On February 16, 1923, one of the most significant moments in archaeological history unfolded in Thebes, Egypt, as the English ...

The research team examined dozens of intact vessels and hundreds of diagnostic sherds, and backed up the use-wear observations with experimental reconstructions, showing that wax-filled replicas can ...

A sign in front of a community garden at the Intervale Center Credit: Leah Krason Visitors at the Intervale Center in Burlington have a unique opportunity to absorb 10,000 years of archaeological ...

Also available as an ebook. ANTH copy Purchased from the Jean Axelrod Acquisitions Endowment. "Although occupied only relatively briefly in the long span of world prehistory, Scandinavia is an ...

Archaeologists in Trabzon, Turkey, have made an extraordinary discovery, unearthing one of the world’s only three known ancient river ports. The structure, found buried nearly eight meters (26 feet) ...

There are certain wonders in the world that are so famous, it's hard to imagine a time before they were discovered. From Machu Picchu to Stonehenge, there are mysteries out there that were left by ...

Throughout human history, our understanding of the past has been reset countless times based on what we think we know at the time. The same goes for other incredible archaeological discoveries that ...

Located in Jingzhou, Central China's Hubei Province, the Zoumaling site is one of China's many Neolithic ruins. What sets this 5,300-year-old ancient site apart? While one might find answers from ...

Hidden in the landscape of Orange, Virginia, perched on top of rust-colored dirt and surrounded by trees, is the home of fourth U.S. President James Madison. Known as Montpelier, the home has been ...