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Vikings: the immersive experience and Pilgrimage of Love: Eleanor of Castile
Newly opened exhibitions at Dock X, London, and Leeds Castle, Kent,
include AI technology that brings the past to life in a startlingly personal way,
offering interactive audiences with medieval queens: one from Viking Age Scandinavia and the other from 13th-century England. Carly Hilts reports.
UK museum news: Roman helmet goes on display and exhibition explores Tutankhamun’s childhood
The latest on acquisitions, exhibitions, and key decisions.
Rus – Vikings in the east
A new exhibition at the Moesgaard Museum in Denmark explores the often-overlooked story of the Rus Vikings. We spoke to curator Pauline Asingh about the adventures of these influential voyagers, whose travels took them from Scandinavia to Constantinople, the Caliphate, and beyond.
Military history events, lectures, and exhibitions in 2022
– The Vulcan and Cold War Experience
– In Harm’s Way: The US Navy and World War II
– What a history! The MusÉe de L’ArmÉe Collections
MUSEUM REVIEW – Royal Logistic Corps Museum
A visit is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in finding out how the British Army has been sustained over the last six centuries.
Samurai: history and legend
For many centuries, the outside world knew little of the Japanese way of life. Before the Meiji Restoration of 1868 – after which the country rapidly modernised and opened itself up to
Exhibitions, events, activities, and heritage from home in 2022
There are many wonderful archaeological, historical, and heritage-related events on offer over the coming months, whether you’re looking for exhibitions and conferences or an opportunity to get your hands dirty at a real excavation. Or if you’d prefer to get your archaeology fix at home, there are still plenty of ways to experience the past from your sofa, ranging from virtual tours of museums and heritage sites to online learning resources and educational games. Amy Brunskill has put together a selection of some of the best options available.
Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle reopened last year following a £33-million transformation of its grounds and galleries. Carly Hilts dropped by to see what has changed.
On show: the latest exhibitions from around the world
Due to changing coronavirus measures, the dates listed below may have changed since we went to print, and museums and galleries may close. Check the websites and social-media accounts of the museums for the most up-to-date information and bookings.
Events, exhibitions, and heritage from home – Spring 2022
There is a great variety of archaeological and historical exhibitions, events, and activities scheduled for the coming year, and we have gathered a selection of the opportunities on offer below, ranging from excavations you can get involved in to lectures and conferences to attend. At the same time, there are also many ways to get stuck into history and heritage at home, with virtual museum tours, new podcasts, and the return of some of your favourite archaeology TV shows. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the best.
Cultures of cloth in the medieval East Midlands
The Midlands was a key centre for wool-production and textile-making during the medieval period. Carly Hilts visited an exhibition at the University of Nottingham Museum and spoke to Chris King and Clare Pickersgill to find out more.
Unseen Aztec art in Leiden
Gillis Kersting explores an international exhibition presenting hundreds of Aztec objects on loan from Mexican and European museums, now on display in Leiden.
Military History Events, Lectures, and Exhibitions in Spring 2022
Exhibitions include ‘Brothers in Arms’ at the National Army Museum, and ‘Nelson, Navy, Nation’ at the National Maritime Museum.
Museum review – The Night Hunters: The Royal Navy’s Coastal Forces at War
REVIEWING THE BEST MILITARY HISTORY EXHIBITIONS
WITH Graham Goodlad.
Events, exhibitions, and heritage from home in Spring 2022
At the time of writing, many new archaeology- and history-related events are being scheduled around the UK. We have put together another selection of some of the upcoming ‘in-person’ activities and resources you can take advantage of, but there are also still lots of ways to get your archaeology fix from home, ranging from new online museums to TV shows that go behind the scenes at heritage sites. Amy Brunskill has gathered some of the highlights.
The world of Stonehenge
In February, the UK’s first major exhibition focusing on the story of Stonehenge will open at the British Museum. Carly Hilts went to a preview of the upcoming blockbuster to find out more.
Exhibitions from around the world (December 2021 – March 2022)
Due to changing coronavirus measures, the dates listed below may have changed since we went to print, and museums and galleries may close. Check the websites and social-media accounts of the museums for the most up-to-date information and bookings.
Museum previews: what to look forward to in 2022
In 2022, we can look forward to the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, a new Anglo-Saxon visitor at Ad Gefrin in Northumberland, and Norway’s new National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.