Archaeology: A Harbour for Fantasists?
Introduction Why are so many people captivated by archaeology? Is it the thrill of unearthing lost civilisations, the mystery of
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Bronze Age
Silbury Avenue – Avebury’s First Stone Avenue
Introduction In 2014 a third stone‑lined processional way was recognised within the Avebury UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Archaeologists have long
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Twigs, Charcoal, and the Death of the Saxon Dyke Myth
Introduction For over a century, British archaeology has repeated the same tale: Offa’s Dyke and Wat’s Dyke were built by
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13 Things You Didn’t Know About Hillforts — The Real Story Behind Britain’s Ancient Earthworks
Introduction Hillforts have long been cast as the mighty defensive bastions of prehistoric Britain, iconic symbols of Iron Age tribal
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Newgrange – Monument or Disneyland?
Introduction Nestled in the heart of Ireland’s Boyne Valley, Newgrange stands as one of the world’s most iconic and mysterious
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2024 Prehistoric Britain Blog Review
Introduction Prehistoric Britain Blog Review 2024 Welcome to the Cutting Edge of Archaeological Discovery Explore the groundbreaking world of Robert
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South Cadbury Castle – Camelot
Introduction According to Wikipedia Cadbury Castle is a Bronze and Iron Age hillfort in the civil parish of South Cadbury in the English county of Somerset. It is a scheduled monument[1] and has been associated with King
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