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BERLIN, GERMANY—Popular Science reports that German scientists used advanced technology to virtually unroll a delicate […] The post Ancient Buddhist Prayer Scroll Digitally Unwrapped appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, artificial intelligence, Buddhist, dharanis, gungervaa, Mongolia, prayer scroll, X-ray tomography

The Amistad Seizure (also known as the Amistad Incident, the Amistad Rebellion, the Amistad Mutiny, and Amistad Revolt) was a conflict aboard the Spanish schooner La Amistad in July 1839, off the coast of Cuba, during which free Blacks, who had been illegally kidnapped from Africa to be sold as slaves, took over the ship, killed crew members, and demanded return to their home in Mendeland (modern-day...

Two rare carved heads have been found in the ruins of a pre-Hispanic Chachapoya culture structure in Peru’s Amazonas region. Carved heads linked to the Chachapoya culture were known to exist, but this is the first time any of them have been found in their original archaeological context. The heads were made of sandstone and … Read the full post →"Pre-Hispanic carved heads found in Peru"

AISHMUQUAM, JAMMU AND KASHMIR—Renovations to the Karkoot Nag spring in Aishmuquam revealed a series of […] The post Sculptures Pulled from Sacred Spring in Kashmir Valley appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Aishmuquam, Hinduism, Jammu and Kashmir, Karkoot Nag, Karkota Dynasty, Kashmir Valley, Shivling

ALICANTE, SPAIN—The University of Alicante announced that after eight seasons, a team of archaeologists has […] The post Excavations of Massive Roman Bath Complex in Spain Completed appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, bath complex, Elche, Hispania, Iulia Ilici Augusta, La Alcudia, Roman, Spain

OXFORD, ENGLAND—When the Bedale hoard was first discovered by metal detectorists in 2012, it was […] The post Silver Objects Reveal Trade Links Between Viking and Islamic Worlds appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Bedale hoard, England, Islamic caliphate, silver hoards, Viking silver, Viking trade

There were many causes behind the Russian Revolution of 1917, ranging from the unpopular authoritarian rule of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917) to the radical mobilisation of the working class, who wanted better working conditions and more political representation. Actually a double revolution, the first revolution brought about the abdication of the tsar in March, then, after the ineffective...

Spain Was Different: Tourism Under Franco JamesHoare Thu, 08/14/2025 - 08:58

Funerary artifacts from the Daisenryo Kofun in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan, believed to be the tomb of 5th century Emperor Nintoku, have emerged for the first time since the tomb was accidentally opened in 1872. A small gold-plated knife and three fragmented of gilded armor were held unpublished in a private collection for years. They … Read the full post →"Artifacts from emperor’s tomb emerge after 150 years"

CALIO, INDONESIA—According to a statement released by Griffith University, researchers recently uncovered fragments of stone […] The post Who Inhabited Island Next to Human "Hobbits" 1 Million Years Ago? appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, hobbits, hominins, Homo erectus, Homo floresiensis, Indonesia, stone tools, Sulawesi

LA JALCA, PERU—Andina reports that a series of new discoveries in Peru's Amazonas region are […] The post Ceremonial Club Heads Found at Peruvian Chachapoyas Site appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, ceremonial club head, Chachapoyas, Ollape, Peru, Warriors of the Clouds

Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) was an American military officer who served as the twelfth president of the United States. Born to a family of prominent Virginian planters, Taylor joined the US Army in 1808 and eventually rose to the rank of major general. Nicknamed 'Old Rough and Ready' by his men, he played a significant role in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), leading US forces to victory in...

Women were involved in all aspects of the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 when radical socialists and other sections of society challenged the authoritarian rule of Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917). As writers, activists, demonstrators, strikers, party members, and even assassins, women pushed not only for social change and a fairer society but specifically for better rights and opportunities...

Cowboy Diplomacy in the Spanish-American War JamesHoare Wed, 08/13/2025 - 09:02

A mosaic depicting a pair of flip-flops was discovered at Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina in Sicily, adding their modest charm to the iconic Roman mosaics found there previously, including the famous “Bikini Girls” mosaic featuring sportswomen working out wearing bandeau tops and bikini briefs and the action-packed Great Hunt depicting the capture … Read the full post →"Sandal mosaic added to tally of Roman villa in Sicily"

BUCKLER’S HARD, ENGLAND—BBC News reports that an archaeological team from the University of Southampton uncovered […] The post Historic British Shipyard Linked to Battle of Trafalgar Revealed appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Battle of Trafalgar, boat ramp, England, HMS Agamemnon, Lord Nelson, shipyard, slipway

MURADIYE, TURKEY—Recent excavations at the site of Körzüt Fortress in eastern Turkey’s Van province have […] The post Inscription Reveals Name of Urartian City appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, cuneiform, Haldi, Haldi Patari, inscription, Korzut Fotress, Minua, Turkey, Urartu

FLEETWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA—Appalachian State University announced that archaeologists were recently summoned to a university property […] The post Archaeologists Locate Significant Native American Campsite in North Carolina appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Appalachian State, Blackburn Vannoy Estate and Farm, campsite, Native American, North Carolina, projectile points