Architecture and Construction

Anything related to the design or construction of buildings, roads, aqueducts, etc.

17th Century Bathroom Discovered in Derbyshire

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-05-29 12:13
A 17th century "bathing room," possibly influenced by Sir William Cavendish, has been discovered in an abandoned outbuilding at Bolsover in Derbyshire, England.

New Section of Hadrian's Wall Discovered

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-05-26 10:11
A team of archaeologists have identified artifacts and wall fragments, discovered during a road construction project, as belonging to a previously unknown section of Hadrian's Wall.

Roman water-lifting machine recreated in London

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-05-09 17:27
Researchers at the Museum of London have re-created a Roman water-lifting machine from artifacts discovered in 2001 beneath London's streets.

"Beautifully Preserved" Bathhouse Discovered in Colchester

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-05-08 12:37
The remains of a "beautifully preserved" room dating to Roman times have been discovered beneath the Sixth Form College in Colchester, England.

Work weekend at Cooper's Lake changed to May 7th

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2005-04-27 21:02
Work on the Pennsic fort has been rescheduled to May 7, 2005.

Class System in Medieval Coventry Studied

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-04-17 10:25
Archaeologists working in Coventry, England are attempting to uncover the truth of the city's medieval class system before a development project halts their work.

Muslim Charity Claims Ownership of Taj Mahal

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-03-30 17:24
The Sunni Waqf Board, a Muslim charitable organization that oversees Muslim graveyards, has laid claim to India's Taj Mahal.

Villagers Save Historic Medieval Church

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-03-26 08:40
All Saints' Church in Beckingham, England has been saved thanks to community efforts which secured a grant from English Heritage.

Archeologists Find Base for Norwich Market Cross

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-03-22 18:37
A 15th century cross that once graced the market square in medieval Norwich, England was torn down in 1732 and sold for UK£125. Now archaeologists have uncovered the cross' foundations.

Farmer's Field Reveals 14th Century Secret

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-03-19 17:22
Ten feet beneath a farmer's field near Linlithgow, Scotland lies a secret: a network of 14th century sandstone tunnels.

Does Ides of March worry modern Julius Caesar? Not really, he says.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2005-03-17 19:29
A modern-day man from western Germany, whose legal name is Cajus Julius Caesar, says people want to know what kind of precautions he takes on the "Ides of March".

Scottish Schoolchildren Strive to Save Antonine Wall

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-03-13 15:26
A new campaign to have Scotland's Antonine Wall declared a World Heritage Site is being spearheaded by the country's schoolchildren. The campaign includes an educational pack that teaches about the country's Roman history.

Jerusalem Post: Acre Crusader Site to be Opened to the Public

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-03-08 19:10
Sections of an 800-year-old archaeological site in the city of Acre have been scheduled to open to the public in June of 2005.

Archaeologists Butt Heads with Architects in Florence

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-03-06 09:25
Plans to expand the exhibit space of Florence's Uffizi Gallery have been thwarted by the discovery of the foundations of several medieval houses.

Archaeologists Attempt to Map Medieval Yarmouth

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-03-05 14:28
In the largest project of its kind ever attempted in Britain, a team of archaeologists are drilling bore holes to try to map medieval Yarmouth.

Archaeologists Hope to Uncover History of Cologne

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-03-03 17:01
A massive archaeological dig has begun in the German city of Cologne, where researchers hope to sift through 100,000 cubic meters of soil in search of the city's past.

Catholic News: Tomb of St. Paul Found?

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-02-28 17:40
The Vatican has announced that a team of archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the tomb of St. Paul in Rome's St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica.

Sultan's Pool Celebrated Marriage

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-02-27 08:36
A 14th century swimming pool has been unearthed under the Mameluke Palace in Cairo, Egypt.

Norway's Oldest Church Discovered

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-02-21 21:55
Norwegian archaeologists are excited by the discovery of what is probably the country's oldest church. Located in the city of Skien, the church is believed to have been built in the 11th century.

Minnesota reporter discovers delights of Pompeii

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2005-02-18 18:31
Chris Welsch, a reporter for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, walks the streets of the city of Pompeii, a city frozen in time by a volcanic erruption.

Stonehenge Construction Project Delayed

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-10 17:06
Controversial plans by the National Trust and English Heritage to route traffic away from Stonehenge have hit a snag. The British government has been strangely silent on the subject, leading officials to believe that the plans may have been abandoned.

Rosslyn Chapel May be Re-Created Outside of Scotland

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-02-07 14:52
The producers of the Da Vinci Code movie may choose to build their own version of Rosslyn Chapel rather than deal with restrictions imposed by the building's trustees.

Tudor Garden Found

Submitted by JaneStockton on Fri, 2005-02-04 16:11
Secret excavations have uncovered a rare Tudor garden which has lain hidden for over 500 years close to Carew Manor in Beddington.

Herald: Rosslyn Chapel Besieged by "Da Vinci Code" Followers

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-01-22 10:01
The popularity of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code could lead to the literal downfall of Rosslyn Chapel.

Chariot Race Track Discovered in Colchester

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-01-19 17:40
The remains of a Roman chariot track have been discovered under an army barracks in Colchester, England.

Romans Pioneered Luxury Housing and Shopping Malls

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-01-05 10:18
New research in England's Roman city of Bath leads archaeologists to believe that wealthy citizens built homes in luxury clusters and shopped in commercial districts.

Early Medieval Buildings Discovered in Winchester

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-25 10:56
An archaeological dig at Northgate House in Winchester, England has unearthed well-preserved remains of several early medieval buildings.

Kathimerini: Eleutherna Sheds Light on History of Crete

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-18 08:13
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Eleutherna on Crete are finding evidence of continuous occupation from the 9th B.C.E. until the 14th century C.E.

Roman Fort to Become English Heritage Site

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-12-14 22:20
The Cumbria County Council has transferred management of the Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall to English Heritage.

Roman "Rest Stops" Captivate Historians

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-11 15:57
Archaeologists working on a site near Neuss, Germany have discovered the remains of a Roman rest stop, including a service station, restaurant and a hotel.