News - Powered by Yahoo NewsEdward Flattau: Attack on Antiquit
This is a case of Republicans yearning to separate Obama from previous White House occupants in a pejorative way as part of their political vendetta against him. It is true there is nothing new about Congress' periodic push back against unilateral presidential authority to create national monuments.
Wed, 02 May 2012 10:53:15 -0700 -
London Olympics 2012: Mount Olympia dancers perform at torch lighting ceremon
The Olympic torch lighting ceremony, from its costumes to its choreography, is based on antiquity and precision-timed by choreographer Artemis Ignatiou.
Thu, 10 May 2012 04:36:00 -0700 -
Hot enough for you? Thank the Roman
Plus the twisted logic of telephone cords
Sat, 19 May 2012 03:11:06 -0700 -
Theater Review: 'A Hot Day in Ephesus' at Actos Ensemble of Berkele
On a gorgeously painted set of a Mediterranean town of Antiquity (Lili Smith's design, Steve Coleman's artistry) resembling the constructions of the early Italian stage, Actors Ensemble of Berkeley assembles their cast of 15 to celebrate longtime AE player Vicki Siegel's musical version of The Bard's 'Comedy of Errors' (and Plautus' 'Menaechmi'), 'A Hot Day in Ephesus,' after a few years as a ...
Tue, 01 May 2012 17:52:30 -0700 -
Turmoil a thieves' festiva
Egypt Antiquity hunters mine illegal digs, unprotected museums Taking advantage of Egypt's political upheaval, thieves have gone on a treasure hunt with a spree of illegal digging, preying on the country's ancient pharaonic heritage. Illegal digs near ancient temples and in isolated desert sites have swelled a staggering 100-fold over the past 16 months since a popular uprising toppled Hosni ...
Sun, 13 May 2012 09:06:39 -0700 -
Today's fear and loathing of fat bodies rooted in ancient Western civilizatio
Our modern love-hate relationship with fat dates to antiquity, says a University of Kansas researcher who writes about the cultural history of fat in Western civilization.
Tue, 15 May 2012 03:26:50 -0700 -
Five Figure Fochaber Fish For Auctio
A brace of wooden Salmon is to be sold next week with a guide price likely to touch five figures.
Thu, 17 May 2012 16:41:26 -0700 -
Red Cross reaches funding goa
The grand finale to this yearâs Red Cross Hero fundraising campaign was a dinner event and roast of Sapulpaâs Jerry Naifeh.
Thu, 17 May 2012 22:19:28 -0700 -
Howard Carter: 6 of his first moments in the tomb of King Tu
Archaeologist Howard Carter entered the annals of history in 1922 when he discovered the final resting place of the young 18th dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun . Tutankhamun's tomb had been robbed at least twice in antiquity but was otherwise left almost completely intact. Here are six quotes in which Carter describes entering the tomb and discovering the multitude of beautiful and ...
Wed, 09 May 2012 05:19:00 -0700 -
Mammoth remains found in Mexic
The remains of a mamoth that lived as much as 15,000 years ago have been found in central Mexico.
Sun, 20 May 2012 05:15:12 -0700 -