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‘History in the making’: Reflections on the reinterment of Richard III, ten years on
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Members of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Greyfriars team, who excavated and identified the remains of Richard III, recall their experiences of his...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ building officially reopened as Kathleen Kenyon Building
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ's home for the School of Archaeology and Ancient History and the School of Museum Studies has been named after Dame...
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Family friendly free event to showcase the region’s heritage
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A free family friendly event which puts the spotlight on the rich heritage of our city and region takes place at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ on...
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Author’s insight into library of ancient wisdom to be explored at Literary Leicester festival
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An expert in Middle Eastern heritage will be giving a free talk about a once-lost library of ancient wisdom, as part of the Literary Leicester...
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Discover the stories behind the sparkle in new exhibition inspired by ULAS find
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The Cossington Necklace, found by archaeologists from Â鶹ÊÓƵ Archaeological Services, is at the centre of an exhibition from 25...
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Rare chariot fittings from the Iron Age are among fascinating items in brand new exhibition
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University archaeologist curates an exhibition of finds from Breedon Hill and Burrough Hill, including objects excavated by University of...
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Leicester to lead new project on Ancient Egyptian bird mummies
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The Â鶹ÊÓƵ will lead a study uncovering secrets of Ancient Egyptian bird mummies.
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Leicester archaeology student shares passion for local history with fellow firefighters
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A watch manager in the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is helping other firefighters in the region to get involved with archaeology.
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Archaeologists identify changes to human bone following introduction of tobacco in Western Europe
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ researchers hope to better understand how tobacco consumption has historically impacted human health.
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Dartmoor dig uncovers 'stunning' Early Bronze Age burial cist
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Dr Laura Basell is working with Dartmoor National Park to analyse a newly discovered Bronze Age cist.