New Evidence Suggests Langobard Women May Have Suffered Violence
Recent discoveries indicate that the perception of Langobard society as one where violence was exclusively male may need to be reevaluated, following the finding of an injured woman.
The Archaeological Importance of Jebel Barkal in Understanding the Kushite Empire
Jebel Barkal in Northern Sudan offers a glimpse into the ancient empire of Kush, showcasing its pyramids, temples, and urban significance. Research efforts began in 2018.
New Study Uncovers Scurvy's Impact on Skeletal Health in California's Late Holocene
Research published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology highlights skeletal changes associated with scurvy in California from 500 BCE to 1834 CE, revealing its significant effects.
Ancient Fur Production Practices Unearthed in Alsleben
Recent archaeological work in Alsleben has uncovered a 7,000-year-old pit containing beaver remains, shedding light on Neolithic fur production methods.
Michael Hall Discusses Gaming Representation and Decolonialism
On April 29, 2026, Michael Hall, a doctoral candidate in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, presented his insights on representation in gaming, addressing themes of decolonialism and colonialism.
Ancient China’s Inclusive Care for Cleft Lip Patients Uncovered in Archaeological Study
A recent study has revealed the first archaeological evidence of cleft lip care in Qing dynasty China, showcasing the community's commitment to inclusivity for individuals with orofacial clefts.
Briefing: How archaeology is preserving evidence of the Yahidne war crime
Strategic angle: Archaeology reveals insights into recent events, including war crimes, through innovative techniques.
Briefing: China's earliest Bronze Age meteoritic iron artifact unearthed at Sanxingdui sacrificial site
Strategic angle: A significant archaeological discovery reveals the largest meteoritic iron artifact from the Bronze Age in China.
Briefing: Archaeological site in Chile upends theory of how humans populated the Americas … again
Strategic angle: Discovery at Monte Verde puts north-to-south expansion theory back at centre of heated debate on continent’s human history.
Briefing: 'Talking drum' returns to Côte d'Ivoire, 110 years after it was looted by French colonizers
Strategic angle: An artifact called the 'talking drum' or 'Djidji Ayôkwé,' the first relic France has officially given back to Côte d'Ivoire, arrived in Abidjan on Friday.