Roman road network spanning the South West identified in new research
A Roman road network that spanned Devon and Cornwall and connected significant settlements with military forts across the two counties...
Archaeology and History
Archaeologist proposes sustainable approach to research in ecologically fragile areas of South America
Conducting experimental archaeology in ecologically sensitive or fragile areas of the planet presents a fundamental challenge to researchers who are...
Archaeological dig at National Trust estate finds array of historical artefacts
Prehistoric flints, medieval pottery and a coin dating from the 13th century have been among the finds of an archaeological...
The Great British Dig and University archaeologist find first excavated evidence of Roman mining in Cornwall
The first excavated evidence that the Roman army were mining metals in Cornwall within just a few years of invading...
Immersive app brings to life the hidden histories of Copenhagen
A mobile app for Copenhagen has turned conventional history tours on their head, with an innovative living trail that tells...
University secures funding for national-leading digital archaeological research laboratory
A cutting-edge archaeological laboratory that will enable researchers to digitally replicate and recreate biological and cultural artefacts is set to...
Coronation 2023: The Coronation Oath
By Professor Levi Roach, Associate Professor of Medieval History, in the Department of Archaeology and History. When Charles is formally...
Coronation 2023: Royal Wars – an origin story
By Professor Richard Toye, of the Department of Archaeology and History. As the reception to Prince Harry’s book Spare demonstrates,...
Coronation 2023: Devon’s leading coronation roles
By Professor James Clark, Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Transfer, and Professor of History, in the Department of Archaeology...