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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

2025 The study, published in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 1 , examined 26 iron objects from burial sites at Częstochowa-Raków and Częstochowa-Mirów. Rethinking Early Ironworking The presence of meteoritic iron in Polish burial sites adds another layer to the complex history of early iron use in Europe.

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MARCH 26, 2025

The early human settlement of South America stands as one of the last great migrations in human history, yet the environmental conditions that shaped this journey remain debated. The archaeological evidence does not establish a clear causal link between human activity and megafaunal decline. 1 Becerra-Valdivia, L.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Could natural selection alone turn wolves into early dogs quickly enough to match the archaeological record? 2025 This is not just a mathematical curiosity—it reframes our understanding of the deep evolutionary relationship between humans and canines. Grey wolf genomic history reveals a dual ancestry of dogs." Kulwicki, R.,

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APRIL 7, 2025

​ Harmonizing Histories: The Role of Music in Cultural Integration The integration of musical traditions between the Umm an-Nar culture and the Indus Valley civilization underscores the significance of cultural exchange in ancient times. .​ Near Eastern Archaeology , 84(3), 172–181. Archaeopress Archaeology.

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MARCH 10, 2025

Unlike many other archaeological sites that have been repeatedly excavated over decades, this cave has only recently been investigated systematically. Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports , 63 (105064), 105064. Martini, I., Terlato, G., Silvestrini, S., Romandini, M., Gruppo Speleologico Neretino, Berna, F., Calcagnile, L.,

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Credit: Nature Communications (2025). ” Implications for Archaeology and Genetics A New Era in Prehistoric Research The ability to extract DNA from sediments is revolutionizing the study of human and animal history. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). Red Lady's skeleton. Modified from L.G. Straus & R.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Archaeology often deals with what remains—the bones, the stone tools, the charred remnants of ancient hearths. Anthropologist Lisbeth Loutderback extracting plant residues from a metate at an archaeological site on public land in southcentral Oregon. In Handbook for the Analysis of Micro-Particles in Archaeological Samples.

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JANUARY 19, 2025

An Ancient Cave with Modern Questions Franchthi Cave, nestled in the Peloponnesian peninsula of Greece, has been a silent witness to 40,000 years of human history. It serves as a critical archaeological site for understanding the transition from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to Neolithic agriculturalists. Read more 1 Martinoia, V.,

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MARCH 11, 2025

Now, a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science 1 has used ancient DNA and isotopic analysis to answer that question—and in doing so, has provided new insight into a war that shaped the history of East Asia. To clarify the history of the fortress, archaeologists turned to the remains of those who died there.

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MARCH 13, 2025

A new genetic and archaeological study 1 has revealed that leopard cats ( Prionailurus bengalensis ), small wild felines native to East Asia, lived alongside people in China’s early agrarian societies for at least 3,500 years—only to disappear from human settlements centuries before the arrival of domestic cats via the Silk Road.

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MARCH 18, 2025

Credit: Archaeometry (2025). Credit: Archaeometry (2025). “If naturaliths were being used extensively, then the history of tool use is likely much older than we think,” Bebber said. Details about these specimens are available in the supplementary online materials (Data S1). Image by Michelle R. Bebber, Metin I.

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MARCH 17, 2025

Credit: Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s12520-025-02188-5 A new study 1 , led by researchers from Jilin University and Texas A&M University, has confirmed that the striking color was caused by cinnabar, a mercury sulfide mineral with a long history of ritual and medicinal use.

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MARCH 10, 2025

They were the remains of animals deeply intertwined with the histories and cultures of Indigenous communities. Lakota elder Milo Yellow Hair looks over bison skulls stored in the CU Museum of Natural History. Are they places where we treat archaeological objects as inanimate things? These weren’t just scientific specimens.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Exposed section of archaeological sediments dated to to 110 thousand years ago at Tinshemet cave A new study, published in Nature Human Behaviour 1 , brings fresh insight into this question. ” A New Perspective on Human Evolution Tinshemet Cave stands as a testament to the fluidity of human history. Related Research Hublin, J.-J.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

But every now and then, a new discovery forces a rewrite of this narrative, reminding us that human history is more intricate than we once thought. One such discovery has emerged from the archaeological site of Jebel Faya, a rock shelter nestled in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Related Research Bretzke, K., Preusser, F.,

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Within a few decades, they built an empire that stretched from the Eurasian steppe to the heart of Central Europe, reshaping political landscapes and leaving an imprint on European history. But where did they come from? The results paint a complex picture of migration, cultural blending, and long-distance connections.

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MARCH 6, 2025

The archaeological discovery of Preclassic clay figurines atop the San Isidro pyramid in El Salvador raises profound questions about the social and ritualistic lives of Mesoamerican cultures. Sokołowski/PASI; Antiquity (2025) The figurines date back to roughly 410–380 BC , predating the rise of divine kingship in Mesoamerica.

