One of the more significant challenges archaeologists deal with while investigating any archaeological site is determining how old it is. At sites with historic materials, items such as bottles, jars, ...

When a researcher picks up an object — whether it’s a scrap of leather from a dig site, a fossil from a museum drawer or a newly fallen meteorite — their first question might be, “What is this thing?” ...

The 2026 Strata Florida Archaeology Field School is open for bookings and offers participants the chance to excavate a new ...

Knowing the occupation timescales for ancient sites offers insights into population dynamics. A dating approach now establishes the time frame during which prehistoric hearths were in use at a high ...

Human footprints in White Sands National Park in New Mexico sparked controversy two years ago when scientists found the prints to be surprisingly old, dating to about 22,000 years ago. Now, two other ...

Plain old seeds and woven baskets from Egyptian archaeological sites are helping scientists date the reigns of mighty pharaohs more precisely. Figuring out the dates for 3,000 years of pharaonic ...

A recent study published in the journal Antiquity answered some anticipated questions about the mysterious stone structures in the Carnac Region of France. A team of archaeologists has gained new ...

Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood, according to new research. Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously ...