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High-tech imaging reveals hidden past in ancient texts

(PhysOrg.com) -- It might simply look like a smudge, but even the slightest stain on the ancient writing surface of papyrus could obscure a revelation of a past civilization. Now, with the advent of high-tech imaging, some ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Jul 07, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (18) | comments 2

Showcasing the secrets of Caistor Roman town

In December 2007 a team of experts, led by The University of Nottingham, unveiled an extraordinary set of high-resolution images that gave an insight into the plan of the Roman town of Venta Icenorum at Caistor St Edmund ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jun 24, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Underground cave dating from the year 1 A.D. exposed in Jordan Valley

An artificial underground cave, the largest in Israel, has been exposed in the Jordan Valley in the course of a survey carried out by the University of Haifa's Department of Archaeology.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (7) | comments 0

What the Romans learnt from Greek mathematics

Greek mathematics is considered one of the great intellectual achievements of antiquity. It has been decisive to the academic and cultural development of Western civilisation. The three Roman authors Varro, Cicero and Vitruvius ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Mar 01, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (16) | comments 8

Origins of Pompeii-style artefacts examined at ISIS

(PhysOrg.com) -- Roman artefacts which are nearly two thousand years old with similarities to ancient remains found at Pompeii in Italy will be examined at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s ISIS ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Feb 20, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Archaeologist Uncovers Evidence of Ancient Chemical Warfare

(PhysOrg.com) -- A researcher from the University of Leicester has identified what looks to be the oldest archaeological evidence for chemical warfare--from Roman times.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 14, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (13) | comments 0