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There's only a few stories this morning, but I'd say quality outweighs quantity.
New stories as of 8:38 AM:
The Glory Of The Roman Empire At The Seattle Art Museum
Crosscut Seattle
The new show, drawn from the Louvre's incomparable collection, is shaped into a strong narrative, and the works are presented with a powerful immediacy...
http://www.crosscut.com/washington/11999/The+glory+of+the+Roman+Empire+at+the+Seattle+Art+Museum/
Shroud Of Turin Gets High-Def Scrutiny
Discovery News
Feb. 28, 2008 -- The Turin shroud, the 14- by 4-foot linen long believed to have been wrapped around Jesus' body after the crucifixion, has entered the digital age...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/28/shroud-of-turin.html
Vikings With Vanity: Vivid Colours, Flowing Silk, Fashionable Until Advent Of Christianity
ScienceDaily
ScienceDaily (Feb. 27, 2008) — Vivid colors, flowing silk ribbons, and glittering bits of mirrors - the Vikings dressed with considerably more panache than we previously thought. The men were especially vain, and the women dressed provocatively, but with the advent of Christianity, fashions changed, according to Swedish archeologist Annika Larsson...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080225101117.htm
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
February 26th News
Well, there's been quite a bit of news today. While I have chosen to focus on Classical and Medieval times in Europe, the big stories lately all seem to have been coming from Central America. Here's the morning's news in Classical and Medieval news:
New stories as of 9:20 AM:
False Doors For The Dead Among New Egypt Tomb Finds
National Geographic News
Three false doors that served as portals for communicating with the dead are among ancient burial remains recently unearthed in a vast Egyptian necropolis, an archaeological team announced...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/02/080225-egypt-tomb.html
Pyramids Of Giza: One Grand Plan
Discovery News
Two of the pyramids of Giza , the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, were conceived as a single project--a sort of grandiose stage show to represent the final and most important part of a pharaoh's journey to the afterlife, an Italian study has concluded...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/25/pyramids-giza.html
Ash Altar Of Zeus Used For Worship
Zeenews.com
Washington, Feb 26: New evidence from excavations made by archaeologists at the ash altar of Zeus in Arcadia, Greece, has indicated that the place of worship was in use as early as 5,000 years ago, which is at least 1,000 years before the early Greeks began to worship God Zeus...
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426729&sid=FTP
Tempelsman Sculptures Return To Italy
New York Times
After a long battle two rare sixth-century B.C. marble sculptures that once belonged to the New York businessman Maurice Tempelsman go on view Tuesday at Italy’s presidential palace. For nearly 30 years rumors circulated that tomb robbers had dug up the statues on a hillside in the ancient Greek settlement of Morgantina in Sicily...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/arts/26arts-TEMPELSMANSC_BRF.html?ref=arts
Archaeologists Unearth False Doors For The Dead In Egypt
Thaindian News
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Archaeologists have unearthed three false doors that served as portals for communicating with the dead among other ancient burial remains in a vast Egyptian graveyard...
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health/archaeologists-unearth-false-doors-for-the-dead-in-egypt_10021323.html
The Magerius Mosaic
Current Archaeology
How a Roman amphitheatre really worked...
http://www.archaeology.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=107&Itemid=27
Ancient Toy Or Whistle Found
The Cyprus Weekly
A SMALL masterpiece of coroplastic Early Bronze Age Cyprus (3500- 2000 BC), believed to be a water whistle or a toy, was found during the excavations at Pyrgos/Mavrorachi, in Limassol and restored by an Italian archaeological mission led by Maria Rosaria Belgiorno...
http://www.cyprusweekly.com.cy/default.aspx?LocalNewsID=437
New stories as of 9:20 AM:
False Doors For The Dead Among New Egypt Tomb Finds
National Geographic News
Three false doors that served as portals for communicating with the dead are among ancient burial remains recently unearthed in a vast Egyptian necropolis, an archaeological team announced...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/02/080225-egypt-tomb.html
Pyramids Of Giza: One Grand Plan
Discovery News
Two of the pyramids of Giza , the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, were conceived as a single project--a sort of grandiose stage show to represent the final and most important part of a pharaoh's journey to the afterlife, an Italian study has concluded...
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/02/25/pyramids-giza.html
Ash Altar Of Zeus Used For Worship
Zeenews.com
Washington, Feb 26: New evidence from excavations made by archaeologists at the ash altar of Zeus in Arcadia, Greece, has indicated that the place of worship was in use as early as 5,000 years ago, which is at least 1,000 years before the early Greeks began to worship God Zeus...
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=426729&sid=FTP
Tempelsman Sculptures Return To Italy
New York Times
After a long battle two rare sixth-century B.C. marble sculptures that once belonged to the New York businessman Maurice Tempelsman go on view Tuesday at Italy’s presidential palace. For nearly 30 years rumors circulated that tomb robbers had dug up the statues on a hillside in the ancient Greek settlement of Morgantina in Sicily...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/26/arts/26arts-TEMPELSMANSC_BRF.html?ref=arts
Archaeologists Unearth False Doors For The Dead In Egypt
Thaindian News
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Archaeologists have unearthed three false doors that served as portals for communicating with the dead among other ancient burial remains in a vast Egyptian graveyard...
