Statue of Princess Found in Kom el-Hetan
The statue is 1.7 m. high, bearing the princess' name and titles inscribed near her feet
The Book of Flying Cats
An illustrated 16th century manuscript which was recently digitized by the University of Pennsylvania depicts cats, nirds and other animals strapped with missiles and rocketing against castles.
Work of the School 2013 and Rupestral Inscriptions in the Greek World
The Athens Open Meeting of the ASCSA will take place on March 14, 2014.
Towards the Conservation of the Unique Wooden Sarcophagus From Phaliro
There was an unanimous agreement regarding the first stage of the sarcophagus' conservation procedure.
The Gaugamela campaign
The Netherlands Institute at Athens is organizing a Dialogos lecture by Kleanthis Zouboulakis (PhD Candidate of Ancient History, University of Athens).
Beyond Pompeii
An archaeological project exploring the teritories spreading along Vesuvius' northern slope has brought to light impressive finds revealing delails on life beyond Pompeii.
A Royal Stablemaster’s Tomb Revealed
A New Kingdom nobleman's tomb, still bearing a series of well preserved wall paintings has been revealed in the necropolis of Sheikh Abd-el-Qurna, near Luxor.
Friendship in Aristotle
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Aristotle Studies is organizing a lecture by Professor of Philosophy at the University of Complutense (Spain) Tomás Calvo.
Pompeii Crumbles Revisited
Italy's Minister of Culture has asked for a detailed report which would state the reasons for the damages among verification of site managment details and dealing with EU funds over restoration.
New light on prehistoric Nicosia
On Monday, March 10, 2014, at 7.00 p.m. at the Museum of Cycladic Art.
The Egg Enigma
Roman literary sources suggest eggs were used in particular rituals, while burying votive artefacts under a floor are regarded as part of a ritual to protect the house.
An Epilogue to the Skopje Great Museum Theft?
According to a statement from the prosecutor's office in Skopje, reported by the Associated Press, "the eight suspects would face charges including illegal possession of cultural artefacts, abuse of power and negligence".
Restoration project of the Pautalia acropolis
Bulgaria's government has set aside 2,5 million Euros for the restoration project of the Pautalia acropolis, near Kyustendil.
Qumran Material Study Yields New Finds
An ongoing study on palaeographical material located at the famous site of Qumran during the fifties yielded nine more manuscript scrolls bearing biblical text.
Recent excavations at Karystos-Plakari
On Thursday, March 6, 2014, Dr Jan Paul Crielaard (VU University Amsterdam) will give a lecture at the Netherlands Institute at Athens.
New Kingdom Tombs Brought to Light at Elephantine
Four officials' tombs of New Kingdom date were found at Elephantine, addint up to the island's archaeological record.
Life and Death of an Incan Twentysomething
Reserchars believe that the lady's fellow Inca demonstrated a uniquely practical way of thinking, choosing her as an offering as her death was certain due to her poor health.
The State in the Balkans
"The State in the Balkans: Public Service Institutions, their Role and Development. Balkan Futures Workshop II" will be held at the British School at Athens, on March 6-7 2014.
Over His Dead Body
As the University of Leicester proceeds with sequencing Richard's III DNA, the groups of amateur enthusiasts who triggered the quest leading to the body's discovery raise claims on the late King's present and future.
Spatial organization in Minoan and Mycenaean architecture
The 4th meeting of the Mycenaean Seminar. Professor Clairy Palyvou will give a lecture on the “Principles of spatial organization in Minoan and Mycenaean architecture.”
The graffiti on the Propylaia of the Acropolis at Athens
The Annual Lecture in Memory of Manolis Chatzidakis (1909-1998) will be given by Tassos Tanoulas.
Colour Through Grecoroman Eyes
"Ancient colour was very subtle, very sophisticated, very versatile but it functioned along different parameters from how we think colour works", says Nottingham researcher Mark Bradley.
The Sarcophagoi of Iulia Concordia
Floods swept detritus and sediment across the area of Venice in the 5th century AD, rendering the ancient structures of Iulia Concordia inaccessible and invisible for 1500 years.