http://www.poweredbyosteons.org/2012/03/childbirth-and-c-sections-in.html
A blogger asks why so few ancient burials are found for pregnant women with fetus still inside them. Very nice and scientific/historical article.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Greek Archaeologists Protest Budget Cuts
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46735408/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.T2IXPcVtqSo
Big news conference by Greek professional archaeologists, who argue that the country is shooting itself in the foot by cutting museum, security, and preservation budgets.
Big news conference by Greek professional archaeologists, who argue that the country is shooting itself in the foot by cutting museum, security, and preservation budgets.
Displaced Iraqis living on top of archaeological sites
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/world/middleeast/mesopotamia-ruins-at-risk-from-iraqi-residents.html?_r=2
This is especially a problem in southern Iraq, where the ancient remains are thick on the groups AND lots of people were driven from their homes by war. The minor issue of law enforcement also plays a part.
This is especially a problem in southern Iraq, where the ancient remains are thick on the groups AND lots of people were driven from their homes by war. The minor issue of law enforcement also plays a part.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Canadian archeologists unearth rare wooden statue of pharaoh
Canadian archeologists unearth rare wooden statue of pharaoh
Found in Egypt during the recent political upheavals, the wooden statue MAY represent Hatshepsut. Statues of her were rare because of a campaign of Egyptian damnatio memoriae by her successor.
Found in Egypt during the recent political upheavals, the wooden statue MAY represent Hatshepsut. Statues of her were rare because of a campaign of Egyptian damnatio memoriae by her successor.
Oded Golan found not guilty of forgery in the "James Ossuary" case
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/14/us-israel-archaeology-idUSBRE82D0XO20120314
Even though most experts, including the Israeli Antiquities Authority, now agree that the box may be ancient but its inscription ("James son of Joseph, brother of Jesus") is a fake, the Israeli court was unable to convict Mr. Golan of anything. It may have been a sort of "show trial," because the IAA claims this trial itself, regardless of verdict, has intimidated would-be antiquities thieves.
Even though most experts, including the Israeli Antiquities Authority, now agree that the box may be ancient but its inscription ("James son of Joseph, brother of Jesus") is a fake, the Israeli court was unable to convict Mr. Golan of anything. It may have been a sort of "show trial," because the IAA claims this trial itself, regardless of verdict, has intimidated would-be antiquities thieves.
T. Rex Bite Strongest Ever on Land—Ten Times Greater Than Gator's
T. Rex Bite Strongest Ever on Land—Ten Times Greater Than Gator's
Wondering who would win a showdown between T. Rex and Crocodile?
But Megalodon, a prehistoric giant-toothed shark creature, beats them all.
Wondering who would win a showdown between T. Rex and Crocodile?
But Megalodon, a prehistoric giant-toothed shark creature, beats them all.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lost Leonardo da Vinci Mural Behind False Wall?
Lost Leonardo da Vinci Mural Behind False Wall?
Perhaps Vasari didn't paint over Leonardo's "Battle of Anghari"; perhaps he only erected another wall in front of it, and the Leonardo is still back there behind it. Shall we drill holes in the Vasari to find out?
Perhaps Vasari didn't paint over Leonardo's "Battle of Anghari"; perhaps he only erected another wall in front of it, and the Leonardo is still back there behind it. Shall we drill holes in the Vasari to find out?
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