World Archaeology

CWA 136 is out now! In this issue we explore the development of the Roman town of Falerii Novi, extraordinary Hawaiian ancestral art, rock art in the heart of the Sahara, and much more! See what's inside here: world-archaeology.com/issues/cwa-136/

Looking for some weekend reading? CWA 135 is out now! In this issue we explore ancient Egyptian artisans; a military horse cemetery in Germany; heritage on the Antarctic Peninsula; a Danish museum of ancient art; and much more! world-archaeology.com/issues/cwa-135/

Calling all photographers: there's just under a week left to enter CWA's photo competition! Find the full details here: world-archaeology.com/news/cwa-photo…

Have you entered the CWA Photo Competition yet? Send us your best pictures of archaeology, history, or heritage sites for a chance to be featured in the magazine and at CA Live!2026 in London! Find out how to enter here: world-archaeology.com/news/cwa-photo…

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CWA 134 is out now! In this issue we explore the ordinary lives of Nabataean Petra, shape-shifting figurines from Easter Island, a pivotal period for the Mycenaean world, a remarkable set of Roman Iron Age chain mail, and much more! world-archaeology.com/issues/issue-1…

CWA 133 is out now! We explore extraordinary rock art in Australia, an ancient Egyptian city in the Nile delta, early human activity in the West African rainforest, Scandinavia’s first professional army, and much more! world-archaeology.com/issues/cwa-133/

A recent study has used a new technique to study ancient tattoos on the naturally mummified remains of people from the Chancay culture of coastal Peru. Read the article in CWA 132 online here @read_the_past: the-past.com/news/studying-…

This little object reveals potential connections between the small Danish island of Tåsinge and the famous Sutton Hoo burial. Read the article in CWA 132 here @read_the_past: the-past.com/shorts/objects…

Researchers have identified the title of one of the Herculaneum Scrolls! Find out more in CWA 132, available online free @read_the_past: the-past.com/news/herculane…

The excavation of three individuals buried in different cemeteries in Sweden has prompted questions about the incidence of polio during the medieval period. Read the article in CWA 132 online @read_the_past: the-past.com/feature/polio-…

A new study has analysed hundreds of obsidian objects found in the sacred heart of Tenochtitlan to find out more about where this highly prized material came from. Read the article in CWA 132 online free @read_the_past: the-past.com/news/tracing-m…

In CWA 132, we visited a major exhibition at the British Museum, which tells a fascinating tale of adoption and adaptation in the sphere of devotional artwork in India. Read the article here @read_the_past: the-past.com/feature/the-po…

Excavations in Denmark have uncovered a Viking Age cemetery that may be associated with a high-status farmstead nearby. Read the article from CWA 132 online free @read_the_past: the-past.com/news/a-viking-…

New analysis suggests that a skull from Harbin, north-east China, may be the most complete Denisovan fossil found to date. Read the article from CWA 132 online free @read_the_past: the-past.com/news/dragon-ma…

An extraordinary golden hoard found near Vindelev speak volumes about royal power and the cultural influences at work in the region during the twilight of the Western Roman Empire. Find out more in CWA 132, available @read_the_past: the-past.com/feature/the-go…

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In CWA 132 we explore how recent excavations in the ancient Greek city of Apollonia Pontica are revolutionising our knowledge of this major site. Read an extract of our cover feature here for free: world-archaeology.com/features/apoll…

CWA 132 is out now! In this issue we explore the rise and fall of an ancient Greek city in Bulgaria, a golden hoard from Denmark, a revolution in ancient art in India, polio in medieval Sweden, and much more! Find out what's inside here: world-archaeology.com/issues/issue-1…

New research is exploring the sophisticated metalworking involved in the creation of the famous Nebra Sky Disc. Read the article in CWA 131 online now @read_the_past: the-past.com/news/forging-a…