Abstract: Ptolemy II is an open-source modeling and simulation tool supporting the design of the concurrent, real-time and embedded systems, particularly those involving heterogeneous mixtures of ...
A sandstone stela bearing the rare hieroglyphic Canopus Decree of Pharaoh Ptolemy III. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the rare hieroglyphic Canopus ...
Analysis: The autumn night sky in Ireland is an observer's treasure-trove and the first celestial event of the season arrives on September 7 with a lunar eclipse and blood moon Spending even a few ...
At the peak of its glory, the Temple of Artemis towered above the ancient city of Ephesus standing as a vast sanctuary of marble and gold that drew pilgrims from across the Mediterranean. Counted ...
Allies and Morrison, which has yet to win the RIBA Stirling Prize despite being shortlisted on three previous occasions, has been named as one of the six contenders for this year’s top architecture ...
The first vending machine was created by ancient Greek mathematician and engineer Heron of Alexandria. Photo of a reconstruction displayed at the Thessaloniki Technology Museum. Credit: Gts-tg ...
The Chase viewers were left crying 'give me strength!' after not one, but two contestants fluffed what fans branded 'obvious' questions. Bradley Walsh introduced four hopefuls - Ro, Jan, Sylvia and ...
History has seen many waves of Egyptomania but, until the 19th century, scholars remained baffled by the many repeated symbols and motifs wrapped around every new find, from majestic monuments to ...
Archaeologists just recovered a collection of 2,000-year-old relics from the Mediterranean Sea, including Roman coins and a headless statue. The artifacts date back to the Ptolemaic dynasty—a powerful ...