(and a warning about tasting the archaeological record!) ‘Bog bodies’ are some of the most familiar finds associated with peatland archaeology. However, they are in fact comparatively rare. In this blog Benjamin Gearey, co-author of An Introduction to Peatland Archaeology and Palaeoenvironments, tells the tale of the discovery of the Tumbeagh Bog Body. This case… Read More »The Dos and Don’ts of Digging a Bog Body
Today, 560 years ago, the Battle of Towton – the bloodiest fought on British soil and the most notorious of the Wars of the Roses – was fought. Here, author and historian Tom Lewis debunks the myths and mysteries surrounding what is considered one of the most pivotal events in British history. Medieval Military Combat: Battle… Read More »The Myths of the Battle of Towton
In anticipation of his new book, Cannon Played From The Great Fort, Richard Israel explains how Sandal Castle, alongside other castles deemed ‘weak’ in British history, were important in another way: as a social stronghold in the midst of uncertainty. Whilst the title of this blog comes from the words uttered by Richard in William… Read More »The Crown of England: A Second Look at Castles in Britain
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