The ‘Red Snake’, or Gorgan Wall, of northern Iran is one of the world’s greatest frontiers. But who built it? And…
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…
When it comes to durability and aesthetic appeal, the master builders of ancient Yemen knew a thing or two about sun-dried mud.…
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…