Can video games make us think like archaeologists?
In our latest free British Archaeology article, Florence Smith Nicholls explores archaeological roleplay in Nothing Beside Remains, a 2D game where players interpret a ruined village through the material traces left behind.
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Bungay Castle in Suffolk began as a medieval motte-and-bailey castle, with stone fortifications added in the 12th century. Today, its ruins still sit in the centre of Bungay, enjoyed by the local community and protected as a Grade I listed building.
What was the first castle you ever visited? 🏰
From prehistoric Wessex seen from the air to the streets of Southampton during the Blitz, OGS Crawford’s photography changed how archaeologists read the landscape.
Our latest BA Open Access blog marks the opening of Changing Landscapes: The Photography of OGS Crawford.
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Thinking about presenting your work in archaeology, history, or heritage?
The Student and Early Careers Conference is designed to be a friendly, supportive space for students and early career professionals to build confidence and gain presentation experience.
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Following a recommendation from the CBA, this seventeenth-century former threshing barn and stables has been added to the national List at Grade II. 🎉
Historic agricultural buildings like this are becoming increasingly rare, so it is brilliant to see the building’s character and story recognised
The latest issue of British Archaeology is out now.
Inside: major discoveries beneath Sizewell, forensic archaeology at Tuam, overlooked Easter Island statue samples, public participation in archaeology, and more!
British Archaeology is included with CBA membership 👉 shorturl.at/7ye4n
Learn more about the diverse work we carry out at the CBA.
As part of Out and About Archaeology, we’re asking people to share the places that mean something to them. Whether it's castles or stone circles, streets, parks, or something else!
Share your first castle visit in the comments, or submit your own Place of Memory and Meaning 👉 shorturl.at/giOJy
Join the #FestivalOfArchaeology 2026! Organising an event is a great way to share your work, reach new audiences, and help more people discover the archaeology of your area.
Join our next support session to ask questions, discuss ideas, and find out why and how to get involved.
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if you'd like to meet my colleagues and learn more about how nature and archaeology go hand in hand for nature recovery, a talk coming up in advance of @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Festival. Hosted by @tonyjuniper.bsky.social , it should be a lovely evening! www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved...
Join CBA and hear from key speakers from Natural England, the Government’s nature and landscape advisor on how nature and archaeology can work together to help recover habitats and build better places...
Back in March, we joined forces with @archaeologyuk.bsky.social for "An Evening with National Trust Archaeologists".
Don't worry if you missed it, you can catch up now on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp5f...
