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Stonehenge Reloaded!

Owen — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:26:00 +0000

In New Zealand, the concrete Stonehenge Aotearoa is interesting, not least because they had to re-align it to work in the Southern hemisphere.
I think this is a good idea, the original is a pretty empty experience at times (go to Avebury, it’s a nicer circle) and a decent reconstruction may well give a better experience of what it actually means.

Who is Zahi Hawass

Owen — Thu, 27 Nov 2003 10:22:00 +0000

He’s in charge of Egypt’s antiquities, I’ve seen him on TV a few times, and now I know more. A person who will do a lot of good for Egypt’s relics I hope.

Museum Night

Owen — Thu, 09 Oct 2003 10:09:00 +0000

Amsterdam’s MuseumNacht is on November the 8th this year. A very good night indeed.

Protecting the past

Owen — Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:24:00 +0000

Good news, Brading Roman Villa is getting a new roof.

Theban Mapping

Owen — Wed, 14 Aug 2002 12:37:00 +0000

Really, Really good website: If you’re into archaeology, or even if you just have a passing interest in the ancient Egyptians, the Theban Mapping Website has an amazing Flash section that is the best ‘interactive tour’ of anything I have ever seen. Most ‘interactive’ tour websites are pretty lightweight and useless in my experience, but this site is genuinely excellent, a great demonstration of what can be achieved when people keep their mind on the goal.

Chocolate.

Owen — Thu, 18 Jul 2002 09:24:00 +0000

I never knew the ancient Maya peoples of America were so into it.