Developers, archaeologists, and Greek government officials are the players in the dramatic story of the new six-lane Athens-Thessaloniki national highway in Greece. The new road, which passes over the ancient city of Alos, has spurred over 25 new excavations and put scholars on the trail to new discoveries on antiquity. Unfortunately, the Greek Ministry for the Environment and Public Works, which seems to be calling all the wrong shots, may end up destroying some of the precious works they’ve set out to save. – Archaeology