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Norwich Castle to receive a facelift: 31 December 2005:
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED30%20Dec%202005%2016%3A46%3A30%3A750

Medieval manor restoration work uncovers a new mystery: 30 December 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1675157,00.html

The Hogmanay festival begins with processions to ancient hillside meeting place: 29 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4566832.stm

Archaeologists find no trace of Saxon rotunda: 29 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/4567904.stm

Historic 17th century hall up for sale: 29 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/4566782.stm

Italy: Police recover 9,000 looted artefacts: 28 December 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/italy/story/0,12576,1674314,00.html

List of Villains: The 'most wicked' men in English history - revealed: 27 December 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,171-1959457,00.html

Ancient Egyptians idolised dwarfs: 27 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4554824.stm

India: Rock carvings rewrite history: 26 December 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,170-1959105,00.html

Father Christmas lived in Essex and died in 1564 according to church records: 24 December 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=Y3JDMUZFUN0OVQFIQMFSFGGAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/news/2005/12/24/ndeadsanta24.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/12/24/ixhome.html

Looted bronze axe heads collection sold on e-bay are property of the Crown: 23 December 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=TY2EJASXMWI1RQFIQMFCFFOAVCBQYIV0?xml=/news/2005/12/23/naxe23.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/12/23/ixhome.html

Australia: 20, 000 year old footprints provide new insight into ancient Aboriginal way of life:  22 December 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw113524452027B223

Vatican: The Pope dons historic 12th century 'Santa Hat' to greet the crowds:  22 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4551348.stm

The teaching of history is dominated by Hitlerisation: 22 December 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-1953140,00.html

Historic book of prayers will go on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum: 22 December 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=L3EPNIXKX1VGNQFIQMGCFF4AVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2005/12/22/nprayer22.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/12/22/ixhome.html

Norfolk: Bronze Age hoard is declared Treasure Trove: 21 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/4549230.stm

Versailles: The Sun King's Hall of Mirrors receives elaborate facelift: 21 December 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2731-1948124,00.html

Cinderbury Iron Age village seeks new owners: 20 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/4545372.stm

Morocco: Ancient Amazigh language and Tifinagh script looks set for a revival: 19 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4502772.stm

5, 230 year old fragment of human skull probably came from an ancient burial ground: 19 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tees/4541850.stm

Historic country house re-opens to the public: 18 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/4539926.stm

Scientists reveal that Napolean's army was blighted by 'louse borne' infections and diseases: 18 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4534540.stm

'Inspiring' 160ft church tower undergoes a facelift: 17 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/4538244.stm

Major facelift planned for historic medieval merchants hall: 15 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/4530144.stm

Discovery of flint tools reveals that early humans lived in Suffolk 700,000 years ago: 14 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4526264.stm

Guatemala: Archaeologists uncover ancient Mayan artwork: 14 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4526872.stm

Historic 13th century castle of the CoE Bishop's, up for sale: 14 December 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/religion/Story/0,,1666785,00.html

England: Heritage sites in the North East boost the local economy: 14 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4525754.stm

Medieval ship excavations helped by Lottery cash award: 14 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4525558.stm

Missing end terminal is officially reunited with Iron Age neckring: 13 December 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,171-1922526,00.html

Rome: Nero's Golden Palace is closed to the public for emergency repair work: 13 December 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=B3PB5Q0FOQ341QFIQMGSFGGAVCBQWIV0?xml=/news/2005/12/13/wnero13.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/12/13/ixworld.html

Mysterious 'painted lady' is uncovered at Kew Palace during restoration work: 12 December 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,170-1921204,00.html

Iron Age hillfort closes for essential repair work on eroding ramparts: 11 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/4518912.stm

Ceremony commemorates the last Prince of Wales - 700 years after his murder: 10 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4516668.stm

Search for buried 'time capsule' of the last king of Hawaii continues: 10 December 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1134216002751B225

Cornwall: Volunteers needed to help conserve historic site: 09 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/4514840.stm

Renowned historian launches campaign for the return to 'old style' history lessons: 09 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/4515378.stm

Northumberland: Closure of historic bridge is postponed: 09 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/4512618.stm

Scotland: Stolen cathedral relics are found buried in a nearby field:  07 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4507366.stm

Ancient skeleton found beneath a Medieval ship dates from the Iron Age: Update: 07 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/mid/4506720.stm

Peruvian government aims to sue Yale University for the return of 5,000 'Inca' artefacts: 05 December 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1657631,00.html

