We've ranked the most interesting archaeological finds of all time, ranging from the intricate ruins of Machu Picchu to the ...

Litfest and Lancaster University are delighted to announce that the 2026 Lancaster History Lecture will be given as part of ...

The identity of a Roman-era individual found in southern England has finally been resolved after scientists at the Natural ...

Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.

Culloden was also the last pitched, large-scale battle fought on British soil, cementing its significance in modern British history.

Archaeologists say they have found the oldest known instance of fire setting, a key moment in human evolution.

Archaeologists have found the earliest evidence yet of fire technology — and it was created by Neanderthals in England more ...

The oldest evidence for human ancestors using fire, dating back to between 1 million and 1.5 million years ago, comes from a ...

A Roman mosaic found in Britain has revealed a version of the Trojan War that was previously lost to history. According to ...

It’s not every day you meet someone who swapped a classroom for a roundhouse, or who brings Bronze Age pottery into modern schoolrooms — yet that’s exactly what Simon Carroll has done. Winner of the ...

Apply now for 2026 entry or register your interest to find out about future events and what it’s like to study with us. Our Archaeology and Heritage MA provides a route into advanced study where you ...