Rick Pettigrew RPettigrew@aol.com http://www.archaeologychannel.org 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/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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews1jan12.mp3

Basque region pendant may be oldest on Iberian Peninsula(details)

Rare seal uncovered beneath the Western Wall provides link to ancient rituals details)

Privys, teapots, dolls and newspapers revealed in gold-rush site in San Francisco(details)

300-year-old French fur-trade vessel may lie at bottom of Lake Michigan(details)

]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:56:34 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Basque region pendant may be oldest on Iberian Peninsula; rare seal uncovered beneath the Western Wall provides link to ancient rituals; privys, teapots, dolls and newspapers revealed in gold-rush site in San Francisco; and 300-year-old French fur-trade vessel may lie at bottom of Lake Michigan 00:09:56 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews25dec11.mp3

3300-year-old cuneiform inscription found on Malta(details)

Clues to unnamed civilization discovered in Central America details)

Stonehenge stones definitely come from Wales(details)

New discoveries offer hints about the rise of Pueblo societies(details)

]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:15:34 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: 3300-year-old cuneiform inscription found on Malta; clues to unnamed civilization discovered in Central America; Stonehenge stones definitely come from Wales; and new discoveries offer hints about the rise of Pueblo societies. 00:14:43 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews18dec11.mp3

Hoard of silver reveals previously unknown Viking king(details)

Original ceremonial offering exposed at core of Mexico’s tallest pyramid details)

Well-preserved Roman forum offers insight to Albanian history(details)

Urban dig in Iowa produces both 19th Century and prehistoric artifacts(details)

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:51:34 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Hoard of silver reveals previously unknown Viking king; original ceremonial offering exposed at core of Mexico’s tallest pyramid; well-preserved Roman forum offers insight to Albanian history; and urban dig in Iowa produces both 19th Century and prehistoric artifacts 00:09:35 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews11dec11.mp3

Rare Neolithic “earth mother” found in Northern France(details)

Early humans disliked bed bugs as much as we do details)

Mysterious carvings baffle archaeologists in Israel(details)

British site reveals Bronze age boats and bowls(details)

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:34:31 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Rare Neolithic “earth mother” found in Northern France; early humans disliked bed bugs as much as we do; mysterious carvings baffle archaeologists in Israel; and British site reveals Bronze age boats and bowls 00:12:21 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews4dec11.mp3

South American animals brought to Caribbean island in prehistoric period(details)

Stonehenge may have been sun worship(details)

Polynesian ancestors also settled in Papua New Guinea(details)

Modern humans migrating out of Africa left trail of stone breadcrumbs(details)

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 18:53:37 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: South American animals brought to Caribbean island in prehistoric period; Stonehenge may have been sun worship; Polynesian ancestors also settled in Papua New Guinea; and modern humans migrating out of Africa left trail of stone breadcrumbs 00:11:40 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews27nov11.mp3

Fiber analysis confirms long-haired dog fur use in traditional Salish weavings(details)

Skull fragment shows Stone Age had both violence and TLC(details)

New finds show Jerusalem’s western wall was not finished under King Herod(details)

Southeast Asian island cave shows deep-sea fishing began by 42,000 years ago(details)

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:02:33 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Fiber analysis confirms long-haired dog fur use in traditional Salish weavings; skull fragment shows Stone Age had both violence and TLC; new finds show Jerusalem’s western wall was not finished under King Herod; and Southeast Asian island cave shows deep-sea fishing began by 42,000 years ago 00:13:26 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews20nov11.mp3

Royal kitchen found at Mayan city of Kabah(details)

Greek colony town in Sicily shows careful planning for early commerce and industry(details)

Bronze object in early Eskimo house points to Asian origins(details)

Crusader inscription finally deciphered in Israel(details)

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:07:31 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Royal kitchen found at Mayan city of Kabah; Greek colony town in Sicily shows careful planning for early commerce and industry; Bronze object in early Eskimo house points to Asian origins; and Crusader inscription finally deciphered in Israel 00:13:11 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews13Nov11.mp3

New signs of older civilizations flower in Libya(details)

New cave art from Germany shows central Europe was different, even in the Stone Age(details)

Legendary birthplace of Augustus reveals his roots in Rome’s traditional past(details)

