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Historians zero in on Jacob Jackson homestead tied to Tubman escape

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Maryland archaeologists prepare to excavate a Dorchester County site linked to Jacob Jackson, who aided Harriet Tubman’s brothers.

Archaeologists Opened a 2,600-Year-Old Tomb—and Found 4 People Who Time Forgot

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Because the seal had never been broken, the Etruscan tomb’s grave goods had also gone completely untouched by looters.

Ancient Roman city, 'previously unknown' relic discovered near popular tourist route

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Medieval Hideout Discovered Inside Prehistoric Monument in Germany

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Archaeologists working in central Germany have uncovered a rare medieval underground passageway cut into a much older prehistoric enclosure.

Medieval Hideout Discovered Inside Prehistoric Monument in Germany

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Archaeologists working in central Germany have uncovered a rare medieval underground passageway cut into a much older prehistoric enclosure.

UWF archaeologists, anthropology students monitor Palafox construction for colonial finds

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PENSACOLA, Fla. -- palafox street has be under construction now for nearly 2 months-- all part of the major beautification and storm water upgrade projectof the

1,000-year-old elite tomb filled with gold uncovered at El Caño Archaeological Park in Panama

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Archaeologists uncover a 1,000-year-old elite tomb with gold ornaments and ceramics at El Caño Archaeological Park in Panama.

Frescos of a peacock, fruit discovered in Roman villa near Pomepii belonging to Emperor Nero's wife

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The discovery's announcement follow the site’s partial opening to the public for the first time.

Uncovering The Past: Archaeology At Sylvester Manor With Dr. Nedra Lee

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The 2026 Tom Twomey Series continues at the East Hampton Library on Thursday, February 26, at 5:30 PM, with “Uncovering the Past: Archaeology at Sylvester Manor.” In this engaging lecture, Dr. Nedra Lee will share discoveries about the lives of enslaved and free people of color who lived and worked at Shelter Island’s historic Sylvester…

Dog walkers discover 2,000-year-old human footprints on beach

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Archaeologists say the human and animal prints were made at the height of the Roman Empire

Archaeologists identify elders in Iron Age Israel through household artifacts

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A new study from Bar-Ilan University is shedding light on a long-overlooked social group in archaeology: the elderly. While research on women and children has flourished in recent decades, older adults ...

Archaeologists Found an Architectural Marvel in One of the Ancient World’s Driest Cities

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The ‘Ain Braq aqueduct, which runs through the Jabal al-Madhbah massif into Petra, was even more sophisticated than scientists previously believed.

On This Day: Howard Carter enters King Tut's burial chamber in Egypt's Valley of Kings

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Additional treasures found within the burial chamber are housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Clarksville Civil War Roundtable Hosts Program on Relics, Archaeology, and Storytelling - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information

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Clarksville, TN - February 18th, 2026, 2025 – Our 234th meeting. We continue our twenty-first year!!! The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War

State Counselor Karin opens New Discoveries in Archaeology of Kazakhstan

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Kazakh State Counselor Erlan Karin on Saturday participated in the opening ceremony of the exhibition New Discoveries in the Archaeology of Kazakhstan - 2025, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing Akorda.

Archaeologists uncover ancient Roman military camps

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Ancient humans were hunting, eating sharks 7K years ago, burial site...

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World's oldest known sewn clothing may be stitched pieces of ice age hide unearthed in Oregon cave

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The sewn hide, cordage and needles show how Indigenous Americans used complex technology to survive the freezing temperatures at the end of the last ice age and as a means of social expression.

Collaboration with Turkish archaeologists from Italy: 16th Archaeology Symposium held in Istanbul

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At this meeting, organised within the scope of the Turkey Culture Road Festival, Italian teams working in collaboration with Turkish institutions to contribute to historical heritage talked about the ...

March/April 2026

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Features From the Issue Explore All Features Model Homes A look inside miniature worlds created for the living, the dead, and the divine Read Article The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Joanne P. Pearson, in memory of Andrall E. Pearson, 2015 Features Pompeii's House of Dionysian Delights Vivid frescoes in an opulent dining room celebrate the wild rites of the wine god Read Article Courtesy Archaeological Park of Pompeii Features Return to Serpent Mountain Discovering the true origins of an enigmatic mile-long pattern in Peru’s coastal desert Read Article Courtesy J.L. Bongers Features Himalayan High Art In a remote region of India, archaeologists trace 4,000 years of history through a vast collection of petroglyphs Read Article Matt Stirn Features What Happened in Goyet Cave? New analysis of Neanderthal remains reveals surprisingly grim secrets Read Article IRSNB/RBINSL Letter from Wisconsin Letter from Wisconsin People of the Sacred Voice The Ho-Chunk Nation safegua...

AI Neanderthal Images Still Lag Behind Archaeology

Study finds AI-generated Neanderthal scenes often rely on outdated research, embed bias, and add anachronistic details - highlighting gaps between AI output and archaeology.

Rare deer skull headdress discovered in Germany highlights exchange between hunter-gatherers and Europe's first farmers

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Archaeologists in Germany find a deer skull headdress showing contact between early farmers and hunter-gatherers 7,500 years ago.

Archaeologists discover stunning ancient battle trumpet in region...

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News - Roman Carriage Ornament Found in England

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LONDON, ENGLAND—ZME Science reports that a metal detectorist recovered a four-inch copper-alloy carriage ornament in […]

Nikolaas Johannes Van Der Merwe, 85

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At a meeting of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on Feb. 3, 2026, the following tribute to the life and service of the late Nikolaas Johannes van der Merwe was spread upon the permanent records of the Faculty.

Archaeologists discover 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary...

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Unexpected discovery: sand layer beneath Ishtar Temple in Assur reveals city’s founding and ancient ritual practices

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Ancient sand beneath Assur’s Ishtar Temple reveals the city’s founding, ritual practices, and links to Hurrian religious traditions.

Digging Up the Truth: Archaeology in the Land of Israel

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The Land of Israel is very unusual. It's a country where heaven and earth meet in a special way. Real relics testify that the Bible is fact, not fiction.