Monthly Archives: October 2009
Mystery stone found near church linked to Knights Templar
What appears to be the carved top of a sarcophagus was unearthed when builders were excavating and reinforcing a wall alongside the old ruined church in Temple, Midlothian. But the inscriptions, which include symbols similar to those found in Viking … Continue reading
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Current Archaeology Awards for 2010 – get your entries in!
Current Archaeology is pleased to announce that the English Heritage Presentation of Archaeological Heritage Research Awards will be joining in this year as part of the Archaeology 2010 conference at the British Museum, February 26-28, 2010. ( a date for … Continue reading
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Dig your own – Ethics of pay to dig out entire sites
Recently on the American Archaeology Fieldwork website the following website was highlighted, after it appeared in a google ad. http://www.wediganasaziruins.com/ but they are not alone, with other sites offering a chance to dig up entire sites and keep your finds. … Continue reading
Build your own Turin Shroud
An Italian scientist says he has reproduced one of the world’s most famous Catholic relics, the Shroud of Turin, to support his belief it is a medieval fake, not the cloth Jesus was buried in. Luigi Garlaschelli created a copy … Continue reading
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Bluehenge – Stonehenge – Woodhenge… but what about Strawhenge?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1217752/Henge-stones-Unearthed-site-monuments-little-sister.html Sadly this was supposed to be a surprise for February.. but the Daily Mail got hold of the story… however, it looks like they are quoting the great and the good relating to this story… Professor Tim Darvill, Stonehenge … Continue reading
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