Ancient skeleton found beneath a Medieval ship dates from the Iron Age: 05 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/4500354.stm

Rome: Nativity scene goes on display after 500 years following major restoration work: 05 December 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=DNKCMOFFQNJMTQFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2005/12/05/wrome05.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/12/05/ixworld.html

Stonehenge will open during the Christmas period: 05 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/4500826.stm

Ancient myths and legends may help to prevent future disasters: 04 December 2005:
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,1657262,00.html

Remains of the world famous 'Anglo-Saxon warrior' burial will be housed in Suffolk Museum: 03 December 2005:
http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/news/story.asp?datetime=03+Dec+2005+09%3A05&tbrand=EADOnline&tCategory=NEWS&category=News&brand=EADOnline&itemid=IPED02+Dec+2005+22%3A05%3A34%3A293

Ancient tomb of King Edward the Confessor located in Westminster Abbey (article 3) : 03 December 2005:
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/topstories/display.var.657361.0.ancient_royal_tombs_found_at_westminster_abbey.php

Spain: British divers arrested for plundering ancient shipwrecks: 02 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/4491880.stm

Ancient tomb of King Edward the Confessor located in Westminster Abbey (article 2) : 02 December 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=0QSG2AMLHIP0RQFIQMGSFF4AVCBQWIV0?xml=/news/2005/12/02/ntomb02.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/12/02/ixhome.html

Ancient tomb of King Edward the Confessor located in Westminster Abbey: 01 December 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4489842.stm

Duke of Argyll resumes search for Armada treasure ship: 01 December 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-1898288,00.html

English Heritage unveil plan to preserve and stabilise Silbury Hill: 28 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/4477192.stm

Chile: Secrets of Chinchorro child mummies are revealed: 27 November 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=vn20051127101017255C557330

Channel Island's: Archaeologist wants 'UK style' protection for Island's historical sites: 27 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/guernsey/4475356.stm

French historian claims Napoleon's genocide inspired Hitler's Holocaust: 26 November 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=IW0OUS3JOD3DPQFIQMGCFGGAVCBQUIV0?xml=/news/2005/11/26/wfra26.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/26/ixworld.html

Replica Mayan pyramids and Mel Gibson's film sets to be donated to Mexican state: 25 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4469008.stm

Cyprus: Archaeologists unearth ancient campsite and remains of a 12,000 year old beach BBQ: 23 November 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2731-1884776,00.html

Roman Villa buried during Vesuvius' eruption of AD79 is unearthed at Pompeii: 22 November 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=BI2X3IRI2XNTLQFIQMFSFFWAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/news/2005/11/22/wpomp22.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/22/ixworld.html

Peterborough: Dig may uncover the secrets of city's Roman Past: 22 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambridgeshire/4460616.stm

Royal collection of fans to go on display next month: 21 November 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=GMAK3RZRLPPGVQFIQMFCFGGAVCBQYIV0?xml=/news/2005/11/21/nfans21.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/21/ixhome.html

Remains of 50 Mayan massacre victims unearthed in Guatemala: 21 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4450528.stm

The hunt to recover Iraq's stolen antiquities continues: 21 November 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/baghdadmuseum/story/0,13703,1647401,00.html

Anglo-Saxon 'slave' whip goes on display at Medieval exhibition: 21 November 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1132566122240B216

Historian reveals 'binge-drinking' habits of Medieval Londoners : 21 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4455912.stm

Scientists reveal: human heads and faces are shrinking: 20 November 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-1880301,00.html

Geneva: Necklace of Catherine the Great sells for $1.5 million: 18 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4445714.stm

Maldon, Essex: Statue of ancient Anglo-Saxon warrior has nowhere to go: 18 November 2005:
http://www.eadt.co.uk/homeStory.asp?Brand=EADONLINE&Category=NEWS&ItemId=IPED17+Nov+2005+23%3A05%3A45%3A767

Ancient cookery book recipes has historians in a stew: 17 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/derbyshire/4445140.stm

Suffolk: 480 year old bronze cannon will not be returned: 17 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/4447094.stm

Ancient fruit: Different varieties of apple trees on sale: 17 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hereford/worcs/4446616.stm

Wales - Project to restore one of the oldest 'pagan' well sites unveiled: 16 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/4439484.stm

