Archaeologists in Peru have made an unusually large discovery of at least 33 Incans thought to have been sacrificed some 600 years ago From the ITN news channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/itnnews

Archaeology. During the 2007 excavation season at Bamburgh castle, bamburgh research project unearthed a burial of articulated horse skeletons under the steps at St Oswalds gate. Join our field school every summer. For more info go to www.bamburghresearchproject.co.uk

Archaeology. During the 2007 excavation season at Bamburgh castle, bamburgh research project unearthed a burial of articulated horse skeletons under the steps at St Oswalds gate.

Excavation of an Anglo saxon final phase cemetery at Bamburgh Northumberland by Bamburgh Research Project see www.bamburghresearchproject.co.uk Training excavation and media unit

Golden mask and silver rhyton for wine were found today by Bulgarian archaeologis led by prof. Georgi Kitov. The findings are made at the Thracian mound close to the Sliven village of Topolchene, announced BNR. The findings are from a rich Thracian grave from IV century BC. It is supposed that the golden mask is of a Thracian king. For 150 years of archaeology in Bulgaria, this is the second time such a mask to be found in the country, informed Mr. Kitov. The mask is lighter and less carefully made that the one of Theres, found near Kazanluk. The archaeologists are yet to clear details about it. The rhyton represents a head of an animal, probably deer, and is around 30 cm high. Silver rython, silver cup and bronze vessels have also been found. The tomb is paneled with wood, there are remains of human skeleton, one bronze vessel and three preserved big earthen amphora. There is a stamp on their handle and after they are cleared it could be determined where they were made.

A series of mummies & skeletons artistically reconstructed to represent a living version based on bone structure. This was done as a challenge, and the painted versions of these photos are in no way intended to be the FINAL WORD regarding any of these mummies' actual appearances--real or imagined. – This video was created by http://www.youtube.com/user/JudeMaris

Footage from King Midas' Tomb at Gordion, Turkey 1951 and 1957 This footage was shot during two excavation seasons at Gordion, Turkey in 1951 and 1957. The Midas Mound was opened in 1957 by an archaeological team headed by Rodney Young who appears at the beginning of the film and makes a brief appearance as he pieces together decorative wall moldings. The footage from 1951 shows men from a local village building a mud brick house at the site. The workers used mules to haul away debris during excavation. Also captured on film are the first images of the opening of the Tomb of King Midas. Footage includes shots of King Midas skeleton, cauldrons, belts, safety pins, and metal bowls strewn about the grave. The footage from 1957 was shot by Samuel B. Eckert (1884-1973), who served as a member of the Board of Managers of The University Museum from 1943-1973.

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A remarkable Roman burial has been found at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, UK. When we lifted the lid off a three tonne stone coffin we were surprised to discover that the coffin had not filled with soil. Instead, we found ourselves looking down on the skeleton of a woman who was cradling a young child in her arms. Find out more at http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/projects/wiltshire/boscombe/preserved-roman-remains/index.html A slightly longer version can be seen at http://vimeo.com/601226

A quick look at the story of human remains being found on the foreshore of the Thames in 2009 and how the Thames Discovery Programme got involved. See more at www.thamesdiscovery.org.

Thanks to the revolutionary work of forensic anthropologists Dr Fabian Kanz and Professor Karl Grossschmidt, 'Timewatch' has been able to establish a detailed picture of how gladiators may have lived, fought and died 2000 years ago in Ephesus. A tombstone identified one 50 year-old body as gladiator trainer Euxenius. His remains, and the skeletons of 68 other gladiators nearby, reveal much about the diet, lifestyle, medical care and fighting conditions of the legendary warriors.

From the National Geographic, comes this new film To understand what is exceptional about the 1,000 Roman bodies, researchers investigate typical Roman burial practices.