It is easy to see the Thracians as stereotypes. According to the ancient literature, they were riders, warriors, and capable of horrifying…
Brian Fagan's latest column reporting on all things archaeological…
Skull of homo erectus found containing fossilized membrane…
Excavation discovers mountain site was in use well before Zeus became associated with the site…
Archaeologists digging at Gordion have discovered the first known example of an auxiliary fort in modern Turkey…
Scientists have discovered the secret ingredient used in Mayan paint to make temples glitter in the sun…
Scientists in the US have put forward a case for syphilis being transported to Europe from the Americas by returning sailors…
Archaeologists from the University of Yucatan have found evidence for child sacridice being used to appease the gods…
A 1st millenium AD iron mine has been discovered in the Ingenio Valley, southern Peru…
CWA's editor Nadia Durrani take us on a tour through one of her favourite countries, Yemen…
Nadia Durrani keeps us up to date on the campaign to save the Roman site of Allianoi…
Richard Hodges writes from Tuscany…
Guide books are essential for the visitor. I wanted to recommend the Blue Guides, which I have always found helpful, writes Andrew…