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EXHIBITION
Ness of Brodgar: past, present, and future
Orkney Museum, Kirkwall, 4 May-28 September, http://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/exhibition-2024
The Ness of Brodgar is the subject of the biggest exhibition ever held at the Orkney Museum, opening this May. It celebrates the final season of fieldwork at the famous site, which comes to an end this August. Ness of Brodgar: past, present, and future features finds from 20 years of excavation at the Ness, the story of the investigations and the site’s discovery, and an examination of what is to come in the future, with extensive post-excavation work well under way. Entry is free and booking is not required.
LECTURE
An Evening of Archaeology
Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance, 17 April http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lecture-an-evening-of-archaeology-tickets-838489313107
Penlee House presents an evening lecture from Dick Cole, the Sites Officer for the Cornwall Heritage Trust. His talk will discuss the significance of the rich and diverse archaeological sites that the Trust owns and looks after in West Cornwall – including Caer Bran, Carn Euny, Sancreed Beacon, and Tregonning Hill, near Helston – along with information about ongoing maintenance and volunteer engagement with the historic landscape of West Penwith. Tickets cost £10, or £5 for Friends of Penlee House.
CONFERENCE
Dublin Castle – Anniversary Archaeology
Hibernia Conference Centre, Dublin Castle, 2 May http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-monuments-service-conference-tickets-849367229247
As part of the ongoing Dublin Castle Excavations Project, and marking the 400th anniversary of the collapse of its north-west tower (the Cork Tower) on 2 May 1624, this National Monuments Service Conference will focus on the 17th- and 18th-century aspects of the castle’s long history. The one-day conference will highlight fascinating insights into life in the castle and in Cole Alley, as revealed by archaeological excavations and research. Tickets cost €15.
Prehistory in the Present
Society of Antiquaries, Burlington House, London, 13 April http://www.prehistoricsociety.org/events/2024-04-13
Prehistory in the Present is the second in a series of Day Schools presented by the Prehistoric Society on ‘Prehistory: past, present, and future’; this year the event will focus on what is currently happening in this field. Speakers will explore how different audiences are being engaged in looking at evidence from prehistoric periods in Britain and Ireland, how the subject is researched, and how the discipline is developing. The event will take place both online and in person. Tickets cost £40 (in-person admission) or £20 (online only), with concession prices available.
EVENT
Lincoln Festival of History
Lincoln City Centre, 4-6 May http://www.visitlincoln.com/whats-on/lincoln-festival-of-history
The City of Lincoln Council presents a brand-new event for 2024: a city-wide celebration of history and heritage that will transport visitors and residents alike to pivotal moments in Lincoln’s past. The Lincoln Festival of History will be split into zones, allowing you to explore different areas of the city throughout the weekend, with living history displays, ancient crafts, immersive pop-up performances, and more. See the website for further details about the events, as well as times and prices.
HERITAGE FROM HOME
VIRTUAL VISITS
Museum for Islamic Art, Germany
https://islamic-art.smb.museum
Explore the collections, exhibitions, research, and conservation work of the Museum for Islamic Art, part of the National Museums in Berlin, through an array of digital resources.
The Morgan Library & Museum, USA
http://www.themorgan.org/collection
Discover the collections of this museum in Manhattan, which encompass illuminated manuscripts, Egyptian art, and Chinese porcelains, as well as paintings, drawing, prints, and more.
Dra Abu El Naga, Egypt
http://www.arce.org/theban-tombs-286-and-159
Step inside two Theban noblemen’s tombs at the site of Dra Abu El Naga, on the West Bank of Luxor, with these 360° views, and explore the rich wall decorations within.
Salamis, Cyprus
http://www.cyprusdigitalheritage.com/salamis
Take a virtual tour around the ancient Greek site of Salamis and find out more about its history, or explore other archaeological sites on the Cyprus Digital Heritage website.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Digital Augustan Rome
http://www.digitalaugustanrome.org
Explore sites across Augustan Rome with this interactive map of the city c.AD 14 and discover new details of Rome’s rich archaeological heritage.
openVertebrate
http://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/overt
The openVertebrate project has launched a vast online collection of data and 3D models of natural history specimens from museum and university collections across the USA.
Ancient Office Hours
https://shows.acast.com/the-ozymandias-project
Enjoy this podcast in which expert guests connect modern society to ancient worlds, and discuss how they got into their fields, their current research, and how the past inspires them.
Cotswold Archaeology YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/@CotswoldArchaeology
Find a selection of webinars about archaeological subjects and sites including the Staffordshire Hoard, a medieval punishment cemetery
FAMILY FUN
Lost Temples of Cambodia
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/lost-temples-of-cambodia
In this new series, archaeologist Pauline Carroll travels across Cambodia to meet experts piecing together the mysteries of the ancient Khmer civilisation.
Discovering the Music of Antiquity
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001x1vb/discovering-the-music-of-antiquity
Follow researchers as they set out on a mission to recreate the music from an ancient score, discovered in the Louvre, as it originally would have been heard by the Greeks 2,400 years ago.
The Archaeologist’s Cookbook
http://www.digventures.com/tag/the-archaeologists-cookbook
Find out more about the history of food and try your hand at some ancient recipes, including ancient Greek cheesecake, 17th-century pineapple pie, and Maya hot chocolate.
Colouring Ancient Egypt
Download this activity book, created by the Harvard Art Museums, and learn about the art and culture of ancient Egypt through colouring pages, drawing exercises, and more.
Go digging!
With the summer digging season rapidly approaching, we would love to hear from projects offering opportunities to the public over the coming months. See here for some upcoming excavations – if you would like to highlight yours to our readers, please get in touch at cp@currentpublishing.com.
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