Although in development since the 1970s, 3D printing has suddenly emerged as one of the latest and greatest technologies. From digital scans and designs, plastics are layered to create great components of flexible and durable plastics. This technique is diverse from the more conventional method of machinery cutting away at a larger raw material to …
The Wolstenholme Towne in Virginia reveals its bloody history through fragments of home wares, the ashy remains of its settlement and human bones. The skeleton of a man, presumably a British soldier, displays fatal fractures to the back of the head. From this injury, along with among others, it is likely that the individual was surprised by the …
pure genius, enough said.
The curious public often hears little about the destructive nature of archaeology. As trowels busily displace great tracks of earth, juxtaposed terrain and possible historical evidence goes with it. It is safe to say that every excavation experiences some form of historical loss, but the overall goal is designed to produce a net gain of information. It is …
Start booking your trip to Scotland now, the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art is hosting the most magnificent display of historical recreation ever to come to fruition (see below): Oh, can’t you just imagine the ancients bouncing around in long flowing robes. I sure can and it’s glorious. Inflatable Stonehenge will be puffed until May 7th, where it will then be transported …
In yet another example of researchers “discovering” previously overlooked yet extraordinary objects in museum collections, the Egyptian Museum of Cairo claims to have identified the sculptural figures of Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s twin heirs. The backing of the stone sculpture suggests that it likely hung from a ceiling, celestial iconographical themes further support this placement. Cleopatra and Antony’s Children Rediscovered Although much is know …
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In modern society, female participation in competitive sports has been greatly debated. While issues of opportunity and funding command current dialogue, the analysis of a small statue at the Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbein in Hamburg supports the belief that females historically fought in the gladiatorial games. As evident in the accompanying picture, the artistry of the statue itself is rather unassuming. A topless female is depicted … Continue reading
With the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s sinking upon us, there seems to be a sudden rejuvenation of interest in the ship’s tragic history. Surely, James Cameron’s 3D movie of the same name is largely to credit for this influx, but as the film gains momentum so do some of the lesser known discoveries of the Titanic disaster. … Continue reading
In the Huffington Post blog article U.S. Cuts Off Support to UNESCO, the UN’s Education Agency, contributor Christine Horansky highlights both the global implications and absurdity of the US decision to cut UNESCO funding. Although her post greatly focuses on how the absence of 60 million dollars will affect education and humanitarian efforts, the implications … Continue reading
The “cooking hypothesis,” Richard Wrangham’s theory on how early man’s development is directly correlated to their exploitation of fire, remains a hot topic here in the Boston area. Most recently, Boston University researchers Francesco Berna and Paul Goldberg introduced their findings from the Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa. Their findings are highly provocative in that they support Wrangham’s theory but at … Continue reading
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