601 CE and EarlierNoisy Toys Nothing New
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-01-06 16:53
The Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust has evidence that noisy toys may date back to the Bronze Age.
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.
Deansway Research Report Documents City's History
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-01-04 10:21
The Council of British Archaeology has published Excavations at Deansway, a report documenting the excavations beneath a British shopping center that revealed the city's past from Roman times through the Middle Ages.
History of Roses Explored
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005-01-01 14:40
Roses have fascinated gardeners for generations. This short article looks at the history of the flower.
Times Online: Amazon Warriors Fought with Roman Army
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-12-28 12:44
Archaeologists have identified remains found in a cemetery in Cumbria, England as belonging to two Amazon warriors, proving that women fought with the Roman army.
24 Hour Museum: Man Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Artifacts
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-26 11:01
Raymond Tebble of South Shields, England, was convicted of "going equipped for theft" to an archaeolical site in Leicestershire, England, and was sentenced to one month in prison. His metal detector was confiscated.
Leeds Today: Roman Infantryman's Sword Acquired by Royal Armouries
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-25 12:38
A 2,000-year-old Roman infantry sword "autographed" by its original owner, has been added to the collection of Great Britain's Royal Armouries.
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.
Evening Star: 6th Century Jewelry Fragments Declared Treasure
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-19 13:20
A treasure trove inquest held recently in Great Suffolk, England, has declared a collection of jewelry fragments discovered by a metal detector to be treasure.
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.
Iranian Warrior was Female
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-12-15 17:03
DNA tests have shown the remains of a 2,000-year-old warrior in an Iranian tomb are those of a woman.
Researchers find the real face of Father Christmas
Submitted by Karen on Wed, 2004-12-15 12:29
According to forensic research conducted for a BBC2 documentary, "The Real Face of Santa," Saint Nicholas was short, olive-skinned and had a broken nose.
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.
Iran "Cradle of Board Games"
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-12-13 19:00
Iranian archaeologists have discovered a 5,000-year-old backgammon set, thought to be the world's oldest, making the country the "cradle of board games."
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.
Site of Greek-Roman Battle Discovered
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-11 12:11
A Greek farmer recently discovered a stone monument marking the 1st century B.C.E. battle between Mithridates VI and Roman forces.
New Theory on Construction of Stonehenge
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-04 17:33
Derbyshire carpenter Patrick Weir has a new theory on the construction of Stonehenge and how the massive stones were transported to Salisbury Plain.
National Geographic: Some Tattoos Traced to Crusades
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-04 12:08
An article by Cassandra Franklin-Barbajosa for National Geographic traces the history of tattoos, including the use of the Jerusalem cross during the Crusades.
New Saxon Graves Found at Marlborough
Submitted by JaneStockton on Fri, 2004-12-03 09:43
The graves of five Saxon warriors were discovered on the weekend at Marlborough by metal detecting enthusiasts.
Haaretz: Acre Burial Site Proves to be Roman
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-11-28 18:55
A burial site near Acre, once believed to have been a Jewish cemetery, has turned out to be Roman.
Evening Star: Roman Brewery Timbers Displayed in Ipswich
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-11-27 16:03
Timbers from a 2nd century Roman brewery have been returned to England and are now on display in an Ipswich museum.
Novosti: 4,000-Year-Old "Stonehenge" Discovered in Russia
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-11-27 10:58
A 4,000-year-old megalithic structure has been discovered in central Russia.
Legendary Atlantis Found?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-25 20:51
American researcher Robert Sarmast claims to have discovered the legendary island of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus.
About: "Alexander's" Props and Costumes Fanatically Authentic
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-11-24 10:15
Out of SCA time period, but still interesting, is an article on the costumes of sets of Oliver Stone's Alexander.
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.
Newswise: Laptops to Replace Picks?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-11-21 14:20
University of New York at Buffalo geophysicist Gregory S. Baker believes laptops may be more effective tools for archeologists than picks and trowels.
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.
Hobbits Discovered in Indonesia?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 20:01
The skeletal remains of a tiny adult female discovered on an Indonesian island have researchers fantasizing about hobbits.
Rome Comes to HBO
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-11-12 09:28
HBO's miniseries on ancient Rome, being filmed now and scheduled to air next fall, is being called "dazzling."
Deutsche Welle: Roman Trier Attracts History Buffs
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-11-10 10:38
Trier, the oldest city in Germany, has been called "Roma Secunda", the second Rome, and is full of Roman monuments.
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