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Slavic Interest Group newsletter and program notes online

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:06:13 -0500

Lady Marija Kotok of Sylvan Glen in AEthelemarc reports that the latest edition of the Slavic Interest group newsletter and notes from December 2007's Slavic University are now available online.

"Copernicus' Secret" brings scientist to life

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:48:05 -0500

Up until now, little has been known about the personal life of medieval astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, but author Jack Repcheck brings life to the man in his new book Copernicus' Secret: How the Scientific Revolution Began. Owen Gingerich reviews the book for the Sunday New York Times.

Hungary's Year-Long Rennaisance Festival

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:56:15 -0500

The contemporary celebration marks 550 years since the celebrated Hungarian King Matthias brought Italian Renaissance thinkers and artists to Hungary and contributed to the development of humanist ideas in greater Europe.

Archaeologists uncover Prague's oldest ramparts

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 07:43:57 -0500

Archaeologists have uncovered parts of Prague's oldest ramparts, dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries. The remnants of the wall, which was part of one of Prague's main entrance gates, were discovered in the cellar of the Academy of Performing Arts building.

Remnants of 9th century walls found in Prague

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:45:50 -0500

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of walls dating to the 9th and 10th centuries in Malostranske namesti square in Prague. The 6 meter high walls were constructed of wood and clay.

Rare 14th century statue found in Czech Republic

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:21:10 -0500

Archaeologists working on a site near Usti nad Labem in North Bohemia have discovered a ceramic statue of the Virgin Mary and Jesus dating to the late 14th century.

First Bulgarian Empire seals found

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:07:41 -0500

State seals, dating to the first Bulgarian Empire (681-1018), were discovered recently during excavation for public buildings. The seals are believed to have belonged to the rulers Simeon and Petar.

"Modern" medieval castle built in Poland

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:10:05 -0400

A new castle has been constructed in Byczyna near Opole, Poland for the purpose of studying medieval construction and life. The Polsko-Czeskie Centrum Szkolenia Rycerstwa (The Polish-Czech Center of Knights Training) was constructed for 4.5 milion of polish zloty.

Ancient Bulgarian inscription found on tomb

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 16:53:54 -0400

Archaeologist Kazimir Popkonstantikov has discovered an inscription on a tomb from the Middle Ages in high medieval Bulgarian, a rare instance of the language. The inscription chronicled the burial site of a monk in a 10th century monastery.

"Devil's Bible" goes home to Prague

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:00:36 -0400

After 359 years in Stockholm, the Codex Gigas, also known as the Devil's Bible, has been returned to the Czech National Library in Prague for an exhibition. The book was supposedly written 800 years ago with the help of the devil.

14th century Christian necropolis found in Bulgaria

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:12:01 -0400

Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered 15 tombs dating to the 14th century near a medieval fortress in Kardzhali, Bulgaria. Experts believe the graces may have been from defenders of the rock sanctuary of Perperikon which fell under siege by the Turkish emir Orhan in 1362.

Czech ditch unique in Central Europe

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:10:22 -0400

A unique wood-reinforced, medieval ditch has been discovered near Prague, Czech Republic. Experts believe the ditch dates to the 13th or 14th century.

Early Bulgarian church draws tourists and archaeologists

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:42:11 -0400

Bulgarian archaeologists are working on the remains of the St. 40 Martyrs Church, "one of the oldest and most historically important places of worship in Bulgaria."

2,400 Year-Old Royal Mask Found in Bulgaria

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:03:54 -0400

Archaeologists in the village of Topolchane, Bulgaria have unearthed artifacts of gold, silver and pottery dating back to the 4th century B.C.E., including a golden mask.

Botticelli fresco in Hungary?

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:15:20 -0400

Art historians are excited about the possible discovery of a Botticelli fresco in the ruins of a Hungarian palace. The large work was found in remains of the palace of Archbishop Janos Vitez, the head of the country's Catholic church from 1465 to 1472.