Latest news: archaeology

Archaeologists uncover world’s oldest evidence of mummification. Plus: arts walking trails for Floriade, & Liberals call for justice funding.

In one backyard, thousands of objects offer a glimpse into decades of history, see some of these stories in Backyard Archaeology at CMAG.

A massive haul of pre-decimal coins, old silver pocket watches, medallions and more has been dug up by Canberra metal detectorist (and former Federal Agent), Camille Chicheportiche, but it’s not gold she’s hunting - it’s history.

New evidence of human occupation in Indonesia 42,000 years ago offers clues about ancient migration routes to this region.

Archaeologists have reassessed the route early humans took to reach Australia, following an excavation on Timor Island.