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Archaeology of the Moon
Future archaeologist might consider going to the Moon to excavate the lunar surface for the remains of past lunar missions. The lunar surface is strewn with hundreds of items, from spacecraft, containers of urine, flags, footprints, personal items and finally plaques.
Bristol archaeologists unearth slave burial ground on St Helena
Archaeologists from the University of Bristol have unearthed a unique slave burial ground on the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena. The excavation, which took place in advance of construction of a new airport on the island, has revealed dramatic insights into the victims of the Atlantic slave trade during the notorious Middle Passage.
In Ancient Pompeii, Trash and Tombs Went Hand in Hand
Trash and tombs went hand in hand in ancient Pompeii. That’s according to UC research that provides new insights into the daily life of that city before the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. HeritageDaily Archaeology News Press Release - News for Archeology by Archaeologists
MSU scientists crack medieval bone code
Two teams of Michigan State University researchers – one working at a medieval burial site in Albania, the other at a DNA lab in East Lansing – have shown how modern science can unlock the mysteries of the past.
Archaeologists given grant to research a Viking “Thing”
Archaeologists research a “Thing” left by the Vikings of Sherwood Forest. Archaeologists are researching a “thing” in Sherwood Forest as part of a research grant of £50,000 donated by the National Lottery.
Skeletons point to Columbus voyage for syphilis origins
Skeletons point to Columbus voyage for syphilis origins. Skeletons don't lie. But sometimes they may mislead, as in the case of bones that reputedly showed evidence of syphilis in Europe and other parts of the Old World before Christopher Columbus made his historic voyage in 1492.