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Following the Eagle, After the Fire, and Treasure: Hidden, Lost, Found
CA recently visited exhibitions at three sites in the care of North East Museums, with displays exploring Roman military life and ideas of ‘treasure’.
On show: a selection of exhibitions from around the world in 2023
The dates listed below may have changed since we went to print. Check the websites of the museums for the most up-to-date information and bookings.
Exhibitions on ancient Egypt – February listings
Egyptian expeditions MUSÉE ART ET HISTOIRE, BRUSSELSParc du Cinquantenaire 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgiumwww.artandhistory.museum31 March-1 October 2023 Telling the story of 200 years of discoveries in Egypt and the formation of the museum’s
Exhibitions, events, and heritage from home – February Listings
There are many fantastic archaeological events on offer over the coming months, including new exhibitions, lectures, and conferences. Or, if you would prefer to get your history and heritage fix at home, there is a wide variety of resources available, from virtual exhibitions and 360° tours of museums and heritage sites to radio shows, games, and documentaries. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the options available.
Museum news: new exhibitions set to open in Norwich and London
The latest on exhibitions, acquisitions, and key decisions.
Gladiators: a cemetery of secrets
Almost 20 years ago, York Archaeological Trust were excavating part of a Roman cemetery when they uncovered dozens of decapitated skeletons. Were these the remains of gladiators? An exhibition at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum sets out the evidence, as Carly Hilts reports.
Van Archeology and Ethnography Museum
A new museum in Van, Turkey, explores the rich history of the area. Nick Kropacek visited to find out more.
Military History Museum and Gallery January Listings
SOME OF THE BEST MILITARY HISTORY EVENTS, LECTURES, AND EXHIBITIONS TO CHECK OUT THIS YEAR
‘Captured but not conquered’ at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
Calum Henderson explores how a new exhibition at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Missouri is illuminating the experiences of prisoners of war.
Review: The Museum of Flight
Open 10am-5pm (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving)9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108-4097www.museumofflight.org+1 206 764 5700 Long before the advent of computer-generated imagery, better known as CGI, filmmakers relied on actual planes
Treason: people, power, and plot
A new exhibition at the National Archives in London traces the history of treason since it was first written into English law in 1352. Carly Hilts visited to find out more.
Exhibitions, events, and heritage from home – CA’s January Listings
There is a great selection of opportunities on offer this year to get involved in heritage, history, and archaeology, with new exhibitions, lectures, conferences, and more coming up over the next few months. Or, if you would prefer to get your heritage fix at home, there are plenty of resources available, including virtual exhibitions and heritage-site tours, podcasts, games, and TV shows. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the latest options.
Museum news: Nottingham Castle closes and the British Museum brings ancient Egypt to Middlesbrough
The latest on acquisitions, exhibitions, and key decisions
On show: exhibitions from around the world in 2023
The dates listed below may have changed since we went to print. Check the websites of the museums for the most up-to-date information and bookings.
UK exhibitions, events, and heritage from home in Winter 2022 and Spring 2023
There are many great historical and archaeological events on offer this winter, including newly opened heritage experiences and exhibitions, lectures, and events. Or, if you would prefer to get involved in history and heritage at home, there are plenty of resources online, ranging from new digital collections and virtual tours to podcasts, social media accounts, games, and much more. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the options available.
UK museum news: Jorvik Viking Centre celebrates milestone and Manchester Museum reopens
The latest on exhibitions, acquisitions, and key decisions.
Highlighting hieroglyphs at the British Museum and the Petrie Museum
This autumn marked 200 years since the ‘hieroglyphic code’ was cracked, allowing scholars to read and understand the ancient Egyptian script for the first time in centuries, and revolutionising our understanding of the people who used it. Carly Hilts visited two London-based exhibitions reflecting this milestone.
Ancient Egypt Exhibitions – Winter 2022 to Spring 2023
Exhibitions and events on ancient Egypt from around the world.
Ötzi’s one-man show
On 19 September 1991, two hikers made an alarming discovery high in the Alps. Travelling off the beaten track, they saw a human corpse in a gulley, and imagined they had stumbled across an ill-fated mountaineer. Instead, this was just the latest twist in an extraordinary murder mystery. Investigators soon realised that the victim had met his fate in prehistory. Now, over three decades on, the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology is showcasing the vivid light shed on Copper Age life thanks to the study of this man and his possessions. Richard Hodges reports.
Alexander the Great: the making of a myth
A new exhibition at the British Library explores the 2,000-year history of storytelling and myth-making surrounding Alexander the Great.
Military history exhibitions and events in Winter 2022 – Spring 2023
A round-up of some of the best military history events, exhibitions, and galleries in the UK and the US.