A current excavation of the ruins of the city of Ubek is underway. The city was founded by Genghis Khan’s grandson, Batu Khan. http://www.history.com/news/archaeologists-reveal-city-ruled-by-genghis-khans-heirs/
Remains of an ancient settlement, complete with a ruined pottery workshop, have been found on the bottom of the Aegean sea off the small island of Delos, the Greek ministry of culture has announced. http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/small-underwater-pompeii-found-off-greek-island-141120.htm
Spanish archaeologists digging in Egypt have unearthed a female mummy still wearing her jewels. The mummy was discovered in the necropolis below the temple of Pharaoh Thutmosis III (1490-1436 B.C.), on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor (southern… Continue Reading
Europeans evolved from not 2 but 3 different branches of ancient humans, now the leading theory. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140917131812.htm
An interesting article on the myth and Thracian culture. http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/enigma-thracians-and-orpheus-myth-001743
You’re in school studying anthropology and sometimes dream about working at the Smithsonian. Well here’s your chance. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2015 Applicants must submit a short statement of interest and an initial proposal for an individual research project (see… Continue Reading
A stunning mosaic floor uncovered at Amphipolis in northern Greece, shows the Greek god Hermes as a charioteer, leading a bearded man to the Underworld. Hermes wears a petasos on his head, a cloak, winged sandals and holds a caduceus,… Continue Reading
Researchers have realized that the ship was much larger than previous thought and contains numerous treasurers. http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/10/2014/2000-year-old-antikythera-ship-much-larger-than-previously-thought
As archaeologists dig deeper into the burial mound, ancient sources tell a tale of family drama and palace intrigue. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/11/141121-amphipolis-tomb-alexander-great-greece-archaeology/
Interesting development in genetics, certain Native American populations are closer related to Northern Europeans. The snippet article – http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121130151606.htm The full paper: http://www.genetics.org/content/192/3/1065.full.pdf+html