Watching The World Change
From the discovery of ancient Bulgarian religious archeology to temple artifacts found in Italy, the following headlines in this article have hit the headlines in the news for July 2012. Important Christian Archaeology Site Pops Up in Bulgaria In Bulgaria, a Christian tomb dating back to the 4th century has been discovered at the necropolis…
Today, scientists announced that a new moon around Pluto has been discovered ”“ increasing the count of the dwarf planet’s known satellites to five. The discovery was made after researchers spotted the moon using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, which was responsible for identifying three other satellites of Pluto (the P4, Nix, and Hydra). In this…
While working in the second-largest city in Greece, a crew building a new subway system uncovered a gem for archeologists to explore. A section of ancient road constructed by the Romans has been revealed during the construction work. Measuring 70 meters or 230 feet long, it offers a glimpse at the main hub of travel…
One will never know what happened to a 16th century hairpin once belonging to French Queen Catherine de Medici. In this article, you will learn more about the hairpin and other interesting headlines to hit the new in June of 2012. Mystery of the 16th Century Hairpin One will never know what happened to a…
From spotting unexplainable objects in the sky to uncovering artifacts from the past, the headlines hitting the news in the early part of June 2012 touch upon discoveries in the Middle East, China, and southern Iran. UFO Sighting Debunked Early this month, a mysterious light appeared over several countries in the Middle East ”“ stirring…
You never know what surprises the ancient world will throw at you when you’re an archeologist or researcher studying the past. Who would have thought that cleaning a ceramic vessel excavated from a Canaanite residential area in Israel would produce a treasure trove of jewelry? Wrapped in textiles, researchers happened upon a collection of ring,…
In April of 2012, there have been an array of headlines related to archeology finds and discoveries. In this article, you will learn more about recent discoveries in 2012, such as a shipwreck dating back to the 3rd century to the discovery of the oldest known animal mounds. Oldest Known Animal Mounds In Peru, animal…
Underneath the ice in Siberia, the well-preserved remains of a young mammoth were awaiting to be discovered. Researchers believe that he had been killed by lions, but was then butchered by humans at least 10,000 years ago. In this article, you will learn more about this discovery and why it is so important to scientists….
Last summer, a rare wooden statue of a pharaoh was uncovered in Abydos. It is believed to represent Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh that did not leave behind many depictions. Her successor destroyed or defaced a great deal of representations of the ruler. In this article, you will learn more about this discovery and what it…
From ancient remains to lost cities filled with old architecture, advancements in technology allow scientists and archeologists to study their subjects more efficiently. In this article, you will learn more about CT scanners and light detection technology, which has been used in recent archeology projects. CT Scans of Roman Burial Urns With the help of…
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