Yahoo! NewsBerlin slightly older than previously thought
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Wed, 2008-02-13 16:42
An archaeological dig in downtown Berlin has uncovered evidence that the German capital is at least 45 years older than had previously been established.
British farmer hides mock castle from authorities
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-02-07 13:01
Apparently to avoid building inspections and zoning laws, Robert Fidler, a farmer in Surrey, England, built and lived in a complete mock-Tudor house and concealed the structure behind hay bales.
8th century kiln found in Vietnam
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-01-14 17:48
Archaeologists working in Vietnam's central province of Quang Ngai have discovered an ancient brick kiln dating to the 8th century CE.
Leonardo da Vinci's "Codex Atlanticus" in jeopardy
Submitted by patsmor on Wed, 2008-01-09 09:19
The Codex Atlanticus, "the largest collection of drawings and writings by the Renaissance master" Leonardo da Vinci, may have suffered extensive damage due to mold.
Archaeologists explore 450 year old shipwreck off Florida
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Fri, 2007-12-14 19:35
Archaeologists are studying the buried remains of a ship from a Spanish colonization fleet led by Don Tristan de Luna.
Roman-era synagogue found near Sea of Galilee
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-12-11 09:07
The remains of a late Roman-Byzantine-era synagogue have been discovered in the Arbel National Park near the Sea of Galilee. The building is thought to date from the 2nd to 4th century C.E.
The Real Sherwood Forest in Danger
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2007-11-05 14:12
England's Sherwood Forest, famed in the tales of Robin Hood, has dwindled in size from 100,000 acres to a core of just 450 acres and some smaller scattered patches, leaving experts fearful for the future of its ancient oak trees.
Quran from 1203 Sells at Christie's
Submitted by lilli on Thu, 2007-11-01 10:04
A Quran, believed to be the oldest complete copy, circa 1203 C.E., was offered for sale through the Hispanic Society of America and sold to traders in London.
Stolen Da Vinci recovered
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-10-12 18:44
London police have announced the recovery of Madonna with the Yarnwinder, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci stolen four years ago from Drumlanrig Castle in southern Scotland.
Sea Stallion reaches Ireland
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-09-03 16:19
After several serious set-backs, the Viking ship Sea Stallion has reached Dublin, Ireland. The ship, with its 65-member crew, left Denmark on July 1, 2007 for the historic voyage.
Viking Longship to Sail North Sea
Submitted by Vallawulf on Sat, 2007-06-09 10:28
The Sea Stallion of Glendalough, the "world's biggest and most ambitious Viking ship reconstruction," which is "modeled after a 950 year old warship excavated in 1962 from the Roskilde Fjord," will set sail on July 1 from Roskilde, Denmark on its voyage to Dublin, Ireland, a city whose founding is attributed to 9th century Vikings.
Rare Raphael Portrait of Lorenzo De'Medici to be Auctioned at Christies
Submitted by lilli on Mon, 2007-05-28 19:52
Raphael painted a portrait of Lorenzo De'Medici that was to be his introduction to his intended bride, a cousin of King Francois I of France, in about 1518. The picture shows Lorenzo, the Duke of Urbino, wearing a quite sumptuous costume, ornately gold with red puffy sleeves and gray fur lining around his neck.
Massachusetts castle for sale
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-05-26 13:30
Residents of the East Kingdom may be pooling their paychecks in expectation of purchase of the Searles Castle in the Berkshires. Asking price? A cool US$15 million!
Da Vinci Music Decoded
Submitted by lilli on Mon, 2007-05-07 13:08
An Ex-Royal Airforce Codebreaker and his son claim to have unlocked the mystery of symbols on the Rosslyn Chapel.
America's only medieval church
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-04-23 19:25
According to the research of the late historian Alwyn Ruddock, America's only medieval church may have been located in Newfoundland. Now University of Bristol researcher Evan Jones wants to use the notes to find the church purportedly built by an Italian friar in 1498.
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.
Chinese bowyer upholds ancient tradition
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007-02-18 18:51
Yang Fuxi, a crafter of traditional bows and arrows in Beijing, China, is the last of his countrymen to use the ancient methods. "I feel a responsibility towards history. A huge responsibility," he said in a Yahoo interview.
Mona Lisa Buried in Florence
Submitted by lilli on Sat, 2007-01-27 17:46
Lisa del Giocondo, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, known to us as the Mona Lisa, may have been buried out of a convent in Florence after her death in 1542.
8th century ship found in Mediterranean Sea
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007-01-27 14:14
An 8th century shipwreck, discovered off the coast of Dor, Israel in the Mediterranean Sea, is believed to be the only existing ship of its kind. Discovered over a decade ago, the wreck has been the subject of intensive study and carbon dating.
Education Commisioner Rules Sword Okay in Yearbook Photo
Submitted by Justin on Sat, 2007-01-20 14:07
Paul Pontarelli, a hearing officer for the Rhode Island state school commission, says that a local high school must allow a sword-wielding photo of SCA member Patrick Agin to be published.
Dante's True Face
Submitted by lilli on Tue, 2007-01-16 19:41
Dante Allegheri, the Italian poet whose work, The Divine Comedy, is almost required reading for SCAdians, has been depicted in the past with a classical profile, his nose straight. A team of forensic archeologists is challenging that picture with a reconstructed face of the poet, featuring a flattened nose.
Martin Scorsese to Develop Medieval Movie for Paramount
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2007-01-02 08:24
Martin Scorsese has signed to direct a screen version of Eric Jager's book The Last Duel: A True Story of Crime, Scandal and Trial by Combat in Medieval France.
Chau Daddy!
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-12-30 14:57
Hip hop artist Baba Brinkman has found inspiration for his music in an unusual place: the works of 14th century English poet Geoffrey Chaucer.
Amsterdam Exhibit Recreates Ottoman Bazaar
Submitted by Ursula on Wed, 2006-12-20 14:05
A medieval church in Amsterdam is housing a walk-though exhibition that captures "all facets of daily life in Istanbul between the 15th and 20th century."
Joan of Arc Relic Authenticity in Doubt
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006-12-19 08:49
A piece of bone and fragment of blackened cloth preserved in France since the fifteenth century may not be authentic relics of St. Joan. A new scientific examination of the items raises questions.
Odescalchi Castle has Rich History
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-12-02 10:27
Odescalchi Castle, the site of the November 18, 2006 nuptials of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, is a 15th century residence with a great deal of history including the family of Pope Innocent XI and a murderous noblewoman.
Roman Coins Offered to Placate the Gods?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006-11-25 13:00
Archaeologists working near the city of Cuijk in the Netherlands have discovered a cache of 3rd century Roman coins and other treasures, apparently as an offering at the spot where a bolt of lightning had struck.
Viking Era Coins found on Isle of Gotland
Submitted by lilli on Mon, 2006-11-06 11:00
On the Swedish Isle of Gotland, Edvin and Arvid Sandborg were helping a neighbor with his garden when they began to dig up old coins, one of them a 1,100 year-old arabic coin.
"Print Clock" Technique May Change Dating Methods
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006-06-27 22:10
Blair Hedges, a biology professor at Penn State, has discovered a new method to date printed materials. The "print clock" technique uses statistical formulas to analyze fades and page breaks.
Mona Lisa is 500... Maybe
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-05-31 16:50
She doesn't look a day over 300. Art historians have long believed that Leonardo Da Vinci's famous work was painted in 1506, but that may just be a guess.
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