Excavations reveal large pre-Inca brewery site in the Andes: 15 November 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=24J32DKSBBWE3QFIQMFCFF4AVCBQYIV0?xml=/news/2005/11/15/winca15.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/15/ixworld.html

Pottery fragment bearing the name of Goliath found at Ramat Gan, Israel: 14 November 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1131953040327B226

Canterbury pilgrims trail to Rome may be revived: 14 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4436294.stm

Archaeologists in Crete unearth ancient Minoan treasures: 12 November 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1131805981675B262

Stone unearthed in Israel bearing the 'oldest' Hebrew alphabet inscriptions: 12 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4422628.stm

Roman Christian burials unearthed during road improvement work: 12 November 2005:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/city/2005/11/12/d686392f-7d0b-49a0-a874-f8abb3bf78ec.lpf

Looted antiquities returned to Rome: 12 November 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13509-1868505,00.html
 
The search for Captain Gosnold's relatives DNA continues: 11 November 2005:
http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/news/story.asp?datetime=11+Nov+2005+07%3A10&tbrand=EADOnline&tCategory=NEWS&category=News&brand=EADOnline&itemid=IPED11+Nov+2005+15%3A45%3A25%3A790

Armenia - ancient 'Aryan' burial mounds unearthed in Yerevan: 10 November: 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1131596821325B265

Ancient artefacts - hundreds of amateur finds go on display: Article Two: 10 November: 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-1865283,00.html

Ancient artefacts - hundreds of amateur finds go on display: Article One: 10 November: 2005:
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article326059.ece

Historic castle of William the Conqueror for sale: 08 November 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,171-1861946,00.html

Anglo-Saxon skeletons unearthed at Lakenheath airbase: 07 November 2005:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/newmarket/2005/11/07/547ba5c5-8e3a-4e41-b301-dce6bd336e2f.lpf

Britain - Oldest purpose-made sports ball identified: 07 November 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1635866,00.html

Archaeologists in Egypt discover grisly remains of massacre at ancient royal city: 07 November 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1635917,00.html

Ancient shipyard and nautical history exhibition opens in China:
06 November: 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1131266526386C523

The Holy Land - Archaeologists uncover the remains of early Christian church: 06 November: 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4411286.stm

Archaeologists in Poland believe they have found the remains of Copernicus: 05 November 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1131201721925B214

York attempts to destroy Guy Fawkes 'bad guy' image: 05 November 2005:
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article324997.ece

Seventh victim of the 'Iceman's Curse': 04 November 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1131084721487B223

Restoration project gets underway for ancient Guildhall thanks to 'Lottery' grant: 03 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lincolnshire/4403510.stm

Hoard of Tudor coins discovered on the Isle of Man: 02 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/isle_of_man/4399004.stm

Large Neolithic settlement site (older than Stonehenge) unearthed in Northumbria: 02 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/4399194.stm

Builders uncover ancient 'Roman' skeletons: 02 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/4398564.stm

1.5 million Chinese men are direct descendants of Giocangga: 01 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4396246.stm

Archaeologists  unearth ancient observatory in China: 01 November 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4396012.stm

Rome - Invasion of giant crabs interrupts excavation of Imperial Forum: 01 November 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=1IUNZNIT1VKHDQFIQMFSFFWAVCBQ0IV0?xml=/news/2005/11/01/wcrab01.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/11/01/ixworld.html

Hallowe'en - paranormal investigations begin at historic 'haunted' castle in Cumbria: 31 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/4391994.stm

Explorer discovers ancient Bosnian pyramids: 30 October 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1130656142463B212

To be or not to be, a portrait of Shakespeare - That Is The Question: 28 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,11711,1602630,00.html

India: ancient temple site revealed after Tsunami struck the region: 27 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4312024.stm

Experts reveal that King Tutankhamun may have preferred red wine: 27 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4379286.stm

Model replica of Medieval St Paul's Cathedral the 'highlight' of museum's new gallery: 27 October 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-1844486,00.html
 

Greek archaeological artefacts museum reopens after 'makeover': 26 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/berkshire/4376568.stm

Church of England Bishop calls for Christians to reclaim Hallowe'en: 26 October 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/10/26/nhall26.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/10/26/ixhome.html

Greece renews demands for return of 'looted antiquities' from Getty Museum: 26 October 2005:
http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/article322281.ece

Ancient manuscript is returned to Wales - though only in digital format: 25 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/4375008.stm

Scholar's 'key' text translation may unlock the secret history of 17th century Ireland: 25 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/4372614.stm

