http://www.archaeologychannel.org No Rick Pettigrew RPettigrew@aol.com The archaeology news of the week in audio, brought to you by The Archaeology Channel, compiled and written by Michelle Hilling of Archaeologica.org and read by Laura Pettigrew. The Audio News from Archaeologica is compiled from Archaeologica.org's daily news updates. RECAP Limited http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Copyright 2001-2011 by Archaeologica and Archaeological Legacy Institute arlegin@aol.com (Archaeological Legacy Institute) Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:23:34 +0100 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:41:15 +0100 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/images/TAChandrss.jpg http://www.archaeologychannel.org Archaeological Legacy Institute Streaming media for archaeology and indigenous cultures Explore the human cultural heritage through streaming media. Travel through time and feed the thrill of discovery. Examine the wonderful diversity of the human experience! archaeology, archeology news, discovery, history, excavation, artifact, site, ancient culture, heritage, legacy, humanity, anthropology, environment, past ethnography, ethnology, historical, archaeological, archeological, archaeologist, historian. Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130519.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130519.mp3

2300-year-old Maya pyramid now road rubble (details)

Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Israel (details)

First colonists in New Zealand identified by bones and teeth (details)

Ancient Egyptians liked hot times in the oasis (details)

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 19:51:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Maya pyramid in Belize bulldozed; huge Byzantine mosaic in Israel; early Maori burials examined in New Zealand; summertime conception in ancient Egypt. 00:12:11 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130512.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130512.mp3

New system of lines in Peru spells out sacred astronomical alignments (details)

New translations suggest the famous hanging garden of Babylon was really in Nineveh (details)

New technology helps map underwater medieval town (details)

Late Roman burials in Germany show DNA evidence of death from plague (details)

]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 18:51:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Newly discovered lines on the ground in Peru; the hanging garden may have been in Nineveh; new technology maps underwater town in Britain; and late Roman Period burials in Germany have plague DNA. 00:14:55 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130505.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130505.mp3

Hundreds of little yellow balls are newest puzzle at Teotihuacan (details)

Excavators race to salvage giant communal stone tombs in UAR (details)

New skeletal evidence confirms starving Jamestown colonists ate their own (details)

Swedish rune stone rediscovered after 300-year disappearance (details)

]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 17:48:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Yellow clay balls at Teotihuacan; megalithic tombs in the UAR; Jamestown cannibalism; lost Swedish rune stone reappears. 00:14:32 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130428.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130428.mp3

Veracruz petroglyphs include priest figure (details)

Ancient burial in Britain was wealthy woman from the Copper Age (details)

Romanian tomb yields medieval lovers, hands still clasped in death (details)

Egyptian animal bones show what workers on the pyramids were fed (details)

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:09:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Mexican rock art shows a priest figure; wealthy British woman buried 4400 years ago; Romanian Romeo and Juliet burial; town for Egyptian pyramid builders reveals details of lives and society. 00:12:40 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130421.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130421.mp3

French burials shed light on Celtic civilization (details)

Aboriginal artwork dates back tens of thousands of years (details)

Retaining wall points to pre-Columbian Gulf Coast port (details)

800-year-old recipes to be taste-tasted (details)

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:25:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: French burials shed light on Celtic civilization; aboriginal artwork dates back tens of thousands of years; retaining wall points to pre-Columbian Gulf Coast port; and 800-year-old recipes to be taste-tasted. 00:10:33 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130414.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130414.mp3

Dating methods combine to tie Maya dates to European calendar (details)

Giant stone cairn found submerged below Sea of Galilee (details)

New analysis shows pottery started with Ice Age hunter-gatherers cooking fish (details)

Easter Island statue reveals more through digital imaging (details)

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:16:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Dating methods combine to tie Maya dates to European calendar; giant stone cairn found submerged below Sea of Galilee; new analysis shows pottery started with Ice Age hunter-gatherers cooking fish; and Easter Island statue reveals more through digital imaging. 00:14:25 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130407.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130407.mp3

Jewish life in Middle Ages revealed in Cologne excavation (details)

2000-year-old battering ram undergoes new analysis (details)

17th Dynasty royal cemetery found in Luxor (details)

Revolutionary War POW camp reveals little-known aspect of American history (details)

]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:46:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Jewish life in Middle Ages revealed in Cologne excavation; 2000-year-old battering ram undergoes new analysis; 17th Dynasty royal cemetery found in Luxor; and Revolutionary War POW camp reveals little-known aspect of American history. 00:11:58 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130331.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130331.mp3

Afghanistan’s financial straits both threaten, and protect, huge Buddhist site (details)

New work at ancient Ur is first foreign excavation since the '30s (details)

Network analysis shows prehistoric Southwest had its own kind of social networking (details)

Greco-Roman site in Turkey held famous, and deadly, ancient shrine (details)

