Blog Profile / Archaeology in Europe
| URL : | http://archaeology-in-europe.blogspot.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Academics / Archaeology | |
| Posts on Regator: | 2129 | |
| Posts / Week: | 7.9 | |
| Archived Since: | March 13, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Moles unearth Roman artefacts at Epiacum's ancient fort
Epiacum's impressive earthwork defences are still visible to this day Epiacum is a site full of buried treasure, which no-one can reach - no-one human at least. Near Alston in Cumbria, close to the Northumberland border, where now there are fields, there was once a thriving Roman fort. Show More Summary
Roman cemetery found under UK carpark
The University of Leicester archaeological unit that discovered King Richard III has spearheaded another dig and discovered a 1,700-old- Roman cemetery – under another car park in Leicester. The latest dig follows the historic discovery of King Richard III by colleagues from the same unit. Show More Summary
VIDEO: The search for Richard III – Richard Buckley at CA Live! 2013
Richard Buckley takes CA conference attendees through the discovery of Richard III’s remains. Image: Aerial-Cam In September 2012, archaeologists from the University of Leicester announced a significant development in their search for...Show More Summary
Whithorn Trust raises fears over funding
The trust runs a visitor centre and museum charting the history of Whithorn A cash crisis is threatening an organisation set up to promote the archaeology and heritage of the "cradle of Christianity" in Scotland. The Whithorn Trust says unless extra funds can be found it could be forced to close within a matter of weeks. Show More Summary
Digging London’s past: Syon Park excavation
his summer the Museum of London will return to Syon Park, Hounslow, with digging opportunities for adult and children, it has been announced. Having previously focussed on investigating the house of Sir Richard Wynne, a Parliamentarian...Show More Summary
Richard III replica head to go on show in York
Lifesize reconstruction made from detailed scans of skull found in Leicester car park will be Yorkshire Museum's centrepiece Richard III (1452-1485) had close connections to York and Yorkshire, having spent much of his youth living at Middleham Castle. Show More Summary
Carbon test hopes for 'Battle of Lewes casualty'
The skull has sword wounds and a large number of blows to the head Tests are under way on a skeleton found in an East Sussex town to find out if it is a victim of the 1264 Battle of Lewes. Lewes is gearing up for celebrations next year to mark the 750th anniversary of the battle between the armies of King Henry III and Simon de Montfort. Show More Summary
Toba super-volcano catastrophe idea 'dismissed'
Toba traces: The volcanic glass fragments are thinner than human hair The idea that humans nearly became extinct 75,000 ago because of a super-volcano eruption is not supported by new data from Africa, scientists say. In the past, it...Show More Summary
Ancient bones under Lewes school may be warrior
Monks from Lewes Priory may have treated the medieval warrior Mysterious bones found under a school could belong to a medieval warrior who died in battle. Archaeologists believe the skeleton could belong to a soldier who fell during the Battle of Lewes in 1264. Show More Summary
Archaeologists plan more digs at Richard III site
Archaeologists who unearthed the skeleton of England's King Richard III under a municipal parking lot say they want to dig up a 600-year-old stone coffin found nearby. The Leicester car park where Richard III's remains were found [Credit:...Show More Summary
Cradle of Stonehenge: interview with David Jacques
In CA 271 we brought you news of astonishing Mesolithic finds at Vespasian’s Camp on Salisbury Plain, a potentially game-changing site for our understanding of the Stonehenge landscape. With the site about to star in the first episode...Show More Summary
Bejeweled skeleton may be that of ancient queen
A reconstruction of what the ancient woman may have looked like when she was buried. More than 4,000 years ago, a woman, perhaps an ancient queen, was carefully laid to rest outside of modern-day London, ornamented with beads of gold strung around her neck and a large drinking cup placed at her hip. Show More Summary
Big dig uncovers Belfast's hidden treasure
. Archaeologists have taken to the Belfast hills in an effort to uncover hidden treasure of bygone years. The big dig on Divis Mountain has already unearthed flints, pottery and other artefacts - proof, say experts, that life once flourished there. Show More Summary
Archaeology strains German-Turkish relations
An argument between Germany and Turkey about ancient treasures is escalating. Turkey wants its treasures back, but German archaeologists say Turkish sites are being exploited for tourism. Archaeology often has a lot to do with politics - the current argument between Germany and Turkey is a prime example. Show More Summary
Did an Earthquake Destroy Ancient Greece?
Remnants of Cyclopean walls built by the Mycenaeans can be found at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The grand Mycenaens, the first Greeks, inspired the legends of the Trojan Wars, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey." Their culture abruptly declined around 1200 B.C., marking the start of a Dark Ages in Greece. Show More Summary
Lion statue guarding Etruscan tomb discovered
Recent excavations at the necropolis of Banditaccia in Cerveteri have unearthed a statue of a lion and an Etruscan tomb. The lion statue unearthed at the necropolis of Banditaccia in Cerveteri [Credit: Italy Mag] Italian newspaper ‘Il...Show More Summary
Big brains, no fur, sinuses … are these clues to our ancestors' lives as 'aquatic apes'?
Controversial theory that seeks to explain one of the great leaps of human evolution finds new support but still divides scientists A female western lowland gorilla walks through a river. Some scientists believe our ancestors lived an aquatic lifestyle. Show More Summary
Extracting the Past
Phil Harding flint knapping Have you been reading about rare Neolithic houses and a Beaker burial containing a ‘prehistoric princess’ recently? These discoveries were made during our excavations at Kingsmead Quarry, Horton. Saturday 27th April 2013, we are holding a FREE open day to showcase some of the amazing finds from these excavations. Show More Summary
Bronze Age treasure returns to Milford Haven
A Bronze Age treasure, unearthed in Steynton seven years ago, is set to return to its rightful place in Milford Haven Museum this summer. The 3,400-year-old wooden trough, discovered by workmen laying a gas pipeline near St Botolphs in August 2006, will finally return to Milford Haven following years of preservation by the York Archaeological Trust. Show More Summary
Sewer workers in Bath reveal part of Roman city's walls
Tool marks on the stone found in Burton Street suggest it was worked in Roman times Engineers carrying out sewer repairs in Bath have uncovered part of the Roman city walls. The discovery in Burton Street was made when a large stone block was uncovered nearly 3ft (90cm) below the pavement, a Wessex Water spokesman said. Show More Summary