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Route of "lost" Roman road determined
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/07/12 - 23:06. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | RomanAfter 30 years of research, experts in England now believe that they have determined the route of the "lost" Roman road, which stretched between Castleshaw fort near Oldham and Slack fort Outlane, through the Pennines.
From the halls of Montezuma
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/07/07 - 19:11. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | New WorldMexican archaeologists believe they have, at long last, found the fabled palace of Aztec emperor Montezuma, destroyed by the conquistador Hernando Cortés in 1521.
A tour of "remarkable Viking sites"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/07/06 - 18:20. 901 CE to 1000 CE | Architecture and Construction | New World | Review | ScandanavianJeff Lukovich takes visitors on a unique tour of Newfoundland's Viking sites in an article for Canada.com.
13th century tower foundations found under Oxford mound
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/07/04 - 11:53. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Architecture and Construction | EnglishWorkers on Oxford Castle's mound were surprised to discover the remains of a 13th century, 10-sided tower which once stood on the mound.
Environmentally-friendly "hobbit house" in Wales
Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2008/07/03 - 21:03. Architecture and Construction | Modern Society | Photo Album | WelshAlthough technically not period for SCA, the Simondale House in rural Wales is an environmentally-friendly, family-built home that uses mostly period materials and would fit right into many SCA folks' dreams of the perfect dwelling.
"Lost" medieval church of Dunwich found with modern technology
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/06/26 - 15:35. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | BBC News | EnglishMarine archaeologists believe they have discovered a medieval church which tumbled off an eroded cliff into the ocean in Suffolk County, England. The remains were discovered using sonar and underwater cameras.
Vindolanda dig reveals massive granaries
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/06/23 - 20:40. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | RomanRecent excavations at England's Roman fort Vindolanda have revealed impressive structures, exceeding even the officers' quarters, to house the fort's grain supply. The dig also uncovered "a magnificent flagged roadway next to the granaries."
Chichester's Roman baths to become new tourist destination
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/06/17 - 16:07. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | RomanFirst discovered in the 1970s by Chichester archaeologist Alec Down, the British city's Roman baths are scheduled to re-emerge from beneath the car park under which they were buried 17 years ago. The city hopes they will become the centerpiece of a new museum.
Stonehenge should keep its secrets, opines essay
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/06/16 - 22:14. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | Opinion | StoneworkThe recent discovery of graves at Stonehenge has led to a frenzy of speculation and proposed activity regarding the origins of the site. One commentator feels that the ancient structure should keep its secrets.
Remains of 3,000-Year-Old Fortress Discovered in Egypt
Submitted by Vallawulf on Sat, 2008/06/07 - 21:47. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | StoneworkIn Egypt, authorities have uncovered the remains of a giant fortress called Tjaru (or Tharu/Tharo) discovered in July 2007 near the Suez Canal.
Leaning Tower of Pisa extends warranty for another 300 years
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/06/06 - 19:29. Architecture and Construction | Italian | TelegraphEngineers studying Pisa's famous Leaning Tower feel that the structure has been saved for another 300 years thanks to a UK£20 million restoration project.
Spanish drought reveals medieval city
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/06/01 - 15:36. Architecture and Construction | BBC News | Modern Society | SpanishA severe drought affecting the city of Barcelona, Spain has lowered the water table in the massive Sau reservoir, revealing a once-submerged medieval village. The town was flooded when the reservoir, which supplies Barcelona, was built in the 1960s. (photo)
Macedonia's Skopje Stone Bridge restored
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/05/31 - 16:15. 801 CE to 900 CE | Architecture and Construction | EuropeanOriginally built by the Romans over the Vardar River in Macedonia, the Skopje Stone Bridge has been rebuilt and restored over the centuries, and described by travels throughout the Middle Ages. Last year parts of the bridge fell into the river, forcing the most recent reconstruction.
Westminster Abbey's "carpet of stone" revealed
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/30 - 13:02. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Architecture and Construction | English | Guardian | Places of WorshipA two-year restoration project has revealed the breathtaking details of a medieval mosaic pavement, depicting the end of the world, in the floor of London's Westminster Abbey. The floor was originally constructed in the 1260s by Henry III>
Wigan, England once Roman Coccium?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/05/25 - 12:20. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | RomanChildren from the Ince CE Primary School in Wigan, England are helping archaeologists from the Wigan Archaeological Society to investigate the remains of a Roman road in their town which once linked the village to Manchester.
