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Vikings acquitted in ritual killing

Sun, 4 May 2008 11:24:54 -0400

New evidence pertaining to the death of a Viking woman found in a ship burial disputes the earlier belief that the woman was ritually murdered. "We have no reason to think violence was the cause of death," Per Holck, professor of anatomy at Oslo University, told Reuters after studying the two women who died in 834 aged about 80 and 50.

Actor Paul Scofield dies at 86

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:23:27 -0400

The theatre and film world is mourning the death of British actor Paul Scofield, best known for his role as Sir Thomas More in the classic A Man for All Seasons. Scofield was 86 years old. Audrey Woods of the Associated Press wrote his obituary.

Korean national treasure destroyed by fire

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:35:17 -0500

Police 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.

Berlin slightly older than previously thought

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:42:54 -0500

An archaeological dig in downtown Berlin has uncovered evidence that the German capital is at least 45 years older than had previously been established.

British farmer hides mock castle from authorities

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 12:01:20 -0500

Apparently 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.

8th century kiln found in Vietnam

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:48:15 -0500

Archaeologists working in Vietnam's central province of Quang Ngai have discovered an ancient brick kiln dating to the 8th century CE.

Leonardo da Vinci's "Codex Atlanticus" in jeopardy

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 08:19:54 -0500

The Codex Atlanticus, "the largest collection of drawings and writings by the Renaissance master" Leonardo da Vinci, may have suffered extensive damage due to mold.

Archaeologists explore 450 year old shipwreck off Florida

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:35:50 -0500

Archaeologists are studying the buried remains of a ship from a Spanish colonization fleet led by Don Tristan de Luna.

Roman-era synagogue found near Sea of Galilee

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:07:29 -0500

The remains of a late Roman-Byzantine-era synagogue have been discovered in the Arbel National Park near the Sea of Galilee. The building is thought to date from the 2nd to 4th century C.E.

The Real Sherwood Forest in Danger

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:12:40 -0500

England's Sherwood Forest, famed in the tales of Robin Hood, has dwindled in size from 100,000 acres to a core of just 450 acres and some smaller scattered patches, leaving experts fearful for the future of its ancient oak trees.

Quran from 1203 Sells at Christie's

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 10:04:00 -0400

A Quran, believed to be the oldest complete copy, circa 1203 C.E., was offered for sale through the Hispanic Society of America and sold to traders in London.

Stolen Da Vinci recovered

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:44:44 -0400

London police have announced the recovery of Madonna with the Yarnwinder, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci stolen four years ago from Drumlanrig Castle in southern Scotland.

Sea Stallion reaches Ireland

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:19:09 -0400

After several serious set-backs, the Viking ship Sea Stallion has reached Dublin, Ireland. The ship, with its 65-member crew, left Denmark on July 1, 2007 for the historic voyage.

Viking Longship to Sail North Sea

Sat, 9 Jun 2007 10:28:02 -0400

The Sea Stallion of Glendalough, the "world's biggest and most ambitious Viking ship reconstruction," which is "modeled after a 950 year old warship excavated in 1962 from the Roskilde Fjord," will set sail on July 1 from Roskilde, Denmark on its voyage to Dublin, Ireland, a city whose founding is attributed to 9th century Vikings.

Rare Raphael Portrait of Lorenzo De'Medici to be Auctioned at Christies

Mon, 28 May 2007 19:52:53 -0400

Raphael painted a portrait of Lorenzo De'Medici that was to be his introduction to his intended bride, a cousin of King Francois I of France, in about 1518. The picture shows Lorenzo, the Duke of Urbino, wearing a quite sumptuous costume, ornately gold with red puffy sleeves and gray fur lining around his neck.