Hadrian’s Wall Quiz
Hadrian’s Wall stretches for 80 Roman miles from coast to coast. How many modern miles does this equate to?
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Funding awarded to National Trust for new scientific technology
The funding will enable the conservation charity to upgrade and expand scientific and archaeological research on its historic sites and collections.
History of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean explored in museum display
‘Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture’ is free and will run until 19 November as part of the museum’s ‘London, Sugar, and Slavery’ gallery.
Ancient Fortifications Quiz
Maiden Castle is one of Europe’s largest Iron Age hillforts. In which English county is it situated?
Shipwrecked cargo containing Roman-era marble artefacts discovered in Israel
The cargo comprises around 44 tonnes of marble architectural elements, including Corinthian capitals and marble columns
Palaeolithic bone tool workshop identified in Spanish cave
Archaeologists found an alignment of large limestone rocks and sandstone cobbles that appears to have been arranged by the cave’s occupants.
Celtic cremation grave unearthed in Germany
The burial was found to contain a pair of scissors, a folded sword, the remains of a shield and a spearhead, a razor, and a fibula (clasp).
Roman military camps identified in the Arabian desert
Three Roman fortified camps have been identified in southern Jordan through satellite imagery surveying, with research suggesting that they represent evidence of an undocumented military campaign linked to the Roman annexation of
Remains of historic mill revealed at Tamworth Castle
The dig has also unearthed numerous finds dating from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, including bottles, animal bones, and clay pottery.
Historic England invites people to share pictures and memories of listed sites
‘Their stories are still being written – and they won’t be complete until you share your side.’
American Civil War Quiz
Who replaced Major General Joseph Hooker as commander of the Union Army of the Potomac on 28 June 1863, just three days before the Battle of Gettysburg?
Medieval wall paintings found in the ancient city of Old Dongola, Sudan
Inscriptions alongside the paintings mention a city – likely Old Dongola – and King David, who is probably the royal figure depicted.
Fragment of Old Syriac translation of New Testament discovered
The text represents one of the earliest-known translations of the Gospels.
Coastal erosion threatens archaeological sites in Libya
The study suggests that the archaeological sites of Apollonia, Ptolemais, and Tocra are at risk of extensive erosion.
Immersive Museum of Shakespeare to open in London next year
The museum will be set within the archaeological remains of The Curtain Playhouse – once home to Shakespeare’s theatre company
19th-century graves linked to one of America’s oldest black churches, says analysis
‘As our community comes together to explore this important site, we hope to also reveal voices that have important lessons to teach us about our country’s roots.’
Researchers identify first direct evidence of ancient drug use in Europe
Until now, evidence of drug use in prehistoric Europe has mostly been derived from archaeobotanical remains, artistic depictions, and chemical analysis of artefacts
Quiz on history’s rich and powerful
The wealth of Croesus, King of Lydia, has gone down in legend. On a modern map, where would Lydia be found?
Bronze Age and medieval finds from Wales declared treasure
Among the Welsh finds declared treasure was a 15th-century gold ring belonging to the Bronington Hoard.
Neolithic monument in northern Arabia yields evidence of ritual activity
‘It looks like cattle, goats, and gazelles were brought to the site, potentially slaughtered there and then presented to what is probably a stone representation of an unknown deity.’
Hunt begins for submarine buried beneath Dartmouth park
Launched in 1917, she saw a brief period of service during the final year of the war, and was responsible for sinking the German U-B
Roman Battles Quiz
Which notable battle, named after one of Italy’s largest lakes, was won by the Carthaginian general Hannibal in 217 BC?
Medieval watermill revealed in Buckinghamshire
Evidence of a possible prehistoric ring ditch was also identified at the site