Ars Technica

This rare 11th-century Islamic astrolabe is one of the oldest yet discovered

Cambridge University historian Federica Gigante is an expert on Islamic astrolabes. So naturally she was intrigued when the Fondazione Museo Miniscalchi-Erizzo in Verona, Italy, uploaded an image of ...
Phys.org

Study sheds light on 11th-century Arab-Muslim optical scientist whose work laid foundation for modern-day physics

Scientists from the University of Sharjah and the Warburg Institute are poring over the writings of an 11th-century Arab-Muslim polymath to demonstrate their impact on the development of optical ...
America Magazine

An 11th-Century Scandal

Mark Twain said that history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes. The sexual abuse scandal that continues to echo throughout the church in America, as evidenced by the recent controversy over the ...
New Scientist

11th-century polymath was the first to recognise past climate change

An 11th-century polymath called Shen Kuo was the first to recognise that the climate has changed in the past, science communicator Simon Clark told New Scientist Live in London on 8 October. The ...
New York Post

‘Lost’ home depicted in iconic Bayeux Tapestry found – all thanks to an 11th-century toilet

The residence of a legendary king was recently discovered in the United Kingdom – all thanks to an 11th-century toilet. Newcastle University announced the discovery of Harold Godwinson’s – aka King ...
Space.com

Rare 11th-century star chart reveals complex history of Islamic, Jewish and Christian astronomy

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MutualArt.com

Chinese School, 11th Century

The Chinese School, 11th Century comprised a group of artists active in this region in the period. Works identified as being by this group appear regularly at auction. What is Chinese School, 11th ...
Deccan Chronicle

Rare 11th-Century Ganesha Idol Discovered

Karimnagar: A significant archaeological find here has come to light, where a rare 11th-century stone idol of Lord Ganesh has been recently identified by Dr. Samaleti Mahesh, a dedicated research ...
New York Post

Archaeologists have made a rich historical discovery in England.

A cache of mint-condition silver coins left one archaeologist “shaking” at the astonishing discovery. The hoard of 11th-century Anglo-Saxon doubloons was dug up on the outskirts of a nuclear plant ...
Phys.org

Halley's Comet wrongly named: 11th-century English monk predates British astronomer

The British astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley was not, after all, the first to understand the cycle of the comet that now bears his name. This is shown by research conducted by, among others, ...

11th Century Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum from France

The Bayeux Tapestry, one of the world's greatest artworks, arrived at the British Museum in London Friday after a delicate trip from France.