Rock crystals were moved over long distances by Early Neolithic Brits and were used to mark their burial sites
Origins of the Black Death identified. Despite the pandemic’s immense demographic and societal impacts, its origins have long been elusive
The wreck of the Gloucester, one of the most famous ships of the 17th century – which sank 340 years ago while carrying the future King James II and VII – has been discovered
A unique collection of rare and valuable items relating to the former poet laureate Ted Hughes has been acquired by the University of Huddersfield
A study published on Lithic Technology analyzed the influence of the shape of Paleolithic tools on visual attention during handling
Analysis of Bronze Age daggers has shown that they were used for processing animal carcasses and not as non-functional symbols of identity and status, as previously thought
A new book by Jami Rogers centres the contribution of British Black and Asian actors to Shakespeare in the theatre
The Mary Rose, King Henry VIII’s favourite warship was made entirely of wood, however, it had two ovens made of bricks to cook warm food
Orkney experienced a wave of immigration during the Bronze Age so large that it replaced most of the local population, ancient DNA analysis has revealed
Let’s make a comparison between the Booker Prize and the most prestigious Italian prizes for fiction, as for inclusivity and diversity
