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.
Anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose to be celebrated with a series of lectures
Leading historians and marine archaeologists will deliver talks on the history of Henry VIII’s warship as part of a commemoration programme hosted by the Mary Rose Trust
Historic maze at Glendurgan Garden restored
The garden was gifted to the National Trust in 1962, and now welcomes more than 85,000 visitors every year.
Archaeologists uncover 17th-century ‘vampire’ burial in Poland
According to Slavic folklore, sharp instruments such as sickles could be used to decapitate the deceased should it try to leave its grave.
Conference celebrates 20th anniversary of Newport Medieval Ship Project
The conference will take place at the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 11 this year.
Earliest known limb amputation found in Borneo
Evidence of what appears to be the earliest known surgical amputation of a limb, dating to c.31,000 years ago, has been identified in Borneo.
Archaeologists explore evidence of early modern human stone tool manufacturing in Romania
The latest season of excavations at Românești has provided evidence that the site was geared towards producing particular types of stone tools.
Medieval recipes and medical manuscripts to be digitised in Cambridge University Library project
Digital images of the manuscripts, together with detailed descriptions and full-text transcriptions, will be freely available online.
Ancient elephant tusk discovered in southern Israel
Excavations at the site, located near Revadim, have previously unearthed stone and flint tools assigned to the Late Acheulean.
New funding for community project exploring Pen Dinas hillfort
There will be opportunities for storytelling, pottery making, and guided walks, which will culminate in a weekend festival.
Pre-Hispanic canoe burial is the first such discovery made in Argentinian Patagonia
According to indigenous Mapuche culture, burial within a canoe symbolises the soul’s journey to the final abode of the dead.
Excavation in Rahat reveals one of the earliest-known mosques
A ‘luxurious estate’ featuring painted wall frescoes and marble-paved halls was also unearthed within the vicinity.
Chelsea History Festival returns in September with rich programme of events
Founded in 2019, the Chelsea History Festival aims to ‘entertain, educate and inspire through local, national and global history’.
Research sheds light on the multi-ethnicity of an early colonial city in Mexico
Ancient DNA analysis has identified individuals of Indigenous Maya, European, and West African origin in the city’s cemetery.
Last chance to tour archaeological remains of medieval chapel at Auckland Castle
Tours take place at 2pm Wednesday to Sunday and are free for visitors with admission to Auckland Castle.
Rare bones of men and horses found at Waterloo
The discovery was announced by Waterloo Uncovered, the archaeological charity which has returned to the battlefield site in Belgium for its first excavations there since 2019.
Greenlandic Vikings traded walrus ivory with Ukraine
Historians have long believed that walrus ivory traded throughout Ukraine and Russia during the Middle Ages came from the Barents Sea.
Stained-glass windows of Notre-Dame Cathedral restored following fire
Although none of the stained-glass windows were destroyed or damaged by the fire, many of them, already dusty, were exposed to smoke and soiled as a result.
Stone inscription celebrating Athenian military academy cadets discovered
The inscribed stone is the ancient Greek equivalent of a ‘graduate school yearbook’.
Archaeologists uncover evidence of early Islamic burials in Syria
A team of researchers have identified two individuals excavated at the Neolithic site of Tell Qarassa in modern-day Syria as dating to the Umayyad Period (AD 661–750), and found evidence that they
Doune Castle, star of ‘Outlander’ and ‘Monty Python’, reopens to the public
Built in the early 14th century, the castle is known for its striking 100ft-high gatehouse and one of the best preserved great halls in the country.