Architecture and ConstructionAnything related to the design or construction of buildings, roads, aqueducts, etc. Medieval Abbey Undergoing Refurbishment
Submitted by Vallawulf on Sat, 2007-03-31 12:14
The medieval Torre Abbey in Torquay is undergoing the first phase of a UK£6.5 million refurbishment to turn it into an educational facility and tourist attraction.
Ready, set go: starting gates from Colchester's Roman Circus found
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-03-25 09:23
Twelve starting gates from the Roman Circus at Colchester, England have been discovered by archaeologists who have been working on the site since 2004. The gates operated like "greyhound traps, unleashing the charioteers on to the quarter-mile long opening stretch of the track."
12th century watchtower found in Norway
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-03-24 12:23
Archaeologists in Trondheim, Norway have discovered the remains of a stone watchtower built in the 12th century during the reign of King Sverre. The tower is believed to have been five stories tall.
Roman village discovered in Wiltshire
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-03-18 14:20
Silbury Hill in Wiltshire, England may contain more than a Neolithic mound. It may also be the site of a first century Roman village. "English Heritage geophysicist Dr Neil Linford said: 'We are really excited by this discovery because we had no idea that a Roman village of such a size lay this close to Silbury Hill.'"
Ravenna: Italy's mosaic treasure trove
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-03-09 15:43
Joan Scobey of the Post-Gazette travels to Ravenna, Italy, the ancient capital of three empires, and describes its historic pleasures for her readers.
Muslim tiles herald early mathematical breakthroughs
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-03-04 18:09
A new study of Islamic tile art indicates that the designers had made stunning breakthroughs in mathematics. The quasicrystalline designs, produced in the 15th century, were not created until 500 years later in the western world.
Globe Theatre: a new look
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-02-11 13:32
The producers of Reinventing the Globe: A Shakespearean Theater for the 21st Century, an exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C., have turned over the famous building to the imaginations of five architects with the command to modernize the building.
Emperor Hadrian slept here!
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-02-11 10:15
Producers of the BBC's Timewatch program are hoping to prove that the Roman emperor Hadrian once stayed near his stone creation. This summer, archaeologists will dig along Hadrian's Wall looking for evidence of why the wall was built and where the Emperor might have stayed.
Volunteers needed for Pompei summer project
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-02-04 15:06
Archaeologists working for the Pompeii Food and Drink Project are looking for volunteers to work on the site in June and July 2007. The work will consist of documenting storage buildings and organizing the massive amount of information collected.
Thousands of historical treasures found in German mud
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-01-30 17:30
Constructions workers in Cologne, Germany have discovered a 3rd century stone tablet dedicated to the god Jupiter. The tablet is just one of over 10,000 artifacts unearthed from the construction site.
Pink city of Petra hopes to become 7th Wonder
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-01-28 10:16
Jordanians are hoping that their prized ancient city of Petra will be chosen as one of the 7 Wonders of the World on July 7, 2007. Rediscovered in the 19th century, the city, built by the Nabateans, was last inhabited in the 8th century CE.
Roman military road found in the Netherlands
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-01-19 10:53
Dutch archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be a Roman limes, a military road used to patrol against the onslaught of Germanic tribes.
Anglo-Saxon Finds in East Sussex Church
Submitted by JaneStockton on Wed, 2007-01-17 19:30
Renovations on St Andrew's Church, at Bishopstone, near Seaford, have revealed Anglo-Saxon features dated back as far as the late 7th Century. This puts the age of the church back 100 years compared to previous datings.
Mysterious rings puzzle archaeologists at the tomb of Chinese empress
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-01-12 17:14
Chinese archaeologists are confounded by a group 10 huge rings at the site of the tomb of the country's only empress, Wu Zetian. The rings, ranging from 30 to 40 meters in diameter, were discovered when aerial photos were taken.
Historic images from above
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-01-07 13:41
Now through February 2007, the British Museum presents The Past from Above, an exhibition of aerial photos of archaeological and heritage sites taken by Swiss photographer Georg Gerster.
Seahenge not ready for display until 2008
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-01-05 17:46
Seahenge, a 4000-year-old wooden circle which appeared on a beach near Holme, England in 1998, will not be available to be viewed by the public until 2008, according to curators at the Lynn Museum where the artifact is being restored.
Today in the Middle Ages: December 19, 960
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006-12-19 18:48
On December 19, 960 C.E., the citizens of Kyoto, Japan began to rebuild the city after it was ravaged by fire.
Saint Paul's Tomb Found?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-12-15 18:27
Archaeologists in Rome believe that they have discovered the tomb of St. Paul the Apostle. A sarcophagus, which may contain the remains of the saint, was unearthed at the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica.
Viking Longhouse to be Constructed in North Dorset
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-12-02 14:42
Researchers in North Dorset, England have contracted to build a replica of a Viking longhouse. The building will be part of a living history museum.
Home is a Castle in AEthelmearc
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006-11-20 12:02
Lady Elizabeth reports that Byron and Ariella recently hosted a small event at their own personal castle which they built themselves. Photos online.
Turkish Journey Yields Great Research Photos
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-11-12 16:15
Lady Isabelle in the Kingdom of Meridies recently traveled to Turkey and shares photos from her visit online.
Mosaics Highlight Roman Villa Discovery
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-11-03 11:57
Archaeologists have discovered "evidence of a substantial Roman villa with a mosaic floor in the main room" in the Quantock Hills of Somerset, England. The site is one of the most westerly Roman villas yet found in England.
Origins of Rhode Island tower investigated
Submitted by Ursula on Sun, 2006-10-29 19:18
An Arizona-based research is looking for clues to the origin of a Rhode Island landmark. Many conflicting stories surround the Old Stone Tower in Newport, including the theory that it was built by twelfth-century Norse travelers.
Welsh Barn Holds Secret: Medieval Dining Hall
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-10-21 21:58
Homeowners in Hengoed in Denbighshire, Wales were surprised to learn that a barn on their 21-acre farm contained a secret: the building was originally a rare, 15th medieval hall.
New Seven Wonders of the World List Narrowed
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-10-20 19:17
The vote to select the seven wonders of the world (constructed before 2000) continues. The list of prospective sites has now been narrowed to 21, and includes such historic landmarks as Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China and the Eiffel Tower. The public is invited to vote online.
Roman Villa Discovered in Turkey
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-10-01 08:53
A 3rd century Roman villa has been discovered in the ancient city of Laodiceia near Denizli, Turkey. Archaeologists believe the home, which contains mosaic floors, may have belonged to a rich farmer.
Canada's First French Settlement Found
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-09-20 15:57
Archaeologists have solved a great mystery of Canadian history: the location of Jacques Cartier's 1541 settlement Fort Charlesbourg-Royal. The recent discovery of a 465-year-old pottery shard has placed the site near present day Quebec City.
Time Team Seeks 12th Century Monastery in Edinburgh
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-09-17 16:15
Experts from Channel 4's Time Team have discovered the foundation of an ancient monastery beneath the manicured lawn of Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland.
"Totally Unique" Roman Bathhouse Discovered in Kent, England
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006-09-17 08:11
Archaeologists working on a Roman dig in Kent, England are enthusiastic about the remains of a 5th century Roman bath, calling it "totally unique" for the county.
Report of Pyramid Find in Ukraine
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-09-13 19:02
An archaeological team working in eastern Ukraine claims to have found pyramids.
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