Archaeologists Discover Cleopatra and Aphrodite Statues »

An alabaster head of Cleopatra and a Aphrodite mask believed to be Mark Antony’s have been found near Egypt’s Mediterranean city of Alexandria, according to Egypt’s antiquities chief Zahi Hawass.
Cleopatra was Queen of Egypt, and Mark Anthony a ruler of Rome after Caesar’s death. The pair were famous lovers and each committed [...]

Two Vandals Take From Stonehenge »

The ancient circle of Stonehenge was attacked by vandals during the middle of the night last week, taking a coin-sized piece of the monument away with them and leaving behind a 2.5-inch scratch.
Two men are responsible for the vandalism, accordion to English Heritage who protects and promote England’s historic environment.
AFP quoted an English Heritage spokesperson [...]

Archaeologists Do Not Have Whips, Germans on Trail of Ark?, Treasure Hunters Find Gem-Studded Jewelry »

Three archaeological/treasure news articles stand out with extra interest today. With the upcoming Indiana Jones movie, a timely article discusses some of the real differences between "movies" and archaeological reality.
Ironically, there’s an article about German researchers claiming to have found the remains of the palace of the Queen of Sheba — and an altar [...]

Stonehenge Archaeological Dig Begins »

The first archaeological dig in nearly fifty years has started at Stonehenge. British archaeologists are trying to unravel age-old secrets to the ancient stone circle. They believe Stonehenge was built around 2500 BC, but that’s simply an estimation.
The last site excavation of the site occurred in 1964, or 44 years ago. Video [...]

World War I ‘Vampire Dugout’ Sees First Light in 90 Years »

A secret underground tunnel was discovered last year by archaeologists near the Belgium village of Zonnebeke and it is now being excavated.
The hidden shelter, known as Vampire Dugout, served as an underground headquarters for the British during World War I. The dugout was apparently named after soldiers who’s mission was [...]

Archaeologists Discover $45,000 Coin Dated 1855 in Downtown San Antonio »

You might imagine finding some old pennies, but who would ever expect to discover a shiny gold coin buried within the oldest part of an American City? But an old gold coin was indeed found, and it’s worth tens of thousands of dollars.
The Main Plaza area of downtown San Antonio, TX has been experiencing [...]

Archaeologists Discover How to Make Beer, in a Very Old Fashion Way »

The last thing you’d expect to form in the back of your mind while reading an archaeological article is a funny Bud-Light commercial.
Yet, it’s hard not to when reading this one …
First, just the facts:

An ancient site in Ireland
Approximately 3,000 years old
The focus is around a stone-mound, one of many such sites [...]