Stone Age tools sell at auction for £41k
A collection of palaeolithic tools has sold at auction.
The Archaeology Forum (TAF) publishes new promotional leaflet
The Archaeology Forum (TAF) has published a new leaflet, with the purpose of promoting archaeology to audiences unfamiliar with the subject and the wide range of positive effects it can have for people and society. The leaflet will be used by CIfA to engage with politicians, officials and wider external stakeholders.
Warship wreck more complete than experts expected
A wrecked near-350-year-old English warship is more complete than previously thought, Historic England has said.
Interactive map highlights coastal history
An interactive map has been launched to help people discover the history behind coastal landmarks in the South East and beyond.
4th Edition of First Aid for Finds now online
The 4th edition of First Aid for Finds is now available as an online resource; a guide to the identification and preservation of archaeological materials on site and during post-excavation processing by Cardiff University and RESCUE.
Listed palace receives £300k grant for repairs
A medieval palace which has housed archbishops and hosted Henry VIII has received a £300,000 grant to help save and repair it.
Historical photographs on display in new hub
Historical photographs and stories of the South East feature in a new digital archive project.
Kent’s Maritime Communities – past, present and future
The latest update by Dr Sheila Sweetinburgh featured on the Centre for Kent History blog at the Canterbury Christ Church University website. Featuring KAS CCCU Student Ambassador Grace Conium Parsonage.
Bronze Age human skeleton found on building site
The skeleton of a Bronze Age woman is set to be archived in a museum after being unearthed at a Kent building site.
Roman road revealed directly under Old Kent Road
A section of one of Britain’s most important Roman roads has been unearthed under Old Kent Road in south-east London.
'Ancient pub' dug up at £21m Dover Beacon site
Archaeologists have unearthed what they believe to be an ancient pub on the site of the multi-million pound Dover Beacon project.
River Thames mudlarking permit scheme relaunched
Searching the Thames' riverbed for historical treasures will be possible once again after the Port of London Authority (PLA) reopened applications for permits.
BBC News: Archaeologists uncover signs of prehistoric life
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be signs of prehistoric life in Faversham in Kent.
Hugh Dennis opens museum's archaeology gallery
A new archaeology gallery at the Maidstone Museum has been opened by comedian and actor Hugh Dennis.
Gallery to display artefacts from 600,000 years ago
A new archaeology gallery is being prepared to open at a popular Kent museum, it has been announced.
FBI investigating missing ancient treasures from British Museum
The FBI is investigating the sale to US buyers of what are suspected to be hundreds of treasures from the British Museum.
Smallhythe Place: Rare Roman head of Mercury found during dig
An "incredibly rare" Roman head of Mercury has been discovered during an archaeological dig.
Roman Painted House reopens after refurbishment
Kent's Roman Painted House has reopened to the public after Dover District Council took back possession and refurbished the site.
Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread
Why are diseases more common in some parts of Europe than others, and why are northern Europeans taller than their southern counterparts?
'Remarkably well-preserved' bone flute unearthed in Kent
A rare flute made from bone has been unearthed at an archaeological site near Herne Bay.
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