Obituary | Tim Schadla-Hall, 1947-2023
A major figure in British archaeology, Tim brought deep knowledge – as well as fun and mischief – to all he did
Archaeology
Buried treasure
As interest in the riches beneath our feet soars, museums are ideally placed to dig deep into this renewed appetite for unearthing past glories. By Geraldine Kendall Adams
Displaying prehistory
Exciting scientific advances are enabling museums to engage visitors with the prehistoric past as never before
Portable Antiquities Scheme logs millionth archaeological find
Number of recorded items fell by 40% in 2020 due to Covid
Industrial-scale medieval tannery discovered at Fountains Abbey
Cutting-edge tech reveals new find at the monastic site in Yorkshire
Stonehenge ruling prompts debate among heritage community
Opinion divided on next steps after high court quashes planning permission for tunnel
Outrage as Sheffield University confirms closure of archaeology department
University warned ‘calamitous decision’ could harm global study of archaeology
Campaigners await verdict on whether Stonehenge tunnel is unlawful
Two legal challenges warn of dangers to heritage site and environment if scheme goes ahead
Plans unveiled for Edo Museum of West African Art
Archaeology project also announced for Benin City
Record number of treasure finds recorded in 2019
Latest reports show 399 treasures were acquired by museums in 2017
Book | Digging up Britain, by Mike Pitts
This is an evocative and fascinating excavation of Britain’s archaeological past