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What can rabbits tell us about Neanderthal extinction?

There are many theories about why Neanderthals went extinct 30,000 years ago, but I have to admit, ‘rabbits’ wasn’t one I’d really considered, other than the possibility that the cave-dwelling ancestor of the Rabbit…

Heart Burials and Other European Embalming Practices

Mummification, embalming and the burial of organs separately from the body are all things we usually associate with ancient Egypt, but they were also practised much closer to home. Though it’s technically true that…
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Behind the Headlines: ‘Sex-crazed’ nuns of Littlemore Priory

This salacious headline is not just sexist, but the reporting that goes with it covers up a story that’s actually way more interesting “Gah!” That was how I first articulated my enraged reaction to…

Researchers Will Be Able to Read Past Environments from Ancient DNA

If it all sounds a bit like environmental determinism gone mad, think again. Researchers can now read markers left on ancient DNA by climate, famine and disease in the long-distant past. For the first…

The First Stone Tools Weren’t Made By Humans

The world’s newest oldest stone tool was made 700,000 years before the Homo genus emerged Much as we love field archaeology, trowels and brushes are no longer the only essential pieces in the modern…

We’re 3D Printing Artefacts Straight From the Trench!

Get your hands on some of the freshest finds around. Remember that scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when Mike (the kid who’s obsessed with chocolate and TV) sticks his hand into a…

This New Graphene Scanner Will Give Archaeologists Something Even Better Than X-Ray Vision

Soon, archaeologists will be able to see through layers of paint and dirt to explore artworks in more detail than ever before, without even touching them. But that’s not the only reason that this…

How to Pass Yourself Off as a Medieval Doctor in Six Easy Steps

Medieval medicine is a bizarre and almost magical thing. It’s as rich in detailed botanical descriptions as it is in off-the-wall remedies, like powdered owls and toad goo. Germs hadn’t been discovered yet, and…

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How green were the first cities?

Believe it or not, increased biodiversity could be a sign that an early urban settlement was forming. We often think of sprawling urbanism as bringing death to the countryside. All that concrete and industry…

Splinter Cell Archaeology

Pillbox may conceal medieval archaeology. Can you help uncover it? No, this story isn’t about Tom Clancy’s epic computer game. Instead, it’s about the real archaeological evidence for a medieval splinter group concealed in…

The Hidden Power of Graffiti

The hidden power of graffiti: unofficial language is an important resource for archaeologists and social historians alike. From ancient texts and tomb reliefs, the Latin we’re most familiar with today is largely based on…

A new medical diagnosis for Julius Caesar

Medical experts from London’s Imperial College now think Julius Caesar had a series of mini-strokes. But how do they know? Why is this discovery so important? And what can the application of modern medical…
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Neolithic Bling! What jewellery tell us about the spread of innovation

A study into early Neolithic bracelets & bead types has been used to map the spread of agriculture in Europe. This week DigVentures explores the evidence behind this, and wonders what modern material culture…

This Portable Carbon-Dating Device Is Going To Revolutionise Field Archaeology

The ability to date whatever you like, wherever you like, is the archaeologist’s dream. And it looks like a new carbon-dating technique is about to help make that dream come true. It seems that…
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Medieval Pottery Masterclass with Paul Blinkhorn

DigVentures is thrilled to announce the return of our Medieval Pottery Masterclass with Paul Blinkhorn, one of the UK’s most well-known medieval and Anglo-Saxon pottery experts! Over the last century, pottery has become an…

Photogrammetry for Archaeology Masterclass

Learn to take perfect photos of historic ruins and ancient artefacts… and turn them into 3D models! From Neolithic monuments to yesterday’s news, photography is one of the most compelling records of our world….

Get tickets to the UK premiere of Werner Herzog archaeology film!

Nicole Kidman, Damian Lewis and James Franco star in ‘Queen of the Desert’, Werner Herzog’s new film about Gertrude Bell – archaeologist, spy and diplomat. And you can get tickets to the premiere! Werner…

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