Archaeologists uncover Iron Age burial ground at Unst, Shetland Isles: 24 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4370998.stm

Scientific dating reveals that lions prowled the Tower of London: 24 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4371908.stm

Historic Suffolk roundhouse attacked by arsonists: 24 October 2005:
http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/news/story.asp?datetime=24+Oct+2005+07%3A05&tbrand=EADOnline&tCategory=NEWS&category=News&brand=EADOnline&itemid=IPED23+Oct+2005+22%3A59%3A30%3A737

The Battle of Trafalgar & England's hero / The Times profile of Admiral Horatio Nelson: 23 October 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2088-1838466_1,00.html

Archaeologists uncover the ancient history of Gaza: 22 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4365440.stm

Metal detector enthusiast found ancient gold ring in field / Treasure Trove Inquest: 21 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/4363776.stm

Royal treasure detected in Emperor Qin's Mausoleum - China: 20 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4359774.stm

Headless mummy dating from the pre-Inca period discovered in Lima, Peru: 20 October 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1129782066581B216

Plans to revive ancient hot spring in Wales: 19 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/4352640.stm

Ancient complex of tombs discovered in eastern China: 18 October 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1129609085886B253

Archaeologist discovers ancient mine shaft under his patio: 17 October 2005:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/city/2005/10/17/28505d50-1291-43c5-89c1-56e2f192d987.lpf

Medieval settlement discovered at Edinburgh, Scotland: 15 October 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,175-1826273,00.html

Iron Age gold coin hoard goes on display at Norfolk Museum: 14 October 2005:
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED14%20Oct%202005%2019%3A31%3A47%3A680

The Times competition: Landmarks of Britain - vote for your favourite historic site:
13 October 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2729-1822689_1,00.html

Chinese archaeologists unearth bowl of Neolithic noodles - article II with pics: 13 October 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=455JQXZUPJNU3QFIQMGSM5WAVCBQWJVC?xml=/news/2005/10/13/wnood13.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/10/13/ixworld.html

Chinese archaeologists unearth bowl of Neolithic noodles: 13 October 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-1823324,00.html

Looted treasure handed back to Ethiopia: 12 October 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1129121822548B231

Ancient Persia exhibition pieces – article: 12 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/features/story/0,11710,1589965,00.html

Ancient Persia exhibition - top 5 objects picture gallery: 12 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/gallery/0,8542,1590358,00.html

Mary Rose relics lifted - article II with pictures: 12 October 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=TM4DQM52HSAVDQFIQMFSM5WAVCBQ0JVC?xml=/news/2005/10/12/nrose12.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/10/12/ixhome.html

Mary Rose anchor and part of her bow raised after 460 years: 11 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/4329408.stm

Treasure Hoard discovered by DIY enthusiast: 11 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/france/story/0,11882,1589253,00.html

Great Pyramid’s secret shafts to be explored by Robot probe: 11 October 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1129003022418B221

Secrets of the ‘lost City’ revealed during low tides: 10 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/4328172.stm

Council backs scheme for Queen Boudica’s former market place: 10 October 2005:
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED10%20Oct%202005%2022%3A03%3A02%3A090

Signpost scheme for 'Hadrian's Wall products' is launched: 09 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4323934.stm

Tintagel celebrates its links with King Arthur & 3m facelift: 08 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/4321804.stm

Looted ancient artefacts recovered as Italian police smash art smuggling ring: 07 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4321182.stm

Housing estate to be built over remains of former Iron Age camp: 07 October 2005:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/city/2005/10/07/49648947-9b14-49b9-ab44-fba8cb22c37f.lpf

Modern agriculture is destroying Britain’s ancient sites: 07 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,11711,1587420,00.html

Lost prehistoric wooden trackways were destroyed arable farming: 07 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/4309832.stm

Plans unveiled for Roman ruins at Caistor St Edmund: 07 October 2005:
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED06%20Oct%202005%2019%3A41%3A05%3A160

Archaeologists unearth prehistoric roadway c. 5000 BC: 06 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,11711,1585717,00.html

Royal House of Hanover treasures are auctioned: 05 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/germany/article/0,2763,1584977,00.html

Looted
Roman antiquities to be returned to Italy: 04 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/italy/story/0,12576,1584260,00.html

All potato varieties have roots in Peru: 04 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4306906.stm

Figurehead of Mary Rose discovered: 04 October 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1584266,00.html

