New research challenges folklore of 17th-century corsair raids on South West coastal communities
Historical legends of how thousands of Devonians were kidnapped from their coastal villages by Barbary Corsairs in the early 1600s...
Archaeology and History
Researchers to conduct first comprehensive archaeological study of extreme medieval sports
The medieval tournament – the iconic chivalric spectacle of jousting and mock battles – is to be the focus of...
Old-growth tropical forests bear lasting legacy of ancient Maya civilisation
Rainforests in Central America that have remained largely untouched by modern human activities could bear the invisible imprint of ancient...
New exhibition gives voice to Port Talbot after the blast furnace closure
A new exhibition reflecting upon the closure of the last blast furnace in Wales and the community’s experiences, memories and...
Archaeological dig reveals full extent of Roman villa with intricate mosaic and bath house
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intricate polychrome mosaic within the remains of a Roman villa sitting beneath Devon farmland....
Historians awarded Fellowships of the British Academy
A pair of world-renowned history scholars have been recognised for their work after being elected Fellows of the British Academy....
Innovative Mayan maize farmers used animals as biochemical protein concentrators to solve dietary issue
Mayan farmers used livestock as ‘biological protein concentrators’ to ensure their communities had access to vital amino acids, new research...
Exeter students shortlisted for national social mobility award
Four University of Exeter students have been shortlisted for the 2026 Student Social Mobility Awards, a national celebration of undergraduates...
New research reveals motion sickness is not a modern phenomenon
New historical research has found that early stagecoach passengers were as concerned with motion sickness as they were with the...