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Current Archaeology

Archived since Issue 1
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429 issues

Discover everything you need to know about archaeology in Britain with Current Archaeology, the UK's favourite archaeology magazine. A digital subscription gives readers access to 50 years of the latest ground-breaking archaeological research.

Every month the magazine contains interviews of archaeologists, so you get the full story: why the excavators went there, how they made their discoveries, what they found, why it's important, and, of course, what it all means. Articles are accompanied by informative photographs and stunning aerial images to allow readers to visualise the dig-sites. 

Explore the archaeology of all periods – from Prehistory and ancient human origins, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain, and the Middle Ages right through to modern times. Lively opinion pieces keep you informed on all the debates currently taking place within archaeology – and why they matter. Discover the best books to read and which museums you should visit with our discerning review section, and never miss an event with our monthly listings page.

Latest Issue:

  • Examining the Norton Disney dodecahedron: a mysterious artefact from the Roman world
  • 100 years of Woodhenge: from discovery to new dating evidence
  • A store of secrets: excavating military kit and personal possessions at Caerleon
  • Stories from the soil: exploring treasure finds in north-west England and Wales
  • Making accommodations: how 19th-century housing helped women’s independence
Plus: News, Reviews, Science Notes, Museum News, Sherds, Odd Socs, and more!



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  • First Issue: Issue 1
  • Latest Issue: Issue 429
  • Issue Count: 429