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CONFERENCE
The Sussex Archaeological Society Annual Conference –
Sūþseaxna: new research from the early medieval record
University of Sussex, Brighton
8 November
https://sussexpast.co.uk/event/the-sussex-archaeological-society-conference-suthseaxna-new-research-from-the-early-medieval-record
Join the Sussex Archaeological Society for a full-day conference uncovering the latest research from the end of Roman Britain to the eve of the Norman Conquest. Discover how new evidence is reshaping our understanding of this complex and dynamic period. Highlights include the publication of the Highdown Cemetery excavation; new insights from ancient DNA on family structures and migration; recent high-status metalwork and settlement discoveries; fresh perspectives on landscapes, villages, and Christianity; and a keynote lecture by Professor Gabor Thomas.
EXHIBITION
Traces
London Museum Studios
15, 22, 29 October and 5 November
http://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/traces
A new curatorial display, created by students from University College London, aims to explore personal narratives, community cooperation, and human connections as evidenced by the lost property left behind on London’s buses. Every day, thousands of Londoners hop on and off the bus on a journey. Who are they? Where are they going? What are they leaving behind? The traces of their forgotten objects tell unforgettable stories. This exhibition explores the unseen moments of human care and connection that unfold each day on London transport.
EVENT
Pembrokeshire Archaeology Day
Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest
8 November
https://heneb.org.uk/event/pembrokeshire-archaeology-day
Hosted by the National Park Authority, the Pembrokeshire Archaeology Day will feature a range of speakers who will cover recent excavations and projects from around the county. There will also be an exhibition displaying information from community groups and organisations involved in the area’s heritage and archaeology. Booking is essential. A standard adult ticket costs £27.50, with tea or coffee and lunch included. There are concessions for 18- to 30-year-olds/students (£18) and for those aged 12-18 (£15).
FESTIVAL
Cirencester History Festival
Various venues across Cirencester
24 October-2 November
https://cirencesterhistoryfestival.org
This year, the Cirencester History Festival is back with a full line-up of more than 50 events including talks, walks, tours, and exhibitions. The Winstone Talk will be given by Martin Sixsmith, historian and former BBC journalist, on ‘Putin and the Return of History’, while the final day sees a trio of talks from authors Helen Fry, Helen Castor, and Arthur Parkinson. Held over autumn half-term, there are also plenty of events for families from craft-making and historical cookery to magical medieval storytelling. Prices vary by event – some are free – and there are youth tickets available.
TALK
Carved in Stone: bringing the Picts to life
Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
11 December
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carved-in-stone-bringing-the-picts-to-life-tickets-1551214106149?aff=oddtdtcreator
This panel talk, hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, will feature Brian Tyrrell, director of Stout Stoat Press, and Dr Heather Christie, lead researcher of Carved in Stone, an illustrated guide to the Picts in the late 7th century, serving as a source of inspiration for tabletop roleplaying games, storytellers, and anyone interested in Scotland’s past. Tickets are free but booking is essential. Online tickets are available too, as the event will be livestreamed and uploaded to the Society’s YouTube channel.
HERITAGE FROM HOME
FAMILY FUN
• Gatherings
This six-part documentary explores Britain’s most enduring folk traditions, including ancient games, customs, and rituals, which continue to bring communities together.
• Lost Treasures of Arabia: the Nabataean kingdom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1MtfjRPu-U
A new National Geographic documentary gives overdue recognition to the Nabataean Kingdom, an ancient civilisation whose significance has long been overlooked.
• Tools of the Trade: an archaeology game
http://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/archaeology/tools-of-the-trade2
Play this game by the American Museum of Natural History to discover how archaeologists discovered the lost mission on St Catherine Island in Georgia, USA.
• Valhallaween Craft: Viking raven mask
http://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Engage-And Learn/Museum-at-Home/Viking-Raven-Mask-Craft
Find out more about Odin’s ravens and make your own raven mask at home with this instruction pack, which you can download, from the National Museum of Ireland.
• Cave Art Comes Alive!
https://artlessonsforkids.me/2009/03/15/cave-art-comes-alive
Get inspired with these DIY instructions on how to create your own petroglyphs at home in child-friendly activities.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Old Ordnance Survey Maps
https://maps.nls.uk/os/6inch-england-and-wales
Explore the most comprehensive topographic mapping covering all of England and Wales from the 1840s to the 1950s.
• Early Modern England: politics, religion, and society under the Tudors and Stuarts
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL18B9F132DFD967A3
Learn about early modern England with this free online video and course material, taught by Keith E Wrightson from Yale University.
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
Delve into this vast archive of more than 2 million historical illustrations of the natural world, as well as digitised books about biodiversity around the world.
• Our Migration Story: the making of Britain
http://www.ourmigrationstory.org.uk
This website presents the stories of millions of migrants who have come to the British Isles over the past millennia.
VIRTUAL VISITS
• Mary Anning, Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford
https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/mary-anning-online-exhibition
Explore this online exhibition from the Museum of Natural History, University of Oxford, about the pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning.
• National Gallery Imaginarium
https://imaginarium.nationalgallery.org.uk
This new virtual experience from the National Gallery in London combines soundscapes, guided interaction, poetry, and animations.
• The Peacock Room in Blue and White
http://www.si.edu/exhibitions/peacock-room-blue-and-white:event-exhib-6792
Explore the Peacock Room, one of the greatest interiors by American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), with this new online exhibition from the Smithsonian museums.
• Skipton Castle Woods
Take an autumnal walk through Skipton Castle Woods with this 360° tour from the Woodland Trust.
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