Archaeologists have discovered the remains of massive fortifications, slipways and ship sheds in the Piraeus, the harbour city of Athens.
Continue reading “Ancient Naval Base discovered in the Piraeus”
In 1838 Scottish workers clearing a field with dynamite discovered a handful of silver objects but continued to turn the rocky field into usable farmland without further exploration. Continue reading “Roman silver hoard discovered”
26 June
Augustus the first emperor of Rome adopts his step-son Tiberius ensuring the hereditary succession of the principate.
20 June
The Battle of the Catalaunian plains took place in 451 A.D. between a coalition led by the Romans and the Huns led by Attila. Continue reading “AD 451 The Battle of the Catalaunian plains”
Spectacular new discoveries from the Caucasus set the stage for a dramatic hilltop ritual.
A set of lead sling bullets that made a whistling sound when thrown have been discovered by archaeologists in Burnswark Hill in southwestern Scotland. Continue reading “Roman terror weapon discovered in Scotland”
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA—Six teeth and a jawbone fragment thought to belong to ancestors of Homo floresiensis, Continue reading “New fossils may be Hobbit ancestors”
A highly sought after blue gem stone, lapis lazuli is a complex mineral containing aluminium and sodium. Continue reading “Ancient Gemstones – Lapis Lazuli”
The Journal of Ancient Egyptian Architecture, Its purpose is to promote the publication of research devoted to Ancient Egyptian architecture (domestic, civil, military, ritual/religious and funerary), from the Predynastic Period to the Roman imperial era, whatever the modern geographical context (Egypt, Sudan, Near East, etc). The subject scope includes everything relating to construction, regardless of its original importance or purpose. Continue reading “Forthcoming open access Journal: The Journal of Ancient Egyptian Architecture”
While construction workers poured concrete at the planned Amba Aradam metro stop in Rome, an archaeologist just a few meters away uncovered a small bracelet which led to the discovery of the barracks located 9 metres below street level. Continue reading “Praetorian Guard barracks discovered”
It is with sadness that History Bytez announces the passing of another well respected academic. Minor M Markle III passed away in his sleep in his home near Armidale on Saturday night at the age of 81. I was lucky enough to be a student of Minor’s in the mid 1990’s and was invited to two sarrisa re-enactments he orchestrated in Armidale. He was a dedicated scholar and well-published researcher, Minor will be missed.
MILAN, ITALY—Daniela Comelli of the Polytechnic University of Milan and her team conducted an analysis of the dagger found in the wrappings of Tutankhamun’s mummy by Howard Carter in 1925. Continue reading “Blade of Ancient Egyptian Dagger Analyzed”
Spearheading CyI’s contribution to the rich cultural heritage of Cyprus the creation of the digital library Dioptra provides the necessary advanced technological framework to support the management and international dissemination of an array of projects, collaborations and initiatives. Continue reading “Dioptra: The Edmée Leventis Digital Library for Cypriot Culture | Dioptra”
30 May – On this day
Titus and his Roman legions breached the Second Wall of Jerusalem. The siege had begun in February of AD 70 and didn’t finish until September of the same year. Continue reading “AD 70 – Titus breaches second wall of Jerusalem”
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