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Gjellestad Join the intriguing journey to Gjellestad and experience the Viking ship and more at Gjellestad near Halden, Norway.

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Environmental Processing 101: what we can learn from soil samples on the A428 When you think about archaeology, you might think about brushing sand away from a perfectly intact artefact delicately poking out from the ground. However, as any archaeologist in the UK will tell you, our archaeology is much muddier! So, how do we extract knowledge from all that mud? That's where e...

Pompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city Archaeologists unearth significant new paintings in the ancient Roman town buried by a volcano in AD79.

See Dazzling Photos of a Roman Mosaic Floor Unearthed in London The ancient artwork is the largest of its kind found in the English capital in 50 years

‘Truth behind the myths’: Amazon warrior women of Greek legend may really have existed Excavations of bronze age graves have found battle-scarred female archers, says the historian Bettany Hughes

Do you want to get involved with archaeological diving? Then start your journey on our Skills Days course where you'll learn the essential skills needed for archaeological projects.

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It’s , and CIfA would like to highlight some online focus group workshops run by its Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, focussing on removing barriers to access, career progression and accreditation in archaeology - on 21 March (www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=480) and 10 April: (www.archaeologists.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=481)

CIfA is reviewing the processes and procedures of the Institute, and as a priority we are looking at removing barriers to access and participation, particularly in career progression. We recognise that there are barriers inherent in the Accreditation process as it currently stands and want to work with members to develop the process into being more accessible and inclusive for all.

As a first stage, we are scheduling a series of focus groups with members and potential members, to discuss potential ways the process could be altered to make it more accessible. These will help us to understand the major issues and find ways to tackle the current barriers in place.

For further details of online resources relating to neurodiversity and archaeological practice, providing information, lived experiences and good practice case studies to help individuals and workplaces to better support archaeologists, visit CIfA’s neurodiversity and archaeological practice webpage: www.archaeologists.net/practices/equality/resources/disability/neurodiversity

🚨We're hiring!

The Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology is looking to appoint a part-time Administrative Assistant to support our team in the day-to-day running of the Museum.
This post is part of a job share.
To find out more & apply: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/45702/
Closing date: 2 April 2024

Bronze age objects from ‘Pompeii of the Fens’ to go on display Settlement on stilts dropped into River Nene after a fire nearly 3,000 years ago and was preserved in silt

Virtual Tour (360 photo) Inside Temple of Horus

Battle for the past: the Ukrainians trying to save their archaeological treasure amid war

Battle for the past: the Ukrainians trying to save their archaeological treasure amid war In Ukraine’s history-rich east, the war with Russia is hastening both historical discoveries and the destruction of treasures

Battle for the past: the Ukrainians trying to save their archaeological treasure amid war In Ukraine’s history-rich east, the war with Russia is hastening both historical discoveries and the destruction of treasures

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Nativity-style statuettes found at Pompeii suggest pagan ritual, experts say Thirteen figurines, which include human forms, appear to pay tribute to cult goddess Cybele and her tragic love Attis

Half-million-year-old wooden structure unearthed in Zambia Ancient timber preserved in a riverbed suggests humans were building wooden structures 500,000 years ago.

Guidance and Toolkit for Impact Assessment in a World Heritage Context -

Guidance and Toolkit for Impact Assessment in a World Heritage Context Our World Heritage faces threats – Impact assessments offer solutions As the World Heritage Convention celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022, over 1100 sites…

Our flagship online course ‘Introducing Archaeology’ is still going strong! 2023/24 enrolment now open.

Introducing Archaeology: Sites, Artefacts, Theory and Practice Course Details Next start date: Continuous enrolment – sign up any time. Course duration: Six weeks of guided tuition. Level of study: Level 3 Certificate. Student time commitment: Recommended 2 to 3 hours per week (flexible). Learner support: Learners are fully supported by the tutor throughout t...

This is a phenomenal discovery!

A Sorceress' Kit Was Discovered in the Ashes of Pompeii The box of small trinkets was likely used to perform fertility and love rituals and to look for omens about birth and pregnancy

A reminder that the deadline for submitting a session proposal for CIfA’s annual online Innovation Festival is rapidly approaching – 18th August. The Festival has established a reputation for showcasing and celebrating innovative practices across the historic environment sector, and would love to hear from contributors to lead sessions in this year’s Festival in October.

Contributors are invited to submit ideas for sessions in areas focusing on: academic research; public benefit; working practices; innovative approaches; and innovation by design. Sessions will be delivered online, and in a format of the contributor’s choosing, from a short one-topic presentation to a three hour workshop, a 'lunch and learn' style chat, or a prerecorded video – the choice is yours.

The week-long virtual Innovation Festival will be held from 9th – 13th October, 2023. For more information, and for further details on how to submit a session proposal (deadline 18th August), visit: www.archaeologists.net/innovation-festival-2023

Ötzi the iceman had receding hairline and dark skin tone, study reveals Genome analysis reveals new physical details of mummified co**se found in ice of Italian Alps

Kitchen shrine serpents and more fascinating new Pompeii discoveries New discoveries in the buried Roman city shed fresh light on life before Vesuvius erupted.

Africanews | Paleontologist Lee Berger announces exciting new discovery South Africa -based American explorer and scientist Lee Berger announced the discovery for the first time of a non-human species that uses symbols to mark their dead.

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Excavations are being undertaken by MOLA, as part of the proposed National Highways A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvements. You can find out more about the scheme here: https://buff.ly/3ZP2dl2

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jun/07/oldest-carved-piece-of-wood-to-be-found-in-britain-dates-back-6000-years

Oldest carved piece of wood to be found in Britain dates back 6,000 years Metre-long piece of timber was found in trench dug for workshop at property in Boxford, Berkshire