International Colloquy about the Parthenon marbles opens on Friday
Only few days are left before the opening of the International Colloquy: "Parthenon. An Icon of Global Citizenship", which will take place at the University of Sydney on 15 to 17th November.
Life and Death in Bronze Age Galloway
The Blairbuy results therefore highlight the merit of multi-element analysis and the advantages of using readings from an occupied cist as a signature for comparison with other potential funerary contexts in the proximity.
AHRC funding for UK/EU arts and humanities research students
The University of Nottingham Department of Classics is inviting applications from students with research interests in any of the following branches of Classical studies.
The prehistoric settlement on Koukonisi (Lemnos)
In 1992 a new site was added to the archaeological map of the prehistoric Aegean, on the islet Koukonisi (Lemnos)...
Roman Pottery Found at Newborough
Roman pottery, evidence of a Roman settlement and "possibly Saxon" artefacts have been found at a proposed solar farm site near Peterborough.
Newly discovered predatory dinosaur reveals origins of T. rex
Lythronax argestes inhabited Laramidia, a landmass formed on the western coast of a shallow sea that flooded the central region of North America, isolating western and eastern portions of the continent for millions of years during the Late Cretaceous Period
Exeter’s Roman Baths to Become a Tourist Attraction
The Very Reverend Dr Jonathan Draper, Dean of the cathedral said the cathedral would have talks with engineers, archaeologists, city planners and English Heritage on how it could be done.
Does Archaeology Needs Defending?
The importance of Archaeology is questioned again and the problem seems to lie in its fun factor.
Lost Ancient Egyptian Shrine Recovered
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said the ministry's archaeological committee had confirmed the naos is authentic and dates from the Old Kingdom.
Byzantium Through Western Eyes
To a Western eye, Byzantine art presents a set of challenges as certain viewpoints on aesthetics need to be overcome in order for its nature to be appreciated.
Ancient Helmet Found in Shibukawa
A CT scan of the soil covering the skull showed the 13-cm. high helmet. Like the armor, which was found last year, the helmet is made with kozane metal scales.
Restoring a Mummy Collar
Dating back around 2,300 years ago and found in pieces in a reused tomb in modern-day Luxor, the collar is painted in a vivid array of colors and probably adorned the body of a wealthy undertaker.
€ 500,000 to Restore Nike of Samothrace
€ 500,000 have been raised so far in the framework of a campaign aiming to fund the restoration of the Nike of Samothrace, according to a statement issued by The Louvre, where the famous statue is housed since 1884.
Volunteer Based Medieval Graffiti Project Wins Prestigious Award
Graffiti includes everything from medieval ships and music, to names and geometric patterns.
News from Kultepe
A four and half-thousand year-old dwelling located at Kultepe mound, in a district of Kayseri, in central Turkey might be one of the largest Bronze Age palaces ever located in the Near East.
Ice Roads Used to Build Forbidden City
Ice-lubricated sledges were the most efficient way to transport multi-tonne stones for Beijing’s centre.
Another Crumbling Wall Spotted in Pompeii
Another crumbling wall spotted in a Pompeian house last Monday is triggering discussions about the site's condition and future.
Cornell to Return 10,000 Ancient Tablets to Iraq
Cornell University is preparing to forfeit to Iraq a vast collection of ancient cuneiform tablets in what is expected to be one of the largest returns of antiquities by an American university.
F. Nessi / M. Hatzaki (eds.), Rituals of Hospitality
A interdisciplinary reading of 19th century ornamented trays and their complex (hi)stories, set in the context of the last days of the Ottoman Empire.
Penn-Leiden Colloquia on Ancient Values VIII: Landscapes of Value
The topic of the eighth colloquium, to be held at the University of Leiden, the Netherlands, June 19-21, 2014, will be: Landscapes of Value.
The Viking Silk Road
The Norwegian Vikings maintained trade connections with Persia and the Byzantine Empire through a network of traders from a variety of places and cultures who brought the silk to the Nordic countries.
Education and libraries in the digital age
The 9th International Conference: Education and Libraries in the Digital Age will focus on the relationship between education and libraries.