In the world of archaeology, as with all forms of inquiry, the pursuit of truth begins with the ability to think critically and independently. Archaeology is often seen as the science of uncovering the past, but it is equally the art of understanding how we approach and interpret evidence. In the case of the Brigantes Nation, a tribe whose history is riddled with gaps and assumptions, critical thinking is not only useful—it is essential.
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Jun 19
Guide – Agricultural practices through time
Prehistoric Yorkshire is a landscape rich with history, revealed through various archaeological finds that offer a glimpse into the ancient past. The oldest evidence of human activity in this region dates back to around 125,000 years ago, but it is the later periods, particularly the Iron Age, that have yielded significant discoveries related to ploughing and farming.
Staffordshire
← World Heritage Somerset Iberian Peninsular Spain, located on the Iberian Peninsula in the southwestern corner of Europe, is a country of rich contrasts—mountains, beaches, valleys, Read more Coverdale Coverdale, located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a valley of great beauty and rich history. Its unique geography, Read more Wensleydale Wensleydale in the …
Somerset
← World Heritage Dundon Hill Fort Dundon Hill rises as a freestanding Limestone knoll above King’s Sedgemoor near Compton Dundon in central Somerset. A single earth-and-stone Read more Guide – Exploring the Past with LiDAR Imagine being able to see the landscape around you in a completely new way—an invisible layer revealing the hidden structures …
Oct 01
The Kingdom of Venutius
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 …
Oct 01
The Gallus Frontier – Brigantia against the Romans
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 …
Sep 25
Guide – Mining Glossary
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 …
Sep 25
Guide – Bronze Age Mining
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 …

