Welcome to Archaeoscoop, the place to find heritage and archaeology related news stories from around the world!
In today's top three headlines we examine the oldest stone hand axes ever found, mysterious Roman graffiti and locals saving ancient manuscripts in Timbuktu:
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Digging The Game: The Archaeology of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Part.1)
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Today, I am super excited to talk about a milestone for Archaeosoup.
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FREE Archaeology Mouse Cursor Pack!
https://youtu.be/8hsgbrlTiG0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCCz5m-JPXw
Welcome to Archaeology Gastronomy. Here, with the help of '41 Feasts', we seek out Ancient Recipes, attempt to cook them and share the results with the world!
Today we take a look at alternative and limited diets in Ancient Greece.
Recipe starts at: 08:16
Recipe @41Feasts: http://41feasts.com/2012/08/21/lentil-soup-an-archaeology-gastronomy-recipe/
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Welcome to Archaeoscoop, the place to find heritage and archaeology related news stories from around the world!
Today's top three examine a huge stone head, a rediscovered kingdom and a breakthrough in the analysis of bi-pedalism:
1) Huge Chichester stone cold be head of Roman Emperor Nero, say archaeologists:
http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/time/roman/art452642
2) Ancient Kingdom Discovered beneath mound in Iraq:
http://www.livescience.com/40051-ancient-kingdom-discovered-in-iraq.html
3) Anthropologists confirm link between cranial anatomy and two-legged walking:
http://phys.org/news/2013-09-anthropologists-link-cranial-anatomy-two-legged.html
Is this how our ancestors sounded? Linguist recreates proto-indo-European language (audio):
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/28/proto-indo-european-language-ancestors_n_4005545.html
Petersfield Roman ruins could have been a temple:
http://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/news/roman-ruins-could-have-been-a-temple-1-5535171
Ancient human remains in Palawan reveal rare ritual burial:
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/328593/scitech/science/ancient-human-remains-in-palawan-reveal-rare-ritual-burial
Archaeologists explore the last capital of the Mochica in Northern Peru:
http://www.peruthisweek.com/news-archaeologists-explore-the-last-capital-of-the-mochica-in-northern-peru-chiclayo-100957
Heritage sites being left at mercy of planners archaeologists warn:
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/heritage-sites-being-left-at-mercy-of-planners-archaeologists-warn-8847784.html
Volunteer to brave Russian winter, Medieval style:
http://m.indrus.in/society/2013/09/30/volunteer_to_brave_russian_winter_medieval_style_29767.html
Egyptian goddess statue unveiled in Izmir's Red Basilica:
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/egyptian-goddess-statue-unveiled-in-izmirs-red-basilica.aspx?pageID=238&nID=55259&NewsCatID=375
Robotic Snakes slither their way into ancient archaeology:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2013/09/30/robotic-snakes-sliver-their-way-into-ancient-archaeology/
Three months, 100,000 visitors, countless memories: Lindisfarne Gospels' last day in Durham:
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10704476.Three_months__100_000_visitors__countless_memories__Lindisfarne_Gospels__last_day_in_Durham/?ref=twtrec
Six Medieval bridge crossings were discovered in Mazury:
http://www.naukawpolsce.pap.pl/en/news/news,397289,six-medieval-bridge-crossings-were-discovered-in-mazury.html
Neolithic weapon emerges from Norwegian snow:
http://www.archaeology.org/news/1341-131001-norway-neolithic-arrows
Roman skulls washed down lost London river:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24351460
Aircraft illuminates Scotland's past:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan
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Welcome to Archaeologist's Eye. In this series you are presented with a 'puzzle' scenario which you have to solve. Can you think like an archaeologist? Can you see the world through an archaeologist's eyes?
Today, we examine a crisp packet for similarities with Ancient Greek pottery!
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Classical Art Research Centre - Painter and Potter Signatures:
http://www.beazley.ox.ac.uk/tools/pottery/inscriptions/painter.htm
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Welcome to Reel World Archaeology. In this series we cast an archaeologist's eye over film and cinema and their portrayal of historical events.
Today, we consider the good, the bad and the ugly in Zack Snyder's 2006 film, '300'.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YfqxGjdxOg
Welcome to In Focus. In this series we take a closer look at particular sites, finds and objects from the world of Archaeology.
Today we examine one of my favourite Neolithic long barrows; West Kennet in Wiltshire.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLgMCYPdkNM
Welcome to Digging the Game. In this series we play topical computer games as archaeologists. Archaeological gaming is a fascinating and fun form of archaeology we can all get involved in!
Today, I share my initial thoughts about Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
Note: This footage does not do the beauty of this game justice. At some point I hope to get my hands on a HDMI capture device... until then, I’ll keep doing my best :)
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Here's a quick vid shot on my phone sharing a little of what I'm doing this week in the Beacon Shopping Centre, North Shields.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf_TJXwx3ag