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Cornish Myths and Legends
The newest exhibition at the Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery (CMAG) in Truro explores local lore and its lasting legacy. Laura Miucci describes the displays.
Current Archaeology’s June Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There are lots of great ways to get stuck into history and heritage this summer, from new exhibitions and activity days to lectures and conferences. Or, if you’re looking for opportunities to get involved from home, there are a wide variety of resources available, including virtual site tours and digital offerings from museums, podcasts, and TV shows. Amy Brunskill has put together a selection of some of the latest options.
Go digging!
Following on from our special sections in CA 422 and 423, this selection of summer digging opportunities includes projects in Derbyshire, Northumberland, North Yorkshire, and Stirling.
Ancient India: living traditions
An elegantly designed new exhibition at the British Museum traces the artistic traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. Carly Hilts visited to learn more.
Current Archaeology’s May Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There are lots of great archaeological and historical events and activities coming up over the next few months, including exhibitions, festivals, and conferences. Or, if you would prefer to get your heritage fix at home, there is plenty on offer as well, from virtual site tours and new digital resources to TV shows, podcasts, apps, and more. Amy Brunskill has put together a selection of some of the options available.
Go digging!
Following on from CA 422, this selection of summer digging opportunities includes projects in Aberdeenshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Nottinghamshire.
Tutankhamun: The immersive exhibition
A recently opened experience in London is using virtual-reality technology to explore the life and times of one of ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, as Carly Hilts reports.
Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London’s lost treasures
A new exhibition showcasing hundreds of artefacts recovered from the banks of the River Thames sheds illuminating light on London’s long history. Carly Hilts visited the displays at London Museum Docklands.
Ancient Egypt April listings
TIMELESS GAZES: FROM PHARAOHS TO THE PRESENT DAY Timeless Gazes is a new exhibition celebrating ancient Egypt and contemporary art in relation to the African continent, featuring 130 paintings, photographs, and sculptures
Current Archaeology Live! 2025
This year’s CA Live! was our biggest conference yet, with around 600 people coming together at UCL’s Institute of Education in London to share the latest news about the past. For those who weren’t there, here is a round-up of what went on.
Go digging!
With the summer digging season rapidly approaching, we will be running a series of spreads highlighting digging opportunities across Britain and Ireland. This month features projects ranging across the South-East, the Midlands, and Wales – do get in touch if you would like to highlight your excavation to our readers in a future issue.
Current Archaeology’s April Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There are many exciting archaeological events coming up over the next few months, including new exhibitions, lectures, and conferences. Or, if you would prefer to delve into history and heritage at home instead, there are lots of ways to do so, from virtual site tours and online resources to podcasts, games, and TV shows. Amy Brunskill has put together a selection of some of the options available.
My Jewellery, My Story at Charnwood Museum
An unusual Bronze Age necklace has inspired a colourful exhibition exploring the personal stories behind ancient and modern items of jewellery. Carly Hilts visited to learn more.
Newhaven Fort
An East Sussex landmark has reopened following a £7.5 million transformation. Carly Hilts reports on a recent site visit.
The Viking Sorceress
A major exhibition at the National Museum of Denmark is exploring the mysterious Viking Age Völva.
Current Archaeology’s March Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There are lots of great ways to get involved in archaeology, history, and heritage this spring, with upcoming exhibitions, conferences, lectures, and more. If you would prefer to get your history fix from the comfort of your home, there is plenty on offer, too, from digitised museum collections and virtual site tours to new podcasts and documentaries. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the latest options.
Echoes: Stone Circles, Community and Heritage at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre
A thought-provoking photography exhibition explores how contemporary communities relate to stone circles. Carly Hilts visited, and spoke to the artists to learn more.