Divers on the trail of the 'Elba treasure': 03 October 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2711-1808531,00.html

Statues of Ancient Greek goddesses uncovered in Crete: 02 October 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=vn20051002131604614C895349

The apple tree in your garden could have a direct link to Ancient Rome: 01 October 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4300134.stm

Museum plans to bring home the Anglo-Saxon warrior: 30 September 2005:
http://www.burystedmundstoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=2054&ArticleID=1206475

Medieval ‘Timbuktu’ manuscripts to go on show to the public: 30 September 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1128087001391B263

Priceless Crown Jewel arrives in Devon: 29 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/4294158.stm 

Amateur archaeologist may have located 'Homer's Ithaca: 29 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4293786.stm

Bronze Age treasure hoards first public display: 28 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/4289914.stm

Archaeologists find Mayan 'Holy Grail' in Guatemala: 28 September 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1127881804157B252

Getty Museum ‘knowingly’ purchased looted artefacts from Italy: 27 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/italy/story/0,12576,1579170,00.html

Ancient Egypt Centre- virtual tomb planned: 26 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/4282516.stm

Vehicle ban for ancient route about to be enforced: 26 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/oxfordshire/4284480.stm

Archaeologists unearth graves of 27,000 year old infant twins: 26 September 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1127742301693B223

The Mold gold cape returns home to Wales: 26 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/4283562.stm

Treasure hunters find 18th century hoard of jewellery: 26 September 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=vn20050926072647143C256463

Archaeologists uncover castles fountain: 24 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/coventry_warwickshire/4278218.stm

Revealed; treasures of the world's first empire (Persepolis - ancient Persia) 22 September 2005:
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/topstories/display.var.632324.0.splendour_of_forgotten_empire_revealed.php

Spectacular tent city to be constructed at Persepolis, Iran: 22 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/news/story/0,11711,1575676,00.html

Archaeologists plan to raise the bow and anchor of the Mary Rose: article II - 22 September 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-1791404,00.html

Archaeologists plan to raise the bow and anchor of the Mary Rose: 21 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/4268956.stm

Public outrage over museum's child mummies exhibition: 21 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/argentina/story/0,11439,1574798,00.html

Internet search led to the discovery of a previously unknown Roman Villa: Article II - 21 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4267238.stm

Internet search led to the discovery of a previously unknown Roman Villa: 21 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/italy/story/0,12576,1574610,00.html

Archaeologists uncover important Stone Age settlement in the North Downs: 20 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/4264902.stm

Tooth growth in Neanderthal fossils comparable with modern Geordies: 20 September 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=GQ3JZ5E5WLWTPQFIQMFCM5WAVCBQYJVC?xml=/news/2005/09/20/nteeth20.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/09/20/ixhome.html

Major archaeological investigation planned in hunt for Roman mosaic: 19 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wear/4259848.stm

Roman history and heritage two day festival gets underway: 17 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/4255434.stm

The river Thames and modern pollution (30bn litres of sewage) 17 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/waste/story/0,12188,1572149,00.html

A Celebration of the river Thames and its history: 17 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/features/story/0,11710,1571977,00.html

The spirit of Nelson is remembered after two centuries in historic Thames tribute: 17 September 2005:
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article313207.ece

The spirit of Nelson is remembered after two centuries in historic Thames tribute (with pics) 17 September 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/09/17/nelson17.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/09/17/ixhome.html

Ancient mustard seeds and a taste of history: 17 September 2005:
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/food_and_drink/features/article312638.ece

The descendants of lost tribe of Israel are rediscovered in India: 17 September 2005:  http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=PPT5I5UGNPRZTQFIQMFSM5WAVCBQ0JVC?xml=/news/2005/09/17/windia17.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/09/17/ixworld.html

Archaeologists in Geneva unearth Celtic settlement: 16 September 2005:
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1126844462762B232

12th century abbey - English heritage - Abbey Inn conservation project: 15 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/4248818.stm

Large Bronze Age town unearthed in Greece: 14 September 2005:
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1126711082414B262

South Uist mummies were pickled in bog water: 13 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1568486,00.html

Ancient Egypt: 3,000 sacred road is rediscovered: 13 September 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,171-1777678,00.html

Rare Iron Age female skeleton provides clue to early island life: 12 September 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,170-1776204,00.html

Kew for a view of King Tut's olive branches: 12 September 2005:
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/topstories/display.var.629594.0.glimpse_king_tuts_olive_branch_at_kew.php

