• Book Club

    ARCHAE Book Club- May

    09/05/2025

    Welcome to our first book club pick! We’ve decided to go for a favourite; bold, empowering and stories lost in time. Get ready to rewrite history with Femina by Janina Ramirez. A must-read for anyone wanting to feel empowered from the first page, Janina has created a much-needed merge between modern feminism and our medieval ancestors, and proved that throughout time, women have rarely acted as wallflowers. This dazzling journey into the Middle Ages unearths the stories of women who shaped a world too often told through men’s eyes. From Viking warrior queens buried with their swords to nuns crafting…

  • News

    YAC ‘Dig It!’ Competition 2025

    08/05/2025

    The Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC), the UK’s only archaeology club for 8–16-year-olds, invites its members across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to enter the 2025 ‘Dig It!’ competition. This annual event offers young history enthusiasts a chance to participate in a professional archaeological dig. For 2025, three winners will join a University of Leicester team on 5 July 2025 at Irchester Roman Town, within the Chester House Estate near Northampton. They will excavate, clean artefacts, and learn techniques like recording finds and mapping sites. Previous ‘Dig It!’ competitions have explored sites like Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, Ribchester Roman Fort…

  • Events

    Museums + Heritage Show 2025: A Premier Event for Cultural Professionals

    08/05/2025

    The Museums + Heritage Show 2025, the UK’s largest trade exhibition for the museum, heritage, and cultural sectors, will take place on May 14-15, 2025, at Olympia London. This free-to-attend event is expected to draw over 3,400 professionals, feature 150 exhibitors, and host 90 expert speakers, offering a vibrant platform for networking, innovation, and learning. The show includes over 70 sessions, including talks, masterclasses, live demos, and digital clinics, addressing topics like accessibility, sustainability, and cutting-edge technologies such as AI audio guides and ticketing systems. Attendees can explore the Ambience Networking Lounge for 1:1 advice clinics and connect with peers.…

  • Archaeological Excavations - Events - News - Relics Unearthed- Artefacts

    Uncovering the True Story Behind The Dig at Sutton Hoo’s New Exhibition

    08/05/2025

    Today, May 8, 2025, the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo unveils a captivating new exhibition, The Dig: A Story Unearthed, which delves into the real-life events and personalities that inspired the acclaimed Netflix film The Dig. This exhibition, set at the iconic Anglo-Saxon burial site in Suffolk, offers archaeology enthusiasts and history lovers a chance to explore the remarkable story of the 1939 excavation that reshaped our understanding of early medieval England. The exhibition centres on the discovery of the Great Ship Burial in Mound 1, a find that revealed a 27-meter-long ship and a treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon artefacts, including…

  • Ancient Civilisations

    Britain’s Ancient Tin Trade Revolutionised the Bronze Age

    07/05/2025

    New research from Durham University confirms that Britain’s tin trade was crucial in transforming the Bronze Age across Europe and the Mediterranean. Researchers uncovered evidence of a sophisticated long-distance trade network by analysing tin ingots from the Uluburun shipwreck off Turkey’s coast, dated to around 1320 BCE. Using advanced chemical and isotopic analyses, the team traced the tin’s origins to Cornwall and Devon in southwest Britain, establishing these regions as major suppliers of tin for Mediterranean bronze production. The findings highlight Britain’s pivotal role in the era’s technological and cultural advancements. Tin, essential for creating bronze, was transported over 2,500…

  • News

    Gloucester’s Historic Timber-Framed Merchant’s House Restored

    06/05/2025

    A significant piece of Gloucester’s architectural heritage has been revitalised. The timber-framed merchant’s house at 26 Westgate Street, dating back to the late 16th century, has undergone restoration. Recognised as the largest surviving historic timber-framed townhouse in England, it has been listed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register since 2012. Historically, during the medieval period, the building fronted the main market area on Westgate Street and was known as ‘the mercery’ due to its concentration of cloth merchants. Today, it houses the Gloucester Antiques Centre, welcoming visitors to its rich past. This restoration preserves a vital link to Gloucester’s…

  • Archaeological Excavations

    Unearthing Bristol’s Industrial Past: Discoveries at Glassfields Excavation

    06/05/2025

    Recent archaeological excavations at the Glassfields site on Old Bread Street in Bristol by Cotswold Archaeology have unveiled a rich tapestry of the city’s urban evolution, from medieval times to the industrial era. These investigations conducted between 2016 and 2017 have provided invaluable insights into Bristol’s historical landscape. The site’s earliest findings include horticultural ground surfaces containing pottery dating from the 12th to 14th centuries, indicating agricultural activity during the medieval period. Subsequent layers reveal a progression of urban development, with evidence of domestic and industrial occupation from the late 17th century onwards. These include cellars, wells, cess pits, and…

  • News

    Brixham Pirate Festival 2025 Draws Thousands for a Weekend of Swashbuckling Fun

    06/05/2025

    The Brixham Pirate Festival 2025 once again transformed the tranquil Devon fishing town into a vibrant haven of maritime revelry over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. From May 3rd to 5th, an estimated 30,000 visitors descended upon Brixham Harbour, immersing themselves in a celebration that has grown into one of the world’s largest pirate gatherings since its inception in 2002. The festival commenced with its traditional pirate parade at 10:30 am on Saturday, featuring a lively procession along the harbourside. Attendees showcased elaborate costumes, including lifelike portrayals of iconic characters such as Captain Hook and Captain Jack Sparrow, with…

  • Relics Unearthed- Artefacts

    A Glimpse into Hardship: Medieval Pennies Lost in Essex

    05/05/2025

    Three unassuming silver pennies, unearthed together in Essex, offer a poignant glimpse into the lives and potential misfortunes of early 14th-century England. Struck during the reigns of Edward I and his son, Edward II, the close dating of these coins suggests they were lost as a small hoard, perhaps the contents of a dropped purse. The most recent penny dates to between 1314 and 1317, placing their loss firmly in the early decades of a century marked by widespread hardship. Intriguingly, this precise period aligns with the devastating livestock and agricultural disasters that gripped England. Higher than average rainfall and…

  • News

    Preserving Ghasibah: Chronicle Heritage Arabia’s Role in Diriyah’s Revival

    05/05/2025

    Diriyah, the ancestral cradle of the Saudi royal family, is being reimagined as a global hub for cultural heritage and tourism under the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA). Central to this vision is Ghasibah, a fortified district atop a plateau overlooking Wādī Ḥanīfah, once a key political and economic centre during the First Saudi State (1727–1818). Since September 2023, Chronicle Heritage Arabia has led a multi-phase project to preserve Ghasibah’s rich history, blending archaeology, technology, and conservation to support DGDA’s heritage-first mission. Ghasibah, founded in the 15th century by Prince Mani’ bin Rabiah Al-Muraidi, served as the initial seat of…