Latest Archaeology Discoveries in January 2026

In this video, we explore the latest #archaeological #discoveries made in #january2026 that are reshaping our understanding of #ancientcivilizations and #humanhistory. From ancient whale hunters to Vitruvius’ basilica, join as I break down what we’ve found, why its important and what questions still remain unanswered. Thanks to the team at @pcaarchaeology3666 for speaking with me! — 📌 What is your favourite discovery from this month? 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments below! — 👍 If you enjoy videos about #archaeology and #ancienthistory don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. — SUPPORT Shop my shelf: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/insidea... Kofi donations: https://ko-fi.com/insidearchaeology Get archaeology merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Insi... Follow on Instagram:   / inside.archaeology   — SPONSOR https://www.ancientcyprus.com CHAPTERS 00:00 - Start 02:10 - Oldest Adult Cremation, Malawi – 9,500 years old 05:46 - A Word from our sponsor 06:47 - Ancient whale hunters, Brazil - 5,000 years old 09:27 - Ireland’s largest hillfort settlement - 3,200 to 2,400 years old 11:52 - Dancing Terracotta Figurine, Pakistan - 2,300 years old 13:51 - Featured Interview: Iron Age War Hoard, UK – 2,000 years old 29:02 - Vitruvius’ Basilica found, Italy - 2,000 years old 31:50 - Tang Dynasty military wife’s tomb, China - 1,328 years old 33:47 - Rediscovering the lost mission of Espiritu Santo, USA - 300 years old 35:30 - First Image of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft — SOURCES https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s... https://news.yale.edu/2026/01/01/anci... https://www.nature.com/articles/s4146... https://www.uab.cat/web/newsroom/news... https://www.cambridge.org/core/journa... https://arkeonews.net/2300-year-old-d... https://www.theguardian.com/science/2... https://arkeonews.net/archaeologists-... https://arkeonews.net/discovery-of-ta... https://phys.org/news/2025-12-archaeo...