BBC NewsBritish Broadcasting Corporation Gunpowder Plot Descendents Bury the Hatchet
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-03-09 16:41
Descendents of the major parties involved in England's Gunpowder Plot of 1605 have shaken hands, a reconciliation marking the 400th anniversary of the event.
Newport Ship in Trouble Again
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-03-05 17:46
Plans to continue the preservation of a medieval ship owned by the Earl of Warwick have hit another snag. Newport Council members need to raise UK£300,000 a year to keep the ship from being destroyed.
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.
Middle Kingdom Knight undertakes quest of endurance for the sake of ladies' health
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2005-02-21 18:15
Sir Dilan Mac AnTsaier of the Midrealm plans to fight 200 bouts in four hours, accepting pledges to raise money in the fight against breast cancer, on behalf of Her Majesty Rebekah.
Gold torc found in Nottinghamshire farmer's field
Submitted by Sharikkamur on Mon, 2005-02-21 15:45
A Newark (England) farmer equipped with a metal detector has uncovered an exquisite solid gold torc worth a small fortune.
Milan Calls Da Vinci Poster "Blasphemous"
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-02-17 11:03
City fathers in Milan, Italy have banned a French clothing company's advertisement featuring an all-female version of Da Vinci's famous painting of the Last Supper.
The BBC Looks for "The Truth About Latin"
How good is your Latin? The BBC offers a quiz to test your knowledge of the language, which still influences English.
Iron Age Fort to Receive Facelift
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-02-13 12:22
The conical, Iron Age fort, Kimsbury Camp, located in Gloucestershire, England, is set to receive a UK£85,000 facelift to repair damage from erosion.
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.
York Minster Glass Receives Facelift
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-01-16 16:27
The 15th century east window of England's renowned York Minster is being painstakingly repaired.
Archaeologists Express Excitement Over Britain's "Most Important Viking Burial Site"
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-01-15 13:18
Metal detector hobbyists in Cumbria, England may have found the country's "most important Viking burial site."
Miller's Tale Karaoke Style?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-01-14 20:37
A six-part modern adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales has been produced by the BBC. The prime-time drama sets the famously-bawdy "Miller's Tale" in a karaoke bar.
Ireland's Seat of Kings Threatened
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-12-27 12:39
Plans to build a highway close to Ireland's historic Hill of Tara have caused controversy.
Medieval Cat Headstone Auctioned for £200,000
A carved stone bearing a relief of St. Peter and used as a cat's headstone was auctioned recently at Sotheby's, bringing UK£200,000.
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.
Lefties have the Upper Hand in Fights
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-12 14:40
Right-handed fighters beware. According to a new study by the University of Montpellier, left-handers are "better in fights."
Medieval Ship Discovered in Thames Estuary
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-05 09:24
Marine archaeologists are excited about the discovery of parts of a medieval ship in the Thames Estuary.
Roman cosmetic secrets revealed
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2004-11-22 08:15
An archaeological dig at Southwark in London has turned up a tin of Roman face-cosmetic, according to scientists at Bristol University.
Luther's "Loo" Excites Archaeological Community
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-11-09 20:46
Archaeologists in Germany believe they have found Martin Luther's toilet in a newly-unearthed annex of his Wittenberg home.
English Elm Imported by Romans
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-11-07 15:57
Botanists believe that all English elm trees may be descended from one tree brought to England by the Romans.
Ocean Erosion Threatens Roman Burial Site
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-11-02 16:43
Archaeologists are concerend about the future of a Roman burial site near Maryport in Cumbria which is being battered by the sea.
Loch Lomond Site Offers Wealth of Artifacts
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-10-23 09:23
Archaeologists working on a site near Loch Lomond have discovered evidence of settlements dating back 3500 years, including a 7th century Christian cemetery.
14th Century Fresco Discovered in Siena, Italy
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-17 15:02
A well-preserved fresco dating to 1370 has been found on the wall of the Santa Maria della Scala hospital museum in Siena, Italy.
Medieval dentistry was better than many believe
Submitted by Karen on Sat, 2004-10-16 10:04
A paper by osteoarchaeologist Trevor Anderson, published in the British Dental Journal, discusses medieval dental hygiene and health, and says the practices of the time were more advanced than is popularly believed.
Taj Mahal Celebrates 350th Birthday
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-10-15 19:06
Indians are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Details of Dante's exile from Florence public for first time
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-10-09 10:18
A document detailing the reasons for the exile of Italian Renaissance poet Dante Alighieri from Florence have been made public for the first time.
£67.5m Visitors' Centre Planned for Stonehenge
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-09-30 11:53
English Heritage has unveiled its plans for a new visitor center at Stonehenge at a cost of UK£67.5m.
Vacation in an Iron Age Village!
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-09-25 11:35
Visitors to England near the Forest of Dean may get the chance to live in an Iron Age village, wearing costumes, foraging for food, and learning the arts of residents of the time period.
Science Aids Renaissance Art Restoration
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-09-05 17:46
Computers are being used to help restore several Renaissance paintings by showing how the art works originally appeared.
Medieval Graves Found in Berkshire
Submitted by JaneStockton on Sat, 2004-08-21 15:38
Archaeologists say they have found what they believe to be the biggest medieval burial ground, in Newbury, Berkshire, near the 16th Century Litten Chapel.
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