
Archaeological investigations at selected sites provide unique insights into the life of the North Frisian settlers and bring to light significant new finds from the tidal flats.
Archaeological investigations at selected sites provide unique insights into the life of the North Frisian settlers and bring to light significant new finds from the tidal flats.
‘the old folk had never seen it like this time, with the location of the disk of the Moon not visible, just as if it had disappeared during the eclipse… It was truly something to fear.’ Fujiwara no Teika, 2 December 1229
Dr David Caldwell, took us on a fascinating journey through images of late medieval sculpture found on burial slabs in Scotland.
“So Where Were They From?”
‘Conquered by No One: A People’s History of the Scots who made the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320’ takes us on the fascinating journey after Bannockburn through those who attached their seals to this iconic document.
Facial reconstructions undertaken by Hayley Fisher. Copyright City of Edinburgh Council/ Hayley Fisher
The research team spent 3 years gathering sediment samples from a lake called Lake 578. There were Norse settlements close to this lake.
A vast study by a consortium of scientists across Europe has examined timbers as a way of tracking the economic conditions of Medieval Europe.
Adrian Maldonado explained how the Vikings were able to use the development of new sailing technology to extend their influence
It is a fascinating time in our history when personal feuds between the two leading players in the nation’s future direction almost destroyed the independence of Scotland.