When imagining the ancient city of Petra, it is the awe-inspiring façade of the monument known today as the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) that…
The Great Arab Revolt Project, the CWA-backed excavation, is in its second season. Here the team tells of the latest results…
The 1st century BC site of the local dynast, Antiochus I, who ruled a small but wealthy kingdom in south-east Turkey called…
Will isotope analysis reveal the origins of skeletons found in the earliest known cemetery in the Pacific…
Analysis on DNA evidence of Native American populations…
St Petersburg's historic skyline is under threat from development. Energy giant Gazprom wants to build a giant 396m tower to house its…
DNA evidence suggests that Neanderthals may have had red hair…
Ever since the 17th century, Mughal emperors have had a stronger hold on the world’s imagination than any other eastern rulers –…
Ohthere was a Norwegian seafarer, who visited the court of Saxon King Alfred during the 850s AD. He was an honoured guest,…
When it comes to durability and aesthetic appeal, the master builders of ancient Yemen knew a thing or two about sun-dried mud.…
Last splash drive to save the Roman site of Allianoi in Turkey…
Philip Taverner reviews the new 02 exhibition and remembers the original exhibition…
How does research in to Ghana's Tallensi people help our interpretation of Stonehenge?…