A new push to crack down on heritage crime at sea has been hailed as a "truly pioneering" by police.

A hidden vault discovered under a public square in Canterbury could be the resting place of an 18th Century vicar and poet, experts have said.

An underground vault has been uncovered beneath a run-down public square in Kent, with archaeological investigations under way as part of a £200,000 revamp.

Researchers say their analysis of studs from disintegrated shoes is helping them understand ancient Roman fashion trends and burial practices.

Treasure finds in England have hit a record high, with a lamp shaped like a human foot and an earwax scoop among the more unusual items unearthed.

An exhibition in Kent is exploring the ethics behind the archaeological excavation of human remains.

A wrecked near-350-year-old English warship is more complete than previously thought, Historic England has said.

An interactive map has been launched to help people discover the history behind coastal landmarks in the South East and beyond.

A medieval palace which has housed archbishops and hosted Henry VIII has received a £300,000 grant to help save and repair it.

A section of one of Britain’s most important Roman roads has been unearthed under Old Kent Road in south-east London.

Archaeologists have unearthed what they believe to be an ancient pub on the site of the multi-million pound Dover Beacon project.

Searching the Thames' riverbed for historical treasures will be possible once again after the Port of London Authority (PLA) reopened applications for permits.

An interview with KAS Trustee Liz Roberts and General Manager Richard Taylor discussing the findings at the The Lees Court Estate Project features on BBC Radio Kent’s The Wake Up Call with Anna Cookson, available on BBC Sounds (starting at 42:00).

The only full-scale replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the world is visiting Kent.

Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be signs of prehistoric life in Faversham in Kent.

A new archaeology gallery at the Maidstone Museum has been opened by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis.

A new archaeology gallery is being prepared to open at a popular Kent museum, it has been announced.

The FBI is investigating the sale to US buyers of what are suspected to be hundreds of treasures from the British Museum.

Kent's Roman Painted House has reopened to the public after Dover District Council took back possession and refurbished the site.

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