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A Baseball-sized Bone Found in Spain May Be the First Physical Proof of Hannibal’s Legendary War Elephants

Archaeologists unearthed an elephant bone alongside catapult stones in a discovery that brings ancient war to life.

New 3D method maps Paleolithic engravings at submillimeter resolution

A team of archaeologists from the Universitat Jaume I, the University of Barcelona, and the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA) has developed a new methodology that allows ...

New database enables comparative archaeological and historical urbanism

Archaeology offers an unparalleled material record of urban dynamics, spanning thousands of years and operating in varied ...

Romans used poop to treat infections and inflammation, new study indicates: ‘Dark brown flakes’ discovered in medicinal vial

Do as the Romans doo? It’s not just plumbing that the ancient Italians pioneered. Turkish scientists have found a ...
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Regional disparities exist in US media coverage of archaeology research, finds study

What archaeological discoveries are considered newsworthy by U.S. media outlets and audiences? A new analysis of "pop-science" reporting reveals topical and regional disparities, including an apparent ...
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A new methodology allows for a more precise review of Late Paleolithic portable art and improves the reliability of archaeological interpretations

A team of archaeologists from the Universitat Jaume I, the University of Barcelona, and the Catalan Institution for Research ...
Nature

Archaeological Science

Archaeological Science, often interchangeably termed archaeometry, represents an inherently interdisciplinary field that blends methods drawn from the physical, chemical, biological, and social ...
Ancient Origins

Landmark Elephant Bone May Be First Evidence of Hannibal in Spain

A small, 2,200-year-old elephant bone discovered at an ancient, fortified settlement in southern Spain may be the first direct archaeological evidence of the war elephants used by the legendary ...
New York Post

Rare ancient gold found by Florida student at archaeological site

A student from the Sunshine State recently struck gold during an archaeological excavation in Britain – over 4,000 miles from home. Yara Souza of Orlando, Florida, discovered the ninth-century golden ...
PBS

Archaeology: High Tech Archaeology

Archaeologist still depend upon tools used for hundreds of years, but some are taking advantage of what technology offers. Things like ground penetrating radar, microscopes, even satellites. Learn ...
UPI

50-plus archaeological sites on Easter Island could become submerged

Sept. 5 (UPI) --Rising sea levels could flood more than 50 archaeological sites on Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, by 2080 -- including the iconic Ahu Tongariki, according to a new study from the ...
Popular Science

Ancient ‘dirty dishes’ may have led archaeologists astray for decades

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As far as kitchen staples, you don’t really get much better than ...