Treasure trove of Devon history set to be unearthed in new book
One of Devon’s last great untapped sources of history will reveal some of its best-kept secrets with the publication of...
Archaeology and History
University archaeologist awarded prestigious medal by the British Academy
A landscape archaeologist renowned for his expertise on Roman and medieval-era Britain has been presented with one of the British...
Satellite images reveal ancient hunting traps used by South American social groups
Satellite images have revealed an ancient system of elaborate, funnel-shaped mega traps likely built by hunters and pastoralists to catch...
A woman’s place was not in the home: New book challenges assumptions about women’s work in early modern history
New research has revealed that women played a fundamental role in the development of England’s national economy before 1700. Far...
National project launched to rediscover Henry VIII’s long-forgotten ‘Tudor Domesday Book’
A nationwide survey commissioned by Henry VIII on the property and wealth of 16th century England and Wales is to...
Free public festival of inspiring science and culture this month with the University of Exeter
Invasive hornets, air quality and pollution, and the power of comics to make you happy are among a vibrant programme...
Historian exchanges academic journals for TikTok in new BBC Radio 4 series
An expert in modern medical history is set to feature in a new BBC Radio 4 documentary exploring the promise...
World-leading University of Exeter academics appointed to REF 2029 panels
World-leading academics from the University of Exeter have been appointed to help steer the process of assessing the quality of...
Exeter historian awarded €1.5m by European Research Council for project on psychiatry in times of crisis
A historian at the University of Exeter has been awarded a €1.5m European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to investigate...