Titbits and Latest News from around the Mare Nostrum
Whilst researching articles, I often come across accounts of events that make me laugh, amuse me or are just plain astounding. I call them titbits - Enjoy.
Read the latest news of archaeological discoveries and historical news from around the Mare Nostrum, the Mediterranean Sea.
Titbits and News items
The Fate of the Library at Alexandria: Unravelling Its Demise
Date: 2025-07-6
The real story behind the Library of Alexandria's decline. This article debunks popular myths about its destruction, exp ...Read the article
Six Great Ancient Libraries: Humanity's Lost Knowledge Hubs
Date: 2025-07-7
A journey through history's greatest libraries, from Alexandria to Baghdad. Discover lesser-known facts, challenge misco ...Read the article
Cleopatra VII: Unveiling the Life, Loves & Legacy of Egypt's Last Queen
Date: 2025-07-3
This is the story of Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last pharaoh. We explore her political genius, legendary romances with Caesa ...Read the article
Beyond White Marble: The Vibrant Truth of Ancient Greek & Roman Statues
Date: 2025-07-3
Discover the surprising history of ancient Greek and Roman statues – they were vividly painted! Learn about their disc ...Read the article
A Culinary Odyssey: Tracing the Evolution of the Mediterranean Diet
Date: 2025-07-1
Discover the fascinating journey of the Mediterranean diet. From ancient grains and olives to the impact of the Columbia ...Read the article
Kach Kouch: North Africa's Bronze Age & Iberian Links
Date: 2025-06-30
Kach Kouch is Morocco's earliest Bronze Age site (2200-600 BC). Archaeological finds have revealed previously unknown co ...Read the article
The Antikythera Mechanism: The World's First Analogue Computer
Date: 2025-06-30
Discovered in a 2000-year-old shipwreck, the Antikythera Mechanism is the world's first known analogue computer. Examine ...Read the article
The Invisible Enemy: When Culture Itself Becomes a Target
Date: 2025-06-26
A timely warning given the current resurgence of violence in the Middle East. This is the chilling reality of ethnocide ...Read the article
Bronze Age: A Golden Age for Jewellery
Date: 2024-05-11
Gold jewellery first made an appearance in the Copper Age in northeastern Bulgaria. By the Bronze Age, the elites in the ...Read the article
Dynasties. The First Kingdoms of Prehistoric Europe Exhibition
Date: 2024-05-9
Dynasties. 'The First Kingdoms of Prehistoric Europe Exhibition' was held at the Archaeological Museum in Alicante from ...Read the article
The Nebra Sky Disc: A Bronze Age Calendar
Date: 2024-05-9
In 1999, two unlicenced treasure hunters made the find of their lives, a Bronze Age device that displays the world's ear ...Read the article
Archaeologists Discover Decorated Stelae in Canaveral de Leon, Spain
Date: 2023-10-5
Archaeologists have found a new decorated stela in Spain. The stela has features that are typically associated with both ...Read the article
New Discoveries at Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe
Date: 2023-10-3
Archaeologists have uncovered several new monumental statues and architectural elements at Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe ...Read the article
Scientists Discover Europe's Oldest Shoes: 6,000-Year-Old Sandals Woven from Grass
Date: 2023-09-29
Scientists have discovered Europe's oldest shoes: a pair of sandals woven from grass that are thought to be around 6,000 ...Read the article
The Bronze Age Golden Hats of Central Europe
Date: 2024-05-12
Four extraordinary artifacts, collectively known as the golden hats, have captivated archaeologists for centuries. Craft ...Read the article
New Discoveries at Ancient Sunken City of Thonis-Heracleion
Date: 2023-09-27
In a recent archaeological mission by the European Institute of Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), working in collaboration ...Read the article
Archaeologists Discover Oldest Roman Forum in Iberian Peninsula
Date: 2023-09-14
A team of archaeologists in Zaragoza, Spain, have discovered the oldest Roman forum found in the interior of the Iberian ...Read the article
The Dolmens of La Lentejuela Teba
Date: 2023-08-23
Step into the past as we uncover the captivating story of two megalithic Bronze Age dolmens in the La Lentejuela Teba ne ...Read the article
Exploring the Hidden Daily Life of Emperor Hadrian: Unveiling Roman Fragments in Ostia Antica
Date: 2023-08-22
Step into the past with our journey to Ostia Antica, where fragments of marble slabs reveal the hidden moments of Empero ...Read the article
Unearthing Ancient Anatolia: The World's First Company?
Date: 2024-05-29
Think companies are a modern invention? Think again! Discover the world's possible first company, established in Anatoli ...Read the article
The world's first courier service in the bronze age Middle East
Date: 2024-02-9
The world's first courier service was developed during the bronze age in the Middle East between 2400 and 1200 BC. The n ...Read the article
Underwater Archaeologists Discover World's Largest and Oldest Ancient Shipyard on Dana Island, Turkey
Date: 2023-11-2
The ruins of the worlds largest and oldest ancient shipyard were found in the north of the island of Dana, located along ...Read the article
The Copper Age Site of Oued Beht
Date: 2024-09-27
The archaeological site of Oued Beht in Morocco is helping archaeologists demonstrate the social, cultural and material ...Read the article
Floods in Libya Reveal Hidden Treasures of Ancient Cyrene
Date: 2024-02-17
Recent floods in Libya revealed hidden wonders of the ancient city of Cyrene, including Roman water channels, unknown bu ...Read the article
Archaeologists Discover Largest Concentration of Paleolithic Cave Art in Eastern Iberia
Date: 2023-09-11
A team of archaeologists have discovered the largest concentration of Paleolithic cave art in Eastern Iberia. The cave a ...Read the article
