November 28, 2016
From Daniel Sosna & Lenka Brunclíková What have ornate Neolithic vessels, 17th century human faeces and contemporary fuel in nuclear reactors in common? Regardless of how silly this question sounds,… READ MORE
November 26, 2016
On 16th February, 1923, Howard Carter unsealed one of the most famous tombs in history: the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Full of amazing treasures and containing the untouched mummy of the young… READ MORE
November 22, 2016
You never really think about the change you’ve lost over the years. Whether it’s down the back of the sofa, lost between the paving stones, or you’ve got a hoard… READ MORE
November 18, 2016
On this day in 1493, Christopher Columbus first sighted an island which would later be known as Puerto Rico. Christopher Columbus is certainly one of the most famous explorers the… READ MORE
November 10, 2016
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the British Museums Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds exhibition. Featuring the finds from two cities, Canopus and Thonis-Hercaleion, that long ago vanished beneath… READ MORE
November 4, 2016
Ten questions on the ‘how big’s, ‘how many’s and ‘how far’s of Alexander the Great. Remember to tell us how you did! Need to brush up a little? Why not… READ MORE
November 2, 2016
OUR LAST EVER IN-STORE SALE… We’re sad to see our Oxford showroom go, but there’s still one last chance to visit us, and pick up a bargain while you’re here…… READ MORE
October 31, 2016
Fear of the undead has been around for a very long time. Whilst the term ‘vampire’ wasn’t first used until around the sixteenth century, the ideas of people rising from… READ MORE
October 28, 2016
Think you’re up to scratch on archaeologists in history? Find out just how much you know with our latest quiz.
October 25, 2016
Tell us what you love about archaeology and how you got involved to win 20% off an Oxbow title of your choice.* I went on my first archaeological dig aged thirteen… READ MORE
