Researchers Analyze Bulgaria’s Traditional “Ant Yogurt” Recipe

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

LA PLATA, ARGENTINA—A study of the skeletal remains of 189 hunter-gatherers who lived in Patagonia […] The post Injuries Suffered by Hunter-Gatherers in Argentina Analyzed appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Argentina, hunter-gatherers, injury, Patagonia, South America, wound

DURHAM, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by Durham University, a team of researchers led by […] The post Tooth Study Suggests Syria’s Early Farmers Welcomed Newcomers appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, dental analysis, farming, Neolithic, Syria

DENIZLI, TURKEY—Live Science reports that a temple discovered in western Turkey may have been built […] The post Possible Phrygian Temple Discovered in Turkey appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Cybele, Denizli, Matar, Materan, Phrygian, Turkey

The Battle of San Jacinto (21 April 1836) was the decisive engagement of the Texas Revolution in which General Sam Houston (1793-1863) defeated the Mexican Army under President and General Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna (1794-1876) in 18 minutes. After Santa Anna was captured the next day, the Texian troops demanded his execution to avenge those who had fallen at the Battle of the Alamo and the Goliad...

The Goliad Massacre (27 March 1836) was the execution of 350-400 Texians, of the garrison of Fort Defiance at Goliad, by the Mexican Army under orders from Mexican President and General Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna (1794-1876). General Jos de Urrea (1797-1849) was commanding the troops who had defeated the forces of Texian Colonel James W. Fannin (1804-1836) at the Battle of Coleto (19-20 March 1836...

The Archaeological Park of the Colosseum has opened the Passage of Commodus, the underground vaulted walkway that led directly to the imperial box in the Flavian Amphitheater, to the public for the first time. The passage connected the pulvinar, the imperial box, on the southern end of the Colosseum’s minor axis with the exterior. According … Read the full post →"Colosseum opens Passage of Commodus" Ancient, Roma, Caput Mundi

SANTIAGO, CHILE—According to a statement released by UNESCO, officials from the Ministry of Cultures, Arts […] The post Chile Repatriates Artifacts to Peru appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Chancay, Chile, Pativilca, Peru, repatriation, UNESCO, Wari

ERIMI, CYPRUS—KNews reports that a team of researchers led by Giorgos Vavouranakis of the University […] The post Excavation Concludes at Prehistoric Settlement on Cyprus appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Chalcolithic, Cyprus, Erimi Pamboula, picrolite, prehistory

SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA—Three ritual platforms unearthed in eastern China at the site of Qianzhongzitou may […] The post Rituals and Feasting May Have Paved the Way for China’s First Emperor appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, China, Qin Dynasty

The trench warfare of the Western Front during the First World War (1914-18) involved soldiers living and dying in an awful mix of mud, filth, and barbed wire. Trench systems became more sophisticated in layout as the conflict dragged on but remained rudimentary holes in the ground as entire armies attempted to shelter from artillery, gas, machine-gun, and infantry attacks. The stalemate of trench...

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Archaeologist have discovered about 500 gold and silver coins, 80 pieces of cut gold, bronze and gold jewelry dating from the 6th through the 1st century B.C. in the northern Pilsen region of the Czech Republic. The exact location is being kept under wraps to prevent looters from descending upon it. According to Daniel Stráník, … Read the full post →"500 Celtic gold and silver coins found in Czech Republic"

HOUSTON, TEXAS—Analysis of Homo habilis fossils with AI technology suggests that the individuals were consumed […] The post AI Analyzes Carnivore Tooth Marks on Human Ancestor Fossils appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, AI, carnivore, Homo habilis, leopard