178 years ago, 57 Irish immigrant workers died of cholera — or so it was thought, until archaeologists uncovered evidence of mass murder. Another mystery solved.
mass murder at duffy’s cut
August 17th, 2010bones of the baptist?
August 16th, 2010How do you know Bulgaria’s economy is bad? They’re hoping an archaeological find will fix it. The good news is, the find might be the bones of John the Baptist.
go eagles!
August 15th, 2010A shout-out to St. Edwards high school in Cleveland. What an overwhelming welcome on Friday morning! A great talk and Q&A. Go Eagles!
minted for posterity
August 12th, 2010Looking to be remembered for 2200 years? Put your face on a 28-gram gold coin, like this one recently found in Israel.
this old house
August 11th, 2010It may just look like a circle in the ground, but a few renovations could fix this 10,000 year-old home right up. Check it out.
philistines!
August 6th, 2010A Philistine temple has been found where Goliath is alleged to have lived. Interestingly, it shows earthquake damage that matches with biblical accounts. Check it out.
dead sea scrolls myster solved?
August 3rd, 2010Why are we just discovering who wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls? Because the authors used codes in their text. Really. Now, researchers may have figured it out.
rome seeks private sponsors to restore colosseum
August 2nd, 2010Familiar? Check it out.
ancient ship discovered
August 2nd, 2010Long-lost ship found floating in arctic along with evidence of cannibalism. Probably wasn’t the cruise vacation they had hoped for. Check it out.
woodhenge?
July 28th, 2010New discovery near Stonehenge, just doesn’t have the same ring to it: Woodhenge. Check it out.

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