Tree rings within Siberian pines from the Khangai Mountains exhibit that the years preceding Genghis Khan's rule ( 1180 to 1190) were stoked by intense drought while during the empire's meteoric rise (1211-1225) Mongolia saw sustained rainfall and mild warmth never seen before or since.
Special seminar on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Minoan Seminar series will be held on Thursday, March 13th, 2014 at 6.30 p.m., at the Archaeological Society (Panepistimiou 22, Athens). The event will be chaired by Efi Sapouna-Sakellaraki
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.
The Netherlands Institute at Athens is organizing a Dialogos lecture by Kleanthis Zouboulakis (PhD Candidate of Ancient History, University of Athens).
An archaeological project exploring the teritories spreading along Vesuvius' northern slope has brought to light impressive finds revealing delails on life beyond Pompeii.
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.
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Aristotle Studies is organizing a lecture by Professor of Philosophy at the University of Complutense (Spain) Tomás Calvo.
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.
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.
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".
An ongoing study on palaeographical material located at the famous site of Qumran during the fifties yielded nine more manuscript scrolls bearing biblical text.
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.