I’m in Bologna, University of, giving a paper with Maite Chicote at a workshop on historic disasters like floods and earthquakes. All organised by Paolo Forlin Quite a change from digging holes last week Durham Archaeology

#Take5 is back with a look at medieval games. These are popular games played during the medieval period, although they may have originated before this time. Clockwise from top left: Dice/gambling; Ludus Anglicorum (the English game); Hnefatafl; chess; Nine Men's Morris.

My last day in this atmospheric city. I need a sabbatical from pasta but otherwise a lovely and lively place.

Archaeologists from Durham Archaeology & The Auckland Project discovered some fascinating things during a summer of digs at Auckland Castle. And there’s still time to go along and see for yourself what they found ⛏️ bit.ly/4dw9PiP #DUinspire

The Professor is in - coffee in hand, sharpened pencil in the other, in his natural element amongst the #archaeology. Chris Gerrard

The Long Man of Wilmington or, The Wilmington Giant, 1939 by Eric Ravilious

#OnThisDay 3 September 1650 was the Battle of Dunbar, where Oliver Cromwell won a significant victory against the Scots. Parliament commemorated it with the 1st campaign medal for all in British history (example in our collection). #BritishCivilWars #OTD #17thCentury

'London Snow', Warwick Square (1955) by Iain Macnab (Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art)

Out on the Farm 22 Sep 1pm Join us at Low Swainsby Farm for amazing entertainment, special guest chef Steph Moon as well as great food & drink + a chance to explore the farm. Register now for your FREE place: bit.ly/3ZnK6F1 #QueeringFarming #Agrespect #MikePotter

I’ll be here tomorrow exploring the archaeology and history of the farm Durham Archaeology please do come along if you can. Lots to do and see on a sunny day in North Yorkshire.

Tune in to BBC2 tonight to see Auckland Palace on 'Digging for Britain' to discover our 2021-22 excavation of a long-lost medieval chapel. You can also visit Auckland Palace to see our current dig in action! Or join our 'Objects in Focus' talk tomorrow at 2pm on the subject!

Green Castle, Wooler, Northumberland. What a view from up here! Out and about with Chris F Ad Gefrin looking at the earthworks of the ringwork above the town. Just done a session with national parks conference at Yeavering 7th century palace for Durham Archaeology.

Join us for an evening with Chris Gerrard, Durham University Professor, as he shares his discoveries, including the uncovering of Bek's Chapel at Auckland Palace, featured on BBC2's Digging for Britain. Don't miss this rare chance—get your tickets now! 🎟️ aucklandproject.org/event/professo…

Applications opening next week! 📆 Our short courses are returning! Hone your palaeography skills with Dr Manuel Muñoz-Garcia & Dr Arnold Hunt, in our 2 online courses, each running from 25/11/24 - 6/12/24. Listen to Lauren's testimonial here: 👉tinyurl.com/2awyjfs4

It is with genuine sadness that we share the news that our Chairman, Tim Darvill, has passed away from cancer at the age of 66. Tim was a founding trustee of Cotswold Archaeology in 1989 and served as Chairman for 35 years, guiding us from our early days in Cirencester to

Terrible news about my long term NeolithicStudiesGrp partner, Tim. For the past 25 years he was a huge influence on my career - and a friend.

It is with great sadness that we share news of our dear friend Tim Darvill, professor of archaeology at Bournemouth University who passed away this morning Our thoughts are with his wife, family, friends and all those he inspired

⛑ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆... Revealing stories from the

Join us for an evening with Chris Gerrard, Durham University Professor, as he shares his discoveries, including the uncovering of Bek's Chapel at Auckland Palace, featured on BBC2's Digging for Britain. Don't miss this rare chance—get your tickets now! 🎟️ aucklandproject.org/event/professo…

Day 1. Durham students on their way right now to excavate on the north terrace at Auckland Palace. Really looking forward to this. Three weeks ahead of us. What will we discover this year? Durham Archaeology The Auckland Project