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health/archaeologists-unearth-false-doors-for-the-dead-in-egypt_10021323.html
The Magerius Mosaic
Current Archaeology
How a Roman amphitheatre really worked...
http://www.archaeology.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=107&Itemid=27
Ancient Toy Or Whistle Found
The Cyprus Weekly
A SMALL masterpiece of coroplastic Early Bronze Age Cyprus (3500- 2000 BC), believed to be a water whistle or a toy, was found during the excavations at Pyrgos/Mavrorachi, in Limassol and restored by an Italian archaeological mission led by Maria Rosaria Belgiorno...
http://www.cyprusweekly.com.cy/default.aspx?LocalNewsID=437
Monday, February 25, 2008
February 25th News
Looks like it's going to be another quiet day today.
New stories as of 6:12 AM:
Cal Poly Pomona Students To Build Pyramid
Inland News
Did the ancient Egyptians use kites and beer to build the great pyramids?
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_D_hiednotes25.3f3b158.html
New Acropolis Museum Set For September Opening
The Age
A new ultra-modern Acropolis museum located below the ancient Athens landmark will open in September, the Greek culture minister said Wednesday...
http://www.theage.com.au/news/news/ultramodern-acropolis-museum-set-for-september-opening/2008/02/25/1203788199328.html
Neolithic Artefacts Discovered In Church
The Northern Echo
PLANNED repairs to the central heating of a church have uncovered remains suggesting it may have been used as a place of worship in prehistoric times...
http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.2069375.0.neolithic_artefacts_discovered_in_church.php
New stories as of 6:12 AM:
Cal Poly Pomona Students To Build Pyramid
Inland News
Did the ancient Egyptians use kites and beer to build the great pyramids?
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_D_hiednotes25.3f3b158.html
New Acropolis Museum Set For September Opening
The Age
A new ultra-modern Acropolis museum located below the ancient Athens landmark will open in September, the Greek culture minister said Wednesday...
http://www.theage.com.au/news/news/ultramodern-acropolis-museum-set-for-september-opening/2008/02/25/1203788199328.html
Neolithic Artefacts Discovered In Church
The Northern Echo
PLANNED repairs to the central heating of a church have uncovered remains suggesting it may have been used as a place of worship in prehistoric times...
http://www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/display.var.2069375.0.neolithic_artefacts_discovered_in_church.php
Sunday, February 24, 2008
February 24th News
It's been reading week at university, so I've also more or less taken the week off from updating as well. Things should be back to daily updates this coming week though.
New stories as of 8:07 AM:
Princeton University's Coins Provide A Gateway To History
Newsday.com
PRINCETON, N.J. - Alan Stahl has a lot of change on his hands _ and not the kind you can cash in at any bank...
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newjersey/ny-bc-nj--princeton-coins0224feb24,0,1198175.story
Bones Are An 'Exciting Find'
Newmarket Journal
MYSTERIOUS bones dredged from the River Lark in West Row have been described as "an exciting find" by a leading archaeologist...
http://www.newmarketjournal.co.uk/news/Bones-are-an-39exciting-find39.3808207.jp
Pyramid Architect's Final Resting Place?
HULIQ
The Saqqara Geophysical Survey Project may be on the verge of discovering the remains of Imhotep, the architect of the Step Pyramid...
http://www.huliq.com/51405/pyramid-architect039s-final-resting-place
New Discovery In Thebes
Al-Ahram Weekly
An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus from the Middle Kingdom has been unearthed in the Draa Abul-Naga necropolis on Luxor's west bank, reports Nevine El-Aref...
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2008/885/he1.htm
New stories as of 8:07 AM:
Princeton University's Coins Provide A Gateway To History
Newsday.com
PRINCETON, N.J. - Alan Stahl has a lot of change on his hands _ and not the kind you can cash in at any bank...
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newjersey/ny-bc-nj--princeton-coins0224feb24,0,1198175.story
Bones Are An 'Exciting Find'
Newmarket Journal
MYSTERIOUS bones dredged from the River Lark in West Row have been described as "an exciting find" by a leading archaeologist...
http://www.newmarketjournal.co.uk/news/Bones-are-an-39exciting-find39.3808207.jp
Pyramid Architect's Final Resting Place?
HULIQ
The Saqqara Geophysical Survey Project may be on the verge of discovering the remains of Imhotep, the architect of the Step Pyramid...
http://www.huliq.com/51405/pyramid-architect039s-final-resting-place
New Discovery In Thebes
Al-Ahram Weekly
An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus from the Middle Kingdom has been unearthed in the Draa Abul-Naga necropolis on Luxor's west bank, reports Nevine El-Aref...
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2008/885/he1.htm
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Februrary 19th News
Its been another couple of quiet days. So far, I've only found a couple of stories.
