Archaeology can be fun!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/jul/14/creativity-in-classroom-archaeology-education
Well, here they got it all right, students willing to help, companies willing to help, actors, builders, school teathers.. what a project!
This is not some, forgetable lesson, not some grinding stone dullness… this is a lesson in numeracy, literacy, art, and most importantly THINKING. These kids will go away remembering – and [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘roman’
July 14, 2009
Build your own educational Villa excavation!
May 30, 2009
2000 year old sewn ship found in Croatia
Well, as I have just returned from Croatian Island of Cres (where I have been on survey – more about that later) I found this.. and could do with a find like tht myself!! Pity I can’t stand doing more than paddling!
http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/14498.htm
read the whole article above
Archaeologists have found an ancient sewn ship over 2000 years [...]
April 6, 2009
Archaeologist joins call to save unique Roman Villa in Nottinghamshire
An archaeologist at The University of Nottingham has joined the fight to protect the site of a unique Roman villa. The site, until recently buried under the old Southwell Minster School, has planning permission for 13 new homes. But experts say at least part of the land earmarked for development should be protected because of the villa remains and its special relationship with Southwell Minster, the Cathedral Church of Nottinghamshire.
November 7, 2008
Virtual Rome
News just in about the latest in 3D recreations of the past… the spectacular Virtual Rome!
Rome is set to launch virtual tours of ancient Rome complete with gladiators, Vestal Virgins and Colosseum crowds. Down dusty grafitti covered streets, and into sleazy bars, bright temples and the main event.. gladiator fights at the Colosseum.
“3D Rewind Rome” [...]
August 30, 2008
vation Countdown to Jordan – yipes!
Blog post one… just to see if all this technology works!. fairly relaxed… cough!
I will be posting again before we leave on the 6th ish of September.. and then the next post will be on the 8th/9th. once we are settled in to the portacabins.
Follow it all on the blog…
http://bajrblog.wordpress.com/
ah… I [...]
August 30, 2008
Jerash Survey 08… preparing to go
Jerash Hinterland Survey 05
the Hinterland Survey 3 years ago… well now we are going back… (bout time!)
I will try and bring you vid posts of what’s happening, what we find, as we find it.. and who is doing it.!
Keep an eye out for my Video Blog of Life and [...]
January 14, 2008
Emperor Hadrian Exhibition at the British Museum
The British Museum announced a new major exhibition on Roman Emperor Hadrian and iconic bronze head of Hadrian to tour Britain this Summer. 24th July – 26th October 2008
HADRIAN _ EMPIRE and CONFLICT
This special exhibition will explore the life, love and legacy of Rome’s most enigmatic emperor, Hadrian (reigned AD 117–138).
Ruling an empire that comprised [...]
January 9, 2008
Roman Road Gets Virtual – Via Flaminia
From the Associated Press..
By ARIEL DAVID – 1 day ago
ROME (AP) – All roads lead to Rome, even virtual ones.
A museum on Tuesday unveiled a virtual reconstruction of one of the bustling arteries that led into ancient Rome, allowing visitors to wander through rebuilt monuments and interact with the city’s political elite.
Using a concept similar [...]
