Other articles
This is a collection of articles on various archaeological subjects, which may or may not have appeared in our magazines in the past.
Ramp Reveals Secrets The mystery of how the pyramids were built may have been laid to rest in an alabaster quarry. | The Damaged Heel A criminal in northern Italy is causing excitement in the world of archaeology. | |
The Spots on the Dice Is the modern arrangement of spots on a dice really the fairest? | The Date's Correct ... Did Queen Helena really build the Holy Sepulchre? Ancient light has the answer | |
Abraham's Surrogacy Even with a strict legal framework, Abraham's attempt at surrogacy ended up splitting his family. | Is Bethsaida Julias? New excavations at Bethsaida may reveal Herod Philip's favourite city. | |
Shiloh Re-excavated New excavations at Shiloh hope to uncover evidence for the Jewish tabernacle. | The Perfect Storm When the Bura blows, wise sailors take shelter - if they can. If they can't, disaster awaits. | |
Crude Graffiti The crude graffiti of Serabit el-Khadim may have inspired Moses as he wandered with his sheep. | David v. Goliath? Were the Greeks at Salamis fighting against overwhelming odds? | |
Lachish Conveniences You can build a toilet but you can't force people to use it - as Hezekiah found out! | The Puzzle of Thermopylae Exactly how did 300 Spartans fill a gap a third of a mile wide and keep the Persian hosts at bay? | |
Atoms and Scythes Smooth, round atoms and sharp-bladed chariot accessories may seem unlikely companions, but there is a connection! | Dirty Romans! Did Roman baths improve European hygiene or did they make things worse? | |
A New High Place Christopher Tuttle's instinct proved right when he flew a drone over an ancient site. | Skara Brae - a Neolithic Village For primitive people, Skara Brae reveals surprising sophistication. | |
The Golden Ass and the Shroud Lucius' curiosity about the occult in Thessaly may reveal a fact or two about the Holy Shroud of Turin. | Moses - the Tragedy Before Hollywood got at it, an ancient Greek playwright turned the Exodus into a play. | |
A Resigning Matter! When even the dead are taking pot-shots at your efforts, maybe it's time to give up! |