Browsing the "Preservation" Tag

Preserving out-of-this-world artifacts

May 1st, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Space archaeologists are initiating discussions regarding how to protect artifacts of historical interest that are not located on Earth, such


Ancient city preserved beneath mud

January 21st, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Some archaeologists believe that the ancient city of Myra in Turkey, which was buried beneath 18 feet of mud 700


Another collapse at Pompeii

December 5th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Last week part of the wall of a house collapsed in Pompeii, raising fresh concerns about the preservation of the


Yet another collapse in Pompeii

April 25th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

A frescoed wall in Pompeii has collapsed prompting further discussions about the importance of preserving the ancient city. The special


The last Alutiiq kayak

April 18th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Conservators are working hard to preserve what may be the last Alutiiq kayak, built in 1860 out of sea lion