Archaeological Artifacts
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Human Evolution and Technological Change
Since the first appearance of stone tools 2.5 million years ago, there have been significant changes in the ways that humans manufacture and use stone tools.
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What Are Lithics?
Archaeologists use the term lithic to describe pieces of stone that have been manufactured or used by humans.
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Accidental Archaeological Discoveries
The most famous treasure finds usually tell at least two intriguing stories - one of their own and the other of their discovery.
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World's Oldest Gold Treasures
Momentous archaeological discoveries reveal the existence of unknown lost ancient civilizations which preceded the Thracian culture.
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Bulgaria's Valley of the Kings
It is evident that "Thracians had wealth which rivaled that of any other great kingdom of the time", Prof. James Sickinger said to a Time magazine correspondent
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Clay Tablets As Books
Some of the earliest recorded literature was set down on clay tablets. Though the form is not familiar today, it could be said that the first books were made of clay.
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme
Since 1997, the Portable Antiquities Scheme in England and Wales has seen an abundance of archaeological material brought to light by members of the public.
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Treasure Finds From the United Kingdom
Armed with a metal detector, a plough or simply an experienced eye, treasure seekers continue to find precious artefacts from Britain's past.
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Archaeological Discovery at Thrace
Recently unearthed treasure troves might revise the scientific outlook on the social role of women in Thrace and the local nobility's economic independence from Rome
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The Lake Dwellers of Europe
A curious thing happened during the winter of 1853-1854 on the Lake of Zurich, Switzerland. A dry season caused the lake to recede, revealing ancient stilted houses.
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The Mysterious Nebra Star Disc
The mysterious Nebra Star Disc is changing the way archaeologists and historians look at the culture and civilization of Bronze Age Europe.
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Juanita the Inca Ice Maiden
In archaeology, the artifacts are not only a window on the traditions of the dead, but, as in the case of Peru's mummies, it can have a powerful impact in modern affairs.
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The Amarna Letters from the Egyptian New Kingdom
The Amarna tablets are a unique collection of writings from the Egyptian New Kingdom, scribed in the 14th century BCE and re-discovered by Egyptian peasants in 1887.
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Oetzi's Clothing Was Domesticated
Recently, German researchers have discovered that the clothing found on Oetzi, the world's oldest intact human mummy, was made from domesticated animals.
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Machu Picchu and the Inca Legacy
Disputes over cultural treasures are not a new phenomenon, but the fight between Yale University and the Government of Peru has created a firestorm in recent months.
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Indian Tools Clue to Aust's Past
Worked stones found in volcanic ash deposits in India are evidence that humans moved through India from Africa and on to Australia 50-60,000 years ago.
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Neolithic Toolkit Found in Jordan
A small shoulder bag made of animal hide or plant fibres was probably used to carry one of the oldest tool kits in existence.
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Aztec Ear Spools, Tools, Figurines
In the Preclassic era, obsidian was used for creating ear spools, tools and jewerly. Earspools therefore, became a popular motif on Aztec and Toltec figurines.
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Portraits of Alexander the Great
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
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Mycenaean Terracotta Figurines
What are Mycenaean votive figurines? Learn how to identify the three types (Phi, Psi and Tau) and their origin.
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The Berlin Painter
Who is the "Berlin Painter," and why is his work important? Explore the history of Red-Figure vase painting in Late Archaic Greece.
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