Buried Treasures

Garry Shaw, an archaeologist and writer, unearths key findings in the latest research

Comment | Archaeology can offer lessons for future space colonies—but we must protect existing lunar heritage first

A new study reveals how island archaeology could guide future colonists to Mars, Jupiter and beyond, however the traces of past endeavours are at risk

Newly discovered standing stones in France shed light on the ancient megalith builders

Archaeologists in Carnac, northwest France, have used aerial drones to identify previously unknown stones buried beneath the surface

Migrants were a continuous feature of medieval Britain, archaeological study shows

Scientific research shows that rather than a victim of invasion, early medieval Britain was a cultural melting pot

Recent discoveries reveal how natural disasters shaped past civilisations: can it help us plan for the future?

New technologies used in archaeological research provide insights into how climate change has long-changed empires and societies

Comment | Climate change is forcing tough choices—how much heritage can we save before it is too late?

As increasingly extreme weather threatens cultural sites, archaeologists are turning to technology to try and record them before they are lost forever