]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:20:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Afghanistan’s financial straits both threaten, and protect, huge Buddhist site; new work at ancient Ur is first foreign excavation since the '30s; network analysis shows prehistoric Southwest had its own kind of social networking; and Greco-Roman site in Turkey held famous, and deadly, ancient shrine. 00:13:30 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130324.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130324.mp3

Pre-Viking wool tunic just one of many artifacts revealed by melting glaciers (details)

Hopes high that Native American burial mounds will go on National Register (details)

Baltic monuments point to importance of Bronze Age maritime network (details)

Scuttled ships and trading weights found in sunken Egyptian city (details)

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:16:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Pre-Viking wool tunic just one of many artifacts revealed by melting glaciers; hopes high that Native American burial mounds will go on National Register; Baltic monuments point to importance of Bronze Age maritime network; and scuttled ships and trading weights found in sunken Egyptian city. 00:11:38 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130317.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130317.mp3

Coral tool chemistry measures migrations across early Polynesia (details)

Chinese coin on East African island shows early long-range trade (details)

Ancient German reindeer hunters developed first fishhooks (details)

Early estate in D.C. area yields evidence of slavery in the colonial era (details)

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:14:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Coral tool chemistry measures migrations across early Polynesia; Chinese coin on East African island shows early long-range trade; ancient German reindeer hunters developed first fishhooks; and early estate in D.C. area yields evidence of slavery in the colonial era. 00:12:26 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130310.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130310.mp3

Roman British graves marked with ditches and fences (details)

Saharan burial site used for millennia (details)

Chinese armor predates Terra Cotta Warriors by hundreds of years (details)

Oregon site suggests ancient human occupation (details)

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:47:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Roman British graves marked with ditches and fence; Saharan burial site used for millennia; Chinese armor predates Terra Cotta Warriors by hundreds of years; and Oregon site suggests ancient human occupation. 00:11:06 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130303.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130303.mp3

Ancient Roman temple of Jupiter found (details)

Analysis of dust reveals remains of Richard’s lionheart(details)

Prehistoric pipe residues show tobacco’s early use in Pacific Northwest (details)

Egyptian shoes tell stories of advanced construction, sore feet, and a limp (details)

]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 18:14:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Ancient Roman temple of Jupiter found; analysis of dust reveals remains of Richard’s lionheart; prehistoric pipe residues show tobacco’s early use in Pacific Northwest; and Egyptian shoes tell stories of advanced construction, sore feet, and a limp. 00:14:35 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130224.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130224.mp3

Very ancient temple discovered near Lima, Peru (details)

Gold and weapons accompanied Russian warrior after death (details)

Mudbrick pyramid of King Ramses’ vizier found at Luxor (details)

Indian village boasts huge Indus Civilization site (details)

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:00:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Very ancient temple discovered near Lima, Peru; gold and weapons accompanied Russian warrior after death; mudbrick pyramid of King Ramses’ vizier found at Luxor; and Indian village boasts huge Indus Civilization site. 00:11:07 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130217.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130217.mp3

Hellenistic necropolis uncovered in Alexandria (details)

Sea birds symbolized migration of souls for vanished Newfoundland culture (details)

New computer program can reconstruct early languages (details)

Fire-god shrine found on top of the Pyramid of the Sun (details)

]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:06:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Hellenistic necropolis uncovered in Alexandria; sea birds symbolized migration of souls for vanished Newfoundland culture; new computer program can reconstruct early languages; and fire-god shrine found on top of the Pyramid of the Sun. 00:11:48 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130210.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130210.mp3

Ancient rock art uncovered in Scottish Highlands (details)

Pilgrims’ First Meeting House possibly discovered in Massachusetts (details)

King Richard III found in a parking lot (details)

2000-year-old pyramids excavated in Sudan (details)

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:50:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Ancient rock art uncovered in Scottish Highlands; Pilgrims’ First Meeting House possibly discovered in Massachusetts; King Richard III found in a parking lot; and 2000-year-old pyramids excavated in Sudan. 00:12:40 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130203.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130203.mp3

Soil studies show Poverty Point mound rose within months, not years (details)

Sicilian mummies tell stories of life and death (details)

Hunley cleaning process suggests entirely new cause of its sinking (details)

Nabatean city re-opened after vandalism repairs (details)

]]> Tues, 5 Feb 2013 17:38:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Soil studies show Poverty Point mound rose within months, not years; Sicilian mummies tell stories of life and death; Hunley cleaning process suggests entirely new cause of its sinking; and Nabatean city re-opened after vandalism repairs. 00:15:36 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130127.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130127.mp3

Roman researchers find 19th century benchmark used to measure shape of earth (details)

Rare jade spoon uncovered in situ in Central America (details)

Turkish weaving dates back millennia (details)

Mexican petroglyph panel discovered in new archaeological zone (details)

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:15:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Roman researchers find 19th century benchmark used to measure shape of earth; rare jade spoon uncovered in situ in Central America; Turkish weaving dates back millennia; and Mexican petroglyph panel discovered in new archaeological zone. 00:09:10 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130120.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130120.mp3

