Ancient DNA reveals how a chicken virus evolved to become more deadly
An international team of geneticists, biologists and archaeologists have used ancient DNA to trace the evolution of a global pathogen...
Archaeology and History
UK-China humanities alliance gathers for key conference
Senior academics representing the humanities at the University of Exeter have joined counterparts from the UK and China at a...
Female MP pioneers lost unique appeal to voters because of increasing party control over campaigning, study shows
Early women parliamentary candidates found it harder to make unique appeals to represent the ‘woman’s point of view’ over time...
Origins of ancient Elizabethan decorative treasure discovered hundreds of years after demolition
The origins of a stunning ancient Elizabethan decorative treasure has been revealed – hundreds of years after the building which...
UK-Colombia partnership inspires inaugural cohort of cultural heritage tourist guides for Amazon archaeological sites
Indigenous communities in Colombia’s world-renowned Amazonia region are celebrating the graduation of a first cohort of students who will help...
Exhibition to showcase experiences of controversial Section 28 in the South West
On the 20th anniversary of the repeal of a divisive piece of homophobic legislation, the experiences of those impacted by...
Historian secures prestigious prize to launch long-term research project on British anti-slavery
The global history of the British anti-slavery movement is to be the focus of a new and long-term research project...
Immersive app brings medieval Tours and the history of artisan women to life
Medieval Tours has been brought to life with an innovative app that transforms new research on artisan women into immersive...
Historian set for public talk on the politics of Star Wars
The real-life historical and political events that have inspired and shaped the Star Wars universe will be the focus of...