Archaeology – July-August 2016 [EN PDF] [Magazine] [p_s]

Dive deep with archaeologists searching for shipwrecks in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean. Read about the discovery of a spectacular Scythian golden burial that may be the key to understanding a dramatic ancient ritual. Learn how scientists are trying to answer the question of what happened when Neanderthals bred with other hominins by studying both ancient and modern DNA. Discover the ways in which the ancient Egyptians who lived in the shadows of the Great Pyramid cared for their children, even in death. Spend some time with Shakespeare in the manor house in which he wrote some of his greatest works. Through stunning photography and compelling narratives in these stories—and so many more—this issue of Archaeology brings the past to life.