Shaman’s crystal cache found in Panama (details)

Colosseum graffiti shows where crowds provided their own entertainment (details)

German burial shows complexity of early Celtic culture (details)

Theft of crucial artifact from ancient Shiloh (details)

]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:45:03 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Shaman’s crystal cache found in Panama; Colosseum graffiti shows where crowds provided their own entertainment; German burial shows complexity of early Celtic culture; and theft of crucial artifact from ancient Shiloh. 00:11:56 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130113.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130113.mp3

Gold coin cache discovered in Iraq (details)

Mini dome may have been model for Italian cathedral (details)

Prehispanic Mexicans decorated their dead (details)

Nothing new under the volcano: wall posts point to social networks in Pompeii (details)

]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:33:03 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Gold coin cache discovered in Iraq; mini dome may have been model for Italian cathedral; prehispanic Mexicans decorated their dead; and nothing new under the volcano: wall posts point to social networks in Pompeii. 00:10:23 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130106.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20130106.mp3

New work begins at famous Roman shipwreck (details)

New site holds eight million mummies, mainly dogs (details)

New Maya city excavations show continuity, then abrupt abandonment (details)

New find in Meroë shows stylishly plump princess (details)

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 14:00:24 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: New work begins at famous Roman shipwreck; new site holds eight million mummies, mainly dogs; new Maya city excavations show continuity, then abrupt abandonment; and new find in Meroë shows stylishly plump princess. 00:12:56 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121230.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121230.mp3

Roman era arts center excavated in the center of Rome (details)

4000-year-old weapons found near Mazatlan (details)

Ritual building uncovered at biblical site near Jerusalem(details)

Native American ritual burial grounds discovered in Maryland (details)

]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:58:56 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Roman era arts center excavated in the center of Rome; 4000-year-old weapons found near Mazatlan; ritual building uncovered at biblical site near Jerusalem; and Native American ritual burial grounds discovered in Maryland. 00:12:16 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121223.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121223.mp3

Early Japanese warrior died facing wrath of the volcano (details)

Cemetery in Sonora shows 1000-year-old culture influenced by Mesoamerica (details)

Ramses III: a murder wrapped in a mummy (details)

World’s oldest wood structures provide new insight on Neolithic expansion into Europe (details)

]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:00:39 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Early Japanese warrior died facing wrath of the volcano; cemetery in Sonora shows 1000-year-old culture influenced by Mesoamerica; Ramses III: a murder wrapped in a mummy; and world’s oldest wood structures provide new insight on Neolithic expansion into Europe. 00:12:01 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121216.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121216.mp3

Talk about aged! Evidence of European cheesemaking dates back 7000 years (details)

Party On! Cauldrons and cattle skulls evidence of Iron-Age feast (details)

Ancient embalmers overlooked a tool (details)

Garden shed turns out to be 18th century woodworking shop (details)

]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:22:39 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Evidence of European cheesemaking dates back 7000 years; cauldrons and cattle skulls evidence of Iron-Age feast; ancient embalmers overlooked a tool; and garden shed turns out to be 18th century woodworking shop. 00:09:30 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121209.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121209.mp3

Terracotta warriors excavation grows to include vast palace (details)

Geological evidence shows role of drought in Sumeria’s ancient end (details)

New research deep in Maya caves shows early religious use (details)

Secrets of Egypt’s largest sarcophagus decoded (details)

]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:39:45 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Terracotta warriors excavation grows to include vast palace; geological evidence shows role of drought in Sumeria’s ancient; new research deep in Maya caves shows early religious use; and secrets of Egypt’s largest sarcophagus decoded. 00:14:04 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews2012122.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews2012122.mp3

Stone Age viticulture verified in Turkey (details)

Silver and gold playing cards date back 400 years (details)

Microbreweries aren’t so modern after all (details)

Clay balls were part of Maya kitchens (details)

]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 14:36:58 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: 00:11:42 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121125.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121125.mp3

Massive city gate highlights Bronze Age dig in Jordan (details)

Thieves steal rock art from Sierra Nevada sacred site (details)

Mesolithic house foundations are Britain’s first (details)

New chemical analysis shows how New World silver traveled to Europe (details)

]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:14:21 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Massive city gate highlights Bronze Age dig in Jordan; thieves steal rock art from Sierra Nevada sacred site; mesolithic house foundations are Britain’s first;and new chemical analysis shows how New World silver traveled to Europe. 00:11:48 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121118.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121118.mp3

Maya infant burials reveal poor health and malnutrition (details)

3000 year old Pakistani graves point to complex burial rituals (details)

Near-perfect Civil War site unearthed in Virginia (details)

Modern war rages around ancient biblical battle site (details)

]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:51:25 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Maya infant burials reveal poor health and malnutrition; 3000 year old Pakistani graves point to complex burial rituals; near-perfect Civil War site unearthed in Virginia; and modern war rages around ancient biblical battle site. 00:12:12 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121111.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121111.mp3

Early Neolithic hoard shows life in Central Europe, 8000 years ago (details)

New dating technique puts precise range on Polynesian coral files (details)

Norway finds medieval copper smelter, and a mystery (details)

Precise precipitation record links climate change and Maya collapse (details)

]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:06:53 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Early Neolithic hoard shows life in Central Europe, 8000 years ago; new dating technique puts precise range on Polynesian coral files; Norway finds medieval copper smelter, and a mystery; and precise precipitation record links climate change and Maya collapse. 00:11:00 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121104.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121104.mp3

Archaeologists party in 1400-year-old Anglo-Saxon feasting hall (details)

Mysterious Princess’s tomb found near Cairo details)

Cave home of the Island of Blue Dolphins’ woman may have been located (details)

Oldest prehistoric European town excavated in Bulgaria(details)

]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:40:59 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Archaeologists party in 1400-year-old Anglo-Saxon feasting hall; mysterious princess’s tomb found near Cairo; cave home of the Island of Blue Dolphins’ woman may have been located; and oldest prehistoric european town excavated in Bulgaria. 00:10:50 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121028.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121028.mp3

Large early Hindu temple remains found in Bali(details)

Crowdsourcing is newest tool in race to decipher old language details)

New tomb marks earliest years of Maya culture (details)

Neolithic figurine from northern Spain is ancient male idol(details)

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:22:18 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Large early Hindu temple remains found in Bali; crowdsourcing is newest tool in race to decipher old language; new tomb marks earliest years of Maya culture; and neolithic figurine from northern Spain is ancient male idol. 00:09:25 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121021.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121021.mp3

Building blocks for Angkor Wat floated to site via canals(details)

Ancient Troy to be re-excavated details)

Wandering cat reveals ancient Roman CAT-acomb (details)

Vikings and Native Americans may have interacted on Baffin Island(details)

]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:14:43 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Building blocks for Angkor Wat floated to site via canals; ancient Troy to be re-excavated; wandering cat reveals ancient Roman CAT-acomb; and Vikings and Native Americans may have interacted on Baffin Island. 00:13:45 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121014.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121014.mp3

Spanish team finds concrete evidence of the spot where Caesar died(details)

Deep excavations trace Thai culture’s long development details)

British Columbia site yields thousands of artifacts showing long prehistory of the area (details)

3D laser scan of Stonehenge reveals new details of construction – and sometimes destruction (details)

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:32:43 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Spanish team finds concrete evidence of the spot where Caesar died; deep excavations trace Thai culture’s long development; British Columbia site yields thousands of artifacts showing long prehistory of the area; and 3D laser scan of Stonehenge reveals new details of construction. 00:14:21 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121007.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20121007.mp3

Were there dentists in the Stone Age?(details)

Burial place of great Maya queen revealed by alabaster jar details)

Bronze Age jeweler turns out to be a woman (details)

Luxurious Minoan building found in Crete (details)

]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:49:30 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Were there dentists in the Stone Age?; burial place of great Maya queen revealed by alabaster jar; bronze Age jeweler turns out to be a woman; and luxurious Minoan building found in Crete. 00:15:10 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120930.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120930.mp3

German site offers unique insights on Aurignacian culture (details)

Battlefield found from Oregon’s Indian wars details)

Spanish Bronze Age fortress shows eastern Mediterranean influence (details)

Bronze Age trade shown by chemical analysis of stinging nettle cloth (details)

]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:27:21 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: German site offers unique insights on Aurignacian culture; battlefield found from Oregon’s Indian wars; Spanish Bronze Age fortress shows eastern Mediterranean influence; and Bronze Age trade shown by chemical analysis of stinging nettle cloth. 00:15:10 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120923.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120923.mp3

Italian tunnels lead to Etruscan pyramidal chambers (details)

1000-year-old village found in Philippines details)

Did a comet cause an ice age 12,900 years ago? (details)

Poolside mosaic from Roman times uncovered in Turkey (details)

]]> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:50:56 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Italian tunnels lead to Etruscan pyramidal chambers; 1000-year-old village found in Philippines; did a comet cause an ice age 12,900 years ago?; and poolside mosaic from Roman times uncovered in Turkey. 00:14:01 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120916.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120916.mp3

German military site was one of Caesar's (details)

New Mayan mural turns up during home remodeling details)

New skeletal study confirms Hopewell were egalitarian and gender-equal (details)

Mummy case is saved by engineering and a little bit of LEGO (details)

]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:16:57 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: German military site was one of Caesar's; new Mayan mural turns up during home remodeling; new skeletal study confirms Hopewell were egalitarian and gender-equal; and a mummy case is saved by engineering and a little bit of LEGO. 00:14:16 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120909.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20120909.mp3

