Monday Link Roundup!

I took a news fast the past couple of weeks - if I saw one more picture of a pelican covered in sludge or brown, oily waves, I was going to scream.

But, I am back, with your weekly dose of newsishness!

Italian archaeologists have discovered the remains of someone who may have died of syphilis while maybe weakened by sunstroke who could possibly be Caravaggio. I don't know, that's a lot of maybes...

First rubber, now prehistory. It seems the Maya knew more than we give them credit for.

Scientists are going to map out Ozzy's genetic code to find out why he's still alive. My personal theory? The man has obviously been blessed by the Metal Gods.

A Swiss watch found in an ancient Chinese tomb?

I was going to post The Ten Most Important Things They Didn't Teach You in School as a humor sign off, but then I found this

Enjoy your week!

Weekly Link Roundup!

A day late, I know. I am in the process of attempting to acquire a day job, which is a time consuming process in and of itself. Fear not, I have not forgotten you! And soon, I intend to post about the project I had to turn down last week. Until then, here are your weekly links!

A gladiator cemetery is being unearthed in York. They're making a documentary!

The line between genius and madness has always been suspected, and now science has proven it"

For the aspiring sex-kitten/tyrant, Imperial corsets!

As it turns out, humpback whales form friendships, some of which last years.

New evidence suggests the Mayans perfected the process of making rubber centuries before Goodyear came around.

A collection of random vampire facts!