Archive articles - 2001

This is a collection of articles on various archaeological subjects from our archive of past articles.

Pompeii's Popular Brothel Jan 2001
Neapolitan peasants were shocked by what lay beneath their feet - but modern tourists love it!
A "Good Thing" Feb 2001
Can history really be divided up so easily - and were the ancients all that primitive?
The Midas Touch Feb/Mar 2001
The tomb of Midas contains a wealth of archaeological treasures, none of which are turned to gold!
Black Sea Mystery Mar 2001
Has Robert Ballard really found the evidence for Noah's Flood in the depths of the Black Sea?
Afghan Antiques Apr 2001
The sad tale of the Kabul Museum and the Bamian Buddhas.
Monks Sue British Museum Apr/May 2001
The monks of St Katherine's are still sore over Tischendorf's discovery.
Colossal Museum May 2001
Egypt has plans to turn the Colossi of Memnon into a museum!
Ancient Standards Jun 2001
When it comes to working out XIV times CLX, things are so much easier if I=I.
The Wealth of Croesus Jun/Jul 2001
The secret of Croesus' fabled wealth has at last been discovered.
Abydos Caulking Jul 2001>
When sewing wood, how do you make the seams water-tight? Abydos reveals the answer.
55's Missing Bit Aug 2001
The mystery of tomb 55 just got shallower - as the benefactor got poorer!
Computerised Cuneiform Aug/Sep 2001
If your cuneiform tablet is hard to read, silver plate it - virtually, of course!
Cleopatra's Map Sep 2001
Franck Goddio has mapped Cleopatra's port as never before.
Mardikh's Mace Oct 2001
A limestone mace hammers home the point that certainty is rarely possible!
We Found a Tomb! Oct/Nov 2001
Report on the Diggings dig at Mareshah, which uncovered a rare, Persian period tomb.
Have a Date Nov 2001
Or how pagan priests tried to sabotage Julius Caesar's calendar reforms.
Modern Mummies - but Whose? Dec 2001
Turning roadkill into cash takes a horrifying turn when Pakistanis get involved.
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