Historic bridge in Missouri produces new links to prehistoric past(details)

]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:07:29 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: New signs of older civilizations flower in Libya; new cave art from Germany shows central Europe was different, even in the Stone Age; legendary birthplace of Augustus reveals his roots in Rome’s traditional past; and an historic bridge in Missouri produces new links to prehistoric past 00:11:31 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews6Nov11.mp3

New digs near ancient Jericho trace the rise of early Islamic civilization(details)

Chinese coin in the Yukon shows early Asian-American links (details)

In tiny bone box, roots of Christian icon painting are seen(details)

Early church in Cyprus reveals richness of Byzantine shrines(details)

]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:54:27 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: New digs near ancient Jericho trace the rise of early Islamic civilization; Chinese coin in the Yukon shows early Asian-American links; in tiny bone box, roots of Christian icon painting are seen; and early church in Cyprus reveals richness of Byzantine shrines 00:11:12 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews30oct11.mp3

Beer and a goat to go, at ancient Anatolian takeout windows(details)

Japanese shipwreck attests to 13th century defeat of Mongol invaders (details)

Baja site shows occupation up to 11,000 years ago(details)

Roman army camp was key position on Germanic border(details)

]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:49:23 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Beer and a goat to go, at ancient Anatolian takeout windows; Japanese shipwreck attests to 13th century defeat of Mongol invaders ; Baja site shows occupation up to 11,000 years ago; and a Roman army camp was key position on Germanic border 00:12:04 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews23oct11.mp3

Viking warrior in boat burial found in Scotland(details)

2700 year old Etruscan pottery depicts moment of childbirth (details)

Early humans made “modern” blades as much as 400,000 years ago(details)

Bone fragment in mastodon rib confirmed as early weapon(details)

]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:11:20 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Viking warrior in boat burial found in Scotland; 2700 year old Etruscan pottery depicts moment of childbirth; Early humans made “modern” blades as much as 400,000 years ago; and bone fragment in mastodon rib confirmed as early weapon 00:11:07 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews16oct11.mp3

Roman fort in Scotland turns up 60 pairs of ancient shoes(details)

Serpent-carved stone may be legendary platform for funerals of Aztec emperors(details)

Gigantic Celtic burial mound from Germany is early lunar calendar(details)

Stone Age paint production workshop found in South Africa(details)

]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:09:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Roman fort in Scotland turns up 60 pairs of ancient shoes; serpent-carved stone may be legendary platform for funerals of Aztec emperors; gigantic Celtic burial mound from Germany is early lunar calendar; and stone age paint production workshop found in South Africa 00:11:07 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews9oct11.mp3

Turkish “temples” may have been communal houses(details)

Early California natives possible victims of toxic tar(details)

Long-lost coat found under melting glacier(details)

Maya road provided escape route from ancient volcano(details)

]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:04:19 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Turkish “temples” may have been communal houses, early California natives possible victims of toxic tar, long-lost coat found under melting glacier, and Maya road provided escape route from ancient volcano 00:11:39 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews2oct11.mp3

Stone Age children’s art lessons identified on cave walls(details)

Medieval Italian burial may be a suspected witch(details)

Ritual cannibalism confirmed among prehistoric tribe in northern Mexico (details)

Texas drought exposes reservoir area sites to looting (details)

]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 01:19:51 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Stone Age children’s art lessons identified on cave walls, medieval Italian burial may be a suspected witch, ritual cannibalism confirmed among prehistoric tribe in northern Mexico, and Texas drought exposes reservoir area sites to looting 00:10:46 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews25sep11.mp3ee

Maya queen's skeleton found with mysterious bowls(details)

Ancient Roman shipyard excavated outside Rome(details)

Excavators plumb depths of Idaho treasure trove (details)

Stone Age community discovered in Jordan (details)

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:19:58 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Maya queen's skeleton found with mysterious bowls, ancient Roman shipyard excavated outside Rome, excavators plumb depths of Idaho treasure trove, and stone age community discovered in Jordan 00:10:36 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews18sep11.mp3

Western Colorado site may hold clues to early Fremont culture(details)

Middle Eastern geoglyphs pose mystery bigger than the Nazca lines(details)

Iranian artifacts include early clarinet, and 300 pairs of dice (details)

Roman mosaics help track impact of over-fishing (details)

