Archeology

Shedding New Light on Invisible Forces: Hidden Magnetic Clues in Everyday Metals Unlocked

Shedding New Light on Invisible Forces: Hidden Magnetic Clues in Everyday Metals Unlocked

17 July, 2025

A team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper, gold, and aluminum—using nothing more than light and a clever technique. Their research, recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications, could pave the way for advances in everything from smartphones to quantum computing.


 

The Longstanding Puzzle: Why Can’t We See the Optical Hall Effect?

What Animal Bones Reveal About Life on the Medieval Liao Frontier

What Animal Bones Reveal About Life on the Medieval Liao Frontier

25 June, 2025

In the windswept steppe of northeastern Mongolia, archaeologists have unearthed a rare window into daily life along the medieval frontier of the Liao Empire. Excavations at a remote garrison site revealed thousands of animal bones—evidence of herding, hunting, fishing, and a harsh environment—offering a ground-level view of survival far from the imperial centers recorded in history books. The findings challenge traditional accounts by illuminating the lives of soldiers and civilians who lived not in palaces, but along the empire’s long and lonely wall.


 

Borders and Beyond: Excavating Life on the Medieval Mongolian Frontier

Borders and Beyond: Excavating Life on the Medieval Mongolian Frontier

28 May, 2025

New archaeological findings along a little-known medieval wall in eastern Mongolia reveal that frontier life was more complex than previously believed. Excavations show evidence of permanent habitation, agriculture, and cultural exchange, suggesting that these walls were not solely defensive structures but part of a broader system of regional control and interaction during the Jin dynasty.


 

A New Chapter in Roman Administration: Insights from a Late Roman Inscription

A New Chapter in Roman Administration: Insights from a Late Roman Inscription

20 January, 2025

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone at the site of Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel. Originally marking land borders under Roman Emperor Diocletian’s tax reforms, the stone provides insight into ancient land ownership, local settlement patterns, and imperial administrative practices. The discovery also introduces two previously unknown place names, expanding our understanding of the region’s historical geography and socio-economic landscape.