What Does the Staffordshire Hoard Tell Us?
10 years of research has revealed new insights into the nation’s largest Anglo-Saxon treasure.
10 years of research has revealed new insights into the nation’s largest Anglo-Saxon treasure.
Many archaeological sites are only visible from the air with little or no traces on the ground.
Scientific interest in caves and rock shelters began in the early 19th century, when discoveries of bones of extinct animals were thought by some to come from an age before the Biblical flood.
These seven objects help to tell the history of migration journeys to England.
Our flying archaeologists have been photographing the changing landscape for over 50 years.
Norfolk is steeped in history and its vast, flat landscape has inspired artists, writers and poets for centuries.
Many 20th century military sites survive around the country, and a number of these sites are protected due to their special architectural or historic interest.
Ahead of Heritage Open Days, we speak to two Archaeological Conservators about their favourite finds and what got them interested in archaeological objects.
England’s coastline has always been on the move. We take a look at 7 of the best archaeological discoveries revealed by or at risk from coastal erosion.
As part of our Women in Science series, we spoke to Sarah Paynter, Materials Scientist at Historic England, about how her work informs our understanding of the past.