The comprehensive website for archaeology, history, heritage and the ancient world. Find out more about us here
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.
Ancient Egypt October listings
EGYPT: JOURNEY TO IMMORTALITY An exhibition telling the story of the journey to the afterlife through 110 masterpieces from the Egyptian Museum of Florence (National Museum of Archaeology). Highlights include the mummy
Knaresborough Heritage Centre
A new museum, created and funded by the local community, has opened in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Leon Corneille-Cowell explains how the space came to be, and highlights some of its latest work and upcoming projects.
Current Archaeology’s October Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There are lots of great opportunities to get stuck into history and archaeology this autumn, whether you’re looking for conferences and lectures or new exhibitions and museum attractions.
If you would rather get involved at home, though, there is a wide variety of resources on offer online, from digital collections and virtual heritage site tours to new podcasts, TV shows, and more. Amy Brunskill has put together a selection of some of the options available.
The Hidden Länd
A new exhibition takes visitors on a journey through 1,000 years of life in south-west Germany.
Current Archaeology’s September Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There is a great selection of archaeological events coming up over the next few months, whether you’re looking for conferences, exhibitions, or heritage events for the whole family. If you would prefer to get your heritage fix from the comfort of home instead, there is plenty to choose from, including museum resources, virtual site tours, and new podcast and documentary series. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the options.
Star Carr: Life after the ice at the Yorkshire Museum
Britain’s largest exhibition focused on the Mesolithic period is currently running in York. Dr Adam Parker showed Carly Hilts around its displays.
Ancient Egypt August listings
TOP OF THE PYRAMIDS: THE CIVILISATION OF ANCIENT EGYPT This exhibition, co-hosted by the Shanghai Museum and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has more than 780 ancient Egyptian artefacts on loan
Current Archaeology’s August Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There are lots of great ways to get involved with archaeology, history, and heritage over the next few months, from country-wide festivals and new exhibitions to exciting conferences and lectures. Or, if you would prefer to get your heritage fix from the comfort of your sofa, there is a wide variety of options on offer online, from virtual museum and site tours to new documentaries, games, and more. Amy Brunskill has put together a selection of some of the resources available.
Six Lives at the National Portrait Gallery, London
Carly Hilts visited a new exhibition aiming to restore individuality to six women often grouped merely as the ‘wives of Henry VIII’.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Everyone has a story to tell. So do warships. The saga of the USS The Sullivans, which was launched in April 1943, is still making headlines today. The Fletcher-class destroyer is one
Current Archaeology’s July Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There is a fantastic selection of archaeological events on offer over the coming months, from history festivals and new exhibitions to opportunities to visit or get involved in community excavations. If you would prefer to enjoy your archaeological activities from the comfort of home instead, there is plenty to choose from, including digitised museum collections, virtual site tours, and new TV shows. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the options available.
Festival of Archaeology
This month sees a return of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology, with a wealth of in-person and online events taking place across the UK between 13 and 28 July. The theme for 2024 is ‘Archaeology and Community’. Here is a selection of regional highlights, see http://www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/festival-event-listing.html for more details, and to explore the full programme.
Ness of Brodgar: past, present and future at the Orkney Museum
As the Ness of Brodgar excavations enter their final season of fieldwork, Dr Colleen Batey reviews a new exhibition exploring the Orkney site’s unique Neolithic archaeology.
Ancient Egypt June listings
CREATURES OF THE NILE Creatures of the Nile explores the world of ancient Egyptian and Sudanese animals through more than 250 artefacts from the University of Liverpool’s Garstang Museum, National Museums Liverpool,
Current Archaeology’s June Listings: exhibitions, events, and heritage from home
There are many great archaeological events coming up this summer, from festivals and conferences to new exhibitions and recently reopened museums. If you would prefer to enjoy history and heritage at home, though, there are lots of fantastic resources to choose from, including virtual tours of heritage sites, online archaeological collections, radio and TV shows, and activities. Amy Brunskill has put together a summary of some of the options available.