Japan's Gosashi tomb opened to scholars
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/16 - 13:39. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | JapaneseA 5th century royal Japanese tomb has been made accessible to scholars for research and study for the first time. Koji Takahashi, a Toyama University archaeologist, was one of the experts allowed into the Gosashi tomb, which "is revered as the resting place of Empress Jingu, the semi-legendary wife of the country's 14th emperor."
Nero's gate discovered in Cologne
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/02 - 17:43. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | Roman | TelegraphConstructions workers at the site of Cologne, Germany's new metro line have discovered a Roman gate believed to have been built by the Emperor Nero and dating from the 1st century C.E.
Smoking ban leads to discovery of medieval artifact
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Thu, 2008/04/24 - 22:18. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Architecture and Construction | EnglishA 14th century gravestone has been lying unnoticed as part of the wall of the Blacksmiths Arms in Mickleton, County Durham, England. One of the pub regulars, an archaeologist, spotted it low in the wall as he stood outside puffing his pipe, because he can no longer smoke inside the bar.
12th century campanile to be saved from fall
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/04/22 - 17:05. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | ItalianExperts are working to keep the 12th century bell-tower in St Mark's Square in Venice from tumbling over after a survey disclosed that the foundation was no longer supporting the structure.
"Magical" Irish towers
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/04/19 - 20:58. Architecture and Construction | IrishIn an article on his blog, writer Philip Coppens discusses the "mysterious round Irish towers," an Irish medieval architectural phenomenon. The article is entitled Round towers: needles in magical landscape?
Time Team discovers link between Welsh and King Harald
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/04/13 - 12:20. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Architecture and Construction | English | WelshIn 2007 Channel Four's Time Team was permitted to excavate a field near the village of Portskewett in Wales and discovered what it believes is a Saxon hunting lodge built by King Harald one year before the Battle of Hastings.
Ancient Colchester South Gate discovered
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/04/08 - 16:05. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | English | RomanArchaeologists believe that they have discovered part of the South gate of the Roman wall at Colchester, Britain's oldest Roman town. The wall was destroyed in 1818.
Archaeologists closer to discovering Scottish palace
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/03/03 - 21:39. 801 CE to 900 CE | Architecture and Construction | BBC News | ScottishMedieval texts have called the palace of Kenneth MacAlpine, the first king of a united Scotland, a stone building, but modern researchers believe it would have been wooden. Now recent discoveries lead the experts to think they may be close to zeroing in on the location.
Time Team finds ancient gate
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/02/29 - 23:04. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | English | Places of WorshipThe BBC's Time Team believe they have discovered the 'Great Gate' of Langthorne Abbey in West Ham, England. The Abbey itself may lie beneath rail lines.
Korean national treasure destroyed by fire
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/02/28 - 19:35. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Architecture and Construction | Asian | Yahoo! NewsPolice in Seoul, Korea believe arson was responsible for the destruction of a 600-year-old gate considered to be Korea's most important national treasure.
Viking sites proposed for UNESCO Heritage Sites
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/02/16 - 20:29. Archaeology | Architecture and Construction | German | ScandanavianSeveral Viking Age sites around the Baltic Sea have been proposed as UNESCO Heritage Sites. The locations include Haithabu, a village in Germany, and the Dannevirke, a series of earthen walls.
Berlin slightly older than previously thought
Submitted by Sabine Berard on Wed, 2008/02/13 - 20:42. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | German | Yahoo! NewsAn archaeological dig in downtown Berlin has uncovered evidence that the German capital is at least 45 years older than had previously been established.
Viking Age research CD-ROM to be available in April
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/02/09 - 04:19. Architecture and Construction | Arts and Sciences | ScandanavianDan Carlson of the Viking History website has announced that a new research CD-ROM dealing with Viking Age crafts, such as bone and antler objects, will be available in April.
British farmer hides mock castle from authorities
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/02/07 - 17:01. Architecture and Construction | English | Modern Society | Yahoo! NewsApparently to avoid building inspections and zoning laws, Robert Fidler, a farmer in Surrey, England, built and lived in a complete mock-Tudor house and concealed the structure behind hay bales.
Roman bridge reconstructed in Northumberland
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/01/19 - 22:07. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | Roman | StoneworkA 2nd century Roman bridge, which originally crossed the Tyne River in Northumberland, has been reconstructed on the river's bank. The original was one of the largest bridges in Roman Britain.
