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Leicester expert’s tale of ancient library makes The Telegraph’s greatest books of 2025 list
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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ expert’s book explaining how ancient Mesopotamian knowledge shaped the roots of modern civilisation has been named as...
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Celebrated Rutland mosaic depicts ‘long-lost’ Troy story connecting Roman Britain to the ancient classical world
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Ancient Historian at Â鶹ÊÓƵ reveals that the Rutland mosaic depicts an alternative telling of the Trojan War to Homer’s Iliad,...
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Medical initiative and archaeology project scoop prestigious Times Higher Education Awards
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Projects at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ have been awarded prestigious Times Higher Education Awards
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Viking figurines were ‘more than just jewellery’, and were used and handled in a variety of ways, including long-term curation, 'decapitation', and attached to Christian artefacts 
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In Viking archaeology, the study of miniature metal figurines -- possibly depicting Norse gods and mythological beings -- have been central to...
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Evidence of 2,000 years of human activity found on market site in Leicester
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Archaeological Services carrying out excavations at the site of the city’s new market square, with discoveries including a...
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ archaeologists explore city’s Roman past
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The stories behind Leicester’s rich Roman heritage have been compiled into a book by Â鶹ÊÓƵ archaeologists to mark the reopening...
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Secrets of rare Iron Age cauldrons revealed through archaeological investigation and replica creation
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Detailed laboratory examination and analysis of the fragile 2,400 year old cauldrons has revealed new information of their manufacture and...
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Award-winning Irchester Field School brings Roman history to life for local community
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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ partnership with North Northamptonshire Council has won an MJ Award.
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Revisit historic discoveries as Â鶹ÊÓƵ Archaeological Services celebrates thirty years
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s archaeological unit was established in July 1995, and staff will be hosting talks on discoveries from throughout its...
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Project exploring Stonehenge’s elusive relationship with the Moon nominated for Museums + Heritage Award
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A project exploring Stonehenge’s little-known relationship with the Moon has been nominated for a Museums + Heritage Award.