Apr 11 2011

How Civil War Photography Changed War

Tag: American Civil War,American History,Battles and Incidents,Civil Wars,Conflicts and Wars,Historians,Military,Newspapers,Photography,Soldiers,Wars — Eric Niiler @ 11:00 am
Civil War photographers completely changed perceptions of modern warfare.

Nov 19 2010

Michelangelo’s David Holding Secret Weapon?

Tag: Ancient Rome,Artists,Historians,Leonardo da Vinci — Rossella Lorenzi @ 12:48 pm
Controversial new research proposes that David is gripping the remains of a staff sling.

Sep 20 2010

Mystery of Denim’s Origins Solved by Art

Tag: Artists,Clothing,Historians,Jeans,Painting,Sewing — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 3:55 am
An anonymous Italian artist is being dubbed the 'Master of Denim' for his portrayal of the peasant class in the now-famous fabric.

Jun 17 2010

Ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs Dated Using Plants

Tag: Ancient Egypt,Historians,History,Plants — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 8:45 pm
Archaeologists finally have a clear timeline for the ruling dynasties of ancient Egypt thanks to carbon dating.

May 26 2010

Divers Explore Sunken Ruins of Cleopatra’s Palace

Tag: Ancient Egypt,Ancient Rome,Archaeologist,Archaeology,Artifacts,Castles and Palaces,Historians,King Tut,Treasure — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 1:04 pm
Many archaeological sites have been destroyed by man, but Alexandria's Royal Quarters simply slid into the sea.

May 12 2010

Robin Hood: A Legend in Many Forms

Tag: Historians,Literature,Makeover,Movies,Outlaws — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 2:58 pm
As yet another version of the Robin Hood story hits movie theaters, Olly Steads considers the legend's former incarnations.

Jan 28 2010

Did Da Vinci Paint Himself as ‘Mona Lisa’?

Tag: Artists,Artwork,DNA,Historians,Leonardo da Vinci,Painting — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 11:05 pm
The skull of one of the world's greatest artists could provide crucial clues into the identity of "Mona Lisa."