Scotsman

Rabbits Threaten Scottish History

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-11-21 11:31
Rabbits are threatening Roman historical sites in Scotland by burrowing beneath their foundations.

"Stupid English Prejudice" Colors View of Scotland

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-31 04:30
British TV historian David Starkey is being accused of "stupid English prejudice" after he claimed that Scotland was not as important as England.

Forest Got the Best of Roman Army

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-24 18:40
It wasn't barbarians who defeated the armies of Rome in Scotland, but the country's impenetrable forest, according to a new book by Chris Smout.

Did 2nd Century Comet Shake Roman World?

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-24 08:26
Scientists believe that a field of craters around Lake Chiemsee in southern Germany is the result of a comet striking in earth in the second century.

King's Wall Protected Against Invasion and Plague

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-17 12:10
A section of the "King's Wall" constructed in Edinburgh, Scotland by James II has been discovered during excavation for a building site.

Somerled: Scotland's Unsung Hero

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-10-16 08:09
If it weren't for Somerled, Scotland's unsung hero, residents of the country might be speaking Norwegian.

Kenneth MacAlpine: Scot or Pict?

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-10-16 05:05
A new book by historian Alex Woolf claims that Scottish hero Kenneth MacAlpine was actually a Pict.

Pierce Brosnan to Star in Walter Scott Epic

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-10-15 20:20
Actor Pierce Brosnan is scheduled to portray Lord Lochinvar in an upcoming epic set in 12th century Scotland.

Scottish historic sites threatened by global warming

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-10 15:57
Nearly one third of Scotland's 35,000 historic sites, including Skara Brae, are threatened with destruction due to coastal erosion.

Time Team Denied Access to Rosslyn Chapel

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-10-08 15:30
Tony Robinson of Channel 4's Time Team has been denied access to look for the Holy Grail in Scotland's Rosslyn Chapel.

Byzantine architecture leaves its mark

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-10-08 13:41
Ian Campbell of the Scotsman looks at the history and influence of Byzantine architecture.

Mystery of Royal Mistress' Death

Submitted by JaneStockton on Wed, 2004-10-06 14:39
Historians are using DNA and modern forensic technology to investigate the death of Anges Sorel, mistress to Charles VII of France.

Was Owain Lowgoch really an Englishman?

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-10-05 21:36
New evidence may show that Wales' great hero, Owain Lowgoch, was born in Surrey, England.

First Cistercian Nunnery in Scotland Excavated

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-03 20:01
St. Leonard's, the oldest Cistercian nunnery in Scotland, is the site of a new excavation that has delivered on its promise of impressive artifacts.

DNA Shows Scottish-Spanish Relation

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-09-26 19:36
A new study by geneticists at Dublin’s Trinity College proves that the Irish and Scots are more closely related to Spaniards than to the Celts of central Europe.

Chedworth Roman Villa Receives Sandford Award

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-09-18 09:05
The Chedworth Roman Villa in Gloucestershire, England has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award for the excellent quality of its eductional program and administrative management.

Did Spice Make the Ancient World Go Round?

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-09-17 10:19
David Rosenthal reviews Spice: The History of a Temptation by Jack Turner, a new book which theorizes that spice brought about the downfall of Rome.

Anglo-Saxon Princess On Display

Submitted by JaneStockton on Thu, 2004-08-26 18:35
The remains of a 6th Century Anglo-Saxon princess have been put on display as part of a £5m restoration of the Corinium Museum in Cirencester.

Siege of Leith Cannonball Found

Submitted by JaneStockton on Thu, 2004-08-19 11:34
A canonball, believed to have been fired during the Siege of Leith, has been found at a local construction site.

Divers Investigate Wreck of the Mary Rose

Submitted by JaneStockton on Sun, 2004-08-08 08:25
England's Ministry of Defence has funded exploration of the site of Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose which lies at the bottom of Portsmouth Harbor.

£70,000 Needed to Save Britain's Oldest Theatre

Submitted by Karen on Sun, 2004-07-25 14:40
This year's performances at a medieval Cornish amphitheatre, said to be the oldest working theatre in Britain, could be the last, as the community cannot afford to buy the adjacent plot of land from its present owners.

East Lothian Pub Boasts "Grotesque" Ceiling

Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-07-23 14:27
The earliest example of a Renaissance painted ceiling in Scotland, originally painted at Prestongrange House in 1581, but later removed for preservation, has been reproduced at a nearby East Lothian pub.

11th century medical book to be returned to Iraq

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-07-19 10:07
Scotland Yard was on the job in London when they recovered a stash of rare antiquities stolen from Iraq in 1995.

Scottish Clans Battle Over Claim to King Arthur

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-06-30 10:25
Clan MacArthur and Clan Campbell are challenging Cornish claims - and each other's - to the right to claim King Arthur as their own.

Rabbits Threaten Viking Site

Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-06-29 12:58
"What? Behind the rabbit?" "It is the rabbit! It's got nasty, sharp, pointy teeth!" A two-acre site in South Uist (Scotland) that once contained a Viking village is threatened by destructive rabbits.

Medieval Hall Revealed to be Neolithic Ritual Chamber

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-06-02 18:52
Archaeologists excavating what they thought was a medieval hall were surprised to discover a neolithic building instead.

Colin Powell Petitions for Coat of Arms

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-05-18 13:55
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has petitioned the Heraldry Society of Scotland for a coat of arms.

Roman Mouse Helmet Auctioned by Christie's

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-05-08 02:45
A rare 6th century B.C.E. mouse helmet, incribed with the name of its owner, was to be auctioned last week at Christie's in London with hopes of a record bid.

Historic Scottish Sites to Become Fair Game

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-04-25 09:05
Nearly 800 historic archaeological sites in Scotland are set to be stripped of their protected status.

Warrior's Grave May Lead to Druid Discoveries

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-04-23 12:49
Last year's discovery of the 2000-year-old grave of a warrior may lead to more finds, including, archaeologists hope, an ancient Druid holy site.