Genetic analysis and archaeological insight combine to reveal the ancient origins of the fallow deer
Modern populations of fallow deer possess hidden cultural histories dating back to the Roman Empire which ought to be factored...
Archaeology and History
Archaeological research offers insight into the cave life of early human settlements in the Amazon
Some of the earliest people to migrate to South America during the late Pleistocene era turned shallow caves in the...
Multiple awards for Exeter departments in international framework promoting gender equality.
Five departments at the University of Exeter have been recognised for their commitment to gender equality in the latest Athena...
New research reveals the Tudors were avid recyclers
Rich fabrics and fine embroidery seized from hundreds of churches closed by Henry VIII during the English Reformation were saved...
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...
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...