Ancient Peruvian tomb may have been designed to flood (details)

500-year-old Alaskan settlement disappearing into Bering Sea details)

King Richard III long-lost burial church uncovered (details)

Wonderfully preserved Roman shipwreck excavated on French Riviera (details)

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:52:06 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: ancient Peruvian tomb may have been designed to flood; 500-year-old Alaskan settlement disappearing into Bering Sea; King Richard III long-lost burial church uncovered; and wonderfully preserved Roman shipwreck excavated on French Riviera. 00:11:48 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews2sep12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews2sep12.mp3

Tibetan tomb is from early, pre-Buddhist kingdom (details)

Giant jaguar sculpture found in site that pre-dates the Maya details)

Lost language comes to light on ancient clay tablet from Turkey (details)

Oklahoma team excavates early bison kill site (details)

]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:06:48 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Tibetan tomb is from early, pre-Buddhist kingdom; giant jaguar sculpture found in site that pre-dates the Maya; lost language comes to light on ancient clay tablet from Turkey; and Oklahoma team excavates early bison kill site. 00:11:47 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews26aug12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews26aug12.mp3

Curses!” Roman “bad spell” table found in England (details)

School for African-American children located in Colonial Williamsburg details)

Scottish site reveals Iron Age and Viking settlements (details)

Greek poem honoring Nero’s wife deciphered (details)

]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:58:04 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Roman “bad spell” table found in England; school for African-American children located in Colonial Williamsburg; Scottish site reveals Iron Age and Viking settlements; and Greek poem honoring Nero’s wife deciphered. 00:11:53 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews19aug12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews19aug12.mp3

Danish bog holds hundreds of warriors killed 2,000 years ago (details)

Giant freeze-dryer will conserve colonial ship(details)

Zapotec burial tomb shows local differences in play(details)

Greenland shipwreck is vessel that carried doomed South Pole explorer(details)

]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:50:47 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Danish bog holds hundreds of warriors killed 2,000 years ago; giant freeze-dryer will conserve colonial ship; Zapotec burial tomb shows local differences in play; and Greenland shipwreck is vessel that carried doomed South Pole explorer. 00:12:51 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews12aug12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews12aug12.mp3

Piles of human bones unearthed in Aztec burial (details)

Ancient food transport ship found buried off Italian coast(details)

Native Americans drank caffeinated "black drink" (details)

Ancient Egyptian custom of cutting off enemies’ hands verified(details)

]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:06:09 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Piles of human bones unearthed in Aztec burial; ancient food transport ship found buried off Italian coast; Native Americans drank caffeinated "black drink"; and ancient Egyptian custom of cutting off enemies’ hands verified. 00:12:30 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews5aug12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews5aug12.mp3

Public sees Basque history uncovered in new Idaho excavation (details)

Turkish sculptures reveal early empires of 1000 BC(details)

Traces of chocolate found on northern Maya dishes (details)

Egyptian First Dynasty funeral boat is oldest ever found(details)

]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 16:37:07 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Public sees Basque history uncovered in new Idaho excavation; Turkish sculptures reveal early empires of 1000 BC; traces of chocolate found on northern Maya dishes; and Egyptian First Dynasty funeral boat is oldest ever found. 00:12:47 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews29jul12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews29jul12.mp3

Hittite lion statues perplex researchers(details)

Northern Ireland bog site in danger of destruction(details)

First evidence of Ice Age ceramic figures in southeastern Europe found in Croatia (details)

Wisconsin prehistoric village explored during highway construction(details)

]]> Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:35:01 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Hittite lion statues perplex researchers; Northern Ireland bog site in danger of destruction; first evidence of Ice Age ceramic figures in southeastern Europe found in Croatia; and Wisconsin prehistoric village explored during highway construction. 00:10:45 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews22jul12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews22jul12.mp3

Charred olive pit is clue to complexity of Iron Age England(details)

New Maya temple stood out with giant red masks of the sun(details)

Chinese tomb illustrates era of the Three Warring Kingdoms (details)

Hellenistic harbor found on Israeli seacoast(details)

]]> Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:19:01 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Charred olive pit is clue to complexity of Iron Age England; new Maya temple stood out with giant red masks of the sun; Chinese tomb illustrates era of the Three Warring Kingdoms; and Hellenistic harbor found on Israeli seacoast. 00:12:31 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews15jul12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews15jul12.mp3

De Soto’s route through Florida found on archaeologist’s land(details)

Germany may be home to earliest Viking town in historical record(details)

First humans in Americas apparently were not Clovis! (details)

Research in North Sea reveals long-lost world(details)

]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:50:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: De Soto’s route through Florida found on archaeologist’s land; Germany may be home to earliest Viking town in historical record; first humans in Americas apparently were not Clovis; and research in North Sea reveals long-lost world. 00:12:31 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews8jul12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews8jul12.mp3

