Finds Tray: Medieval seal matrix
This is a medieval seal matrix, made of copper alloy, that was recently found by a metal-detectorist near the village of Patrick Brompton in North Yorkshire. The matrix’s handle extends out from
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Roman Roads Research Association
By AD 150, the Roman road system extended for some 300,000km (more than 186,000 miles – 7.5 times the circumference of the earth). This comprehensive transport infrastructure underpinned the mobility and trade
Saving shipwrecks: HMS Invincible, East Solent
There are currently 57 nationally important shipwrecks in English waters, spanning the Bronze Age to the 20th century, designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 – including the remains of HMS
Ivory label of King Den: From the William MacGregor Collection
Dr Campbell Price examines a tiny artefact in the British Museum
that names one of Egypt’s earliest pharaohs.
The Discovery of the Serapeum of Saqqara
Auguste Mariette uncovers the funerary complex of the Apis bulls.
Hadrian’s Wall Quiz
Hadrian’s Wall stretches for 80 Roman miles from coast to coast. How many modern miles does this equate to?
Frontier fortlet found
Of the 41 Roman fortlets that are believed to have been built along the Antonine Wall, the remains of only nine had previously been located – until a recent geophysical survey carried
Finds tray – Roman finger ring
This Roman finger ring with an engraved intaglio was discovered by a metal-detectorist near Chelmsford in Essex and was recently declared treasure. This style of intaglio is known as a Henig Type
The Association for Roman Archaeology
One of archaeology’s distinctive features has always been the lack of hard boundaries between professional and amateur. Archaeology is perhaps unique in the degree to which anyone can participate in the discipline,
Ancient Fortifications Quiz
Maiden Castle is one of Europe’s largest Iron Age hillforts. In which English county is it situated?
CWA Photo of the Year Competition 2023 – THE RESULTS!
This year’s overall winner is Nickolas Warner’s photo of the West Cemetery of Meroë, Sudan.
The West Cemetery of Meroë
The image was chosen as the winner of the CWA Photo of the Year 2023 Competition (sponsored by Ace Cultural Tours).
Neolithic Quiz
In which English county would you find Silbury Hill, the tallest Neolithic human-made mound in Europe?
Vietnamese stringed instrument
What is it? This object, thought to be at least 2,000 years old, is believed to be a stringed musical instrument. The artefact is made from a single piece of deer antler
MHM Book of the Year 2023 – The Winners
The ballots have been cast, the votes have been counted, and we are delighted to announce the winners of the MHM Book Awards.
MHM competition: win a copy of Anthony Tucker-Jones’ ‘Churchill: Master and Commander’
Put your military history knowledge to the test with our competition!
American Civil War Quiz
Who replaced Major General Joseph Hooker as commander of the Union Army of the Potomac on 28 June 1863, just three days before the Battle of Gettysburg?
