Culture
“Silent Witness of Time:” Statue of Hermes with Ram Found in Türkiye
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An extraordinary statue of Hermes has been unearthed in Türkiye.
Europe
Maenads, satyrs, and initiates: friezes of Dionysiac mysteries uncovered in Pompeii
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Archaeologists have discovered a monumental frieze depicting worshipers of Dionysus in a newly excavated portion of Pompeii. The near-life-size paintings portray a procession of Dionysiac figures participating in an initiation ritual as part of the deity’s mystery cult.
News
Fertility Ritual shows the “ever-growing tapestry of Romano-British belief”
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Research on a painted baculum discovered in 2015 offers rare insight into a Romano-British fertility ritual, shedding light on the magical practices of an ancient society.
News
Discovery of Saxon sword sheds new light on British population
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Our UK correspondent Liz Williams reports on findings suggesting that individuals buried at Sutton Hoo and similar sites may have been soldiers who served in the Byzantine army
Europe
The Making and Disposing of Ancestors: Researchers say Stone Age Societies had a Process
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Recent archaeological research at the Neolithic site of Masseria Candelaro in southern Italy has unveiled a rare and compelling glimpse into how ancient societies created and interacted with their ancestors.