented use of a medieval flail weapon, rather than depicting a real event or promoting modern-day weapon use.

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Rare Medieval Flail Weapon Discovered Near Battle of Grunwald Site in Poland

1 January 2026

A rare medieval flail weapon has been unearthed near the historic Battle of Grunwald site in northeastern Poland, offering valuable...

Anatolian Archeology, Classical Archeology, News

Grace of Ancient Art Emerges in Laodikeia: Hermes Sculpture Head Discovered in Ongoing Excavations

1 January 2026

Discover the newly unearthed Hermes sculpture head in Laodikeia Ancient City, revealing the artistic elegance and cultural richness of the...

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2,000-Year-Old Multicolored Roman Enamelled Fibula Discovered

31 December 2025

A remarkable archaeological discovery near the Polish city of Grudziądz is offering new insight into the cultural diversity and trade...

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