Europe
“As above so below:” a cup crafted from a human skull raises question about is ritual purpose
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In cave in southern Spain, Researchers find human bones that had been converted into tools.
Culture
Hearth shrine found in Pompeii points to new understandings of ancient Roman beliefs: the largest Pompeii excavation in a generation
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Correspondent Elyse Welles discusses recent findings from the continuing excavation at Pompeii and images of visit to the site.
Europe
Returning to Mythical Times in Ringerike
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“What is this?” I ask the receptionist. “Oh,” she replies, “we just opened the exhibit earlier today. It is the world’s oldest runestone.”
Middle East
Archeologists announce necromancy site near Jerusalem echoing the story of the Witch of Endor
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Research published yesterday describes evidence of necromancy performed by witches in an ancient cave site near Jerusalem
Europe
The Lady of Vix: Part 1 on Gaulish-Roman burial sites
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Our correspondent Sean McShee updates us on the continuing archeological research which is providing new insights into the burial of a powerful Gaulish woman known as the Lady of Vix.