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EXHIBITION
Legion: life in the Roman army
British Museum, London, 1 February – 23 June, http://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/legion-life-roman-army
The British Museum’s new exhibition explores what it was like to be part of one of the most elite fighting forces of all time, the imperial Roman army. Featuring over 200 objects, including loans from 28 lenders, Legion: life in the Roman army explores the reality of daily life for the men, women, and children from all walks of life who were part of the machine that allowed Rome to manage its vast empire. Adult tickets start at £17, with concessions and group rates available, under 16s go free.
Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍: Clockwork Treasures from China’s Forbidden City
Science Museum, London, 1 February – 2 June, http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/zimingzhong
This new exhibition at the Science Museum presents more than 20 examples of resplendent mechanical clocks called zimingzhong, on loan from The Palace Museum in Beijing. Through these clockwork treasures collected by Chinese emperors, the exhibition will take visitors on a journey through the 1700s, from the Chinese trading port of Guangzhou to the Forbidden City, and will explore the vital role of zimingzhong in facilitating early cultural exchanges between East and West. Visitors are invited to pay what they can, minimum £1.
EVENT
Staffordshire Archaeology Day
Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Bethesda Street, Hanley, ST1 3DW, 23 March, http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/staffordshire-archaeology-day-2024-tickets-754890306227
Stoke on Trent Museum Archaeological Society and the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery present a day of talks on recent archaeological excavations and finds from the Staffordshire area. The event will feature five speakers, including Professor Gary Lock, Emeritus Professor of Archaeology, University of Oxford, who will reveal the latest findings from Nesscliffe, an unusual Iron Age hillfort in Shropshire. Entry is free but donations to the museum are encouraged. Tickets can be reserved online, but will also be available at the door on the day.
CONFERENCE
The Roman Army School
Collingwood College, University of Durham, 22–25 March, http://www.ad43.org.uk/conference.php
The Roman Army School’s annual conference returns in 2024. This year, the theme is ‘Logistics and Supply’. Over a series of lectures, David Breeze, Bill Hanson, Nick Hodgson, Sue Stallibrass, Graham Sumner, and Jorit Wintjes will examine the supply of various items to the army such as food, clothing and timber, and the methods of supply by land and sea, as well as the logistics of the supply chains. There will be a focus on soldiers based on Hadrian’s Wall, with a visit to the supply base at Corbridge. Find the booking form and price details on the website.
LECTURE
Dalrymple Lectures March 2024
University of Glasgow, 18-21 March, http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/humanities/events/archaeologyevents/dalrymplelectures
Hosted by the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Archaeological Society, the Dalrymple Lecture series for 2023-2024 will be delivered by Professor John Schofield, and will explore how archaeology can help us tackle some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges. The four evening lectures aim to inspire people to think about archaeology and heritage in new ways, recognising their potential to play a distinct role in finding ‘small wins’ to problems like climate change, poverty, and social injustice. The lectures are free for all.
HERITAGE FROM HOME
VIRTUAL VISITS
National Museum of Beirut, Lebanon
http://www.matterport.com/discover/space/Fn4vQYVA4wd
Take a virtual tour around Lebanon’s archaeology museum with this interactive 3D model and discover thousands of objects and artworks from the country’s past, spanning prehistory to the Ottoman era.
Museum of Natural Sciences, Belgium
https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/royal-belgian-institute-of-natural-sciences
Discover the Museum of Natural Sciences, part of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, with Google Arts and Culture; take a 360° guided tour, enjoy online exhibits, and explore artefacts from the collections.
Karnak, Egypt
https://digitalkarnak.ucsc.edu/
Learn about one of the largest temple complexes in the world and explore the site’s rich religious, political, and architectural history with these online resources from the Digital Karnak Project.
Hollókő, Hungary
https://artsandculture.google.com/story/-AXRqT_TN74Dgw
Explore the traditional Hungarian village of Hollókő with this online Google Arts and Culture exhibit and find out more about the settlement’s history and the traditions still taking place there today.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Odeuropda Smell Explorer
Explore Europe’s olfactory heritage with this new search engine from the Odeuropa project, which offers an insight into the smells of the past and how they shaped history and culture.
First Folios Compared
Discover dozens of digitised copies of Shakespeare’s First Folio from institutions around the world with this website launched to mark the 400th anniversary of the work’s publication.
The EXARC Show
Find out what’s going on in the world of experimental archaeology, ancient technology, and open-air museums with this monthly podcast from EXARC, the global network of professionals working in these fields.
#FOAHaiku
http://www.twitter.com/hashtag/FOAHaiku
Search this hashtag on social media to discover a wealth of archaeology-themed haikus submitted to the CBA Festival of Archaeology competition in 2023 and see highlights recently featured on the CBA’s social media channels.
FAMILY FUN
Digging for Britain
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014hl0d
In the 11th season of Digging for Britain, Professor Alice Roberts explores some of the most exciting archaeological discoveries made around the UK this year, from an imperial Roman bathhouse to Henry V’s lost shipyard.
Diving into History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwrI-moJs20
Dive into the world of England’s shipwrecks with this film commissioned by Historic England and created by MSDS Marine and Michael Pitts, which celebrates 50 years of Protected Wreck sites.
Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001txg2
Follow Sir David Attenborough as he investigates the giant skull of a prehistoric sea monster known as a pliosaur, discovered in the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast.
Isfunn: Viking Archaeology
https://serajakob.itch.io/isfunn-viking-archaeology
Download this game and step into the shoes of the archaeologists racing against time to save the precious Viking Age cultural artefacts being exposed by melting glaciers in southern Norway.
Stonehenge: Stand or Fall?
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/school-visits/education-game
Learn more about the people, places, tools, and processes behind Stonehenge and see if you have what it takes to build the iconic prehistoric monument with this game from English Heritage.
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