In a letter to the Duke of Milan, Lenoardo da Vinci outlines his qualifications as an engineer and an artist. A scanned version of the resume with translation is available online.
Architecture and ConstructionAnything related to the design or construction of buildings, roads, aqueducts, etc.
The loggia as focus of medieval cultural life
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-12-29 12:05
In a recent article for the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, Kim Sexton, an associate professor in the University of Arkansa's Fay Jones School of Architecture, looks at the loggia as a center for social interaction and legal issues.
Roman tower found in Chester
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-12-25 14:43
Archaeologists working to repair a section of Chester, England's city wall have discovered the remains of a Roman tower. “To our surprise, almost as soon as we started digging, a well-made sandstone wall appeared. It was running across the line of the City Wall and was more than 1m thick," said City Archaeologist Mike Morris.
Palace of Bulgarian Tsar to be recreated
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-12-09 19:37
Bulgarian archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov plans to demonstrate the grandeur of the medieval palace of Tsar Simeon I The Great (893-927 AD) by creating a 1:10 replica (i.e. ten times smaller) of the palace, complete with "the latest light and cinema technology."
Treasure hunters lead researchers to 13th century Welsh manor
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-12-06 15:18
Metal detectorist John Lyon was thrilled to find a hoard of 44 coins dating to the 13th century in a farmyard near Pinchbeck, Wales, but the real discovery may be the source of the coins: a 13th century "well-built house" with a possible ecclesiastical connection.
Bath's "Great Drain" to be inspected
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-12-05 18:43
Nearly 2,000 years after construction, the overflow from the Roman bath in Bath, England is going to be inspected. Archaeologists are excited at the prospect of discovering what Roman - and subsequent generations - threw down the drain.
3rd century Roman townhouse found under Canterbury theater
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-12-05 14:17
Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a 3rd century Roman townhouse beneath the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, England. "It's quite unexpected," said archaeologist James Holman.
Medieval Paris' "Carolingian Wall" found
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-12-03 13:18
A team of archaeologists from the Institut national des recherches archaeologiques has discovered the fortifications of medieval Paris.
"Ship of stone" draws visitors to Segovia
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-11-01 13:36
"In the centre of Segovia, between the old town and the new town, there is a Roman relic that makes Hadrian's Wall look like a heap of rubble. Segovia's famous aqueduct is nearly 30 metres high and more than 800 metres long, and although I'd seen countless photos of it, that's still no substitute for the real thing. Standing before it for the first time takes your breath away," writes Guardian travel writer William Cook about Segovia, Spain.
The treasures of Greek Istanbul
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-09-22 20:04
Many of the treasures of historic Istanbul, Turkey find their origins in their Greek past. Kristian Kamp of Today's Zaman looks at the Greek and Byzantine heritage of the city on the Bosporus, from its earliest days as the town of Chalcedon to its heyday as the Byzantine center of the Christian church.
Hadrian's Wall - a hike worth taking.
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-09-19 13:06
When he decided to walk the 84 miles of Hadrian's Wall across northern England, reporter Len Barcousky of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wasn't sure what he was letting himself in for, but the experience left him feeling like a "king of the world."
Heating system confirms Korean settlement of Russian province
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-09-18 11:50
A large "ondol," under floor heating system, dating to the 10th century, was discovered recently at an excavation in the Russian town of Kraskino. The discovery confirms that the Russian maritime province was settled by Koreans.
Researchers investigate "ancient lighting"
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2009-09-02 16:33
A team of experts is investigating ancient lighting techniques to evaluate how artifacts would look in their original light. The result "is a warm, sumptuous glow, which the researchers describe as subtle and pleasant compared with the 'rough, almost unnatural' effect of modern lighting." (photo)
Wooden structure precursor of Hadrian's Wall
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-08-29 08:10
According to archaeologist Geoff Carter, the stone structure of Hadrian's Wall may not have been the first to cross northern England. Carter believes a wooden wall, spanning 117 km, was built first.
New excavations at Black Sea fortress
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-08-25 16:13
After a 6th century earthquake destroyed the town of Dionisopolis, Byzantine emperors built a stronghold at Balchik, overlooking the Black Sea. Now a new team of experts hope to reveal more secrets of the site.
