Middle East
Archeologists announce necromancy site near Jerusalem echoing the story of the Witch of Endor
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Research published yesterday describes evidence of necromancy performed by witches in an ancient cave site near Jerusalem
Europe
The Lady of Vix: Part 1 on Gaulish-Roman burial sites
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Our correspondent Sean McShee updates us on the continuing archeological research which is providing new insights into the burial of a powerful Gaulish woman known as the Lady of Vix.
Culture
Review: “Vikings: Warriors of the North Sea”
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Sprocket Wagner reviews “Vikings: Warriors of the North Sea,” on exhibit at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Science Museum until September 4th.
Book Reviews
A Museum’s Worker Take on Repatriations
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Lyonel Perabo reviews “The Museum of Other People” by Adam Kuper and uses his experiences as a museum guide to consider the problems of repatriating artifacts and artworks.
News
A 7,000-year-old figurine may hold secrets about ancient rituals on the Italian Peninsula
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A newly-discovered “unique” and enigmatic figure may open a new chapter in understanding the the human history of the Italian Peninsula.