August 26, 2009
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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…
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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…
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Seen 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…
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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…
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The 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…
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