Chinese find makes pottery much older than first farmers (details)

Islamic extremists in Mali attack an ancient shrine(details)

New finds add to information on Wari culture of Peru (details)

Pakistani province races to save Mohenjo-daro from decay(details)

]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 21:35:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Chinese find makes pottery much older than first farmers; Islamic extremists in Mali attack an ancient shrine; new finds add to information on Wari culture of Peru; and Pakistani province races to save Mohenjo-daro from decay. 00:10:00 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews1jul12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews1jul12.mp3

Downtown Phoenix construction site reveals ancient artifacts (details)

Palestinian village caught between World Heritage site and Israeli defense plan(details)

News Flash! New evidence shows Mayans did not think world would end in 2012! (details)

Oldest European Neolithic bow found in Spain(details)

]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:35:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Downtown Phoenix construction site reveals ancient artifacts; Palestinian village caught between World Heritage site and Israeli defense plan; news flash! new evidence shows Mayans did not think world would end in 2012!; and oldest European neolithic bow found in Spain. 00:14:04 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews24jun12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews24jun12.mp3

Medieval Uzbek site sees looting by both locals and officials (details)

Rare pocket sundial found at Jamestown(details)

Oldest pearl found in Arabian cemetery (details)

Alaskan lake sediment core data show ice-free travel was possible by 17,000 years ago(details)

]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:28:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Medieval Uzbek site sees looting by both locals and officials; rare pocket sundial found at Jamestown; oldest pearl found in Arabian cemetery; and Alaskan lake sediment core data show ice-free travel was possible by 17,000 years ago. 00:11:35 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews17jun12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews17jun12.mp3

Dutch explorers created early postal system on Madagascar beach (details)

Racial tension existed in early Annapolis (details)

Welsh building could be older than the pyramids (details)

100 more soldiers march in China’s terracotta army(details)

]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:40:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Dutch explorers created early postal system on Madagascar beach; racial tension existed in early Annapolis; Welsh building could be older than the pyramids; and 100 more soldiers march in China’s terracotta army. 00:11:50 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews10jun12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews10jun12.mp3

Early Scottish settlement shows sophisticated strategies to cool food, heat homes (details)

Israeli hoard of coins and jewelry dates to Bar Kokhba revolts (details)

Early statue of Buddha found in Afghanistan (details)

Shakespeare’s first theatre found (details)

]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:12:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Early Scottish settlement shows sophisticated strategies to cool food, heat homes; Israeli hoard of coins and jewelry dates to Bar Kokhba revolts; early statue of Buddha found in Afghanistan; and Shakespeare’s first theatre found. 00:10:45 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews3jun12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews3jun12.mp3

Ancient Roman shipwreck challenges theories that ancient mariners stuck to coastlines (details)

Mexican altar representing rain dates back 2500 years (details)

Social inequality is more ancient than we think (details)

Looters damage burial mounds in Illinois (details)

]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 19:23:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Ancient Roman shipwreck challenges theories that ancient mariners stuck to coastlines; Mexican altar representing rain dates back 2500 years; social inequality is more ancient than we think; and looters damage burial mounds in Illinois; 00:09:57 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews27may12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews27may12.mp3

Scottish graveyard find is ancient Christian "cursing stone" (details)

Israeli jewelry cache is 3000 years old (details)

Early tomb at Pachacamac holds 80 burials (details)

At 42,000 years, bone flutes from German cave mark dawn of instrumental music (details)

]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 18:46:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Scottish graveyard find is ancient Christian "cursing stone"; Israeli jewelry cache is 3000 years old; early tomb at Pachacamac holds 80 burials; and at 42,000 years, bone flutes from German cave mark dawn of instrumental music. 00:11:42 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20may12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20may12.mp3

Cyprus is home to dogs, cats and oldest farming village in the Mediterranean (details)

Earliest wall art discovered on French limestone(details)

900 year-old-pot discovered on middle school field trip (details)

Ancient Mesoamericans were big time sports fans (details)

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 17:04:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Cyprus is home to dogs, cats and oldest farming village in the Mediterranean; earliest wall art discovered on French limestone; 900 year-old-pot discovered on middle school field trip; and ancient Mesoamericans were big time sports fans. 00:11:08 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews13may12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews13may12.mp3

Oldest known Mayan astronomical tables discovered, casting further doubt on 2012 end of the world predictions (details)

Burial rituals shed light on history of people who once inhabited Cambodian mountains (details)

Exhumed skulls from Spain dating to the Middle Ages display marks of trepanation (details)

Ancient language of first “barbarians” discovered amid ruins of 2800-year old Middle Eastern palace (details)

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Oldest known Mayan astronomical tables discovered, casting further doubt on 2012 end of the world predictions; burial rituals shed light on history of people who once inhabited Cambodian mountains; exhumed skulls from Spain dating to the Middle Ages display marks of trepanation; and ancient language of first “barbarians” discovered amid ruins of 2800-year old Middle Eastern palace. 00:11:41 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews6may12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews6may12.mp3

