Stonehenge researchers reveal hidden ‘super-henge’
The remains of a major new prehistoric stone monument have been discovered less than three kilometres from Stonehenge.
Archaeologists discover the gates to Gath, home of Goliath
Archaeologists working in Israel have discovered the remains of the fortifications and entrance gate of the biblical city of Gath, which was first settled in the Early Bronze Age in about 3500 B.C.
New data uncovered on Bronze Age humans’ diet and the arrival of new crops in the Iberian Peninsula
Research has shed new light on Bronze Age man’s diet and the arrival of new crops in the Iberian Peninsula at that time.
3,000-year-old ceramic jar discovered with Biblical name inscribed
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a large ceramic jar that is 3,000-year-old. On they found the name ‘Eshbaal Ben Beda’ inscribed – Eshbaal is a figure mentioned in the Bible as the son of King Saul.
Travertine Reveals Ancient Roman Aqueduct Supply
For hundreds of years, the Anio Novus aqueduct carried water 87 km (54 miles) from the Aniene River of the Apennine Mountains down into Rome. Built between AD 38 and 52, scholars continue to struggle to determine how much water the Anio Novus supplied to the Eternal City—until now.
What rabbits can tell us about Neanderthal extinction?
When thinking about the extinction of Neanderthals some 30,000 years ago, rabbits may not be the first thing that spring to mind. But the way rabbits were hunted and eaten by Neanderthals and modern humans – or not, as the case may be – may offer vital clues as to why one species died out while the other flourished.
Gold trade in the British Isles dates back 4500 years, archaeologists find
Archaeologists at the University of Southampton have found evidence of an ancient gold trade route between the south-west of the Britain and Ireland. A…
Why Republican Rome was a ‘smart city’
The authors describe Rome prior to Republican Times as a smart city because its expansion did not substantially alter the natural features of the area, and natural resources were managed to minimize environmental risks.
Fall of Roman Empire can be explained by biology, researcher says
Forget the Vandals – the fall of the Roman Empire can be explained by biology, according to a new book.
From Aesop to Erasmus: Scholar examines the roles of animals in literature
From lions to lice, owls to octopi, animals played a big role in ancient lessons on speaking and writing.