Archaeology Weekly Roundup! 11-1-13

If you missed anything from the ASOR Facebook or Twitter pages this week, don’t worry. We’ve rounded up some of this week’s archaeology news into one convenient post. If we missed any major archaeological stories from this week, feel free to let us know in the comment section!

An Erotic Epigram on an Ostrakon from Rhodes

Second century epigram depicting love as a burden was found in Rhodes.

‘Roman child’s coffin’ found in Leicestershire

Digging Up The Past club found a third century lead coffin with a metal detector. It’s believed to be that of a Roman child.

Examples of Food and Beverage in 17th Century Sweden

A salad in 17th century Sweden was very different from the salads we eat today. Thanks to cookbooks left behind from that time, we have an understanding of what people were eating over 300 years ago.

Looters Destroying History in WNC Forests

Archaeologists say amateur relic hunters, who are looking for arrowheads and other artifacts, are increasingly looting historical sites in National Forests.

Debate Still Rages over Date of Thera Eruption

Researchers continue to debate over the role of the Thera volcano eruption in the downfall of the Minoan civilization.

Robots take on Rome

Archaeologists are using robots to explore 2,000 year-old Roman aqueducts.

Ancients Painted Volcano Warning 9,000 Years Ago

A mural painted 9,000 years ago is being described as the world’s earliest depiction of a volcanic eruption, as well as the earliest known landscape painting.

Ancient Monastery Buried Beneath Thai King’s Tomb in Mandalay

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a monastery beneath the tomb of King Uthumphon.

Unearthed Hittite Artifacts in Istanbul Break New Ground

Hittite artifacts discovered in Istanbul could mean the Hittites ventured onto the European continent, contradicting the previous theory that they remained only in Asia.

Connecting the Dots: Harbours and Ports of the Roman Empire

A $3.3 million project entitled ‘Roman Mediterranean Ports’ will explore the relationship between 31 ports in nine countries around the Mediterranean.

Leonardo Da Vinci Mural Discovered Under Layers Of Paint During Sforza Castle Restoration In Italy

Another discovery of Leonardo Da Vinci’s artwork has been made, this time not in vault but in a castle. A mural was discovered beneath 17 layers of paint at the Sforza Castle in Italy.

Students Find Rare Roman Temple on Practice Dig

It’s been confirmed that foundations found by students on a practice dig in March are those of a 2,000-year-old Roman temple.

Dig Turns Up Ancient Artifacts at Upstate NY Site

New York archaeologists have uncovered American Indian artifacts dating back to around 8,000 B.C. at Million Dollar Beach on Lake George.

French King Henry IV’s head stars in Forensic Dispute

International forensic scientists fight over whether a severed head was that of France’s Henry IV, with intrigue fit for a king.

Viking Graves Yield Grisly Find: Sacrificed Slaves

Viking graves in Norway contain a grisly tribute: slaves who were beheaded and buried along with their masters, new research suggests.

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