Description
In this issue:
– Alderley Edge
– Art-Deco Archaeology
– Christmas: From Stonehenge to Santa Claus
– Wearmouth-Jarrow
Plus: News, Reviews, Comment, Sherds, Odd Socs, and more!
From the Editor:
There doesn’t seem to be a slow moment around the Current Archaeology offices these days! The big news this month is the conference and the Current Archaeology Awards coming up in February. We’ve included a special section in this issue announcing the session schedule, the nominees for the awards, information on how to register and special offers for conference delegates. This year’s event promises to be the best yet, with star speakers and sessions on some of the most controversial issues facing archaeology in Britain today. Read carefully and cast your votes for the best of the best that we’ve published over the past year.
Our features start out in a seasonal mood with an in-depth look at the archaeology of Christmas: what do we really know about this important holiday? Most of us celebrate at midwinter without realising how far back the roots of this festive season and our traditions stretch; and as for Santa Claus, he’s a bit of a shady character. Enjoy!
Cover Date: Jan-2010, Volume 20 Issue 10