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Miners came looking for gold land silver; the real bonanza was Opal Creek's beauty

Jul 25, 2008 at 10:06AM

Source: Daily News via Topix

JAWBONE FLATS The first permanent residents of this one-time mining camp in the Old Cascades 40 miles east of Salem came seeking gold, silver and other valuable metals.

Ancient Thracian mtDNA

Jul 25, 2008 at 09:57AM

Source: Dienekes' Anthropology Blog via Topix

The presentation of the results isn't very clear. From a cursory comparison of the results listed in the text with the Genographic project list of motifs, at least the following seem represented in the ancient ...

Bonhams to Sell Look-alike Elvis Sculpture From Roman Times

Jul 25, 2008 at 05:15AM

Source: Art Knowledge News via Topix

"He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.

Defining Lakshmi

Jul 25, 2008 at 12:53AM

Source: The Hindu via Topix

The lovely houses amidst lush green lawns had an immediate soothing effect as one entered 'Vrindavan,' a self-sufficient stay-complex in Mayileripalayam near Coimbatore.

Top 10 links for Romans in Britain

Jul 24, 2008 at 11:01PM

Source: Telegraph.co.uk via Topix

As the British Museum exhibition exploring the life and work of the Emperor Hadrian opens, Damian Noonan presents links for those seeking Rome away from Rome Hadrian: Empire and Conflict The British Museum's ...

Hercules movie in development

Jul 24, 2008 at 09:10PM

Source: Dienekes' Anthropology Blog via Topix

Berg to direct 'Hercules' : "Hancock" director Peter Berg is spearheading a fresh take on Hercules for Universal.

Cuban mtDNA and Y chromosomes

Jul 24, 2008 at 09:09PM

Source: Dienekes' Anthropology Blog via Topix

A message from this study is that Y chromosome diversity within an already settled territory can indeed be wiped out.

Hilton Garden Inn(R) Offers Fun and Affordable Travel Deals for Getaways Closer to Home

Jul 24, 2008 at 06:21PM

Source: Business Wire via Topix

Hilton Garden Inn Offers Fun and Affordable Travel Deals for Getaways Closer to Home New Local Travel Packages Make it Easy for Gas-weary and Price-conscious Travelers to Get Away This Summer BEVERLY HILLS, ...

Bonhams to Sell Lookalike Elvis Sculpture From Roman Times

Jul 24, 2008 at 04:49AM

Source: Art Daily via Topix

A Roman marble relief from a battle scene with warriors and Eros circa 2nd Century A.D., 24 x 22in Estimate: 60,000-90,000. LONDON.- A stunning collection of Greek vases bought over many years by one of ...

Booking Ahead: A weekly column on what's out now - and will be out soon - on book shelves

Jul 24, 2008 at 04:05AM

Source: Palm Beach Post via Topix

I Don't: A Contrarian History of Marriage , by Susan Squires : The message? Marriage is overrated.