The discovery of two bodies buried in an abbey in Puglia provides the first DNA evidence that the Black Death also reached southern Italy during the 14th century. Plague epidemic in Marseilles in 1720-1721. Engraving from Lahures Histoire Populaire de la France, mid-19th century. Was southern Ita
A handful of Allied warships sunk off the Indonesian coast in 1942 during the Battle of the Java Sea and other operations have all but disappeared. The Battle of the Java Sea was one of the largest fought on the Asian stage of World War II, between Allied and Japanese forces. It took place on Febru
On the occasion of the celebration of International Womens Day , tomorrow, March 8, the National Archaeological Museum organizes the round table Revealing ancient Greek women. They will participate: Paloma Cabrera Bonet, National Archaeological Museum Antonia Fernández Valencia, Interdisciplinar
Wine was of great importance in the Mediterranean Iron Age. In particular, the Phoenicians were considered to have played an important role in the spread and popularity of wine. Until now, however, no winemaking facility was known in the territory of ancient Phoenicia. Now, the first Iron Age wine