World-first project to develop portable particle accelerator for use in analysing cultural heritage sites
The development of the world’s first portable particle accelerator designed to be taken to remote parts of the globe to...
Archaeology and History
Historical analysis helps to re-date a King’s tribute to his late English Queen
A historical document written by one of early medieval Europe’s most important rulers to his beloved English queen has been...
Researchers recommend introduction of ‘shame competence’ as new international standard in healthcare
Better awareness of, and support for, people experiencing shame, particularly in healthcare settings, should be a new international standard for...
Indigenous elders and ritual specialists help to unlock the meaning of ancient Amazonian rock art
Archaeologists documenting tens of thousands of rock art motifs in the Colombian Amazon have been consulting with Indigenous elders and...
Archaeology project promoting sustainable use of wild fallow deer venison nominated for national award
A project that is drawing upon ancient practices to promote more sustainable management of British fallow deer and wild venison...
Invisible landmarks, magic lanterns and digital technologies brought to life by the University of Exeter at national festival
The relationship between Exeter’s landscapes and landmarks and the technologies used to capture them – both historic and cutting edge...
Research project invites members of the public to help transcribe thousands of historic wills
A research project investigating how people’s attitudes towards material possessions altered in sixteenth-, seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England is appealing for...
Historian awarded prestigious Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study
A renowned expert on the social and economic history of Early Modern Europe has been awarded a prestigious fellowship that...
University of Exeter to establish new collections facility to safeguard archaeological remains
A new facility that will offer storage of physical remains from ancient humans, animals, and plants to help ease the...