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Ancient DNA reveals the world’s oldest family tree
Posted on Tuesday 4 January 2022
Most of the people buried in one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain were from five continuous generations of a single extended family, new research involving the University of York has revealed.
Ancient DNA study reveals large scale migrations into Bronze Age Britain
Posted on Tuesday 4 January 2022
A major new study of ancient DNA has traced the movement of people into southern Britain during the Bronze Age.
York academics lead partnership to revitalise famous York Street
Posted on Friday 12 November 2021
A project to breathe new life into one of York’s historic streets has been given the go-ahead after receiving funding of almost half a million pounds from the Government’s Community Renewal Fund.
Vacancy in Digital Archaeology
Posted on Wednesday 20 October 2021
We have a new vacancy for an Associate Lecturer in Digital Archaeology to start in the new year
Drawing helps archaeologists understand the past
Posted on Wednesday 20 October 2021
New interdisciplinary project reveals knowledge production in archaeology
Upcoming and past events
Decolonial and Anti-Racism Work in the University Context: What Does it Really Mean?
Wednesday 19 January 2022
Public Engagement with the History of Science: Leeds
Friday 18 January 2013
Heslington Field School Exhibition
Monday 28 June 2010