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7th century Afghan oil paintings earliest discovered

Mon, 5 May 2008 19:07:48 -0400

Scientists working in the Bamiyan region of Afghanistan have discovered oil paintings on the walls of caves dating to the 7th centuries, 800 years before the earliest European oil paintings were created. (photos)

Spirited Away: Art Thieves Target Europe's Churches

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:16:12 -0500

An article from Time and CNN reports on the large number of works of art stolen from houses of worship each year, a tragic loss of irreplaceable items that represents a lucrative business for thieves.

Robert Goulet, Broadway's Sir Lancelot, dies at 73

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 14:09:39 -0400

Robert Goulet, best known as Sir Lancelot in the original Broadway production of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 73.

Tomb of King Herod found

Sun, 27 May 2007 14:07:18 -0400

For several decades, Israeli archaeologist Ehud Netzer has been looking for the tomb of King Herod. Now he believes he has found it at Herodium, a flattened hilltop in the Judean Desert.

Author believes Portuguese discovered Australia

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:56:55 -0400

Beyond Capricorn, a new book by Australian author Peter Trickett, theorizes that the Portuguese, rather than the Dutch or British, are responsible for the discovery of Australia. The theory is based largely on a 16th century maritime map.

French Castle Being Built in Medieval Fashion

Tue, 5 Sep 2006 22:09:20 -0400

Welcome to the modern Middle Ages! Researchers and craftsmen are working together to construct an authentic medieval castle in the forests of Burgundy, France. Ten years into the project, Guedelon Castle is about 1/3 completed.

Medieval Law Saddles Queen with Rat-Infested House

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:50:14 -0400

Residents of Manchester, England have declared Her Majesty owner of of an abandoned and vandalized house thanks to a 607-year-old law that turns over ownership of abandoned buildings to the Crown.

Records Document Challenge Between British Monarch and Pretender

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:04:24 -0400

New records released by the British National Archive show that Anthony Hall, who claimed to be a descendent of Henry VIII in the early 20th century, deserved to be declared insane for threatening to lop off the head of King George V.

American Wins International Belly Dancing Competition

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:30:35 -0400

Egypt opened its doors to foreign dancers and asked its hometown heroes to stay out of the competition at the Alf Leila We Leila Festival (Belly Dancing World Cup 2006). Since an Egyptian has won nearly every year of the competition, the local contestants decided to see what the rest of the world had to offer.

Avebury Circle Lets Visitors Explore Ancient Mysteries

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 08:36:31 -0400

Not as famous as the nearby Stonehenge, but much more accessible, is the stone circle at Avebury, the largest in Europe. CNN takes a look at the mysterious Avebury circle in this report.

California Man Next Earl of Essex?

Sat, 23 Jul 2005 15:34:13 -0400

A retired grocery clerk from Yuba City, CA may be the next Earl of Essex. Bill Capell, also known as the Right Honorable Lord William Capell, earned the right to put his name forward and possibly be chosen by the Queen with the death of his cousin, the last Earl of Essex.

Pompeii Treasure Trove Revealed

Thu, 21 Jul 2005 17:40:47 -0400

In 2000, archaeologists working on a Roman bath at the site of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii, Italy, were thrilled to discover a wicker basket containing a treasure trove of silver artifacts.

Writer Andre Norton Dies at Age 93

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:19:26 -0500

The first exposure many SCA members have had to fantasy and science fiction stories was from author Andre Norton. She died March 17, 2005 at the age of 93.

Legendary Atlantis Found?

Thu, 25 Nov 2004 19:51:14 -0500

American researcher Robert Sarmast claims to have discovered the legendary island of Atlantis off the coast of Cyprus.

Hobbits Discovered in Indonesia?

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:01:53 -0500

The skeletal remains of a tiny adult female discovered on an Indonesian island have researchers fantasizing about hobbits.