Hellenistic

Scientific American: Circles for Space Scientific American: Circles for Space- An article on how a German "Stonehenge" may be the world's oldest observatory. Dogon and Sirius Dogon and Sirius- A detailed examination of M. Griaule's 1950 paper "Un Systeme Soudanais de Sirius". ISAAC - International Society for Archaeoastronomy and Astronomy in Culture ISAAC - International Society for Archaeoastronomy and Astronomy in Culture- Contact details for this international academic society. Center for Archaeoastronomy Center for Archaeoastronomy- Founded in 1978 at the University of Maryland to advance research, education and public awareness of archaeoastronomy. Parowan Gap displays yearly spectacle Parowan Gap displays yearly spectacle- A news story on a solsticial alignment at a petroglyph site in Utah. Die Himmelsscheibe von Nebra (The Sky Disc of Nebra) Die Himmelsscheibe von Nebra (The Sky Disc of Nebra)- Largely German description of the Bronze Age artefact umearthed in Saxony-Anhalt, with FAQs in English. A Brief Evaluation of Kate Spence's Article in NATURE A Brief Evaluation of Kate Spence's Article in NATURE- Article rebutting Kate Spence's theory that the pyramids were aligned to north by using the simultaneous transit of two circ… Ancient Egyptian Chronology and the Astronomical Orientation of Pyramids Ancient Egyptian Chronology and the Astronomical Orientation of Pyramids- Article by Kate Spence contending that the Egyptians aligned the pyramids to north by using the simultane… How the Shaman Stole the Moon How the Shaman Stole the Moon- An archaeoastronomy book by William H. Calvin of the University of Washington. The book, which describes a dozen ways of predicting eclipses, can be… Cultural Astronomy Cultural Astronomy- A multimedia introduction to archaeoastronomy and ethnoastronomy suitable for K-12 teachers and students. Part of the University of Chicago's Digital Library. Ancient African Skies Ancient African Skies- An article on the Borana Calendar by Laurance Doyle of the SETI Institute. Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) Phase IV Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) Phase IV- Cesare Berrini's hypotheses concerning the relationships between bas-relief carvings on the Gateway of the Sun, the annual solar cycle, and geometr… Oldest Astronomical Monument Found Oldest Astronomical Monument Found- Discovery of a 6,500-year-old monument at Nabta, Egypt. BBC article. Pathfinder - Ancient American Calendar Pathfinder - Ancient American Calendar- Observe video of light/shadow interplay on 1,000+ year old rock art marking equinox sunrise at a remote, newly discovered Colorado site. Ancient Observatories: Chaco Canyon Ancient Observatories: Chaco Canyon- The Exploratorium's multimedia website on the site of Chaco Canyon. Includes a webcast from the Winter Solstice 2004. Sun Earth Day 2005 Sun Earth Day 2005- The NASA site for Sun-Earth day 2005 (March 20). The theme is 'Ancient Observatories, Timeless Knowledge'. Includes webcasts. SEAC - Société Européene pour l’Astronomie dans la Culture / European Society for Astronomy in Culture SEAC - Société Européene pour l’Astronomie dans la Culture / European Society for Astronomy in Culture- An interdisciplinary website dedicated to research, education and care of h… Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park Traditions of the Sun: Chaco Culture National Historical Park- Features a collaborative project between SECEF, Ideum, the NPS, other organizations, and individuals. Contains an ov… Archaeoastronomy: An Interview with David Dearborn Archaeoastronomy: An Interview with David Dearborn- Interview with David Dearnorn, a specialist in Peruvian Astronomy. Megalithic Sites of Great Britain Megalithic Sites of Great Britain- Re-evaluation of the existence of the Megalithic Calendar proposed by Alexander Thom. BBC - Radio 4 - Stars In Their Eyes BBC - Radio 4 - Stars In Their Eyes- Rajesh Mirchandani looks at the ancient cosmologies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India. Requires Real Player. BBC World Service: The Stargazers of Ancient Egypt BBC World Service: The Stargazers of Ancient Egypt- Dr Kate Spence's theory of the cardinal alignment of Great Pyramid explained. Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns - Ireland Loughcrew Megalithic Cairns - Ireland- An introduction the to astronomical theories surrounding these Irish Neolithic Cairns. The Material World The Material World- BBC Radio 4 interview on the methodology of archaeoastronomy with Prof. Clive Ruggles and Dr. Frank Prendergast. Requires Real Player. Encounter with the Moon stone Encounter with the Moon stone- The BBC's science editor comes face to face with what is claimed to be the oldest map of the Moon ever made. Cosmic link to stone circles Cosmic link to stone circles- Ancient stone circles and tombs in Ireland align with the Sun and the Moon, say astronomers. BBC Article Stones of Wonder Stones of Wonder- A guide the megalithic monuments of Scotland and their astronomical alignments. Also contains illustrations, a bibliography and suggestions for the best times of… Pyramids Lined Up With The Stars Pyramids Lined Up With The Stars- British Egyptologist puts forward an astronomical theory for the northern alignment of the Great Pyramid at Giza. BBC article. Ancient Tomb Captured Both Sun and Moon Ancient Tomb Captured Both Sun and Moon- A unique prehistoric tomb in Ireland has been revealed to align to both the midsummer Sun and the midwinter Moon. BBC article Ice Age Star Map Discovered Ice Age Star Map Discovered- A controversial discovery of a 16,000-year-old "map of the night sky" in Lascaux caves. BBC article.