More on Egypt’s Bizarre Copyright Scheme
Ever since I read Zahi Hawass’ announcement that Egypt is planning to copyright the pyramids and other antiquities. I’ve been trying to find out more. Unfortunately, thus far I haven’t been able to track down an official announcement from Zahi Hawass or the Egyptian government. Read more
Ancient Egyptian Glassmaking Secrets Uncovered
CARDIFF, WALES, England, (PRNewswire) — A team led by a Cardiff University archaeologist has reconstructed a 3,000-year-old glass furnace, showing that Ancient Egyptian glassmaking methods were much more advanced than previously thought. Read more
Zahi Hawass’ Bogus Copyright Claim on The Pyramids
For those of you who don’t know, Zahi Hawass is among other things, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. If you’ve ever watched a documentary about Egypt, you’ve probably seen him. He’s both the front showman and the guy who decides what happens in Egypt when it comes to all things related to antiquities. Read more
The Strangeness of the Easter Island Statues
One of the things that has always puzzled and intrigued me is the Easter Island statues, or moai as they’re known. I’ve always wanted to see these stone statues up close for myself. Unfortunately its unlikely that I’ll be going to Easter Island (Rapa Nui), any time soon. However, when I was in London last year, I did get the chance to see one of these strange and magnificent statues at the British Museum. Read more
NASA Investigates the San Bartolo Mayan Ruins
NASA’s Deputy Administrator Shana Dale and NASA Research Scientist Dr. William Saturno investigate the San Bartolo Maya archaeological site in Peten, Guatemala, Tuesday Dec. 11, 2007. NASA’s remote sensing data were used to locate and interpret the remains of the ancient Maya civilization. (PRNewsFoto/NASA, Bill Ingalls) Read more