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Blog by Gillian Hovell, The Muddy Archaeologist www.muddyarchaeologist.co.uk

The World of Stonehenge – A Journey through Stonehenge

So here’s a walk through the ages to accompany your journey through the exhibition and the amazing finds, making connections en route with how Stonehenge was developing over 1,000 years.

February 27, 2022 · 1 Comment

A Sense of Place: MEANDERING THROUGH MINOAN KNOSSOS

Knossos on the Mediterranean island of Crete. Let me share with you how an archaeologist sees the site and features we discover along the way … Walk with me, as we peer into the corners and gaze at the open spaces of this Minoan palace, a place of myth and legend.

December 1, 2020 · 5 Comments

A Sense of Place WALKING THROUGH ANCIENT MYCENAE

To walk in Mycenae is, therefore, to walk amongst the oldest stories we know of western literature.  It was peopled by characters, with names, dramatic events took place and it was a world of warriors, power and presence.

April 28, 2020 · 2 Comments

Where you are matters, and always has …

Cultures are changed by the resources they have available.    Whatever journey you make, wherever you go, you can, at a glance, see the materials that people have been able to … Continue reading

June 12, 2019 · Leave a comment

Where in the Ancient World advent calendar with the Muddy Archaeologist.

Monday 17th December: Today’s challenge – where is this ancient site? Lots of photos today – just so much to see here! If you know the date, all the better! … Continue reading

December 17, 2018 · 1 Comment

Where in the Ancient World advent calendar with the Muddy Archaeologist.

Sunday 16th December: Today’s challenge – where is this ancient site ? Here’s a clue, these images are from several ancient sites on a single island. If you know the … Continue reading

December 16, 2018 · Leave a comment

Where in the Ancient World advent calendar with the Muddy Archaeologist.

Friday 14th December: Today’s challenge – where is this ancient site? This one isn’t just one site, but it is one island with lots of sites on it – there … Continue reading

December 14, 2018 · Leave a comment

Join me for Muddy Archaeologist Courses in January 2019

Looking ahead to 2019? Wondering how to liven up the cold winter months? Join me for a course that will enable you to see our modern world in a fresh, … Continue reading

December 13, 2018 · Leave a comment

Where in the Ancient World advent calendar with the Muddy Archaeologist.

Sunday 9th December: Today’s challenge – where is this ancient site? If you know the date, all the better! Yesterday’s destination was a trip back to the Neolithic, the time … Continue reading

December 9, 2018 · Leave a comment

Where in the Ancient World advent calendar with the Muddy Archaeologist

Where in the ancient world Advent Calendar with the Muddy Archaeologist

December 9, 2018 · Leave a comment