British Archaeology

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British Archaeology the UK's most talked about archaeology magazine will suit anyone with a passion for delving into our past - whether you enjoy watching the latest archaeological TV documentaries, visiting historic buildings or digging on ancient sites!

It is an authoritative, in-depth source of information and comment on what’s new, interesting and important in the world of archaeology.

British Archaeology is a bi-monthly publication from the Council for British Archaeology – an educational charity. The established voice for archaeology in the UK, we're here to help you discover, explore and protect our unique heritage.

Among the articles in the trial issue, Mike Pitts reflects on the challenges facing the modern archaeologist, Jim Leary and David Field investigate traces of neolithic religion around Wiltshire's rivers and Sebastian Payne ponders the importance of the scientific side of archaeology.

Books are regularly reviewed in each issue of the magazine while the humorous 'Spoilheap' column keeps tabs on the curious lives of archaeologists. The 'Briefing' section lists the latest fieldwork excursions, excavations and archaeological conferences to keep readers in touch with the CBA network.

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Crucifixion: a cruel, humiliating form of death reserved for condemned slaves, rebels and lower classes in the Roman empire. We know it happened, but physical evidence is very rare. Excavation at Fenstanton in Cambridgeshire has uncovered only the second known case – and the better preserved and the first from Europe – of a human heel-bone penetrated by a nail. This edition of British Archaeology carries the exclusive first report on the excavation and finds. Along with a feature on another major excavation, where sophisticated Roman sculptures were found beneath a Norman church at Stoke Mandeville, more digs, news, reviews and comment, this is a magazine not to be missed.