Students on practice dig find real, and really unexpected, Roman temple(details)

New clue hints Roanoke’s Lost Colony may be under a golf course (details)

Isotope analysis suggests mass burial in Oxford is grave of Viking raiders (details)

Egyptian style chairs gave early Northern chieftains a lift (details)

]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 20:16:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Students on practice dig find real, and really unexpected, Roman temple; new clue hints Roanoke’s Lost Colony may be under a golf course; isotope analysis suggests mass burial in Oxford is grave of Viking raiders; and Egyptian style chairs gave early Northern chieftains a lift. 00:14:59 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews29apr12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews29apr12.mp3

Intact Roman ship from AD 200s included smuggled cargo(details)

Ritual baths found in ancient caves show how Jewish priests fled Roman rule (details)

Two new sites document the lives of Thomas Jefferson’s plantation slaves (details)

Search for ancient temple of Laodicea continues (details)

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:26:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Intact Roman ship from AD 200s included smuggled cargo; ritual baths found in ancient caves show how Jewish priests fled Roman rule; two new sites document the lives of Thomas Jefferson’s plantation slaves; and the search for ancient temple of Laodicea continues 00:13:07 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews22apr12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews22apr12.mp3

Statue of victorious female gladiator found in German museum(details)

Very early farming site discovered in Albania (details)

Overweight, diabetic abbot’s grave found in England (details)

Priestess’s burial excavated in Peru (details)

]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:32:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Statue of victorious female gladiator found in German museum; Very early farming site discovered in Albania; overweight, diabetic abbot’s grave found in England; and priestess’s burial excavated in Peru 00:12:26 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews15apr12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews15apr12.mp3

Carved comb spells out early German runes(details)

Newly discovered dolmen site may hold new evidence on early Britons details)

New understanding of early Amazonian farming holds promise for agriculture today(details)

New tombs in Alexandria are from Greek and Roman times(details)

]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:34:49 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Carved comb spells out early German runes; newly discovered dolmen site may hold new evidence on early Britons; new understanding of early Amazonian farming holds promise for agriculture today; and new tombs in Alexandria are from Greek and Roman times 00:10:01 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews8apr12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews8apr12.mp3

Burial find in Taiwan may show connection with far traveling Pacific settlers(details)

New evidence shows use of fire by human ancestors one million years ago details)

Mixed martial arts champion used as army recruit for Roman Empire(details)

Mounds shaped like animals in Peru could be images of Andean zodiac(details)

]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:01:41 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Burial find in Taiwan may show connection with far traveling Pacific settlers; new evidence shows use of fire by human ancestors one million years ago; mixed martial arts champion used as army recruit for Roman Empire; and mounds shaped like animals in Peru could be images of Andean zodiac 00:11:00 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews1apr12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews1apr12.mp3

Excavations in Iraq resume with discovery of early royal tomb(details)

Western Europe’s oldest string instrument found on Isle of Skye details)

New site in Arizona hints at life before agriculture(details)

Bone objects found in Amsterdam are tiny early telescopes (details)

]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 21:26:44 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Excavations in Iraq resume with discovery of early royal tomb; Western Europe’s oldest string instrument found on Isle of Skye; new site in Arizona hints at life before agriculture; and bone objects found in Amsterdam are tiny early telescopes 00:10:39 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews25mar12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews25mar12.mp3

Partying for social status in Iron Age Europe(details)

Cut marks on extinct sloth bone are evidence of earliest humans in North America details)

Archaeological excavations reveal extensive 18th century town in Azerbaijan(details)

Satellite photos illuminate 8000 years of settlement in the Middle East(details)

]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:51:49 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Partying for social status in Iron Age Europe; cut marks on extinct sloth bone are evidence of earliest humans in North America; archaeological excavations reveal extensive 18th century town in Azerbaijan; and satellite photos illuminate 8000 years of settlement in the Middle East 00:11:42 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews18mar12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews18mar12.mp3

Early Anglo-Saxon burial sheds new light on so-called Dark Ages(details)

Egyptian finds show how commoners joined in great ceremonies details)

Large clay figures mark early Japanese burials(details)

Ground-penetrating radar reveals buried Viking village (details)

]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:25:49 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Early Anglo-Saxon burial sheds new light on so-called Dark Ages; Egyptian finds show how commoners joined in great ceremonies; large clay figures mark early Japanese burials; and ground-penetrating radar reveals buried Viking village 00:10:51 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews11mar12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews11mar12.mp3

Oldest evidence of prehistoric hunting by humans found in Ohio(details)

Dramatic evidence of slave trade unearthed on remote island of Saint Helena details)

New king of Egypt is discovered(details)

