Thursday, January 24, 2013

2,000 year-old hairstyle revealed as ancient Egyptian mummies brought back to life

Three 2,000 year-old mummies at the Redpath Museum at McGill University in Montreal have been brought back to life.

http://www.livescience.com/26576-egyptian-mummy-hairstyle-3d-reconstruction.html

with pictures

http://www.livescience.com/26574-egyptian-mummy-facial-reconstructions.html

Monday, January 21, 2013

Tumor with teeth attached found in 1,600 year-old Roman burial

The woman was buried in a necropolis in Spain. This is the first time this type of tumor has been found in the ancient world.

http://www.livescience.com/26446-toothy-tumor-ancient-roman-corpse.html

Thursday, January 10, 2013

2,000 year-old treasure discovered in Black Sea fortress

The fortress was under siege by the Roman army and people were burying hoards.

http://www.livescience.com/26150-buried-black-sea-treasure.html

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Ancient carving shows stylishly plump African Princess

The carving dates back 2,000 years and it was discovered in the ancient city of MeroĆ«.

http://www.livescience.com/25944-ancient-carving-african-princess.html