Regional treasure hunt - celebrity archaeology 'rocks'  10 September 2005:
http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/news/story.asp?datetime=10+Sep+2005+07%3A15&tbrand=EADOnline&tCategory=NEWS&category=News&brand=EADOnline&itemid=IPED09+Sep+2005+22%3A09%3A27%3A320

Persepolis: Treasures of ancient Persia revealed in pictures, BBC Website Link: 08 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4223246.stm

Persepolis: Treasures of ancient Persia on display at the British Museum: 08 September 2005:
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article311041.ece

Prehistoric humans were partly responsible for climate changes: 08 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4219818.stm

Historic sites and buildings in Cambridgeshire - open day events: 08 September 2005:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/region_wide/2005/09/08/22ea499d-4cc7-4360-8ea7-fb26356ab747.lpf

Ancient City of Norwich secrets unveiled in historical attractions open day: 08 September 2005:
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED07%20Sep%202005%2017%3A01%3A06%3A500

Ancient treasures to be exchanged between London and Beijing: 06 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,1563323,00.html

Archaeologists diving for treasures are disappointed: 06 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/4217206.stm

Historic Martello tower may be moved: 03 September 2005:
http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/news/story.asp?datetime=03+Sep+2005+08%3A11&tbrand=EADOnline&tCategory=NEWS&category=News&brand=EADOnline&itemid=IPED02+Sep+2005+23%3A12%3A09%3A580

Earliest humans: Stone Age tools dug up in South Africa: 02 September 2005:
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=vn20050902055209247C962988

Heritage houses and historic sites are now open to the public: 02 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4207478.stm

Boys unearth Viking treasure hoard: 02 September 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,3604,1561192,00.html?gusrc=rss

Restoration work to begin for historic St Oswald's Priory: 02 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/4210142.stm

Archaeologists take to the skies in a bid to spot ancient sites: 01 September 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_east/4200452.stm

Italy’s art treasures under threat: 31 August 2005:
http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/article309195.ece

Archaeologists unearth foundations of earlier church at Binham Priory: 30 August 2005:
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED29%20Aug%202005%2016%3A23%3A33%3A853

Prehistoric footwear: the Nike and Reebok of our ancestors: 30 August 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=FTIQA0AGMTYFVQFIQMFSM5WAVCBQ0JVC?xml=/news/2005/08/30/nshoes30.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/08/30/ixhome.html

Crown Jewels: priceless treasure goes on the display: 30 August 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/4197956.stm

Palaeolithic cave art replica exhibition and world tour: 30 August 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=FTIQA0AGMTYFVQFIQMFSM5WAVCBQ0JVC?xml=/news/2005/08/30/wlasc30.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/08/30/ixworld.html

Sussex: Archaeologists unearth 10,000 year old Stone Age site: 25 August 2005:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,173-1749059,00.html

Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire reveal secrets of ancient farmland dating from100BC to 400AD: 24 August 2005:
http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/region_wide/2005/08/24/a6388b10-bc54-471e-9bc8-8998e315bc36.lpf

Thetford dig: Schoolchildren unearth Saxon earthwork and Prehistoric flints: 24 August 2005:
http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED23%20Aug%202005%2021%3A06%3A19%3A970

Foot bones - clues reveal shoe wearers: 24 August 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4173838.stm

Archaeologists find Roman mosaic in Sinai: 24 August 2005:
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1124893263950B221

Ancient flea fossil is older than Dinosaurs: 24 August 2005:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4180736.stm

Funeral service is held for William Wallace 700 years after his death: 24 August 2005:
http://news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml;jsessionid=Q5Q3J0KY0EWVDQFIQMFCM54AVCBQYJVC?xml=/news/2005/08/24/nwallace24.xml&sSheet=/news/2005/08/24/ixhome.html

Inca city discovered near glaciers in Andes mountains: 23 August 2005:
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw1124807401983B226

Owain Glyndwr links to town of Machynlleth & fundraising campaign for historic clock: 23 August 2005: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/mid/4173688.stm

Archaeologists in Mexico dig up sacrificial Aztec stone: 20 August 2005:
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=588&art_id=qw112451940534B241

Colosseum to be cordoned off to the public as Italy protects its cultural heritage: 20 August 2005:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/italy/story/0,12576,1552939,00.html

Historical Clan brooches up for auction: 20 August 2005: