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John the Bruce?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/04/04 - 00:57. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Guardian | Modern Society | ScottishPublishers of a new book by Senator John McCain claim that the American presidential candidate is a descendant of Scotland's great hero, Robert the Bruce, a claim that historians call "baloney."
Arab scientists filled Dark Ages with light
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/02/26 - 23:47. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | General Science | Guardian | Middle EasternWriting for The Guardian, Jim Al-Khalili sheds light on the contributions of Arab scientists in the Middle Ages.
"Give us back our wee men!"
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/01/23 - 13:40. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Games and Gambling | Guardian | Scottish | StoneworkAlex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, has expressed a grievance over the continued absence of the Lewis Chessmen from Scotland. The chessmen, ivory pieces carved sometime during the 11th century, are housed in various museums in England.
Emperor Valens cursed
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/01/06 - 21:57. 601 CE and Earlier | Guardian | Metalworking | RomanSometime in the 4th century, someone was REALLY cheesed off at the emperor — at least enough to curse him by defacing his image and wrapping lead around his face.
Revisionist Joan of Arc angers historians
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/10/06 - 16:18. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Christianity | French | GuardianA new book by French journalist Marcel Gay claims to prove that Joan of Arc was a French royal who did not die on the stake but was rescued by the English.
"I, Claudius" may return to the silver screen
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/09/16 - 16:15. Fine Arts | Guardian | Media | RomanThe Guardian reports that the rights have been obtained to produce a big-screen version of Robert Graves's novel I, Claudius. The film could star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Preserving Timbuktu's precious manuscripts
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/08/04 - 17:19. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | African | Guardian | Scribal ArtsDue to the climate, it's common to find ancient documents in boxes or caves, or even hidden beneath the sand of Timbuktu, but now a push is on to save many of these precious manuscripts.
The story of a flea
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007/05/21 - 11:44. 601 CE and Earlier | Byzantine | Guardian | Medicine | Review | RomanIn a review for The Guardian, Ian Pindar discusses a new book about bubonic plague: Justinian's Flea by William Rosen, an "impressive study of the bubonic plague and its impact on history."
Understanding of "distant past" key to modern civilization
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2007/05/13 - 23:14. Greek | Guardian | Opinion | RomanTom Holland, author of Rubicon and Persian Fire defends classical education in an article for Britain's The Guardian. Holland feels the study of the Greeks and Romans is necessary to understand modern democracy.
Latin and Greek are not dead
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/01/26 - 17:08. Guardian | Linguistics | OpinionCambridge Classics professor Mary Beard discusses the importance of the study of classical languages in an essay for the Guardian.
Cá Bhfuil Na Gaeilg eoirí?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2007/01/17 - 09:04. Guardian | Irish | LinguisticsCá Bhfuil Na Gaeilg eoirí? (English translation: Where are all the Gaelic speakers?) Some are still in Ireland where 25% of the population claims to speak the language. Manchán Magan of the Guardian looks at the history of Gaelic and sets out on a trek to see who speaks it.
New translation of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" on BBC Radio 4
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006/12/22 - 16:30. Audio/Podcast | English | Fine Arts | Guardian | ReviewUnable to view the original manuscript of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in the British Library, Simon Armitage decided to make his own translation. In an article for the Guardian, Armitage discusses the work and provides an excerpt.
War 2, Archaeology 0
Submitted by Ursula on Tue, 2006/10/03 - 13:16. 601 CE and Earlier | 1101 CE to 1200 CE | 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Archaeology | Castles | Guardian | Middle Eastern | Modern Society | RomanRecent bombing and a resulting oil spill in Lebanon have damaged two World Heritage sites, says an inspection team from UNESCO. Roman remains at Tyre and a medieval tower at Byblos are in urgent need of repair.
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World's Strongest Whiskey
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006/03/19 - 14:08. 1601 CE and Later | Brewing and Vinting | Guardian | ScottishA 300-year-old recipe for malt whiskey may produce the world's strongest single malt at 92 per cent. The drink is being produced at the Bruichladdich distillery on the west coast of Scotland.
Byzantine Discoveries Could Jeopardize Turkish Tunnel Plans
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006/01/31 - 21:19. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | Byzantine | Guardian | NauticalThe recent discovery of the original port of Constantinople on the banks of the Bosporus may throw a monkey wrench into Turkey's ambitious plan to construct a UK£2 billion train tunnel linking Europe to Asia.