Ancient graffiti of Israel sheds light on culture, society and history(details)

]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:39:08 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Oldest evidence of prehistoric hunting by humans found in Ohio; dramatic evidence of slave trade unearthed on remote island of Saint Helena; new king of Egypt is discovered; and ancient graffiti of Israel sheds light on culture, society and history 00:11:38 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews4mar12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews4mar12.mp3

Tomb of last Inca emperor is sought(details)

Ancient Arabic records help reconstruct past climate details)

Greek helmet from Israel documents early invasions of Middle East(details)

Professional archaeologists protest new treasure hunters TV shows(details)

]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:40:50 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Tomb of last Inca emperor is sought; ancient Arabic records help reconstruct past climate; Greek helmet from Israel documents early invasions of Middle East; and professional archaeologists protest new treasure hunters TV shows 00:14:24 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews26feb12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews26feb12.mp3

Brazilian stick figure may be earliest rock art in the Americas(details)

20,000 year old hunter-gathered huts discovered in Jordan details)

Ancient Mayans enjoyed board games(details)

Should artifacts from the Titanic be sold?(details)

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:01:23 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Brazilian stick figure may be earliest rock art in the Americas; 20,000 year old hunter-gathered huts discovered in Jordan; ancient Mayans enjoyed board games; and should artifacts from the Titanic be sold? 00:10:18 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews19feb12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews19feb12.mp3

Stone warriors bring Sardinia’s Bronze Age society back to life(details)

Aerial survey documents rare medicine wheels in eastern Oregon details)

Famous sunken city of ancient Greece returns to light(details)

Stone slabs at Aztec temple illustrate its history of gods and wars(details)

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:27:22 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Stone warriors bring Sardinia’s Bronze Age society back to life; aerial survey documents rare medicine wheels in eastern Oregon; famous sunken city of ancient Greece returns to light; and stone slabs at Aztec temple illustrate its history of gods and wars 00:15:41 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews12feb12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews12feb12.mp3

Ruins in Israel may date to time of the prophet Jonah(details)

Unusual residential area excavated in Mexico details)

Vikings in Greenland were not teetotalers(details)

Thousands of historical sites disappear in China(details)

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:34:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Ruins in Israel may date to time of the prophet Jonah; unusual residential area excavated in Mexico; Vikings in Greenland were not teetotalers; and thousands of historical sites disappear in China 00:10:36 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews5feb12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews5feb12.mp3

Axe may mark the spot of Viking invasion(details)

Aztec excavation finds school for children of nobles and priests details)

Technology and history help trace origins of jade tool from New Guinea(details)

Connecticut spear point marks student pathway to archaeology(details)

]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:00:26 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Axe may mark the spot of Viking invasion; Aztec excavation finds school for children of nobles and priest; technology and history help trace origins of jade tool from New Guinea; and Connecticut spear point marks student pathway to archaeology 00:11:00 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews29jan12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews29jan12.mp3

Stone Age fishing equipment found in Russia(details)

Vanished temple rediscovered in Sudan (details)

Unique “Winged” building dates to Roman Britain(details)

Prehispanic kiln discovered in Oaxaca, Mexico(details)

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:26:26 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Stone Age fishing equipment found in Russia; vanished temple rediscovered in Sudan; unique "winged" building dates to Roman Britain; and Prehispanic kiln discovered in Oaxaca, Mexico 00:11:03 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews22jan12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews22jan12.mp3

New research starts in ancient Ostia(details)

Peruvian popcorn helps trace early evolution of varieties (details)

Croatian cave reveals earliest example of astrology tool(details)

Valley of the Kings produces the tomb of a woman singer(details)

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:14:26 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: New research starts in ancient Ostia; Peruvian popcorn helps trace early evolution of varieties; Croatian cave reveals earliest example of astrology tool; and Valley of the Kings produces the tomb of a woman singer. 00:12:54 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews15jan12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews15jan12.mp3

Medieval cave city falling into ruin(details)

Ancient Mayans got a kick out of nicotine details)

Rare Terracotta Head Sculpture found in Nigeria(details)

3000 cave paintings found in central Mexico(details)

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:36:02 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Medieval cave city falling into ruin; ancient Mayans got a kick out of nicotine; rare terracotta head sculpture found in Nigeria; and 3,000 cave paintings found in central Mexico 00:10:10 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews8jan12.mp3 http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews8jan12.mp3

More evidence of Ice Age hunting site at bottom of Lake Huron(details)

Bust of Hellenistic king is found in ancient Turkish town details)

Roman token tells a tale of London brothel business(details)

India digs will document famous temple to three faiths(details)

]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:00:52 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: More evidence of Ice Age hunting site at bottom of Lake Huron; bust of Hellenistic king is found in ancient Turkish town; Roman token tells a tale of London brothel business; and India digs will document famous temple to three faiths 00:11:39