Welcome to Archaeo-Scope. In this series we take an archaeological perspective on modern culture; asking questions about current trends and observations from around the world. […]
QoD: Evolution – Life & Death? (Jelly Head)
Welcome to Questions of Doom. In this series, we answer your questions about Archaeology and our shared heritage. Today, consider whether Evolutionary success is always […]
Urgent Request from Scotland’s Coastal Heritage at Risk Project (SCHARP)
Today, Jo and Ellie from Saint Andrews have a request following the stormy weather the Scottish coast has been subject to this winter. For more […]
IF: Oracle Bones (Dragon Bones)
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 […]
AF: Gold… Or Poo?
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia! Today, we take a look at relative value systems and the interaction between […]
MTA: Mike Heyworth
Today, we sit down and talk with Dr. Mike Heyworth; Director of the Council for British Archaeology.
Every Name Has a Story: Researching War Memorials with Newcastle University
A brief introduction, for teachers and young people, demonstrating how to carry out basic research on individuals named on war memorials. Websites Mentioned in this […]
AF: Care to Wet Your Whistle?
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia! Today, we examine the origin of a well known phrase.
No Scrounging for Scraps: UC Research Uncovers the Diets of the Middle and Lower Class in Pompeii
No fries, but how about a side of giraffe leg? Surprising discoveries result from an excavation site in the buried city of Pompeii. University […]
AF: New Year – Buttons for Thought!
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia! Today, we examine buttons for the New Year.