Welcome to In Focus. In this series we take a closer look at particular sites, finds and objects from the world of Archaeology. Today we […]
AS: Hadrian’s Wall & Glowing Balloons
Today, my top three headlines take us from Archaeosoup Towers’ base of ops to my home region in North Wales: 1) Hadrian’s Wall borders connected […]
Scientists sequence the genome of Neanderthal relatives, the Denisovans
A new report describes the complete sequence of the Denisovan genome, shedding light on the relationships between these archaic humans, who were closely related to […]
QoD: Are Archaeologists like Sherlock Holmes?
Welcome to Questions of Doom. In this series, we answer your questions about Archaeology and our shared heritage. Today we compare Archaeologists and Sherlock Holmes. […]
AS: Why Nine Months?
Welcome to Archaeoscoop, the place to find heritage and archaeology related stories from around the world! Today, my top three headlines examine human gestation, Otzi […]
Multiple factors, including climate change, led to collapse and depopulation of ancient Maya
A new analysis of complex interactions between humans and the environment preceding the 9th century collapse and abandonment of the Central Maya Lowlands in the […]
AF: Hammurabi’s Laws
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia! Today we about Hammurabi’s code of laws. Tags: Archaeology excavation hammurabi […]
AS: British Museum Denies Parthenon Talks
Welcome to Archaeoscoop, the place to find heritage and archaeology related stories from around the world! Today, Mrs Soup and I are enjoying the bank […]
Mass grave in London reveals how volcano caused global catastrophe
Scientists search for the explosive source of a disaster that wiped out almost a third of Londoners in 1258
QoD: The Origins of Cymraeg (Welsh)
Welcome to Questions of Doom. In this series, we answer your questions about Archaeology and our shared heritage. Today we examine the origins of the […]