We’ve reached the end of January, so there can be no denying it, 2023 has officially begun. In the settled calm that slowly descends as the novelty and buzz of the new year begins to[…]
A Tale as Ancient as Time: Exploring the Archaeology of Early Societies in the Llŷn Peninsula
Have you ever been to the Llŷn Peninsula? This highly popular holiday destination, with its captivating coastline and magnificent mountains, is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful places in Britain. Something which[…]
Current Archaeology ‘Book of the Year’ Nominations 2023
We’re very excited about Current Archaeology Live!, which is taking place on 25th February 2023! We’re especially thrilled that one of our books, as well as a title from Sidestone Press, has received a nomination[…]
Christmas Sale 2022
Missed a day of our Advent Calendar? We have one last gift for you this Christmas! You can now enjoy 40% off all 100+ titles that were included in this year’s calendar. To make the[…]
Advent Calendar Day 24
Island Archaeology It’s Christmas Eve and the final day of our Advent Calendar! We hope that you’re marooned with family and friends on an island of festive cheer. In that spirit, we are offering you[…]
The Secret Seventeenth-Century Water Garden
By Stephen Wass There are multiple references to the garden at Hanwell Castle in Robert Plot’s Natural History of Oxfordshire, with pools and islands hidden away in its woods, it has survived almost intact in[…]
Oxbow Books Advent Calendar 2022
Let’s all thank our lucky stars, the Oxbow Books Advent Calendar is back for 2022! This year, once again, we’re counting down to Christmas with fabulous 50% off deals from the 1st-24th December. Each offer[…]
The Dos and Don’ts of Digging a Bog Body
(and a warning about tasting the archaeological record!) ‘Bog bodies’ are some of the most familiar finds associated with peatland archaeology. However, they are in fact comparatively rare. In this blog Benjamin Gearey, co-author of[…]
The Northman: Death, Glory & Farting
From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder. Film critic Paul Salt explores the role of authenticity in[…]