Current Archaeology Magazine

06/02/2026

Last few days to vote in our Current Archaeology Awards 2026! Visit www.archaeology.co.uk/vote to choose the people, projects, and publications you think deserve to win this year. Voting closes on 9 February.

Voting has now opened for the Current Archaeology Awards! Which people, projects and publications deserve recognition?

19/01/2026

With the Winter Olympics about to start, this got us thinking that if archaeology was in the Olympics what would the events be?

03/12/2025

Voting for our annual Current Archaeology Awards is now open! Cast your vote at www.archaeology.co.uk/vote

Voting has now opened for the Current Archaeology Awards! Which people, projects and publications deserve recognition?

10/10/2025

Current Archaeology Live! 2026 returns to UCL's Institute of Education, London, on Saturday, 28 February. Visit http://archaeology.co.uk/live to book your tickets now! Tickets are £65 but we're offering an early bird rate for all tickets purchased before 15 January

05/08/2025

The first research excavation to take place at Wroxeter in more than 30 years has illuminated a previously unexplored area of one of the largest urban centres in Roman Britain – including part of a luxurious residence boasting a beautiful mosaic with an aquatic theme. We spoke to Peter Guest, Roger H White, and Mike Luke to find out more:

The first research excavation to take place at Wroxeter in more than 30 years has illuminated a previously unexplored area of one of the largest urban centr ...

17/06/2025

An exhibition currently running at the University of Nottingham Museum showcases finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, hillforts that are both located in the East Midlands where such monuments are relatively scarce. CA's Carly Hilts paid a visit:

An exhibition currently running at the University of Nottingham Museum showcases finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, hillforts that are both located ...

16/06/2025

As excavations continue on the Fonmon Castle estate, north-west of Cardiff Airport, further intriguing details have been revealed, including the remains of an Iron Age settlement. Read more:

As excavations continue on the Fonmon Castle estate, north-west of Cardiff Airport, more intriguing details have been revealed, including the remains of an ...

02/06/2025

Traces of London’s earliest Roman basilica, where officials presided over the settlement’s administrative affairs c.2,000 years ago, have been revealed beneath a City office block. Sophie Jackson told Carly Hilts about the discoveries.

Traces of London’s earliest Roman basilica, where officials presided over the settlement’s legal, commercial, and administrative affairs c.2,000 years ago, ...

30/05/2025

A new exhibition showcasing hundreds of artefacts recovered from the banks of the River Thames sheds illuminating light on London’s long history. Carly Hilts visited the displays at London Museum Docklands.

A new exhibition showcasing hundreds of artefacts recovered from the banks of the River Thames sheds illuminating light on London’s long history. Carly Hilt ...

28/05/2025

A recently opened experience in London is using virtual-reality technology to explore the life and times of one of ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, as Carly Hilts reports.

A recently opened experience in London is using virtual-reality technology to explore the life and times of one of ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, as ...