Welcome to Questions of Doom. In this series, we answer your questions about Archaeology and our shared heritage. Today we look at the origins and […]
Archaeoscoop: ‘Mindless Vandalism’ at the Gower Peninsula
Welcome to Archaeoscoop, the place to find heritage and archaeology related stories from around the world! Today we hear of vandalism in South Wales: http://www.stonepages.com/news/archives/004785.html […]
Hexham abbey gets the builders in again
St Wilfrid wouldn’t recognise the place. But he’d be very pleased at the prospect of £1,800,000
Inequality dates back to the Stone Age
New study finds earliest evidence yet of differential access to land Hereditary inequality began over 7,000 years ago in the early Neolithic era, with new […]
IF: The Rosetta Stone
Welcome to In Focus. In this series we take a closer look at particular sites, finds and objects from the world of Archaeology. Today we […]
India’s Hampi heritage site families face eviction from historic ruins
Hampi’s 2,000 temples and ancient stones attract half a million pilgrims and tourists each year. Conservationists want the site in Karnataka restored to its medieval glory – but the price is the eviction of those who live in its old bazaar
AF: Proxy Burial?
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia! Today we ask… How important is it to be present at your own […]
Thames holds a mirror to 60 years of change
The Thames is at the heart of the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations. And a trip down it by boat is the best way to see how much the nation has changed during her reign
QoD: Dinosaurs and People in Peru?
Welcome to Questions of Doom. In this series, we answer your questions about Archaeology and our shared heritage. Today we examine the notion that Dinosaurs […]
Modern dog breeds genetically disconnected from ancient ancestors
Cross-breeding of dogs over thousands of years has made it extremely difficult to trace the ancient genetic roots of today’s pets, according to a new […]