The ‘Red Snake’, or Gorgan Wall, of northern Iran is one of the world’s greatest frontiers. But who built it? And…
Ohthere was a Norwegian seafarer, who visited the court of Saxon King Alfred during the 850s AD. He was an honoured guest,…
Ever since the 17th century, Mughal emperors have had a stronger hold on the world’s imagination than any other eastern rulers –…
Where Brian Fagan was once a lone pioneer as a writer of popular archaeology, the discipline now has numerous accomplished communicators. This…
Scattered across the globe are millions of the handsome 28 gram silver coins known as the Maria Theresa Thaler (MTT). First struck…
Last splash drive to save the Roman site of Allianoi in Turkey…
Philip Taverner reviews the new 02 exhibition and remembers the original exhibition…