New stories as of 6:21 AM:
Spanish Team Unearths A Unique Find In Luxor On Excavations In The Necropolis Of Ancient Thebes
Typically Spanish
A team led by a Spanish archaeologist has discovered the burial chamber of an Egyptian warrior who died four thousand years ago, as part of a Spanish-Egyptian project which is investigating part of the necropolis on the western bank of the Nile at Luxor which served as the burial ground for ancient Thebes...
http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_15166.shtml
High-Tech Conservation Solutions For Old Warship
Physorg
Scientists from the Mary Rose Trust are using cutting edge synchrotron technology at Diamond Light Source to provide 21st century solutions to enhance the conservation of Henry VIII’s Tudor warship. This work is part of an ongoing research programme to safeguard this unique historical artefact for posterity, and thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the hull of the Mary Rose will be displayed in a controlled environment within a brand new museum which is due to be built in time for the Olympic Games in 2012...
http://www.physorg.com/news122569849.html
Rare Egyptian "Warrior"Tomb Found
Kazinform
NEW YORK. February 18. KAZINFORM. An unusual, well-preserved burial chamber that may contain the mummy of an ancient warrior has been discovered in a necropolis in Luxor...
http://www.inform.kz/showarticle.php?lang=eng&id=160697
Also published at:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/02/080215-egypt-coffin.html
New stories as of 6:21 AM:
Spanish Team Unearths A Unique Find In Luxor On Excavations In The Necropolis Of Ancient Thebes
Typically Spanish
A team led by a Spanish archaeologist has discovered the burial chamber of an Egyptian warrior who died four thousand years ago, as part of a Spanish-Egyptian project which is investigating part of the necropolis on the western bank of the Nile at Luxor which served as the burial ground for ancient Thebes...
http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_15166.shtml
High-Tech Conservation Solutions For Old Warship
Physorg
Scientists from the Mary Rose Trust are using cutting edge synchrotron technology at Diamond Light Source to provide 21st century solutions to enhance the conservation of Henry VIII’s Tudor warship. This work is part of an ongoing research programme to safeguard this unique historical artefact for posterity, and thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the hull of the Mary Rose will be displayed in a controlled environment within a brand new museum which is due to be built in time for the Olympic Games in 2012...
http://www.physorg.com/news122569849.html
Rare Egyptian "Warrior"Tomb Found
Kazinform
NEW YORK. February 18. KAZINFORM. An unusual, well-preserved burial chamber that may contain the mummy of an ancient warrior has been discovered in a necropolis in Luxor...
http://www.inform.kz/showarticle.php?lang=eng&id=160697
Also published at:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/02/080215-egypt-coffin.html
Sunday, February 17, 2008
February 17th News
I apologize for missing the last two days of updates, but I've been busy. Today I've caught up what was missed however. Even with two days worth of news there's only a few articles. It's been a quiet weekend.
New stories as of 8:00 AM:
Popular Rome Exhibit Of Returned Ancient Treasures To Last Extra 4 Weeks
PR-Inside
ROME (AP) - An exhibit of antiquities returned by U.S. museums in Italy's campaign against the looting of antiquities will last an extra four weeks at the Quirinal presidential palace because of popular demand to see the treasures...
http://www.pr-inside.com/popular-rome-exhibit-of-returned-ancient-r441732.htm
Possible Evidence Druids Really Existed
San Francisco Sentinel
Historical records tell of a mystical, priestly and learned class of elite individuals called Druids among Celtic societies in Britain, but there has been no archaeological evidence of their existence...
http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=10270
The article has a number of good photos of the discovery spaced throughout it.
Archaeologists Discover Roman Fort
HULIQ
University of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall. Dating back to the first century AD, this is only the third Roman fort ever to have been found in the county. The team believes its location, close to a silver mine, may be significant in shedding light on the history of the Romans in Cornwall...
http://www.huliq.com/50845/archaeologists-discover-roman-fort
Rare Egyptian "Warrior" Tomb Found
National Geographic News
An unusual, well-preserved burial chamber that may contain the mummy of an ancient warrior has been discovered in a necropolis in Luxor...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/02/080215-egypt-coffin.html
New stories as of 8:00 AM:
Popular Rome Exhibit Of Returned Ancient Treasures To Last Extra 4 Weeks
PR-Inside
ROME (AP) - An exhibit of antiquities returned by U.S. museums in Italy's campaign against the looting of antiquities will last an extra four weeks at the Quirinal presidential palace because of popular demand to see the treasures...
http://www.pr-inside.com/popular-rome-exhibit-of-returned-ancient-r441732.htm
Possible Evidence Druids Really Existed
San Francisco Sentinel
Historical records tell of a mystical, priestly and learned class of elite individuals called Druids among Celtic societies in Britain, but there has been no archaeological evidence of their existence...
http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=10270
The article has a number of good photos of the discovery spaced throughout it.
Archaeologists Discover Roman Fort
HULIQ
University of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall. Dating back to the first century AD, this is only the third Roman fort ever to have been found in the county. The team believes its location, close to a silver mine, may be significant in shedding light on the history of the Romans in Cornwall...
http://www.huliq.com/50845/archaeologists-discover-roman-fort
Rare Egyptian "Warrior" Tomb Found
National Geographic News
An unusual, well-preserved burial chamber that may contain the mummy of an ancient warrior has been discovered in a necropolis in Luxor...
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/02/080215-egypt-coffin.html
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