Wednesday 28 October 2026

Archaeology

Subject · 31 stories in 30 days · 14 this week

How the coverage leans

159 articles from 29 outlets, last 30 days

Peak: Wed 14 Oct, 24 articles

The coverage is spread across the spectrum. Right-leaning outlets ran 64 of these articles, left-leaning ones 44.

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  1. Science · United States

    Rare dinosaur skeleton sells for $47.3 million at New York auction

    A rare dinosaur skeleton was sold at auction in New York for $47.3 million, five times its estimated value. The sale has sparked debate over whether such fossils should be preserved in public institutions or remain in private collections.

  2. Science · United Kingdom

    Scientists recreate ancient Roman colour-shifting glass

    Researchers at the University of Sheffield have replicated the colour-shifting properties of the 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup using gold and silver particles in glass. The breakthrough sheds light on Roman optical engineering and could influence modern materials science.

  3. Culture & Entertainment · United Kingdom

    Museums remove mummies over consent concerns from ancient Egyptians

    Glasgow museums removed ancient Egyptian mummies from public display due to ethical concerns about consent from ancient Egyptians or their descendants. The move has sparked debate over cultural ethics and the treatment of human remains.

  4. Culture & Entertainment · United Kingdom

    Medieval hospital excavation reveals structures for leprosy patients

    A three-day dig at Lincoln's Hospital of the Holy Innocents uncovered small structures possibly used as private quarters for leprosy patients. The findings contribute to understanding medieval healthcare and disease management.

  5. Culture & Entertainment · Canada

    Historic Métis house moved across Georgian Bay for museum

    The Labatte House, a 1834 Métis residence, was relocated across Georgian Bay to Balm Beach for preservation. The move supports efforts to create a museum highlighting Indigenous and Métis history in the region.

  6. Politics · Canada

    PEI legislature reopens after 12-year restoration

    The historic provincial legislature in Charlottetown has reopened following a 12-year restoration. The building, known as the birthplace of Confederation, holds significant historical importance in Canada's founding.

  7. Culture & Entertainment · United Kingdom

    Glasgow museums remove mummified remains over ethical concerns

    Glasgow's Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian have removed mummified human remains from public display due to ethical concerns. The decision stems from a lack of documented consent from the deceased or their descendants.

  8. Culture & Entertainment · Egypt

    Golden sunbeam illuminates ancient Egyptian temple twice yearly

    Hundreds of tourists and locals gathered at a southern Egyptian temple at dawn to witness a solar phenomenon that occurs twice a year. The event highlights the enduring connection between ancient architecture and celestial cycles.

  9. Culture & Entertainment · United Kingdom

    Medieval abbot identified in Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey

    A skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey more than 150 years ago has been identified as a 11th-century abbot. The discovery sheds light on historical reuse of ancient artifacts and burial practices.