‘Anthropology’s Anthropologist’ Dies at 84
A historian of science who chronicled the norms, customs and tribal beliefs of modern anthropologists, documenting a history of racial bias and ethnocentrism as well as great insights.
Its Reign Was Long, With Nine Lives to Start
Excerpts from an article on the new Brooklyn Museum exhibition dedicated to ancient Egyptian feline deities, by the New York Times.
Replica of 10,000 Year Old Mesolithic Dwelling Built
It will help defining the building techniques and longevity of such structures.
Hagia Sophia: Torn between Two Religions and Two Cultures
The recent re-use of Hagia Sophia of Trabzon as a mosque raises eyebrows and a lot of questions.
Final Moments of Incan Child Mummies’ Lives Revealed
After being selected for the deadly rite, the Maiden likely underwent a type of status change, becoming an important figure to the empire; the other two children may have served as her attendants.
In the Conqueror’s Kitchen
The Edirne Palace restorations are continuing with new cultural assets due to recent excavations. The excavations reveal Ottoman cuisine culture.
Between Lyra and Aulos
The conference is scheduled for 5-6 September 2014. Deadline for submitting abstracts: 31 January 2014.
SOS for Syria
A statement by ICOMOS on the alarming condition of several archaeological sites and monuments in Syria, including Crac Des Chevaliers, Palmyra and the ancient cities of Aleppo, Bosra and Damascus.
Fixed-Term Lectureship in Classics
The successful candidate will contribute to research-led teaching at all levels, and will be expected to make a contribution to the teaching of Latin and ancient Greek. They will also be required to act as examiner at all levels, play an active role in the day-to-day running of the Department, and undertake administrative duties.
Archaeological Work to be Resumed in Stobi
A team of archaeologists, students and volunteers will be returning to the site in August of 2013 to continue unearthing the northern residential section of the city.
The Silk Road before the Silk Road
A number of sites along the Silk Road were much earlier than expected, indicating that a series of different civilizations used them as spots during history.
Egyptian Museum Under Guard
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim said Thursday that the Egyptian Museum will be under the guard of the armed forces and the police today, ahead of mass protests.
Pyramid Era Settlement Uncovered in the Delta
During excavations, archaeologists uncovered the remains of a residential and utility buildings.
Coin Hoards of the Roman Republic
The new web-based tool makes available in searchable form the contents of a database created by Dr. Lockyear of 694 Roman Republican Coin hoards and the 115,000 coins that they contain.
Scribbling Through History
Since the workshop has very limited numbers, anyone wishing to attend needs to apply. Please send a short statement explaining your interest to graffiti and the themes tackled by the project to [email protected].
Greyfriars Burial is a Russian Doll-Style One
Archaeologists have lifted the lid off a 14th century stone coffin buried at the Greyfriars dig site only to find a second coffin inside.
Largest Hellenistic mosaic found in Calabria
This year they revealed the rest of a scene partially found last year, showing a large dolphin fighting the dragon, another, smaller, dolphin and also a second dragon.
Bursaries for Classics and Ancient History MA Students
The deadline for applications is 23 August 2013. For info, please visit the University website.
Guess Who?
A team of archaeologists from the University of Leicester believe the coffin, found at the Grey Friars estate, could contain a knight.
Dinosaur tail found in Mexico
Paleontologists discover 50 vertebrae of hadrosaur along with hip bone and other remains in Coahuila state.
The Archaeological Work in the Aegean Islands
The Archaeological Institute of Aegean Studies is organizing in Rhodes the first International Scientific Conference on “The Archaeological Work in the Aegean Islands” from 27 November until 1 December 2013.
Thracian temple, sanctuary of Zeus and Hera found in Bulgaria’s Sredna Gora
The earliest use of the site is estimated to date from the early Iron Age, about the eighth to sixth centuries BCE. The sanctuary of Zeus and Hera is believed to have been destroyed in the fifth century CE.
Archaeologists hit the heart of the Theban Mycenaean Palace
Season 2013 of the excavations taking place at the site of Kadmeia in Boeotian Thebes in central Greece has been completed bringing to light a series of impressive finds, including Mycenaean frescoes and a Late Antique mosaic.
New finds at Politiko – Troullia, Cyprus
The 2013 fieldwork revealed extensive evidence of the Bronze Age community that was the predecessor of ancient Tamassos, the seat of a centrally important kingdom during the subsequent Iron Age.