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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The leg of an ancient sorcerer

The article discusses the discovery of the remains of an ancient sorcerer in Iceland, sparking interest in the country's mystical history.

Mar 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Viking is not equal to the Viking: there was more violence in this country

A study led by researchers from universities in Norway and the USA reveals that Viking graves in Norway show significantly higher levels of violence and weaponry compared to those in Denmark.

Mar 23 • 06:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The oldest joke in history has been found: it is 4300 years old

Researchers have discovered the oldest known joke dating back 4300 years, originating from a Babylonian tablet.

Mar 22 • 11:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After 2000 years, a Roman theater for 4,000 spectators is unearthed

Braga, Portugal, has unearthed its ancient Roman theater, which accommodates 4,000 spectators and dates back to the time when the city was known as Bracara Augusta.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rectangular skulls thousands of years old.. what is the scientific reason?

The article explores the origins and misconceptions surrounding elongated skulls found in ancient civilizations, debunking claims of extraterrestrial involvement and attributing their shapes to human practices of head shaping.

Mar 22 • 07:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Armor Discovered at the Site of the Baekje Royal Palace, Similar to Artifacts from Asuka Temple; Could it Support the Nihon Shoki?

Research indicates that armor found at the Baekje royal palace site closely resembles that discovered at Asuka Temple, potentially validating historical claims in the Nihon Shoki.

Mar 22 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The Melbourne expert who has spent a lifetime uncovering ‘the archaeology of the printed book’

Professor Wallace Kirsop, a Melbourne-based expert, has dedicated his life to studying the physical aspects of books, amassing a vast personal library of around 20,000 volumes, including rare editions.

Mar 21 • 19:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From Argentina to Egypt: the researchers who want to reconstruct the history of a 3,500-year-old tomb

Argentinian researchers, in collaboration with Egyptian colleagues, are working to uncover the secrets of a 3,500-year-old tomb in Luxor's Necropolis.

Mar 21 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Sitting skeletons of Göllum raise pressing questions

A recent discovery of skeletons in Göllum has sparked significant queries among researchers.

Mar 21 • 16:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Mercury rivers protect the tomb of the Chinese emperor according to legend. No one believed it, but sensors actually detected it

Recent discoveries have confirmed the presence of mercury streams at the tomb of the Chinese emperor, a site guarded by the famed Terracotta Army.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Research contests the age of the site that is a reference in the debate about the occupation of the Americas

A recent study challenges the established age of the Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile, suggesting a more recent human presence than previously believed.

Mar 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: Imperial Tomb

Recent genetic analysis confirms that the remains found in the imperial tomb at Magdeburg Cathedral belong to Otto I, the Great, while revealing issues with the tomb's structural integrity due to past repairs.

Mar 20 • 12:51 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Sensational gold find in Jæren

Kjetil Særheim discovered a remarkable gold artifact while metal detecting in Jæren, Norway, after a hunch led him to a previously explored area.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

A rare ancient star has been discovered that illuminates the... genealogy of the Universe

Scientists have discovered a rare second-generation star with a notable lack of iron, providing insights into the chemical evolution of the Universe.

Mar 20 • 07:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sensational discovery in Krosno. The cellars hid a secret. "Military discovery"

A significant archaeological discovery was made in Krosno, Poland, where military artifacts from World War I and II were uncovered during renovation work.

Mar 19 • 19:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kyllini: Ancient object was retrieved with fishing nets

An ancient object likely a fragment of an amphora was discovered by a fishing boat in the waters of Kyllini, Greece.

Mar 19 • 19:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They thought they had found the oldest inhabited site in America, but a new study denies it

A new study published in Science challenges the belief that Monte Verde in Chile is the oldest inhabited site in America, proposing a need for a revision of prehistoric migration theories.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Settlement of South America: Researchers Are Thousands of Years Off

New analyses challenge the dating of prehistoric settlement traces in southern Chile, suggesting they may be significantly older than previously thought.

Mar 19 • 18:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Archaeological site in Chile upends theory of how humans populated the Americas … again

A new study has challenged previous understandings of human migration in the Americas by suggesting that the Monte Verde site in Chile may be significantly younger than previously believed.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A new dating pulverizes the idea that America was populated from the south

A new study challenges the long-held belief that humans settled in America from the south 14,500 years ago, suggesting an alternative timeline for human migration.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Special archaeological tours will present the mysterious history of the Catherine Cave

Special archaeological tours are being organized to unveil the intriguing history of the Catherine Cave in Czechia.

Mar 19 • 14:42 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How did the problems of toilets and waste get solved in ancient Riga? An archaeologist tells us

An archaeologist discusses the historical waste management issues faced by the people of ancient Riga, revealing insights into how waste was handled and the impact it had on the environment.

Mar 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

How did they solve the problems with toilets and waste in ancient Riga? An archaeologist tells the story

An archaeologist discusses waste management challenges in ancient Riga, revealing historical attitudes and actions regarding refuse disposal.

Mar 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

A Piece of History at the Bottom of the Aegean Sea. Scientists Have Discovered Something Unique

Divers examining a shipwreck in the Aegean Sea discovered a small fragment of marble believed to originate from the Athenian Acropolis, shedding light on the historical significance of the wreck.

Mar 19 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Upgrade works at the archaeological site of Kerameikos and the Ancient Agora of Athens

The Greek Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, inspected the ongoing aesthetic and functional upgrades at the archaeological sites of Kerameikos and the Ancient Agora, scheduled to be completed by summer 2026.

