Seventeen lost pyramids are among the buildings identified in a new satellite survey of Egypt.
More than 1,000 tombs and 3,000 ancient settlements were also revealed by looking at infra-red images which show up underground buildings.
Initial excavations
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The study offers a link between changes to the climate and the rise and fall of human societies
An extensive study
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What DOESN'T the British Museum have?
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I have a trip to Florence planned for this Fall so I am reading about the Renaissance. Looking into how it actually started, a number of things occur to me.
Firstly, that it’s possible to have your own personal renaissance. …
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2 Comments »My mother has a new scanner. She also has a job and a house and ambitious travel plans.
But it is the scanner that is worrying me.
You see, that photo of the cat from my Valentine’s Day post knocked …
Oh how I love Bristol!
It’s my new Wellington.
It’s arty/musicy, just like Wellington… It’s hilly/viewy, just like Wellington… It’s a bit grungy, just like Wellington.
Plus it’s a university town. So the people are extremely attractive.
And because …
