David Breeze, Tatiana Ivleva, and Rebecca Jones consider the contribution made to the study of Roman frontiers by Brenda Heywood, who died last December, and other contemporary female archaeologists.…
Snakes are rarely depicted in rock art in northern Europe, and are known to have had symbolic significance in the later world views of the Finno-Ugric and Sámi peoples…
Central to Childe’s conception of history was the creative potential of hunters, farmers, craftworkers, engineers, and scientists, and the way in which elites wasted surpluses on wars, monuments, and luxuries…
Lord Carnarvon's death in 1923 prompted talk of a 'mummy's curse'. But what really caused the demise of the Tutankhamun expedition's financial backer?…
Your thoughts on issues raised by the magazine.…
‘Jeep’ was US Army slang meaning something that was unimportant or laughable.…
Which Egyptian leader is reputed to have been Nefertiti's son-in-law?…
Although the design was an amazing technological achievement for its day, it was little more than a very expensive propaganda weapon.…
Built in the Northern Irish capital in the mid-1930s, the nine-deck Town-class light cruiser played a major role in the Second World War, initially as part of the British naval blockade against Germany.…
Your views on previous issues of Current Archaeology.…
Across the UK, many heritage sites and museums are now welcoming visitors again, but if you’re still looking for activities and resources that you can take advantage of from home, there is an ever-growing supply of those too! Amy Brunskill has put together a selection of the options available, from…
Probably dating to the 2nd-3rd centuries AD, the holder is formed into a zoomorphic creature.…
There are a total of 1,154 UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe. How many are in the UK?…
And here’s another point to take note of, that not everything people laugh at is witty.…
This artist’s impression shows the scale of the 58-room mansion, with its halls, kitchens, and chapel, as well as the largest private garden in the city.…
Large infrastructure projects have led to some remarkable discoveries down the years – think of Heathrow Terminal 5, as well as the more recent work along the route of HS2…
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the telephone kiosk.…
Catherine the Great ruled Russia for 34 years – but in what country was she born?…
Which early inhabitants of the island of Crete are regarded as Europe’s first advanced civilisation?…
The oldest of the Mogao Caves temples that survive date from around AD 420. Among them is Cave 275, built during the Northern Laing period (AD 420-439).…
Frost fitted herself out with an improvised breathing hose at a party in order to explore a 17th-century well.…