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:19:55 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Western Colorado site may hold clues to early Fremont culture, Middle Eastern geoglyphs pose mystery bigger than the Nazca lines, Iranian artifacts include early clarinet, and 300 pairs of dice, and Roman mosaics help track impact of over-fishing 00:12:18 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews11sep11.mp3

Subsurface radar maps an ancient gladiator school in Germany(details)

East St. Louis dig may be big enough to answer big questions about the Mississippians(details)

New obsidian research technique shows Aegean trade began in late ice ages (details)

Rare Alaskan rock art site produces unique carved clay disksdetails)

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:18:55 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Subsurface radar maps an ancient gladiator school in Germany, East St. Louis dig may be big enough to answer big questions about the Mississippians, new obsidian research technique shows Aegean trade began in late ice ages, and rare Alaskan rock art site produces unique carved clay disks 00:12:25 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews4sep11.mp3

A team of Mexican archaeologists discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old Mayan palace(details)

Best preserved shipwreck found at Istanbul’s Yenikapi Marmaray construction site in Istanbul(details)

Stone tools shed light on early human migrations (details)

Remains of horses and chariots unearthed from tomb dating back to 3,000-year-old Chinese dynasty (details)

]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 08:52:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Mexican archaeologists discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old Mayan palace, shipwreck found at Istanbul’s Yenikapi Marmaray construction site in Istanbul, stone tools shed light on early human migrations, and remains of horses and chariots unearthed from tomb dating back to 3,000-year-old Chinese dynasty 00:10:04 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews28aug11.mp3

Arabian horses date back nine millennia (details)

A grandfather’s legend reveals a Roman amphitheater (details)

Colorado valley inhabited 8000 years ago (details)

British mummies actually composites of numerous people (details)

]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2011 03:47:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include: Arabian horses date back nine millennia, a grandfather’s legend reveals a Roman amphitheater, Colorado valley inhabited 8000 years ago, and British mummies actually composites of numerous people. 00:10:27 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews21aug11.mp3

Construction in Iowa reveals 7000-year-old village site (details)

Roman jar has little holes and big mysteries (details)

Well preserved timbers mark route of Iron Age road (details)

Flask from ancient Egypt may have held deadly medication (details)

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2011 16:53:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include Construction in Iowa reveals 7000-year-old village site, Roman jar has little holes and big mysteries, Well preserved timbers mark route of Iron Age road, Flask from ancient Egypt may have held deadly medication. 00:10:54 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews14aug11.mp3

Cro-Magnon era pendant found in Spain (details)

Shell midden reveals possible ancient Canadian village (details)

Iron Age houses colorfully painted (details)

Evidence of ancient rebels found in Jerusalem tunnel (details)

]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:48:00 GMT News items read by Melissa McChesney include Cro-Magnon era pendant found in Spain, shell midden reveals possible ancient Canadian village, Iron Age houses colorfully painted, evidence of ancient rebels found in Jerusalem tunnel. 00:10:21 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews7aug11.mp3

Earliest capital of ancient Nubia reveals new palace ruin (details)

Search for Captain Morgan’s pirate ship aided by namesake rum company (details)

Bronze Age graves show elderly had more power (details)

Buried New York city ship yields its last piece of evidence (details)

]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:27:00 GMT News items read by Zyanya Correa include earliest capital of ancient Nubia reveals new palace ruin, search for Captain Morgan’s pirate ship aided by namesake rum company, bronze Age graves show elderly had more power, buried New York city ship yields its last piece of evidence. 00:12:58 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews31jul11.mp3

Mosaic of Greek god found near Coliseum (details)

Civilizations might develop as result of war (details)

Altar indicates ancient Philistines and Jews may have been cultural cousins (details)

2800 year old images of cats found in Mexico (details)

]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2011 02:25:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include mosaic of Greek god found near Coliseum, civilizations might develop as result of war, altar indicates ancient Philistines and Jews may have been cultural cousins, 2800 year old images of cats found in Mexico. 00:09:26 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews24jul11.mp3

Zahi Hawass fired, but returns temporarily (details)

Bavarian cave produces Stone Age rock carvings (details)

Golden bell may have come from early Jewish high priest’s coat (details)

Canadian site extends understanding of earliest occupation in northeast (details)