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Society for Classical Studies

MARCH 7, 2025

We invite proposals for individual papers, panels, and workshops/roundtables on any aspect of the Greco-Roman world, including but not limited to poetry (from epic, lyric, and pastoral to elegy, satire, and the epigram), drama, history, philosophy, archaeology, religion, and social life (from family and gender roles to slavery and prostitution).

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

A Mysterious Ritual Resurfaces in the Archaeological Record In the rugged landscapes of northeastern Iberia, ancient fortresses once stood, their walls bearing silent witness to the turbulent rituals of Iron Age societies. Journal of Archaeological Science. Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports , 62 (105035), 105035.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Call for Proposals: Symposium Vesuvianum 2026 kskordal Mon, 01/27/2025 - 08:36 Image Call for Proposals Symposium Vesuvianum 2026 The Vergilian Society seeks proposals for its annual Symposium Vesuvianum to take place at the Villa Vergiliana in Cuma, Italy in October 2026. Informal inquiries are also welcome at this email address.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Human history is not just about where we came from but how we adapted to the ever-changing environments we encountered. Archaeological evidence, particularly the presence of distinct microblade stone tools, has been used to argue for a northern migration. However, genetic research presents a different picture. Related Research Fu, Q.,

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

A Race Against Time: The Destruction of Ancient Sites Unfortunately, the researchers also highlight a growing concern: the destruction of archaeological sites due to modern development. This serves as a stark reminder of how fragile our connection to deep history is. Roberts, P., Patalano, R., Blackwood, A. Kouamé, E. Hallett, E.,

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MARCH 8, 2025

2025 Led by Dr. Sara Juengst, an international team of researchers analyzed the burial, comparing it to others from the region. World Archaeology, 24 (1), 82-102. History of the New World." Drawing of Burial 10 in situ during excavation. Credit: Kathryn Killacky in Juengst et al. Related Research Ubelaker, D. 1 Juengst, S.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

On March 8th, 2025 , GCAS will host the 7th- Annual Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Conference on the Ancient World. Classical Philology, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, etc.) Deadline for Abstracts : January 24, 2025 Students should expect to receive notifications regarding their submission by January 31, 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This refereed on-line journal publishes original research projects carried out by undergraduate students in any area of Classics: linguistics, literature, art history, archaeology, classical tradition, philosophy, etc. Undergraduate research has become a prime component of university study in Classics as in other disciplines.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

In what artistic, historical, archaeological, spatial, or cultural contexts do we see the deployment of narratives of violence, and what functions do such deployments serve? What function does art serve in communicating, reifying, or normalizing violence? Keywords: 1.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

15 Women from World History Who Made a Difference Mar. 7, 2022 By Studies Weekly World history is full of remarkable women who changed the way we live today. During Women’s History Month or any time of the year, their stories can inspire your students to dream big and make the difference they want to see in the world.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Researchers from the Natural History Museum in London and Historic England analyzed 61 individuals, using 30 newly obtained radiocarbon dates to refine previous chronological estimates. Over time, researchers recognized that human remains in the river represented a complex history of deposition. Credit: flickr/ Alastair Rae CC BY-SA 2.0

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

For scholars of gender archaeology and history, the body has become a privileged site for the investigation of women’s lives in antiquity (Liston 2012; Shepherd 2012). 1993) ‘Mixed Marriages at the Frontiers of the Early Greek World’, Oxford Journal of Archaeology , 12(1), pp. Buchner, G. Naples, pp. Coldstream, J.N. Hartman, S.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

The application deadline is June 9, 2025. An acceptance notification will be sent to you by June 23, 2025 at the latest. students aspiring to apply to a PhD program. students aspiring to apply to a PhD program. We are also happy to accept submissions regarding pedagogical methods in teaching Latin, Greek and other classical subjects.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

By using “time-stratified ancestry analysis,” this research employs the novel Twigstats approach to reconstruct Europe's genetic history with unprecedented clarity. The Puzzle of Early Britain The study also sheds light on Britain’s genetic history during Roman and early medieval times. Read more 1 Speidel, L.,

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MARCH 25, 2025

Anthropologie des mondes grecs et romains kskordal Tue, 03/25/2025 - 13:22 Image The editorial board of Mtis. Call for Contribution: Mtis. Mtis publishes one issue a year, delivered in autumn. Submissions are examined on a first-come, first-served basis and peer-reviewed in a double-blind process.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

An archaeologist from Palestine is urgently working to assess archaeological sites in the West Bank devastated by destruction and looting amid Israels ongoing war in the region. SIGNS OF LOOTING appear everywhere at archaeological sites across the West Bank. to 10 meters wide and 0.4 to 7 meters deep.

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