Tens of thousands of years ago at the site of Sunghir in Russia a number of people were
buried with grave goods, including truly extraordinary personal ornaments–thousands of …

The Mesolithic in Britain proposes a new division of the Mesolithic period into four parts,
each with its distinct character. The Mesolithic has previously been seen as timeless, where …

Understanding the resilience of early societies to climate change is an essential part of
exploring the environmental sensitivity of human populations. There is significant interest in …

The adze resulted from the bringing together of different materials and it enabled the
creation of further assemblages. This remarkable object appears to have been made for a …

ABSTRACT During the Nordic Bronze Age (NBA), hybrid beasts contributed to cosmological
and mythical narratives on the main media of metal and rock. These hybrids are composed …

Examples of wetland deposits can be found across the globe and are known for preserving
organic archaeological and environmental remains that are vitally important to our …

Acceptance of ritual as a valid interpretation of Mesolithic behaviour has slowly emerged
over the past decade; the 'silly season'heralded by Mellars (Antiquity 83: 502–517, 2009) …

The recent discovery of animal carvings in the Early Bronze Age burial cairn at Dunchraigaig
(Kilmartin Glen, Scotland) prompts a re-evaluation of current knowledge of rock art in Britain …

The image of a giant sword melting stands at the structural and thematic heart of the Old
English heroic poem Beowulf. This meticulously researched book investigates the nature …

So-called 'antler headdresses'-red deer (Cervus elaphus) skulls with antlers specifically
modified by humanswere identified early as a typical phenomenon of Early Mesolithic sites …