Today's News Articles

Ancient Gladiator Mosaic Found in Roman Villa
National Geographic News
A newly discovered mosaic might depict a "superstar" gladiator...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/05/070507-gladiator-picture.html

Historically Important Greek Stele Inscriptions Unveiled
The Epoch Times
Israel Museum Presentation Marks First Public Display of "Heliodorus Stele"
http://en.epochtimes.com/news/7-5-6/54964.html

Ancient Horse Back on its Feet
The Indianapolis Star
ROME -- A bronze horse, possibly the work of the Parthenon sculptor, went on display Friday in Rome after a decades-long restoration.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070507/ENTERTAINMENT01/705070316/1005/ENTERTAINMENT

University claims Herod's Tomb Found
newswire.co.nz
An Israeli university has announced the discovery of the grave and tomb of Herod the Great, the Roman empire's “king of the Jews” in ancient Judea.
http://www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=371592&catid=16

King Herod's Tomb Discovered in Hilltop Palace
The Independent
An Israeli archaeologist has found the tomb of King Herod after a 35-year search. It is in the ruins of Herod's fortified palace on a hilltop outside Jerusalem.
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2521871.ece

Archaeologist Finds Tomb of King Herod, Holy Land Master Builder, Hebrew University Says
Northwest Florida Daily News
JERUSALEM (AP) - An Israeli archaeologist has found the tomb of King Herod, the legendary builder of ancient Jerusalem and the Holy Land, Hebrew University said late Monday.
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/4671

Ancient Greek Inscription, Dating to 178 BCE, Goes on Display at Israel Museum
Haaretz.com
A recently deciphered ancient Greek stele (inscribed stone slab) is currently on display at the Israel Museum.
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/856802.html

King Herod's Tomb Discovered by Israeli University
Vision Insights and New Horizons
JERUSALEM, May 7 (Reuters) - An Israeli university announced on Monday the discovery of the grave and tomb of Herod the Great...
http://vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=2778

Researcher: We Have Found Herod's Tomb
Haaretz.com
Herod's tomb has been discovered near Jerusalem, Hebrew University's Ehud Netzer will announce today...
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/856808.html