Originally posted on The Archaeology of Tomb Raider. Sharp-eyed gamers may have noticed that the same colossal sculptures appear repeatedly throughout the Peruvian levels of the original. Most notably in the Tomb of Qualopec. These sculptures are, in fact, based on the real-life. Or Atlantean pillars, found at Tula. Archaeological site in the Mexican state of Hidalgo. Of Tula are basalt pillars carved in the form of Toltec warriors. Where In The World? .

Archaeology research, education and training in Ireland. We have just published our brand new website! He blog has been incorporated into the new site, and we will eventually be decommissioning this site altogether. The website is made possible by Meath County Council. And the lovely folks at Curious Design.

The material world, broadly defined. On December 20th, the Memphis monument dedicated to Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest was quietly removed.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The debate over racial science is popularly portrayed one of science vs. Just not in the way most people think. When I feel down, I like to imagine the awkward after-the-fact discussions at Harvard as to how they produced a PhD with a dissertation that was too nutty even for the Heritage Foundation. This is a misconception t.

Was launched by the Council of Europe in 1987. Its objective was to demonstrate, by means of a journey through space and time, how the heritage of the different countries and cultures of Europe contributes to a shared cultural heritage. Were widely used by prehistoric communities to build monuments, burial places, and sanctuaries. Many survive as enduring and fascinating features in our modern landscapes.