Archive articles - 2002

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

Doreen's Death at Dor Dec/Jan 2002
She vanished without a trace during an earthquake, but now we know what happened to Doreen.
Agamemnon's Fraud Jan 2002
When Agamemnon chose a death mask, did he know he was choosing a fake?
Valley of Bombs Feb 2002
They outlasted the Carthaginians, but can they outlast the Taliban?
Agatha's Digs Feb/Mar 2002
The queen of crime fiction got her hands dirty in an unusual way.
The Mummy's Curse Mar 2002
When it comes to school kids, mummies' curses aren't what they used to be.
Misurata's Hoard Apr 2002
100,000 coins are big money in anybody's currency, even when they are potted.
Maresha's Gamblers Apr/May 2002
When the police raided, the dice had to be disposed of quickly.
Jennings' Dog May 2002
In the Colosseum they ate human beings, in Britain they get Marmite sandwiches.
Beware of Nubians bearing Gifts Jun 2002
A lot of trouble for nothing - in fact, an extraordinary lot of trouble for nothing!
Tut's Widow's Tale Jun/Jul 2002
The poignant tale of how Tut's young widow looked for a husband and protector.
Beach Party? Jul 2002
Beach party or business lunch? When the Byzantines came to call, there wasn't much difference.
A Healthy Diet Aug 2002
Now if only King Midas had been a vegetarian, his tomb might be in better shape!
The Desert Queen Aug/Sep 2002
The city was queen of the desert, but when it got a queen, it fell disastrously.
Healthy Egypt Sep 2002
The massages on offer in Qotour were strictly for health reasons, darling.
The Trophy Venus Oct 2002
Sex sells - but when what is on offer is battered and old, how much is she worth?
The 2002 Tour Oct/Nov 2002
Tours and adventures in Greece and Turkey.
The Helpful Mouse Dec 2002
How do you date a statue from the sea bed? Ask a mouse.
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