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US treasure hunters ready to snatch gold from the jaws of Victory - Telegraph

US treasure hunters ready to snatch gold from the jaws of Victory - Telegraph | Archaeology News | Scoop.it
US treasure hunters should be banned from raising the wreck of one of Britain’s greatest warships and taking some of the millions of pounds of gold coins she is believed to contain, leading archaeologists and descendants of the crew demand...
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Historical mapping project nears completion

Historical mapping project nears completion | Archaeology News | Scoop.it

A 40-YEAR research project to map York’s historic past is finally nearing completion.

A series of maps showing how the city developed from Roman times to the present day is set to be published, along with essays by leading academics.

Dr Peter Addyman, chairman of York Civic Trust, had the idea of creating the cartographic study of the city’s development when he founded York Archaeological Trust in 1972.

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Archeologist revises read of ancient seal inscription

Archeologist revises read of ancient seal inscription | Archaeology News | Scoop.it
Scholars point out name on 6th century BCE find should be reversed.
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The power of myths

The power of myths | Archaeology News | Scoop.it
Few things are as effective as a good myth when it comes to uniting a people or building a nation.
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