Wednesday, November 14, 2007

November 14th News

I was unavoidably away for the last couple of days. Let's see what news there is today though. With three days to catch up, there should be plenty.

New stories as of 6:47 AM:

Contents of 2400-Year-Old Ship Wreck Revealed
Zee News
Washington, Nov 14: Scientists have revealed the contents of an ancient shipwreck dating back to the era of the Roman Republic and Athenian empire using genetic analysis...
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=407224&sid=FTP

Greek Philosopher Aristotle's Ancient Wrestling School, A Victim Of Official Apathy
Top News
Athens, Nov 13: A wrestling school said to have been a part of Greek philosopher Aristotle's famous Lyceum, has fallen victim to the ravages of time and official apathy...
http://www.topnews.in/greek-philosopher-aristotles-ancient-wrestling-school-victim-official-apathy-25877

Unique Ancient Ring Found In Iran

The Times Of India
TEHRAN: Archaeologists have discovered a unique ring belonging to the Median era (Bronze Age) in western Iran...
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Unique_ancient_ring_found_in_Iran/articleshow/2536181.cms

Biblical Queen Jezebel's Official Seal Confirmed
Thaindian News
For four decades the signet has been on display at the museum as item IDAM 65-321, without accurate historical context...
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/biblical-queen-jezebels-official-seal-confirmed_100757.html

Ruins Of Late-Roman-Era Fortress Found In Bulgaria
Top News
Sofia, Nov 14: Archaeologists have found ruins of a late-Roman-era fortress during an excavation in Svalenik village, nowadays Northern Bulgaria...
http://www.topnews.in/ruins-late-roman-era-fortress-found-bulgaria-26104

Tides Turn Up Child's Bronze Age Remains
Journal Live
HIGH tides and winds that have battered the Northumberland coast served up a burial mystery for archaeologists yesterday...
http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2007/11/14/tides-turn-up-child-s-bronze-age-remains-61634-20103665/

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