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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Prehistoric Britain
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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Dyke Construction – Hydrology 101
Introduction When it comes to the use of ‘linear earthworks’ (we call ‘Dykes’), there is massive confusion amongst both professionals
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Rivers of the Past Were Higher: A Fresh Perspective on Prehistoric Hydrology
Introduction A Revolutionary Perspective on Archaeology and Hydrology Fifteen years ago, I introduced an idea that some might consider revolutionary—an
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The Vallum at Hadrian’s Wall (Summary)
Promotional Video – Prehistoric Canals – The Vallum Extract From Book……………………… Ancient Prehistoric Canals (Dykes) – The Vallum INTRODUCTION Like
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The Great Iron Age Hill Fort Hoax
Introduction While some hillforts may have been adapted for defence during later periods — particularly during Roman expansion — the
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Prehistoric Canals Wansdyke 2
Introduction The Wansdyke, a significant linear earthwork in southwestern England, has long intrigued historians and archaeologists. Traditionally interpreted as an
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The Perils of Paradigm Shifts: Why Unconventional Hypotheses Get Branded as Pseudoscience
Introduction The pursuit of knowledge is often portrayed as a straight line—one discovery neatly building upon another, all validated by
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Prehistoric Canals (Dykes) – Wansdyke (4)
Introduction Promotional Video – Ancient Prehistoric Canals (Dykes) – Wansdyke Part VI Extract From Book……………………… Ancient Prehistoric Canals (Dykes) –
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Blackhenge: Debunking the Media misinterpretation of the Stonehenge Builders
Introduction The recent report on ancient DNA and human pigmentation has sparked controversy, particularly in how social and commercial media
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