Why is Ramses II considered to be ‘the Great’? An exhibition focusing on his life and times sheds light on how Ramses…
The story of the red-brick Gorgan Wall. Snaking at least 195km from the Caspian Sea to the Highlands, it is one of…
The site of Jerablus Tahtani, which rises up in the Uruk period, becomes strongly fortified in the Early Bronze Age, but is…
The intriguing rock art from the Alaskan rock shelters of Tuxedni and Clam Cove…
The Great Arab Revolt Project, the CWA-backed excavation, is in its second season. Here the team tells of the latest results…
Richard Hodges remembers his first encounter with the University of Pennsylvania Museum…
Will isotope analysis reveal the origins of skeletons found in the earliest known cemetery in the Pacific…
DNA evidence suggests that Neanderthals may have had red hair…
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…
Ever since the 17th century, Mughal emperors have had a stronger hold on the world’s imagination than any other eastern rulers –…
When it comes to durability and aesthetic appeal, the master builders of ancient Yemen knew a thing or two about sun-dried mud.…
Ohthere was a Norwegian seafarer, who visited the court of Saxon King Alfred during the 850s AD. He was an honoured guest,…