This fortnight at Forbes: Portuguese Inquisition, Linear B, death by parasite, Roman mass grave, and the life of Mr. Palmyra

In the last couple of weeks, I've written the following over at my blog at Forbes:

• 18 August - Skeletons of Jewish victims of Inquisition discovered in ancient Portuguese trash heap.

• 20 August - Archaeologists respond to the murder of Khaled al-Asaad at ancient Palmyra. 

• 24 August - Roman-era mass grave discovered in farmer's field in Turkey.

• 26 August - The most interesting thing about that ancient Spartan palace isn't the palace -- it's the language. 

• 28 August - How a pregnant woman's love of dogs led to her death by parasite in ancient Greece.

Do go and check them out if you haven't already!  And, as always, I welcome comments and constructive criticism, so feel free to post that on the Forbes pieces.

Posted in: Bioarchaeology, Bones, Disease, Greece, Osteology, Outreach, Physical Anthropology, Romans, Skeletons