Inscription Reveals Name of Urartian City

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 A small gold-plated knife and three fragmented of gilded armor were held unpublished in a private collection for years.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"

PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA—A fallen tree in central Louisiana led archaeologists to the ruins of a long-forgotten […] The post First Campus of Louisiana State University Investigated appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Louisiana, Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, Louisiana State University, Pineville

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

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

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia (16-18 October 1859) was carefully planned and, at first, perfectly executed until he made the mistake of letting the physician John Starry go (who then raised the local militia) and allowing the train of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which had stopped there, to continue on thereby giving the train's conductor the chance to sound the alarm outside...

Women actively participated in the Russian Revolution of 1905 and the two revolutions of 1917, which deposed the tsar and established a Bolshevik government. Women worked both within the Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924) and in the many opposition groups and in non-political organisations. Seeking to improve the rights and opportunities of women of all classes, women agitated for change...

‘The Graces’ by Breeze Barrington review JamesHoare Tue, 08/12/2025 - 08:23

A floppy felt sunhat worn by a Roman soldier in Egypt 1,800 years ago has been painstakingly restored and put on display at the Bolton Museum. One of only three known to survive in the world, and now the best-preserved of the three, the hat has been in storage at the museum for 114 years. … Read the full post →"Roman soldier’s floppy sunhat goes on display" Ancient, Museums

KAPITAN PETKO VOIVODA, BULGARIA—A richly adorned grave of a Thracian warrior and his horse was […] The post Ornate Horse Harness Uncovered in Thracian Warrior's Grave appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Bulgaria, grave, Hercules, horse harness, Kapitan Petko Voivoda, Thracian warrior, Topolovgrad

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA—It has been difficult for archaeologists to accurately estimate the ancient Maya population […] The post New Research Suggests Maya Population May Have Topped 16 Million appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Belize, Guatemala, lidar, Maya, Maya Lowlands, Mexico, population, Yucatán Peninsula

SIERRA DE ATAPUERCA, SPAIN—Hundreds of human bone fragments found at El Mirador Cave in Sierra […] The post Evidence of Neolithic Cannibalism Found in Spanish Cave appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, cannibalism, El Mirador Cave, Neolithic, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Ambrose Powell Hill (1825-1865) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War (1861-1865), who commanded the Third Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. Often referred to as 'A. P. Hill' to distinguish him from fellow Confederate general Daniel Harvey Hill (D. H. Hill), he was one of Robert E. Lee's most valued officers, playing a vital role in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg...