Exploring America Through Unlikely Items

A diverse group of listeners gathers around a table, engaged in animated discussion while exploring various unusual objects featured in a new podcast about American history.

Launched in October 2023, the podcast has quickly gained traction, attracting a diverse audience eager to learn about America’s narrative through the lens of everyday objects. The creators, a team of historians and storytellers, emphasize the significance of these items in shaping societal values and historical events. By using tangible artifacts, they aim to make … Read more

Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

Archaeologists carefully excavate a medieval cemetery site, revealing burial artifacts that suggest the women interred there may have held significant social status.

The cemetery, located near a historic abbey, contains the remains of over 100 individuals, with a notable proportion being women. Analysis of the burial sites has shown that many of these women were buried with items typically associated with high status, such as jewelry and fine pottery, suggesting they may have held more prominent positions … Read more

Norman conquest coin hoard to be displayed in Bath before permanent exhibition

Norman conquest coin hoard to be displayed in Bath before permanent exhibition

This coin hoard, discovered in 2021 in a field in Somerset, contains over 100 coins that provide insights into the economic landscape of 11th-century England, which is a fascinating era to explore. The coins, primarily minted during the reign of William the Conqueror, highlight the transition in currency and trade practices following the conquest. The … Read more