All round the Mediterranean - I exaggerate slightly - the eastern side of it anyway, archaeologists are working to uncover the fascinating story of some of the earliest civilisations known to man. The story if this work to date is engrossing, and not only that - it's a work in progress. ... http://www.squidoo.com/biblearchaeology Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:58:19 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:22:06 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/biblearchaeology All round the Mediterranean - I exaggerate slightly - the eastern side of it anyway, archaeologists are working to uncover the fascinating story of some of the earliest civilisations known to man. The story if this work to date is engrossing, and not only that - it's a work in progress. Teams of archaeologists toil in the summer sun, often helped by volunteers from abroad eager for the chance to take part in the latest finds and discoveries, and in many cases to gain credits towards degree qualifications as well. Across the world, 'backroom boffins' turn their expertise on the finds, to extract from these fragments of civilisation more clues as to how people lived, and the course of ancient world history. For the rest of us, taken up with daily living, this may seem to be a world away. But everyone gets plagued from time to time with questions like "Where DID we come from?" "What ARE we doing here?" Everyone loves a bit of history, a bit of mystery, and the thought that these "explorers" are bringing us closer to our roots. Come with me and we'll have a look at what they're doing........... Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:22:06 -0600