Another one which probably won’t go much beyond the Italian press (where it is getting rather brief attention, actually) … Archaeologists working in downtown Gela have come across remains of a 7th to 5th century B.C. (Greek) necropolis. So far, four tombs have been found of the enchytrismos alla cappuccina variety and it is believed [...]
Archive for August 26, 2009
Greek Necropolis at Gela?
Posted: August 26, 2009 by rogueclassicist in Archaeology, Italy, Uncategorized1
This NASA photo seems to be making the rounds of various lists: Thankfully, the fires seem to have been brought under control. It is possibly worth pointing out that two years ago — almost to the day — we were breathing a similar sigh of relief in regards to Olympia and highlighting this photo from [...]
CONF: Third International Colloquium: ‘Ptolemaic Waterways and Power
Posted: August 26, 2009 by rogueclassicist in ConferencesSeen on the Classicists list: This is to notify colleagues of the Third International Ptolemaic Colloquium to be held in Piraeus/Greece on 18-20.09.2009. All welcome (no conference fee). For further information please contact marystef@arch.uoa.gr. Ptolemaic Waterways and Power Third International Ptolemaic Colloquium (18-20/9/09) dedicated to the memory of Frank W. Walbank, sponsored and hosted by [...]
I’ve got a large file of ‘claims’ associated with the ancient world which I try to track down every now and then, but this one arrived today and I can’t wrap my head around it at all … from one of those press release things: The more she listened to this music, the better she [...]
Alexander Gemstone!
Posted: August 26, 2009 by rogueclassicist in Alexander the Great, Archaeology, IsraelThe spectacular finds continue to pour in! This time, it’s the discovery of what should probably be called an intaglio depicting Alexander the Great … from Tel Dor! Here’s the Arutz Sheva coverage: Excavations in Tel Dor have turned up a rare and unexpected work of Hellenistic art: a precious stone bearing the miniature carved [...]
This Day in Ancient History: ante diem vii kalendas septembres
Posted: August 26, 2009 by rogueclassicist in Uncategorizedante diem vii kalendas septembres 55 B.C. — Julius Caesar invades Britain, but doesn’t stick around very long 1875 — Birth of John Buchan, 1st Baron of Tweedsmuir and Governor-General of Canada … and author of a decent biography of Augustus