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2011 03:37:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include Zahi Hawass fired, but returns temporarily, Bavarian cave produces Stone Age rock carvings, golden bell may have come from early Jewish high priest’s coat, Canadian site extends understanding of earliest occupation in northeast. 00:07:45 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews17jul11.mp3

500-year-old canoe discovered in Alaskan rain forest (details)

Afghan artifacts threatened by Chinese copper mining (details)

Giant Mexican stone features Aztec rain god (details)

Amulet dedicated to Odin found in Bulgaria (details)

]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2011 05:13:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include 500-year-old canoe discovered in Alaskan rain forest, Afghan artifacts threatened by Chinese copper mining, Giant Mexican stone features Aztec rain god, Amulet dedicated to Odin found in Bulgaria. 00:09:35 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews10jul11.mp3

English grave holds massacred Viking warriors (details)

Clay head from U.S. site may be from shaman’s kit (details)

Israeli excavations confirm details of ancient Philistines (details)

Mayan sculptures tell story of capture and sacrifice (details)

]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2011 04:11:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include English grave holds massacred Viking warriors, Clay head from U.S. site may be from shaman’s kit, Israeli excavations confirm details of ancient Philistines, Mayan sculptures tell story of capture and sacrifice. 00:12:35 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews3jul11.mp3

Stone Age style ribs on the grill (details)

22nd Dynasty building blocks may lead to long-forgotten lake (details)

1200 year old cemetery uncovered in Mexico (details)

World’s largest 3-D puzzle reveals Cambodian temple (details)

]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:27:00 GMT News items read by Laura Pettigrew include Stone Age style ribs on the grill, 22nd Dynasty building blocks may lead to long-forgotten lake, 1200 year old cemetery uncovered in Mexico, World’s largest 3-D puzzle reveals Cambodian temple. 00:10:45 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews26jun11.mp3

Bronze Age fortress in Cyprus shows signs of turbulent times (details)

Remote video camera used to peer into deeply buried Mayan tomb (details)

Crusader town emerges from under Israeli port (details)

Stone Age finds in Ukraine suggest a more northern migration into Europe (details)

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:49:12 +0100 News items read by Laura Pettigrew include Bronze Age fortress in Cyprus shows signs of turbulent times, Remote video camera used to peer into deeply buried Mayan tomb, Crusader town emerges from under Israeli port, Villa of ancient Roman emperors excavated just outside Rome. 00:12:47 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews19jun11.mp3

Sculpture of Mayan ball player dates back more than 1000 years (details)

Referee error caused gladiator's death (details)

Prehistoric Native Americans assembled copper artifacts with fire and hard work (details)

Villa of ancient Roman emperors excavated just outside Rome (details)

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:42:12 +0100 News items read by Laura Pettigrew include Sculpture of Mayan ball player dates back more than 1000 years, Referee error caused gladiator's death, Prehistoric Native Americans assembled copper artifacts with fire and hard work, Villa of ancient Roman emperors excavated just outside Rome. 00:11:53 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews12jun11.mp3

Drill coring reveals early sites below Lake Ontario (details)

Magnetometer tests find early site from ancient Ethiopian kingdom (details)

Microbiologist helps solve a mystery in King Tut's tomb (details)

Colin Renfrew solves the mystery of the smashed statuettes (details)

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:34:12 +0100 News items read by Laura Pettigrew include Drill coring reveals early sites below Lake Ontario, Magnetometer tests find early site from ancient Ethiopian kingdom, Microbiologist helps solve a mystery in King Tut's tomb, Colin Renfrew solves the mystery of the smashed statuettes. 00:15:00 Archaeological Legacy Institute http://www.archaeologychannel.org/content/MP3/audnews5jun11.mp3

Eastern Ontario site reveals ancient human activity (details)

Second largest prehistoric English mound dates back 4400 years (details)

Pre-Spanish Inca battleground uncovered in Ecuador (details)

Teutonic Crusaders changed forests to farmlands (details)

]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:30:12 +0100 News items read by Laura Pettigrew include Eastern Ontario site reveals ancient human activity, Second largest prehistoric English mound dates back 4400 years, Pre-Spanish Inca battleground uncovered in Ecuador, Teutonic Crusaders changed forests to farmlands . 00:10:59