In the last few weeks many people have ventured out into the countryside who would never normally do so. Historian Jeremy Burchardt has noticed that walking over the usually deserted…Read More >
Heritage & Creativity
A year in the life of the earliest Europeans
The latest archaeological and geological studies are helping us discover more about Europe’s first ‘early human’ (hominin) occupants and highlighting how they coped with the practical challenges of life such…Read More >
Children aren’t starting puberty younger, medieval skeletons reveal
This week, Professor Mary Lewis will be running online workshops to explain the bioarchaeological methods she uses to analyse skeletal remains and answering questions as part of #AskanArchaeologist on Wednesday…Read More >
Archiving Youth Cultures
Pop music and youth cultures can define who you are and where you come from. For a decade, Professor Matt Worley’s research has explored how these youth cultures reflect and…Read More >
Looting of antiquities has increased under lockdown – here’s how we’re working to prevent this in Iraq
In addition to causing mayhem and misery for most, the COVID-19 pandemic crisis has expanded opportunities for illicit looting, theft and dealing in one of the world’s most important resources –…Read More >
Rewilding: lessons from the medieval Baltic crusades
The Forest of Białowieża, which straddles the border of Poland and Belarus, is unique in Europe: it is incredibly ancient. Woodland has been continuously present there for some 12,000 years….Read More >
Five eye-catching graphic novels that define the genre
Even for English professor, David Brauner, who teaches about the graphic novel, compiling an all-time top five list is challenging. It’s not just the way that such a list is…Read More >
New websites to boost Collections-based research
New portal and collections websites have been launched that aim to transform research and teaching access to the University’s museums and collections. Developed out of recent University investment in supporting…Read More >
Business as usual post-pandemic? Reshaping relations between the state and the private sector in light of COVID-19
The unprecedented support that governments around the world are providing to business in light of the COVID-19 emergency means the introduction of a social contract between governments and the private…Read More >