From Trash to Treasure: Nahal Omer and the Virtual Silk Road
When people think of the archaeology of Israel, the Silk Road is not usually the first association that comes to mind. A new virtual exhibition—From Trash to Treasure—aims to c
Is it Ethical to Continue Excavating the Dead in the Ancient Near East?
July 2024 | Vol. 12.7 By Lesley A. Gregoricka Around the world, bioarchaeologists are beginning to come to terms with the ethical ramifications of working with the bodies of the de
Mesopotamia Murder Mystery
December 2022 | Vol. 10.12 By Virginia Verardi Note: This report includes data derived from and images of human remains. Archaeology recovers processes in the past, like the evolut
An Exceptional Discovery at Pompeii: A Victim’s Vitrified Brain Remains
Human remains are common on archaeological sites. But Mount Vesuvius’ sudden eruption preserved bodies in unique ways, including turning rarely seen parts to glass.
Crosses and Crucifixions, Misunderstood and Misinterpreted – A Guide for/to the Perplexed
The popular image of crucifixion has been created by the symbol of the t-shaped cross, and by one reconstructed bone. That bone bears too much weight, but a long overlooked inscrip