Today, we’re travelling through Neolithic Wales with author and archaeologist Jane Kenney. Exploring Neolithic buildings throughout the Welsh landscape, we discover just how important Wales is to understanding prehistoric Britain. Enjoy! Early Neolithic rectangular timber[…]
When Britain Went Decimal: The Coinage of 1971
The story of the decimalisation of Britain coinage, told by curator and author Mark Stocker, who vividly remembers the decimal changeover of 1971. Mr. Manning: ‘Stocker, what is £5 7s. 4d. in pennies?’ Me: ‘I[…]
Cladh Hallan: The First Look
Cladh Hallan is a rare archaeological site that has recently unearthed brand new information about life in Bronze and Iron Age Britain. Here, the archaeologists behind the excavation give us an exclusive glimpse behind the[…]
Rediscovering Old London Bridge
In anticipation of the first comprehensive history of the houses on the medieval London Bridge, historian Dorian Gerhold gives us the first look. From specially commissioned reconstructions to brand new discoveries about medieval London, find[…]
Perceptions of Wealth in Late Medieval North-East Scotland
Is he wealthy or does he just have a big family? Colin Shepherd, author of The Late Medieval Landscape of North-east Scotland, sets out to answer this question through a series of fascinating archaeological discoveries[…]
Historic Bridges of Buckinghamshire: Thornborough Bridge
Are you a ‘pontist’? AKA a historic bridge enthusiast who enjoys either lobbying for preservation and/or who enjoys visiting and photographing historic bridges. If you are, this is the blog for you! Author and bridge[…]
Unlocking the Mystery of the Lincoln Castle Lock-Up
Drawing from their brand new title, Lincoln Castle Revealed, expert archaeologists reveal the mystery behind the 18th century gaol hidden within this medieval castle. Dismissing long-held myths in just five-minutes, scroll down for a sneak[…]
Archaeology Mystery II: The Fate of the Neandertals
This month, we talk to Dr. April Nowell, author of Growing Up in the Ice Age, about the mysterious extinction of the Neandertals. An esteemed Palaeolithic archaeologist, Nowell traces the craziest theories and strives to[…]
Nine Things You Didn’t Know About Ancient Warfare
As the British Army looks at reductions to personnel and ongoing development of modern weaponry, we thought we’d turn our attention to the origins of warfare itself. Here, award-winning author and historian Simon Elliot gives[…]