Archaeology

Soldier's remains discovered after 85 years
The remains of a private who died in the First World War have been found in a shell hole in the French countryside.
13:58 Monday 29th October 2001

Fearsome supercroc long as a London bus
Crocodiles had an African ancestor as long as a London bus.
19:38 Thursday 25th October 2001

Ritual bath find reveals glimpse of 13th century Jewish London
A newly-found bath is giving archaeologists a glimpse of life in the Jewish community of 13th century London.
09:29 Thursday 25th October 2001

Egyptians may have used kites to help build the Pyramids
Scientists think the ancient Egyptians may have used kites to help build the Pyramids.
07:54 Thursday 25th October 2001

Ancient Egyptians surprise scientists with their embalming skill
A new study shows the ancient Egyptians used far more complex embalming techniques than previously realised.
19:48 Wednesday 24th October 2001

Balls study wins university praise
A university has won an award for analysing balls.
13:17 Wednesday 24th October 2001

Researchers find 5,300-year-old 'Iceman' had tummy bug
Scientists say the Bronze Age Iceman whose frozen body was discovered in the Alps had a stomach bug.
12:02 Wednesday 24th October 2001

King Midas meaty diet helped destroy his tomb
King Midas's high-meat diet helped fuel the destruction of his tomb, say US archaeologists.
17:52 Tuesday 23rd October 2001

Archaeologists uncover new level of Stone Age art
Neolithic rock paintings and carvings found on Andros show a level of Stone Age art previously unknown on Aegean islands.
17:23 Thursday 18th October 2001

Schoolboy deciphers ancient text
A schoolboy has beaten museum experts by deciphering ancient Egyptian writing.
08:55 Tuesday 16th October 2001

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