Associate Professor Judy Birmingham is a significant figure in the history of archaeology in Australia. She studied at the Institute of Archaeology in London under Sir Max Mallowan and undertook extensive fieldwork in the Middle East, Cyprus, Greece and Britain with some of the most famous and fascinating figures of 20th century archaeology. Beginning with […]
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The Melbourne Free University is running a series of lectures entitled ‘History Matters’. The lectures run from 6.30 – 8.00pm at The Alderman in Brunswick East. Upcoming lectures include: 16 March – Susan Lawrence – Liquid gold: How controlling water made Victoria’s miners rich 23 March – Nadia Rhook – Speaking in grids: the
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AACAI NSW are pleased to present the Sydney Historical Archaeology Practitioner’s Workshop (SHAP) as part of National Archaeology Week 2017. The one day workshop is an opportunity for practitioners, students and those interested in historical archaeology to explore best practice, innovations and technology as well as recent historical archaeology projects in NSW. While we have
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A lecture presented by Richard Tuffin and David Roe, entitled ‘But did they wash behind their ears?: preliminary findings from the 2016 Penitentiary Ablutions archaeological excavation at Port Arthur’ will be presented on Wednesday 15 March, at 4.00pm. The lecture will be held at the University of New England (Large Lecture Theatre EM1, Natural Resources
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This might be on the cusp (in terms of NZ timing) of what is considered Historical Archaeology, but ASHA readers may be interested in this new publication on using high resolution wigglematch radiocarbon dating. Palisade posts from a Waikato pa and construction were investigated, and were dated at 1768+-4 (95% probability). Article information and a
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Tasmanian Evil-averting Marks The Tasmanian Magic Project has released a video which aims to enlist the aid of the general public in finding evil-averting marks. It’s hoped the video will raise awareness of the existence of these marks on old houses and buildings and so aid in the re-discovery of the lost and secret history
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Author: School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU College of Arts and the Social Sciences, compiled by Richard Morrison Triabunna Field School, Tasmania As reported previously this 2nd field work season was to be undertaken by Dr Ash Lenton, ANU, for undergraduates from there but also from the University of Sydney, in January and February 2017.
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Originally posted on the ANMM website The Australian National Maritime Museum, with the Australian Association for Maritime History have opened nominations for two maritime history prizes. The major prize is named in honour of the late Professor Frank Broeze (1945–2001) of the University of Western Australia, who has been called the pre-eminent maritime historian of
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Excavations have recently concluded at Triabunna, which is situated on Tasmania’s east coast near Maria Island. The excavations were carried out as part of a joint ANU and University of Sydney field school. Students participated in the excavations around what are believed to be military barracks. For more information, please see the following: https://www.facebook.com/TriabunnaBarracks.Dig/ http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-18/triabunna-archaeological-dig-unearthing-untold-stories/8191066
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Absinthe Bottles and Prostitution in Early Colonial Melbourne
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