Up From the Ashes
In 1815 on the Indonesian island of Tambora a massive volcanic eruption
caused a pryoclastic flow which wiped out all in its path. The tiny
Kingdom of Tambora disappeared under the ash. Now, almost two hundred
years later the carbonised but well preserved remains are slowly being
uncovered.
Making Preservation Happen
Slovenia is a small nation with big ambitions to preserve its wealth
of historical buildings. Two Slovenians are at the forefront of this
work and have reached out to the international community for help.
Now in partnership with Colorado based Adventures in Preservation,
hands on workshops are now up and running.
Archaeology Through the Keyhole
Dating of hillforts has long been the subject of debate amongst archaeologists.
Murray Cook argues that keyhole excavation is the way forward.
Prepare for Action
Dominic Hall, a field skills expedition leader shares some of his top
tips for enjoying a safe but exciting adventure.
A Series of Fortunate Events
Metal detectorist Peter Twinn describes the series of events in his life
that led him to discover a passion for archaeology.
Fort St. Joseph
A 18th century French frontier fort involved in the fur trade provides the subject
for an exceptional award winning community archaeology project.