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Guide: Landscape Archaeology: The Geology of Thornborough

The Thornborough Henges are located within a distinctive and complex landscape that has been shaped over millennia by a combination of glacial forces, river systems, and post-glacial climatic changes. The landscape of Thornborough is defined by its geological foundations and the dynamic processes that transformed the area long before human presence.

Guide – Photography: Camera Buying Guide

A photographer attempting to take a photo while standing on the edge of a clif

When it comes to archaeological photography, capturing the best possible images, whether of small artifacts or large sites, requires thoughtful consideration of the camera’s capabilities. The right camera allows you to document sites and findings clearly, effectively, and with long-lasting quality.

Guide – Photography: Framing the Shot

Earthwork features from Stainton Swaledale

When photographing archaeological sites, the key to a successful shot lies not just in the technology you use but in how you frame the scene, manage lighting, and anticipate the environment. The art of capturing the best possible image is a blend of technical understanding and creative intuition.

Guide – Introduction to Photography

Gold Head from St Andrews Church Aldborough

Photography has long been an essential tool in archaeology, providing a visual record of sites, finds, and features. In the context of archaeological research, photos do more than simply document—they offer crucial evidence that can be revisited, analysed, and shared.

Guide – The Power of Air Photo Coverage

Thornborough Southern Henge from the air

When it comes to uncovering the secrets of the past, air photography is an invaluable tool that offers a bird’s-eye view of archaeological sites and their surrounding landscapes.

Guide – Landscape Archaeology: The Geological Environment of Britain

Celtic Heads Celtic Head from Witham, 2nd c B.C. (British Museum) “Celtic” carved heads are found throughout the Read more Timeline 60BC – 138AD This timeline is focussed on the British Celtic culture and those cultures which had influence on the British Celts. It Read more Heads at St Michael, Kirklington An analysis of head …

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Guide – What is Landscape Archaeology?

Landscape archaeology is the study of past human interaction with the natural environment. It focuses on understanding how ancient societies perceived, organized, and shaped the land they inhabited, revealing the relationships between people, their settlements, and the broader landscape in which they lived.

Guide – Landscape Archaeology Introduction

Landscape archaeology is a vital tool for understanding how ancient peoples interacted with their environment, shaping and being shaped by the land they lived on.

Guide – Empathic Archaeology: Building a Strong Straw Man

An object that appears entirely different depending on the perspective of the observer

Celtic Heads Celtic Head from Witham, 2nd c B.C. (British Museum) “Celtic” carved heads are found throughout the Read more Timeline 60BC – 138AD This timeline is focussed on the British Celtic culture and those cultures which had influence on the British Celts. It Read more Heads at St Michael, Kirklington An analysis of head …

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Guide – Empathic Archaeology: The Straw Man

A comic illustration representing the laying out of a 'straw man' in an archaeologist's mind.

At first glance, the idea of psychoanalyzing an ā€œimaginary alienā€ might sound outlandish, but it perfectly mirrors the approach many archaeologists must take when trying to understand ancient cultures. These cultures are far removed from our own in time, and often in social structure, belief systems, and material culture.

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