Friday, December 16, 2011

Ancient Texts Tell Tales of War, Bar Tabs

More than 100 texts from ancient Mesopotamia have been translated and published for the first time. Among them is an inscription from King Nebuchadnezzar II.

http://www.livescience.com/17522-ancient-texts-tales-war-bar-tabs.html

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Archaeologists uncover beautiful art and evidence of 2,300 mile medieval journey into Sudan


View 2,300 miles - A medieval journey in a larger map

Archaeologists have discovered a treasure trove of medieval art at two sites in central Sudan. They've also found evidence of 2,300 mile (3,700 km) medieval journeys undertaken by travellers from western Europe. One of the travellers was a man named Benesec. The map above illustrates the journey they undertook.

http://www.livescience.com/16854-sudan-yields-medieval-art-signs-long-pilgrimages.html

Friday, October 28, 2011