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EVENTS
Vikings at the Priory
Leominster Priory
27 May-22 June
https://prioryarts.org.uk
Priory Arts presents a celebration of Viking, British, and Anglo-Saxon art, craft, and treasure with an exhibition and events. Highlights include a full size Viking ship inside the Priory, a replica of the Herefordshire Hoard on display, plus the first opportunity to see the ‘The Hereford Gospels Today’ project, inspired by the Anglo-Saxon treasure of Hereford Cathedral. Regia Anglorum also joins on 30 and 31 May for a weekend of re-enactment, including a craft village, battles, a Viking burial, and a fashion show. The exhibition is free and open to all; see the website for individual event tickets.
Unlocking the Past with Archaeological Science: insights from Hampshire and beyond
Art Gallery Lecture Theatre, Southampton Civic Centre
20 June
https://southamptonarchaeology.co.uk/event/study-day-2026-unlocking-the-past-with-archaeological-science
Southampton Archaeology Society presents this study day where you can discover how recent scientific advances have improved our knowledge of the past, from beneath the waves of the Solent to the Cerne Abbas Giant, and spanning the Mesolithic to the Middle Ages. Methodologies explored will include digital scanning, isotope analysis, optically stimulated luminescence, XRF scanning, and analysis of snails. Tickets cost £23 for SAS members, £27 for non-members, and £17 for students and under-18s.
Out and About Archaeology Week
Various locations across the UK
18-24 May
http://www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved/out-and-about-archaeology.html
The Council for British Archaeology is encouraging people to go ‘Out and About’ to explore the archaeology of Britain’s towns and villages, forests and rivers, open spaces and terraced streets. As part of the event, CBA is hosting a number of digital tours, online talks, downloadable trails, and hands-on activities, while many other organisations across the UK are also joining the initiative with museums, commercial archaeology units, and heritage organisations offering a number of guided walks, tours, and talks to get you exploring archaeology in your neighbourhood. Find events near you via the link above.
CONFERENCE
Unravelling the Palaeolithic
Bradford Arts Centre
9-10 July
https://cagseminar.org
After a 12-year hiatus, the Commercial Archaeological Geophysics Seminar returns this year in Bradford. The seminar will bring together those who undertake surveys, those who commission them, those who set and enforce the standards, and those who use the data and reports in order to discuss changes, debate ideas, and shape the future of the industry. The seminar will consist of four sessions, each ending with a round-table discussion. Tickets cost £50, with the option to book for the conference dinner for another £50.
LECTURE
The Northern Picts
Bute Building Exhibition Space, Cardiff
21 May
http://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/lectures/the-northern-picts-the-citadel-project
Part of the British Academy’s flagship lecture programme, this talk by Professor Gordon Noble from the University of Aberdeen will look at major developments in Pictish archaeology, made under the Northern Picts umbrella project. It will focus on recent discoveries including the largest Viking Age power centre known in northern Britain – the Pictish promontory fort at Burghead, Moray (see CA 364). The event will be chaired by Professor Vicki Cummings from Cardiff University and will conclude with a reception. Tickets are free but booking is essential.
HERITAGE FROM HOME
VIRTUAL VISITS
• Archaeology of Daily Life
Learn about daily life in the Graeco-Roman World through this online exhibition from Johns Hopkins University.
• Tetangga: people, places, and objects across borders
https://tetanggaexhibition.com
This online exhibition from the Western Australian Museum explores the legacies of colonialism, proposing new ways of understanding the significance of museum objects.
• Beauty and Diplomacy: the Malcolm MacDonald Collections
https://stories.durham.ac.uk/macdonald
Durham University delves into the life of Malcolm John MacDonald (1901 1981), a British politician, diplomat, and colonial administrator who was also an important collector and patron of the arts.
• Between Ruins and Reconstruction: the Roman city reflected in Lower Austria’s post-war history
http://www.carnuntum.at/en/between-ruins-and-reconstruction
Explore the archaeology of the Roman city of Carnuntum in Austria, from post-war excavations to more modern investigations.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Historic Environment Map Viewer
http://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/services/historic-environment-map-viewer
Explore the monuments, historic buildings, industrial heritage, historic parks and gardens, battle sites, defence structures, archaeological investigations, and shipwreck sites of Northern Ireland.
• New South Wales Archaeology Online
https://digital.library.sydney.edu.au/nodes/view/6929
Dive into this digital archive about the archaeology and heritage of important cultural places in New South Wales, Australia.
• Fall of Civilizations Podcast
https://fallofcivilizationspodcast.com
Listen to this podcast which explores the collapse of different societies throughout history.
• iDAI.world
Discover the photographic collection of Friedrich Rakob (1931-2007), an architectural historian who documented major excavations in Rome and several cities across northern Tunisia.
ONLINE-ONLY EVENTS
• Why Has African Archaeology Been Ignored
On 23 May, the African Narrative Network will present a lecture on the most significant African archaeological achievements and discoveries, to promote and preserve African culture.
• Making Sense of Collection Histories: cultural heritage in context
Learn how historical looting and legal gaps are shaping contemporary efforts to combat the illicit antiquities trade in this online discussion on 17 June.
• Picts and Vikings, Northern Scotland AD 800-1000
On 8 July, Dr David Griffiths will explore the complex relationship between the Picts and incoming Scandinavians in the centuries around AD 800 1000. Tickets cost £10.
• Prehistoric Wales
This online talk on 15 July by Dr Matt Beresford will explore the burial mounds, cromlechs, stone circles, and hillforts of prehistoric Wales. Tickets cost £8.83.
• Treasure Trove Scotland: recent finds from the Black Isle
On 30 July, Emily Freeman, Head of Treasure Trove Operations at National Museums Scotland, will explore the archaeology, history, and art of the Black Isle and the wider early medieval world.
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