Archæologya monthly excavation of oddities and antiquities

A new exhibition examines the significance and impact of England’s northerly Viking invasion

Somehow, it isn’t hard to imagine the scene of battle here, even on a sultry July morning when only the distant growl of a motorbike interrupts the crooning of collared doves. Perhaps it is the quiet.

Chartarumludentist Anthony Wilkins [FT458:63] may wish to visit China. While living there in 2005 I found so many discarded playing cards on the ground that I was able to assemble a unique deck of 52

this story: Edgar Ætheling, Edward’s great-nephew. We know, of course, which one of these contenders held the crown in his possession at the end of the year. What is less certain is who was the most d

Having the skills to interpret historical features in the landscape can add an extra layer of interest to your walks. Here’s what to look out for...

How Old Norse mythology endured in the Christian era