In the 1st century BC, a Roman force advanced into Switzerland from Italy. We cannot yet be sure whether these soldiers were…
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…
When it comes to durability and aesthetic appeal, the master builders of ancient Yemen knew a thing or two about sun-dried mud.…
Scattered across the globe are millions of the handsome 28 gram silver coins known as the Maria Theresa Thaler (MTT). First struck…
Ohthere was a Norwegian seafarer, who visited the court of Saxon King Alfred during the 850s AD. He was an honoured guest,…
Philip Taverner reviews the new 02 exhibition and remembers the original exhibition…
Last splash drive to save the Roman site of Allianoi in Turkey…
How does research in to Ghana's Tallensi people help our interpretation of Stonehenge?…
Roger Matthews recounts some highlights of his Turkish travels…
Brian Fagan's ear to the ground…
Nadia Durrani takes a look at the Terracotta Army, on display at the British Museum…
The changing fortunes of St Giles and Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert…