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Archaeology News
A gold serpent pendant from Viking Age Denmark
This beautiful serpent pendant was recently discovered near Gørding in Denmark
New Fund to Safeguard Coastal Heritage Sites
More than €4m of European Union funds has been awarded to help safeguard heritage and coastal tourism sites in Wales…
Heritage Council welcomes €1 million in extra funding
There was welcome news in yesterday’s budget, when an additional €1 million in funding was allocated to the Heritage Council….
Badger uncovers ancient human remains in Co. Cavan
Interesting news from Cavan where ancient human remains have been unearthed by a badger digging close to a prehistoric tomb….
Millions of Irish family records released on-line today
Important news for anyone interested in researching their Irish ancestors. From today millions of historic personal records will be available…
The Greatest Archaeological Discoveries of all Time?
Claire Collins of the Caherconnell Stone Fort Project has sent in this interesting graphic with her suggestions for the ‘Greatest…
Remarkable wooden artefact unearthed at Vindolanda Roman Fort
Located just to the south of Hadrian’s Wall, in northern Britain, Vindolanda was once an important Roman fort. For…
Ancient Irish musical history found in modern India
An archaeologist studying musical horns from Iron-Age Ireland has found that musical traditions, which were thought to be long dead,…
Innovative Viking Project aims to involve Public
As hit TV drama series Vikings returns for a gripping fourth season with Jonathan Rhys Meyers set to join its…
The Archaeology of 1916
A very interesting new project exploring the 1916 Rising from an archaeological point of view is about to commence in…
