Islay and Loch Finlaggan
Few hard facts are known of Somerled, an early King of the Isles and the Lord of Argyll and Kintyre in ancient Scotland. Little...
Archaeological Human Skeletons – Inferring Occupation
Inferring occupation from archaeological skeletons using certain methods and techniques can provide an interesting mixed set of results.
The question of occupation and what can...
Working in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic archaeologists and anthropologists apply their knowledge to help with modern investigations at crime scenes, disaster sites-even modern cemeteries.
Jobs in archaeology don’t just involve...
Wharram Percy: Archaeological Fieldwork in a Medieval Village
Pioneering archaeological fieldwork at Wharram Percy revolutionised the way in which deserted medieval villages in the UK were excavated and understood.
Around 3000 villages...
Spirituality and Symbolism in the Late Stone Age
How the origins of ritual and religious thought could lie in the art and ritual of our Upper Palaeolithic ancestors of 10,000 -...
Pre-Columbian North America – Stages of Cultural Evolution
The diverse and complex history of North American peoples before Columbus is a story that is under-remembered; it deserves its place in American...
Archaeological Evidence for Roman Women Gladiators
Ancient sources suggest women gladiators fought in the Roman Arena. But does archaeological evidence really tell us more about female gladiators?
Tantalising descriptions of women...
Taj Mahal – Epitome of Love
Visit to Taj Mahal lead you to one of the medieval wonders of the world. The Epitome of love is constructed under the leadership...
Otzi: The Iceman
Otzi, also known as Oetsi, Similaun Man, The Man from Hauslabjoch and Frozen Fritz, was discovered in 1991 frozen in a glacier near the...
Archaeology for Kids: Archaeology Activities for the Under-18s
Archaeology for kids is safe and fun. There are a range of clubs and activities where archaeologists help under 18s learn about practical...