**1,200-Year-Old Death Jar Holds Generations of Skeletons in Laos** Archaeologists have confirmed that one of the giant stone jars on Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars served as a communal “death jar,” holding the remains of multiple generations for over 270 years. This extraordinary find provides the first direct evidence that these massive vessels played a … Read more
**500-Year-Old Gold Dental Bridge Found in Scotland** Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known example of advanced oral care in Scotland — a sophisticated gold dental bridge from around 500 years ago. The remarkable find, made in a medieval church in Aberdeen, reveals that a middle-aged man received a custom prosthetic treatment long before dentistry became … Read more
**Ancient Weaving Workshop Discovered in German Gravel Pit** Archaeologists in eastern Germany have uncovered a well-preserved rural settlement from the 3rd to 5th centuries CE during gravel extraction work. The site in Liebersee, Saxony, offers a rare window into everyday life during the final years of the Roman Empire and the dawn of the Migration … Read more
**1,000-Year-Old Coins Reveal Viking-English Connections** In the early 11th century, England faced relentless pressure from Viking raiders. To counter these threats, King Æthelred II commissioned unique silver coins loaded with Christian symbolism. Surprisingly, two of these rare artifacts recently surfaced in Denmark—not as loot discarded, but as treasured personal ornaments worn by the very people … Read more
**King Tut’s Tomb Discovery: 1922’s Greatest Find** The 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb stands as one of archaeology’s most breathtaking moments. Nearly 3,300 years after his death, this modest burial site in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings revealed a stunning collection of treasures that captivated the world and brought ancient Egypt vividly back to … Read more
“The Archaeology of Knowledge” by Michel Foucault Foucault explores the nature of knowledge and how it is constructed, challenging traditional archaeological approaches. He examines the relationship between power, discourse, and archaeology, providing valuable insights into the interpretation of archaeological data. “Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice” by Colin Renfrew and Paul … Read more
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 30, 2023 Awards Available: Varies The Native American Student Award is a monetary grant, with a maximum amount of $1000, designed to assist eligible Native American students in covering various educational expenses like tuition, books, room and board. One or more grants, each valued up to $1000, may be granted. Along with … Read more
OverviewThe Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship is designed to assist an individual in undertaking a scholarly project related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology. The project should take place between July 1 of the award year and the subsequent June 30. Preference will be given to applicants whose projects involve travel to the Mediterranean. Eligible candidates … Read more
Overview The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship is available to support research and studies for both archaeologists and archaeology graduate students, whether conducted in Portugal or the United States. For non-Portuguese applicants, the fellowship enables research on topics related to the archaeology of Portugal, including the Azores and Madeira Autonomous Regions. Conversely, Portuguese applicants have the … Read more
The 44th Conference of the Association for Environmental Archaeology will be held in Oxford between 12th-14th December 2024, with the theme Past Environments for Emerging Worlds. It will be hosted by the School of Archaeology of the University of Oxford and Oxford Archaeology, one of the UK’s leading archaeological practices. Credit: University of Oxford/Oxford Archaeology The field of … Read more