Welcome to the A-Z of Archaeology! In this series we take a look at the world of Archaeology, employing the alphabet as our guide. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgzMzjZL7co

Welcome to Archaeoscoop, the place to find heritage and archaeology related news stories from around the world! Today's top three examine the origins of clothes, rebuilding an ancient harp and a new exhibition in York Minster: 1) Who invented clothes? A Palaeolithic archaeologist answers: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/sifting-the-evidence/2013/may/20/who-invented-clothes-palaeolithic-archaeologist 2) Musicians rebuild Cambodia's lost ancient harp: http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/17250773/musicians-rebuild-cambodias-lost-ancient-harp/ 3) Beneath York Minster: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/at-a-glance/general-news/video-special-beneath-york-minster-1-5692746 Workshop pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.468650723214580.1073741830.108738502539139&type=3 Video: Bahrain's historic objects on show: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22574747 Irish treasure hunter's loot tracked down in England: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-22595925 Tyche Shrine opens again following long restoration: http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/tyche-shrine-opens-again-following-long-restoration.aspx?pageID=238&nID=47219&NewsCatID=375 Bath Preservation Trust concerned for City archives: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-22593191 The battle for Egypt's Ancient Roman site, Antiopolis: http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/The+battle+for+Egypt%E2%80%99s+ancient+Roman+site,+Antinopolis/29604 Ancient Celtic knots inspire scientific breakthrough: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/ancient-celtic-knots-inspire-scientific-breakthrough-1.1401644 Hopes to buy Silverdale Viking hoard for Lancaster: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-22603527 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKXrGBTDmOM

Welcome to Archaeo-Chat. In this series we record unscripted conversations about archaeology, what it is like to be an archaeologist and related topics. Today, Aaron and I discuss proposed legislation in Wales which could see a step-change in the way ancient monuments are cared for. We also examine the aftermath of the earthquakes in Nepal and their effect on ancient sites and monuments. Links: Historic Environment (Wales) Bill: http://gov.wales/topics/cultureandsport/historic-environment/the-historic-env-wales-bill/?lang=en ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1DMc6iBAYs

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. #SaveSheffieldArchaeology #thepipeline #archaeosoup *** 0:00 Sheffield University Threatens to Shut Down the Archaeology Department. 05:30 Interview: Professor Umberto Albarella & Helen Thompson PhD Research Student. 22:23 Effect on Archaeological community and closing remarks. *** Link of the Week: Save Sheffield's Archaeology Dept: Change.org: https://tinyurl.com/3snupc7k Save Sheffield Archaeology Resources: https://sites.google.com/view/save-sheffield-archaeology/home *** Links: Sheffield Steal as Archaeology Department Faces the Axe: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/05/21/sheffield-steal-as-archaeology-department-faces-the-axe/ Uni of Sheffield Archaeology Department ‘set up to fail’ faces possible closure: https://thetab.com/uk/sheffield/2021/05/21/uni-of-sheffield-archaeology-department-set-up-to-fail-faces-possible-closure-48150 University of Sheffield Archaeology Department Threat ‘Blow to UK’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-57199118 Supporters protest in last bid to save University of Sheffield’s Department of Archaeology: https://www.thestar.co.uk/education/supporters-protest-in-last-bid-to-save-university-of-sheffields-department-of-archaeology-3249451 Decision Day for Archaeology at Sheffield (As Chester Looks On): http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/05/25/decision-day-for-archaeology-at-sheffield-and-chester/ University of Sheffield archaeology department set to close after management taxes decision to cut courses after management takes decision to cut courses despite 34,000 people signing a petition to save it: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/university-of-sheffield-archaeology-department-set-to-close-after-management-takes-decision-to-cut-courses-despite-34000-people-signing-a-petition-to-save-it-3250550 “Invaluable” - Sheffield heritage leaders unearth value of university archaeology department as decision made on its future: https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/people/invaluable-sheffield-heritage-leaders-unearth-value-of-university-archaeology-department-as-decision-made-on-its-future-3250878 Revealed: ‘Out of Touch’ Sheffield Uni Bosses Rack up £280k Expenses in two years: https://thetab.com/uk/sheffield/2019/12/09/sheffield-university-vice-chancellor-expenses-ucu-strike-pensions-41362 Save Sheffield Archaeology Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SaveSheffieldArchaeology ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhm3JiUZymM