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Archaeology
Ancient History, Material Culture, Civilisation


Social and Technical Forms of Primate Intelligence
Richard W. Byrne in 'Tree of Origin: What Primate Behaviour Can Tell Us about Human Social Evolution' Notes by Georgina Holmes BOOK...
May 78 min read


Archaeological Abuse in Nationalist Propaganda
Focusing on the exploits of Hans Reinerth and the prehistoric research undertaken under Nazi rule, it is evident that the abuse and manipula
Jan 2912 min read


Treasures of Tutankhamun
Travelling the world, the Tutankhamun exhibition has been extremely popular. Seeing, learning and coming so close to such incredibly intrica
Jan 21, 20212 min read


The Indus Valley: An Introduction
Also known as the Harappan Civilisation, the Indus Valley is a unique but highly sophisticated civilisation.
Nov 30, 20208 min read


From Scribe to Printing Press: The Medieval Manuscript
Dutch Book of Hours, 1470. Shown with beautiful illuminations and text. Writing, reading and even typing are a part of everyday life. You...
Nov 24, 20204 min read


Lest We Forget... One Hundred Years From Now
I stand along the Great Green Ridge, field
I stand amongst the flowers, that grow
Stronger, taller, bolder and more resilient. Now
Nov 18, 20202 min read


EPQ: To what extent did agriculture cause a decline in the health of early human populations?
Agriculture is not the sole cause of declining health; lifestyle factors play a more important role in whether health is adversely affected.
Nov 6, 202039 min read


Of Genes and Apes: Chimpanzee Social Organisation and Reproduction
Philopatry-dispersal of opposite sexes observed in many animals as interbreeding avoidance mechanism
Oct 20, 20206 min read


Tree of Origin: What Primate Behaviour Can Tell Us About Human Social Evolution
Here are my notes on 'Tree of Origin', I am in the process of turning what I have read into a summary... here are my points so far
Oct 19, 202015 min read


Bronze Age Britain's Hair Ornaments
The purpose of these ‘basket ornaments’ - ‘basket’ refers to their shape – is thought to have been as a hair piece.
May 18, 20202 min read
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