Iron Age

Canine remains discovered in Bulgaria show dog meat may have been Iron Age delicacy - study

The Greeks, as well as the Thracians, who lived in what is now modern-day Bulgaria, are believed by researchers to have consumed dog meat. 

Dog skull found during an archaeological excavation.
The Civil Administration seizes dozens of archaeological artifacts from the Burj Lasana site north of Ramallah in the West Bank, December 4, 2025.

Civil Administration recovers dozens of looted artifacts from West Bank site

Celtic teenager buried face down in Dorset pit may reveal Iron Age human sacrifice.

Celtic teenager buried face down in Dorset pit may reveal Iron Age human sacrifice

A three-camera stereoscopic imaging kit is used to create accurate 3D models of underwater artifacts.

Sunken secrets: earliest iron-age cargoes in Israel’s Tantura lagoon


Rare Roman-era enamelled bronze brooch found in Iron Age settlement at Scottish distillery

Researchers believe the brooch came north with Roman soldiers, possibly as a ritual offering or battle trophy.

 Rare enamelled bronze brooch found in Iron Age settlement at Scottish distillery.

Necropolis in Italian island reveals a multicultural Iron Age society

Analysis shows Greeks, Phoenicians, and Italians coexisted in ancient Ischia, forming a cosmopolitan society.

 Castello Aragonese off the coast of Italian island Ischia.

Rare 2,000-year-old strawberry-shaped Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man

Similar ritual spoons have been found in Britain, Ireland, and France. The British Museum holds several pairs, one engraved with a cross and the other with a small hole.

 Rare 2,000-year-old Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man.

Decapitated male skulls in Iberia are likely ‘war trophies’ used for intimidation, study finds

At Puig Castellar, isotope analysis revealed that three of the four individuals differed from the local strontium reference, suggesting they were probably not from the local community.

 Decapitated male skulls in Iberia are likely ‘war trophies’ used for intimidation, study finds

Ballymacombs More Woman: Iron Age decapitated remains found in a Northern Ireland bog

Decapitation may be part of a pattern of ritual killings during the Iron Age period.

 The Ballymacombs More Woman: Iron Age remains of decapitated young woman found in Northern Ireland bog.

Before Indian wootz and Damascus steel: Meteorite iron shaped Iron Age patterns in Poland

Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 26 iron objects made from a single meteorite.

 Ancient Polish Graves Reveal Ornaments Made from Rare Meteorite Iron.

Study reveals Bronze and Iron Age origins of skeletons in River Thames

"Violence is a particularly common theme for later prehistoric human remains from watery places," said the head researcher.

Study reveals Bronze and Iron Age origins of skeletons in River Thames.

Lost kingdom? Massive Iron Age longhouse suggests the existence of ancient Norwegian monarch

Some old Scandinavian writings trace kings back to Christ’s birth, once dismissed as mere tales—but perhaps there’s truth in them.

 Lost kingdom? Massive Iron Age longhouse suggests the existence of ancient Norwegian monarch.

Rare Iron Age helmet identified among Snettisham Hoard fragments

'There are less than 10 Iron Age helmets in Britain and every single one is unique,' said Julia Farley, Iron Age curator at the British Museum.

 The Great Torc from Snettisham, The most famous object from Iron Age Britain.

DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built around women

Researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that ancient Celtic societies in Iron Age Britain were matrilineal and matrilocal, with women holding status and influence.

 DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built with around women.