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40 years on from the discovery of Lindow Man: What have we learnt?

40 years on from the discovery of Lindow Man: What have we learnt?

The preserved remains of a prehistoric man were discovered 40 years ago in Wilmslow. What is there to be learned from his death?
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Citizen Scientists: How amateur science can shape your life

Citizen Scientists: How amateur science can shape your life

Dip your toes into the world of amateur science, guided by scientist Falgunee Sarker
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Mud or Gold: The Dig Review

Mud or Gold: The Dig Review

The Dig humanises the groundbreaking archaeological discovery of the Sutton Hoo burial sites and is a heart wrenching account of friendship and love
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Archaeology: Using chemistry to retrace humanity’s footsteps

Archaeology: Using chemistry to retrace humanity’s footsteps

Amelia Cummins discusses archaeological practices and what they can reveal about the history of humanity
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Manchester archaeologists win national award

Digging at Ice Age site ‘Star Carr’ captured public interest in a popular vote
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