Complete but unilingual Canopus Decree stele found in Egypt

The German-Soviet War, known in the USSR and today's Russia as the Great Patriotic War or, in Western Europe, as the Eastern Front of the Second World War (1939-45), began in June 1941 with Operation

Chloe Ahmanns Futures After Progress offers a delightful journey into South Baltimores environment and ecology. South Baltimore, due to frequent factory fires, chemical explosions, and aerial pollutan

The Underground Railroad was a decentralized network of White abolitionists, free Blacks, former slaves, Mexicans, Native Americans, and others opposing slavery in the United States who established se

The Battle of Smolensk in August to September 1943 was the second time the Soviet Union and the Third Reich fought over the city on the Dnieper during the Second World War (1939-45). By the summer of

Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), also known as Kit Marlowe, was one of the most influential dramatists of Elizabethan theatre. Though he is best known for his plays, his poems were very popular in the

The Battle of Kursk (Jul-Aug 1943), which involved nearly 6,000 tanks, was the largest tank battle in history and ended in a decisive victory for the Red Army in WWII (1939-45). Two Axis armies had at

On 5 May 1593, a series of anti-Protestant bills were posted throughout the city of London. One of the bills was written in iambic pentameter and included several references to the works of celebrated

One of the most famous objects in Norse mythology, Mjlnir was the hammer wielded by Thor, god of storms and thunder, and was his most potent weapon in battles against the enemies of gods and humans. But Mjlnir represented more than severe weather and violence. In the extant myths of the Norse people and in the archaeological record alike, Mjlnir seems to have had several meanings. From its creation...

Get Out: Excommunicated in Medieval England JamesHoare Thu, 09/11/2025 - 09:02

ANCASH, PERU—According to a report by the Andina News Agency, a unique sculptural ceramic vessel […] The post Sculpted Warrior Vessel Linked to Sacred Peruvian Solar Rituals appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, ceramic vessels, Chankillo, Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex, elite, Patazca style, Peru, solar observatory, Warriors

BULQIZA, ALBANIA—Albanian archaeologists made a surprising discovery near the city of Bulqiza after locals notified […] The post First-Ever Monumental Roman Tomb Unearthed in Albania appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Albania, Bulqiza, Gelliano, Illyricum, roman tomb

DOMASLAW, POLAND—Phys.org reports than an unusual necklace made from insects may have been intended as […] The post Beetle Necklace May Have Been a Funerary Gift for Deceased Child appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, beetles, Child burial, cremation urn, Domaslaw, Hallstatt, necklace, Poland, Urnfield culture

Although the Battle of Gonzales (2 October 1835) is recognized as the first of the Texas Revolution of 1835-1836, hostilities actually began in 1832 with the Anahuac Disturbances and the Battle of Velasco (25-26 June 1832). The Anahuac Disturbances began with an altercation between the Mexican military commander of the post at Anahuac, Juan Davis Bradburn, and the Anglo-American who would later...

‘The Strange and Tragic Wounds of George Cole’s America’ review JamesHoare Wed, 09/10/2025 - 08:55

The Archaeological Park of Herculaneum is opening the Suburban Baths to the public for the first time. The entire complex has been undergoing a comprehensive restoration, and while the work is still ongoing, the end is in sight and the Park is offering visitors the unique opportunity to see spaces that have never been open … Read the full post →"Herculaneum’s lavish Suburban Baths open to public" Ancient, Museums

EGADI ISLANDS, ITALY—Finestre sull’Arte reports that an extraordinary artifact linked to a momentous historic event […] The post Helmet from Pivotal Ancient Naval Battle Recovered appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Battle of the Aegates Islands, Carthage, Egadi Islands, First Punic War, helmet, Montefortino, Roman navy, Rome

ORAL, KAZAKHSTAN—Archaeologists investigating a site in the West Kazakhstan Region identified an array of mysterious […] The post 150 Burial Mounds of Unknown Civilization Located in Kazakhstan appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, burial mounds, Eurasian steppe, Kazakhstan, kurgans, Saka, Scythians

NOTION, TURKEY—According to a statement released by the University of Michigan (UM), archaeologists literally found […] The post Cache of Persian Empire Gold Coins Found at Turkish Site appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, daric, gold coins, Greek, Notion, Persian Empire, Turkey