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Insights and introductions to the work of history's forensic experts - the archaeologists.
Image from Battlefield Archaeology The detritus of war can survive for hundreds of years underground, and its discovery can bring about important revisions of history. By Tony Pollard and Neil Oliver.
Image from Aerial Archaeology Top-down perspectives of archaeological sites offer unique insights into lost communities and past events. By Dave MacLeod
Image from Excavating Human Remains It is one of the most controversial archaeological skills, but what can these remains tell us? By James Richards.
Image from The Story of Carbon Dating How does this technique help archaeologists determine when artefacts were made?
Image from Advice for Finders of Archaeological Objects If you are lucky enough to find an artefact, what exactly should you do with it? Your frequently asked questions are answered.
Image from A Day in the Life of a Finds Liaison Officer An insight into the varied and unpredictable life of the people whose job it is to record finds by the general public. By Sally Worrell.
Image from Ages of Treasure Timeline Explore some of Britain's finest archaeological artefacts from the Palaeolithic to the Norman Conquest.
Image from Treasure Gallery Nine of the most incredible artefacts turned up by metal detectors in recent years.
Image from Wetwang Chariot Animation Follow the reconstruction of an Iron Age chariot, then have a go at building one yourself.
Image from Reconstructing an Iron Age Roundhouse A step-by-step guide to Iron Age roundhouse construction, based on fresh insights gained from experimental archaeology.
Image from Britain's Oldest House? The recent excavation of a dwelling in Northumbria reveals ingenious and elaborate house building from the Mesolithic era. By Julian Richards.
Image from City of the Dead: Calleva Atrebatum What led to the abandonment of this once-thriving Roman town in Hampshire? Why was there no medieval successor? By Professor Michael Fulford.
Image from Dig Deeper Quiz Test your knowledge of ancient history and archaeology. Answer all the questions correctly to complete the game.
Image from Hunt the Ancestor Experience some of the realities of an archaeologist's work. Time and money are running out and the developer's diggers are moving in.
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