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Roundup of Archaeology and History July 7-July 13

My roundup of history and archaeology: new finds on Cyprus fr rural early Bronze Age life to Hellenistic fortifications, Roman-era plaque with lines of Odyssey found, a history of steel (& iron)

Roundup of Archaeology and History June 30-July 6

My round up of history and archaeology: carbon dating ancient cosmetic residues, the decapitated Pompeii skeleton tells more, Hobby Lobby’s looted tablets reveal details about a lost Mesopotamian city, a dig on Cyprus keeps revealing more and more about its Bronze Age glory.

Roundup of Archaeology and History June 23-June 29

Here’s my weekly roundup of history and archaeology: hidden instructions under the paint of Greek vases, ancient Near Eastern map-making, Sumerians and seafaring, a review of The Storm that I liked as much for what it had to say about writing as for it’s excellent introduction to a new historical novel.

Book cover, Breath of Earth by Beth Cato

Review of Breath of Earth by Beth Cato

Beth Cato delivers page-turning fantasy adventure in the first two of her Blood of Earth series, Breath of Earth and Call of Fire. Ingrid, Breath of Earth’s hero reveals magical geomancy skills that can tip the balance of the world, politically and physically, and that makes for an exciting plot and fast-paced action, but Cato gives her reader even more. She’s built an alternative history (set in 1906) that flips the prism through which we understand our society.

Roundup of Archaeology and History June 9-June 15

My weekly roundup of history and archaeology: Faience head of Biblical king found in Israel w/ compelling expression, “Even Homer Nods” poetry inspired by the Iliad, new Pompeii finds despite dig moratorium

Roundup of Archaeology and History June 2-June 8

My roundup of history and archaeology: in Turkey a saint’s shrine turns out to be tomb of ancient Greek athlete, in Pompeii newly excavated skeleton was crushed by stone as he escaped, follow up find under said skeleton-his coin purse & what it shows about his class & social standing

Roundup of Archaeology and History May 19-25

My weekly roundup of history and archaeology: Bronze helmet of the sort worn by Greek hoplites in the 5th century found in the Black Sea region and the earliest horse bit in the Near East found dating to 2700 BCE