Art
The Race to Rescue the Remains of an 18th-Century Cemetery
When a forgotten graveyard was unearthed at a Philadelphia construction site, no city agency would step in. The Mütter Institute came to the rescue, but now it needs the public's help.
Archaeology
In Brief
Colorful Mosaics Shed Light on a Previously Undiscovered Ancient Roman Town
Archaeologists have unearthed a beautifully preserved sets of mosaics from the ancient Roman city of Ucetia, which was previously only known by its name.
In Brief
Newly Discovered Chinese Tomb Murals Give a Glimpse of Domestic Life 1,000 Years Ago
These colorful paintings give us a sense of the mortuary customs that were part of life in China over a millennium ago.
In Brief
Italian McDonald's Serves Up a Side of Roman Ruins
While digging to build a McDonald's in Marino, Italy, workers discovered an ancient road. The fast-food chain paid to restore it — and integrated it into a restaurant.
Art
Learn to Spot Unknown Archaeological Sites from Space
GlobalXplorer relies on crowdsourcing and high-resolution satellite imagery to protect and identify archaeological sites around the world that are currently unknown.
Art
A Fictional Department of Archaeology for NYC
Artist Joe Bochynski contemplates what New Yorkers will leave behind today for future explorers to find.
Art
A Visit to New York City's New Subterranean Archaeological Repository
In October, the Landmarks Preservation Commission opened its new research center where New York City's archaeological collections are accessible to researchers for the first time.
Art
Measuring Life by the Stars in Greco-Roman Antiquity
The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World explores widespread modes of timekeeping in the Greco-Roman world and their continued influence today.
In Brief
Ancient Tableau of Boats Found in Egypt
Archeologists have recently discovered 120 drawings of boats in an Ancient Egyptian tomb that would've once housed a 65-foot-long vessel.
In Brief
Archaeologists Find 2,800-Year-Old Sarcophagus of an Ancient Court Advisor
The exquisitely decorated coffin was discovered near the pharaonic temple of Thutmose III and still contains the remains of its owner.
News
1,800-Year-Old Mosaic Portraits of the Dead Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists excavating an ancient necropolis at the site of the historic the historic Urfa castle in the southeastern city of Şanlıurfa found mosaic portraits of two men and two women.
In Brief
ISIS Leveled Ancient Assyrian Ziggurat
New satellite images show that the 140-foot-tall mud brick structure was decimated, likely by bulldozers, over the last three months.