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DEIR EL-BAHARI, EGYPT—When archaeologists excavated the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (reigned ca. 1473–1458 b.c.) at Deir […] The post Study Suggests New Reason for Vandalism of Female Pharaoh's Statues appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Deir El-Bahari, Hatshepsut, statues, Thutmose III, Valley of the Queens

SPLIT, CROATIA—Archaeologists searching for a lost tower at the site of Diocletian’s Palace in Split […] The post Hidden Passageway Rediscovered at Diocletian's Palace appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Croatia, Diocletian's Palace, Split

John Brown (1800-1859) was a militant abolitionist best known for the part he played in the violence of Bleeding Kansas (1854-1859) and his raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now in West Virginia) in October 1859. Brown developed an intense hatred for slavery as a child, and this, coupled with his evangelical Christian upbringing, convinced him that God had called him to end slavery in the United...

Artificial Inspiration JamesHoare Wed, 06/25/2025 - 08:26

Archaeologists have unearthed a bronze fragment of a Roman soldier’s forearm purse in South Moravia, Czech Republic. It dates to the 2nd century when the find site was not in Roman territory, which makes it an exceptionally rare artifact. The fragment was found in January at a site where the 10th Legion had built a … Read the full post →"Roman soldier’s bronze wrist purse found in Czech Republic"

UGENTO, ITALY—Italian archaeologists working in the city of Ugento uncovered sections of an extensive ancient […] The post Evidence of Roman Attack Identified in Southern Italian Town appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, defensive walls, Hannibal, Messapii, Roman army, scorpio, Second Punic War, Ugento

MOSCOW, RUSSIA—Belarusian Telegraph Agency reports that a one-of-a-kind artifact was found during excavations near Moscow’s […] The post Rare Seal from the Time of Ivan III Unearthed in Moscow appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Ivan III, lead seal, Moscow, Russia, St George

TELL AL-FARAUN, EGYPT—According to a Colombia One report, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced […] The post New Discoveries at the Egyptian City of Imet appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Egypt, Imet, Nile Delta, sistrum, Wadjet

William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) was an American statesman and military general who served as the ninth president of the United States. A member of the distinguished Harrison family of Virginia, he built his reputation as a war hero after defeating Tecumseh's Confederacy at the Battle of Tippecanoe (7 November 1811) hence his nickname 'Old Tippecanoe'. In the US presidential election of 1840...

Archaeologists excavation the ancient city of Olympos on the southern coast of Antalya, Turkey, have unearthed a mosaic inscription at the entrance to a 5th century church. The Greek inscription exhorts church-goers to walk the straight and narrow. It reads: “Only those on the righteous path may enter here.” Excavation director Associate Professor Gokcen Kurtulus … Read the full post →"Mosaic inscription found at entrance of early Christian church"

OLYMPOS, TURKEY—Türkiye Today reports that excavations at the site of Olympos in the current-day region […] The post Newly Discovered Mosaics Reflect Early Christian History of Olympos appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Antalya, Christianity, Greek, inscription, mosaic, Olympos, Turkey

YORK, ENGLAND—When archaeologists were called to investigate a sinkhole that opened up in the city […] The post Sinkhole Exposes Remnants of Medieval English Hospital appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, England, Henry VIII, hospital, St. Leonard’s Hospital, York

WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA—According to a statement released by The College of William & Mary, recent archaeological […] The post Excavations on College Campus Reveal Foundations of Historic Building appeared first on Archaeology Magazine. News, Bray School, education, William & Mary, Williamsburg Virginia

Aethelstan was the first King of England, ruling from 927 to 939. The son of Edward the Elder (reign 899-924) and grandson of Alfred the Great (reign 871-899), he inherited the southern-based Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons in 924 before capturing Viking York in 927 and establishing rule over northern England. He would do much to unite the various peoples of his kingdom, including the Mercians, West...

A colossal marble head has been discovered under the Forum of Trajan in Rome. The head depicts an adult male with a thick head of wavy hair and a concentrated expression. It was unearthed in an excavation of the Via Alessandrina on the southern end of the Imperial For a the spot where the Porticus … Read the full post →"Colossal marble head emerges at Trajan’s Forum" Ancient, Roma, Caput Mundi

Marcus Garvey Meets the KKK JamesHoare Mon, 06/23/2025 - 08:06

A Neolithic sculpture of a female figure has been discovered in Kołobrzeg, Poland. Dating back at least 6,000 years, the Venus of Kołobrzeg is the first of its kind ever found in Poland. The limestone figurine is 12 cm (4.7 inches) high and depicts a stylized female figure with exaggerated emphasis on sexual characteristics and … Read the full post →"Neolithic Venus found in Poland"

A rare suit of samurai armor in the Pietro Canonica Museum in Rome has returned to public view after a complex restoration. It is one of very few complete suits of Japanese armor in Italy, and the restoration required a cooperative approach blending traditional Japanese crafts and Italian conservation skills. Housed in the 17th century … Read the full post →"17th c. Samurai armor restored at museum in Rome" Modern(ish), Museums