EXHIBITIONS
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Until 30 October
www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/anatomy-a-matter-of-death-and-life
This exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland examines 500 years of medical exploration and the social and medical history surrounding anatomical study and the dissection of human bodies in the past, from artistic explorations by Leonardo da Vinci to the Burke and Hare murders. Find out about the role anatomy played in the Enlightenment, and the links between science and crime in the early 19th century, and consider how this has impacted our approaches to anatomical study today. Tickets cost £10, with concession prices available.
The Lost King: imagining Richard III
The Wallace Collection, London
7 September 2022 – 8 January 2023
www.wallacecollection.org/art/exhibitions-displays/the-lost-king-imagining-richard-iii/
Richard III has long been a controversial figure, often portrayed as an arch-villain, a usurper, and a murderer, but some modern scholars argue that in many ways he was a capable and compassionate monarch. This new, free display will explore how key objects and staff at the Wallace Collection have influenced perceptions of Richard III today, as well as examining how he has been presented in cinema over the last century, in connection to the forthcoming film, The Lost King.
CONFERENCE
Lincolnshire Archaeology Conference
Welton Village Hall, Lincoln
8 October
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lincolnshire- archaeology-conference-tickets-316599817577
The Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology’s annual conference explores ‘Discoveries and Research from Lincolnshire and Beyond’. Talks include ‘Roman Settlement of the central Lincolnshire Wolds’, ‘The Trojan War as seen from Rutland’ (the Rutland Roman villa and mosaic), and more. The cost, including lunch and refreshments, is £25 for SLHA members and £32 for non-members. Tickets can be booked through Eventbrite or by post using the booking form at www.slha.org.uk/events. Bookings must be made before 24 September.
EVENTS
English Civil War Fortresses Symposium
The Town Hall Ballroom, Newark, Nottinghamshire
19 November
www.fortressstudygroup.org/events/english-civil-war-fortresses-symposium
The Fortress Study Group and the Battlefields Trust are joining forces to present the first ever symposium dedicated to Civil War fortifications and sieges in England. The event will feature a selection of lectures showcasing the latest research and investigations on the subject, with a keynote speech from Professor Peter Gaunt. Tickets cost £30 for FSG or BT members or £40 for non-members, and include refreshments, lunch, and a guided tour of the Queen’s Sconce (the country’s best-preserved Civil War fortification). Numbers are limited, so book your place now.
Scottish Archaeology Month
Multiple locations
September and first half of October
www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/scottish-archaeology-month
Scottish Archaeology Month is back! The Archaeology Scotland initiative, which is a collaboration with Doors Open Days and part of the European Heritage Days, encourages people to interact with the country’s archaeology, history, and heritage through a varied programme of events across Scotland, including exhibitions, lectures, guided walks, performances, traditional-skills workshops, re-enactments, excavations, and much more. See p.61 for more details, and check out the website and the Twitter account (@ScotArchMonth) to see what’s on offer near you.
VIRTUAL VISITS
• National Museum of African American History and Culture, USA
www.searchablemuseum.com/making-a-way-entrance
The Smithsonian’s NMAAHC has released its second online exhibition, ‘Making a Way Out of No Way’, highlighting the resourcefulness and resilience of African American communities and individuals.
• The World of Stonehenge, UK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FymNP8copac
Enjoy a video tour of the British Museum’s recent exhibition, led by curators Jennifer Wexler and Neil Wilkin, and find out more about the people that built and lived around the time of Stonehenge.
• Persepolis, Iran
Explore the ancient Achaemenid city of Persepolis and see what it would have been like to walk its streets 2,500 years ago with this online experience produced by the Getty Museum.
• Hadrian’s Villa, Italy
www.flyoverzone.com/hadrians-villa-reborn-stadiumgarden
Take a virtual tour around the Stadium Garden of Emperor Hadrian’s villa at Tivoli, led by Bernard Frischer, Director of the Digital Hadrian’s Villa Project, and see how the site would have looked in its prime.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Chatterpast
https://chatterpast.tolerantfutures.com
This imaginary messaging programme allows children to chat with young characters from the Iron Age and Roman periods, and encourages discussions about our perceptions of the past.
• Dead Interesting: uncovering Roman Britain in old museum collections
www.futurelearn.com/courses/dead-interesting
Learn more about the archaeology and history of early Roman Britain, and Roman attitudes and practices surrounding death, in this online course from the University of Reading and Colchester Museums.
• Peopling the Past
https://peoplingthepast.com/category/podcast/
Take a journey to the ancient Mediterranean with this podcast and find out more about the everyday lives of the real people who lived in ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and beyond.
• Heritage Park Museum TikTok
www.tiktok.com/@heritageparkmuseum
Enjoy a selection of fun and informative videos from the Heritage Park Museum in Terrace, British Columbia, and discover more about the early Canadian settlers who lived in this area.
FAMILY FUN
• Hyper Edohaku
Find out more about Japan’s history with this app from the Edo-Tokyo Museum, which allows you to explore 18th- to 19th-century Edo’s entertainment district and find objects from the museum’s collection.
• Making Stories
www.historicenvironment.scot/learn/inspired-by-the-past/making-stories
Try out a variety of story-making activities, from creating your own shadow puppet show to setting up a treasure hunt story, with these resources from Historic Environment Scotland.
• Ardal O’Hanlon: Tomb Raider
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0017b0b/ardal-ohanlon-tomb-raider
Join Ardal O’Hanlon as he travels to famous archaeological sites around Ireland and explores the story of an epic 1930s quest to find the origins of the earliest men and women on the island.
• Walking Wartime Britain
www.channel5.com/show/walking-wartime-britain
Learn more about Britain in the Second World War in this documentary series in which former Royal Marine Arthur Williams explores the country and discovers stories of inventors, spies, teenage miners, and more.
• The Crown Jewels
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0017xm1
Discover the history and stories behind the Crown Jewels collected over centuries by British kings and queens, and find out what they can tell us about the UK’s history over the last millennium.
