Welcome to Archaeo-Chat. In this series we record unscripted conversations about archaeology, what it is like to be an archaeologist and related topics. Today, I […]
A-C: Indigenous Archaeologies
Welcome to Archaeo-Chat. In this series we record unscripted conversations about archaeology, what it is like to be an archaeologist and related topics. Today, we […]
Enigmatic Viking fortress discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists from the Danish Castle Centre and Aarhus University have made a sensational discovery south of Copenhagen, Denmark It is the first time […]
AF: Beauty in the (Culture) of the Beholder
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia! Today, we consider different concepts of child-beauty…
What can ‘forensic architecture’ reveal about the conflict in Gaza?
Bulldozing new roads, using buildings as weapons … to the Israeli architect Eyal Weizman, city warfare leaves clues in the very architecture. He’s piecing together the evidence
Studying Archaeology at University
Congratulations! You got into University. In response to numerous questions, I talk through my top three tips for surviving your First Year at Uni! QoD: […]
Homo floresiensis: scientists clash over claims ‘hobbit man’ was modern human with Down’s syndrome
Tiny skeleton from Indonesia’s Flores island is unique ancient species, insist researchers
QoD: Stone or Stone Tool?
Welcome to Questions of Doom. In this series, we answer your questions about Archaeology and our shared heritage. Today, I explain why a stone tool […]
The Ajanta cave murals: ‘nothing less than the birth of Indian art’
The paintings are possibly the finest surviving picture galleries from the ancient world. Now, the oldest in two of the caves – hidden for decades – have been painstakingly restored to reveal their true beauty
AF: Too Many Books?
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia! Today, I explore whether one can have too many books?