Mar 19 • 11:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Researchers discover what Neanderthals used as an antibiotic 40,000 years ago

Neanderthals frequently used birch tar not only as a strong adhesive for their tools but also as a natural antibiotic for wound healing, according to new research.

Mar 19 • 11:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Poland court allows extradition of Russian archaeologist accused of looting in Crimea

A Polish court has ruled that Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, where he faces charges of illegal excavations and theft of cultural treasures in occupied Crimea.

Mar 19 • 08:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Polish court decides to extradite Russian archaeologist accused of illegal excavations to Ukraine

A Polish court has ruled to extradite Russian archaeologist Butyagin, who faces charges in Ukraine for illegal excavations in Crimea.

Mar 19 • 08:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Findings in a flint mine in the Czech Republic: 6,000 years ago, two possible sisters were buried with a baby and a dog

Archaeologists discovered the remains of two women, a newborn, and a small dog buried together in a flint mine in the Czech Republic, dating back 6,000 years.

Mar 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Neanderthals Used Birch Tar as Adhesive and Natural Antibiotic

Recent research reveals that Neanderthals frequently used birch tar not just as a strong adhesive for their tools, but also as a natural antibiotic for healing wounds.

Mar 18 • 20:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Poland will extradite Russian archaeologist accused of illegal excavations to Ukraine

A Polish court has ordered the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine, where he faces charges related to illegal excavations in Crimea.

Mar 18 • 20:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Not only Greece was the cradle of democracy: 'Other societies also gave voice to common people'

The article discusses a new analysis revealing that various ancient societies outside of Greece also developed democratic practices, challenging the traditional narrative of democracy's origins.

Mar 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry welcomes Poland's decision to extradite Russian archaeologist involved in excavations in Crimea

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has expressed approval of Poland's court decision to extradite Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin, who is accused of illegal excavations in Crimea.

Mar 18 • 17:22 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Poland approves Russian archaeologist's extradition to Ukraine over work in occupied Crimea

A Polish court has approved the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine, pending an appeal by his lawyer.

Mar 18 • 16:47 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Polish Court Decides to Extradite Russian Archaeologist to Ukraine

A Polish court has approved the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine for conducting excavations in occupied territory, prompting a response from the Russian government.

Mar 18 • 16:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poland: Court approved the extradition to Ukraine of a Russian archaeologist – He excavated in Crimea

A Polish court has approved the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Boutyagin to Ukraine, where he faces charges related to excavations in Crimea, which Russia claims has no legal basis.

Mar 18 • 15:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Poland has agreed to extradite a Russian archaeologist to Ukraine

A Warsaw court has ruled in favor of extraditing Russian archaeologist Alexander Butiagin to Ukraine, where he faces allegations of illegal excavations and artifact theft in occupied Crimea.

Mar 18 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They were looking for solar energy in Córdoba and found a Roman villa underground

Archaeological remains of a Roman villa were discovered during construction for a solar plant in Córdoba, halting the project for further examination.

Mar 18 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A thousand-year-old underwater structure discovered off the coast of Norway, which may be related to ancient whaling

Archaeologists exploring the Norwegian coast near Telavåg uncovered an underwater structure that may provide evidence of ancient whaling traditions.

Mar 18 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ancient skeleton discovered sitting upright in France

A well-preserved ancient skeleton was found sitting upright near a primary school in Dijon, France, raising questions about burial practices of the Gauls.

Mar 18 • 13:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Archaeology: Otto! Is it really you?

Researchers have investigated bones from the imperial tomb in Magdeburg Cathedral, identifying two emperors instead of one.

Mar 18 • 13:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Poland has agreed to extradite a Russian archaeologist. He faces imprisonment

Poland has approved the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butiagin, who is accused by Ukraine of conducting unauthorized archaeological excavations in Crimea.

Mar 18 • 13:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

A City Spread Over 200 KM... That Disappeared Overnight! The Mystery Has Not Been Solved Yet

The ancient civilization of Tartessos in southwestern Spain mysteriously vanished around 2500 years ago, leaving historians puzzled about its fate.

Mar 18 • 12:44 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

New suspected heritage crime at Anundshög in Västerås

New evidence of potential archaeological vandalism was discovered at the Anundshög site near Västerås, where previously reported incidents of looting had occurred.

Mar 18 • 10:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A bureaucrat's residence with a rice granary found at Asuka, Amakashioka? Remnants of a wall from the reigns of Emperors Tenmu and Jitō discovered

Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of a wall from the late 7th century at the Amakashioka ruins in Asuka Village, suggesting the site may have housed bureaucrats during the reigns of Emperors Tenmu and Jitō.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Romans used feces and thyme oil for medicinal purposes, indicates study after find in Turkey

A recent archaeological discovery in Turkey suggests that Romans utilized human feces for medicinal purposes, marking the first direct evidence of this practice.

Mar 18 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Egypt

Egypt is a captivating travel destination with rich history and archaeological sites, but tourists should be aware of potential challenges.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After three years, archaeological rescue at the 14 Bis-Saracura station is completed with over 110,000 pieces found

An archaeological rescue operation at the future 14 Bis-Saracura metro station in São Paulo has concluded, uncovering over 110,000 artifacts.

Mar 17 • 20:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Graffiti reveals what daily life was like in Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius

Recent technological advancements have uncovered ancient graffiti in Pompeii, shedding light on the daily lives of its inhabitants before the catastrophic eruption in 79 AD.

Mar 17 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Archaeology: How do you protect cultural heritage when bombs fall?

The article discusses the damage caused to cultural heritage sites in Iran during the ongoing war, specifically highlighting the Golestan Palace, which was impacted by bombings.

Mar 17 • 16:37 UTC

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