The occupants of three royal Macedonian tombs excavated in 1977 have been re-identified by Eugene N. Borza, professor emeritus at Pennsylvania State University, and other researchers. One tomb, thought to belong to the father of Alexander the Great, could actually belong to his half brother. Thus, the six-foot scepter found within the tomb, in addition to a silver headband, iron helmet, and a ceremonial shield, may have been Alexander’s. Philip III may have claimed the royal objects after his half-brother’s death in order to solidify his power.

Syria has returned some 700 artifacts, including coins, jewelry, pots, and weapons to Iraq.  

A 3-foot-long stretch of eighteenth-century log road was discovered at the waterfront in the Annapolis Historic District. Such bumpy corduroy roads probably helped colonists cart their goods through the marsh.  

This report from Italy claims that Zahi Hawass, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Archaeology, will look for the tomb of Antony and Cleopatra within Tabusiris Magna, a temple north of Alexandria that is now underwater.  

The Associated Press has picked up the story of the search for the grave of Mormon leader Parley Parker Pratt, who was shot dead in 1857. This version offers more details of Pratt’s life, and the circumstances leading to his death.

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