Ancient city discovered in northern Iraq

An ancient city called "Idu" has been discovered in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq. The finds include works of art and cuneiform inscriptions telling of the kings who ruled there.

http://www.livescience.com/40051-ancient-kingdom-discovered-in-iraq.html

Easter Islanders ate rats not seafood

New research reveals that the inhabitants of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) consumed a diet that was heavy on rats but lacking in seafood.

http://www.livescience.com/39926-easter-islanders-ate-rats.html

2,000 year-old town discovered by Sea of Galilee

A town dating back more than 2,000 years has been discovered by the Sea of Galilee in Israel. Archaeologist Ken Dark, of the University of Reading, says that it may be Dalmanutha.

http://www.livescience.com/39661-biblical-era-town-discovered-sea-of-galilee.html