Fra Angelico One Step Closer to Sainthood
Submitted by Vallawulf on Sun, 2005/12/25 - 14:08. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Christianity | Guardian | ItalianFra Angelico was the model of a self-effacing medieval monk whose art was an expression of religion. Pope John Paul II beatified the 14th century monk, bringing him one step closer to sainthood, and his name and his genius are still celebrated 550 years later.
Mary Rose Figurehead Found
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/10/08 - 21:48. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | English | Guardian | NauticalAlex Hildred, Excavation Director for the Mary Rose project, believes that they may have discovered the tudor rose figurehead for the ship. The paddle-shaped, decorative piece of oak was uncovered recently in a planned attempt to raise one of the ship's main beams.
The Shakespeare Code
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/10/02 - 22:01. 1601 CE and Later | English | Fine Arts | GuardianDa Vinci wasn't alone. Now Shakespeare appears to have a "code", according to a new book Shadowplay by Clare Asquith.
Viking hoard found in Norway by five-year-olds
Submitted by Zabava on Thu, 2005/09/08 - 21:01. 801 CE to 900 CE | Guardian | Jewelry/Lapidary | ScandanavianWhile playing in their yard, three five-year-old boys from northern Norway found a silver buckle and a necklace with a dragon motif that have surprised many archaeologists. The pieces are identified as Viking jewelry and date back to 800-900 CE.
New Research Project Planned for Stonehenge
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005/07/28 - 22:55. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | GuardianA group of scientists has recommended that a new, comprehensive research project be launched to study Stonehenge. In Stonehenge: an Archaeological Research Framework, edited by Timothy Darvill of Bournemouth University, a plan is suggested to study the structure and its burial sites.
Medieval Charnal House Restored in English Basement
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/07/17 - 16:45. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Architecture and Construction | English | GuardianA 14th century English home, owned by a lawyer, has a secret in its basement: It is the final resting place of some 10,000 of London's dead.
Bronze Orpheus Might Point to Tomb
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/07/17 - 13:38. 601 CE and Earlier | Greek | Guardian | Performing ArtsArchaeologists working on a site near the village of Tatul in Bulgaria are hoping that the discovery of a rare bronze statue of Orpheus might lead to the hero's tomb.
Wedding Jewel - Was Raphael Married?
Submitted by JaneStockton on Sat, 2005/06/25 - 14:13. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Fine Arts | Guardian | ItalianA small pearl brooch in "La Fornarina" was the clue used by art historian Maurizio Bernardelli Curuz to suggest that Raphael and the woman long thought to be his mistress were actually secretly married.
17th Century Bathroom Discovered in Derbyshire
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/05/29 - 16:13. 1601 CE and Later | Architecture and Construction | English | GuardianA 17th century "bathing room," possibly influenced by Sir William Cavendish, has been discovered in an abandoned outbuilding at Bolsover in Derbyshire, England.
English Heritage Tournament starts off with great spectacle.
Submitted by thomasFlamanc on Wed, 2005/05/18 - 12:07. Armoured Combat | English | Equestrian Combat | Exhibits | GuardianSaturday the 14th of May 2005 saw a new Series of English Heritage Tournaments start in spectacular style with displays of archery, mounted skill at arms, falconry, foot combant and culminating in the always-magnificent joust.
Did Dante Discover Law of Motion Before Galileo?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005/05/13 - 20:51. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | General Science | Guardian | ItalianIn an article for Nature, Leonardo Ricci, of the University of Trento, writes that poet Dante Alighieri described the law of motion in physics 300 years before Galileo.
Books to be Removed from Bodleian Library
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005/04/18 - 23:08. English | Guardian | Modern Society | Scribal ArtsA renovation and modernization project at Oxford's Bodleian Library would see most of the 6 million books housed in the main building moved to other locations.
Archaeologists Butt Heads with Architects in Florence
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/03/06 - 13:25. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Architecture and Construction | Guardian | ItalianPlans to expand the exhibit space of Florence's Uffizi Gallery have been thwarted by the discovery of the foundations of several medieval houses.
Stonehenge Construction Project Delayed
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005/02/10 - 21:06. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | GuardianControversial plans by the National Trust and English Heritage to route traffic away from Stonehenge have hit a snag. The British government has been strangely silent on the subject, leading officials to believe that the plans may have been abandoned.
"Around the World in 18 Games" Comes to Hadrian's Wall
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/01/30 - 16:30. English | Exhibits | Games and Gambling | GuardianTwenty tiny people are making a unique journey this year when the British Museum sends 20 of the historic Lewis Chessman north for a special exhibit of historic board games.
