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A charitable trust formed to preserve the ancient Upwich Pit and brine springs at Droitwich, Worcestershire. Excavations on this site show continuous exploitation of the brine springs since the late Bronze and early Iron Age to the 20th century. Now a Spa town, this concentrated brine is used for therapeutic purposes. (NO EVIDENCE OF EXISTENCE)
University of Leicester archaeologists have found a 'prime candidate' for the remains of Richard … [Read More...]
On 12th September the University of Leicester held an extraordinary press conference. They announced … [Read More...]
University of Leicester archaeologists today (12 September) announced the discovery of an adult male … [Read More...]
In CA 274, Mick explained how his local research project examining the origins of Winscombe in … [Read More...]
In his new bi-monthly column, Mick Aston guides us through the trials and triumphs of local … [Read More...]
This summer the Museum of London will return to Syon Park, Hounslow, with digging opportunities for … [Read More...]
It used to be thought that only high-class houses had survived from the Medieval period. Radiocarbon … [Read More...]
What was life really like for Medieval peasants? Renowned as the epitome of poverty, they appear as … [Read More...]
In September 2012, archaeologists from the University of Leicester announced a significant … [Read More...]
Before the conquest of Wales by Edward I in 1283, the Welsh Kingdoms were flourishing. Yet … [Read More...]
Perhaps the biggest disruption in the Hebrides was the advent of the Vikings. But what remained of … [Read More...]
Ian Haynes, Professor of Archaeology at Newcastle University, discusses the challenges in providing … [Read More...]
The archaeology of the industrialised world is gaining popularity. Although its roots can been seen … [Read More...]
What was life really like for Medieval peasants? Renowned as the epitome of poverty, they appear as stock images performing hard manual labour in the margins of illustrated manuscripts. With the squalor they faced memorably lampooned by Monty Python, among others, it has always been assumed that the ramshackle hovels they called home have long … [Read More...]
The past is constantly being re-written. Across the country there are hundreds of excavations going on. It’s back-breaking work in often tough conditions, but the findings are essential for our understanding of our past. Yet who has the time to visit them all and put their findings into context? We do! For 40 years Current Archaeology has been … [Read More...]
Current Archaeology has a sister magazine - Current WORLD Archaeology Current World Archaeology covers the world from the first emergence of man up to yesterday: from Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Near East, to Anatolia, Classical Greece and Rome, as well as Asia and the Far East. Launched in 2003 as the sister magazine to Current Archaeology, we report on … [Read More...]
