Iraq’s archaeologists are often portrayed as recipients of support, rather than equal partners in shaping future research of this important part of the world. Professor Jaafar Jotheri, Honorary Research Fellow in our Department of Archaeology, and Claudia Glatz and Daniel Calderbank, of the University of Glasgow, tell us more about how the narrative is being shifted.

From climate change to political unrest – the threats to cultural heritage are real and often urgent. So, how do we protect cultural heritage in a rapidly changing world? A partnership between our Department of Archaeology and the Varendra Research Museum in Bangladesh is helping to answer this.

We’ve secured over £700,000 from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to help more young people access technical careers in environmental science.

Slavery did not end with abolitionism in the 19th century. Instead it was rebuilt, again and again, into new forms of unfree labour that still shape the world today

Bronze Age rock carvings suggest communities across Europe were far more connected than previously thought.

Archaeologists are shedding fresh light on the origins of infant remains held in anatomical museums, revealing a troubling history of stigma, inequality and eugenic thinking. 

In a new study, Dr Qian Gao explores the interaction of heritage conservation and social values at two Buddhism-inspired rock carvings (Dazu and Anyue) in southwest China.

A new international study has challenged long-held assumptions about the origins and history of democratic practices.

A hidden section of medieval wall painting, not seen for hundreds of years, is giving clues to the grand past of Durham Castle.

The teamwork behind the discovery of the Melsonby Hoard has been recognised with a national award from one of the UK’s leading archaeological publications.

Our Spotlight on series celebrates the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Chris Gerrard is an archaeologist who thrives on taking a cross-discipline approach to uncovering the past, giving rise to fascinating insights and innovative projects.

We’ve signed a new partnership with Historic England to advance research and public engagement on North East England’s natural and cultural heritage.