Wednesday, February 26, 2014

New Research Tells Tale of 17th century 'Pirate Alliance' in Ireland

An underwater archaeologist in Ireland has made a series of discoveries that provides clues to pirates who operated on the southwest coast. She found two sites with rock-cut steps that lead almost to the sea.

http://www.livescience.com/43696-17th-century-pirate-alliance-uncovered-in-ireland.html

Thursday, February 20, 2014

3,200 year-old Silver Treasure Discovered in Ancient City in Israel

Archaeologists working at the ancient city of Abel Beth Maacah have discovered silver treasure dating back about 3,200 years.

http://www.livescience.com/43546-silver-ancient-treasure-found-in-israel.html


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Ancient school discovered at Dakhla Oasis in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a school that dates back about 1,700 years that contains Greek writings on its walls. Among the texts is a passage from the Odyssey telling a legendary story of ancient drug use.

http://www.livescience.com/43265-ancient-school-discovered-in-egypt.html

Monday, February 3, 2014

4,600 year-old Step Pyramid Uncovered in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a step pyramid that dates back about 4,600 years. It predates the Great Pyramid at Giza by at least a few decades.

http://www.livescience.com/43051-step-pyramid-uncovered-in-egypt.html