Archaeology, Omens, and Fun Summer Work–Links for 6 Feb

Archaeologists are using satellite imagery to understand and locate damaged ruins in Syria.  (My students LOVE links like this–talk archaeology with them!!)
An ancient Byzantine basilica has been found at the bottom of a lake!
New Sappho poems have been discovered!!!
Let’s talk about birds and omens in the Roman Empire!
Archaeologists have discovered what may be the Oldest Roman Temple!!
Youth employment on Archaeological Digs?
Would YOU like to work at Pompeii?  Check this out!  It’s a pretty cool project!

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Links for 6 June

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