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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.

Latest issue

A major ancient DNA study is throwing striking new light on the Breaker people: lead geneticist David Reich and archaeologist Ian Armit describe research that is overturning conventional ideas about one of the big questions of British prehistory. Many of the skeletons analysed in the study have been excavated recently near Stonehenge – but you have probably never heard about the excavations. In a British Archaeology special, we report on 15 years of fieldwork around Stonehenge, including major discoveries made ahead of the construction of thousands of new houses. Other features include a report on an unusual Anglo-Saxon execution cemetery in Hampshire, and a look into the varied work of National Trust archaeologists. We have evidence for the most recent elk yet found in Britain, we hear about a unique excavation of two bronze age hoards, and there are all the usual columns, reviews, news and comment.