High-res survey reveals Roman farming community
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-08-24 19:47
Recent high-resolution geophysical surveys of the Roman town of Venta Icenorum in Norfolk, England, show that the town may have included agricultural areas, a discovery that contradicts earlier theories of the town's dense population. (graphic)
Site of large Roman hospital found in Moravia
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-08-23 09:21
Once a part of a fortified complex, a Roman hospital, "described as the largest preserved site of its kind north of the Danube," has been found in South Moravia. The site dates to the 2nd century.
Roman streets uncovered in Plovdiv
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-08-22 08:33
Archaeologists working on a large Roman site in Plovdiv, Bulgaria have discovered two Roman-era streets and the home of a Roman nobleman.
Living the life of luxury at Pennsic 38
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-08-18 07:57
THL Rowena ni Dhonnchaidh has posted an album of photos taken at Pennsic 38 featuring "Lifestyles of the Pennsic Rich and Famous." The album, available on Photobucket, offers a tour of the "stately homes" of a number of Pennsic attendees.
10th century Icelandic cowshed discovered
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-08-16 17:11
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved cowshed dating to the 10th century on a farm near Keldudalur in Skagafjördur, Iceland.
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan a stately pleasure-dome decree
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-08-02 08:21
Marco Polo, in his travel notes, wrote of Kublai Khan's massive capital, Xanadu. Now Chinese archaeologists believe they can reconstruct a layout of the city. The basis for their claim is a three-month long excavation of Yuan Shangdu, which they think is the historic Xanadu.
Lost Knowledge: Timbrel vaulting
Submitted by Broom on Wed, 2009-07-29 17:08
A look at the largely-lost Medieval art of timbrel vaulting structures and the related, more modern (late 19th century) system of interlocking terracotta tiles which create what are known as Guastavino domes, after their inventor, Rafael Guastavino.
The lost art of timbrel vaulting
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-07-28 08:18
In its "Lost Knowledge" column, Make: Online presents an article on the lost medieval art of timbrel vaulting, an architectural technique using a "system of interlocking terracotta tiles which create what are known as Guastavino domes, after their inventor, Rafael Guastavino." (photos and diagrams)
"One of the most important early medieval sites in Wales" threatened by development
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-07-09 09:31
The discovery of a tiny sword stud beneath a shop in Monmouth, Wales has archaeologists excited - and worried. The stud has led to the discovery of evidence of a 10th century Anglo Saxon settlement in the area, a discovery now threatened by commercial development.
600 Sq. Ft., 1,700 Year Roman Old Mosaic Revealed in Israel
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2009-07-07 18:26
Israeli archaeologists have uncovered for public view "one of the largest and best preserved mosaics ever found."
View Whitehall Roman bathhouse for last time
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2009-07-07 14:04
The community archaeological project at Nether Heyford in Northamptonshire, UK will face a bittersweet milestone on July 12, 2009 when the Roman bathhouse will be able to be viewed for the last time before being re-covered. While that building is being preserved for future study, others, such as the Roman villa, continue to be investigated.
The cost of Hadrian's Wall
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2009-06-22 18:30
In today's world of astronomical construction costs, what would it cost to build Hadrian's Wall? The British company Carillion thinks it knows.
Current Viroconium "only tip of the iceberg"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-06-14 16:28
Experts from English Heritage have declared that excavations at Shropshire’s Wroxeter Roman City, Viroconium, have so far revealed "only the tip of the iceberg," and plan to uncover the rest of the city.
To see Roman France, go south
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2009-06-13 14:51
When asked the best way to view the Roman heritage of France, Patrick Périn, the director of the Musée des Antiquités Nationales replied, "Go South." That is what travel reporter Elaine Sciolino did to research her article for the New York Times. (photos)
Khukhragarh Fort excavations shed light on 12th century Indian empire
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2009-06-11 20:18
Archaeologists working in the Bero region of Jharkhand, India have discovered the remains of Khukhragarh Fort, a 12th century stronghold of the Nagvanshi rulers. The discovery was the first concrete evidence for the existence of the dynasty.
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