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Prehistoric Earthworks and Their Afterlife at Knowlton
How a unique group of Neolithic monuments in Dorset have remained a significant and atmospheric presence for the people living around them, as well as artists, antiquaries and archaeologists, for 4,000 years.
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Hadrian’s Wall Roman Fort given to the nation
A Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall has joined Stonehenge, Dover Castle and Kenwood House in the National Heritage Collection following a generous gift by a Northumberland landowner. Now in the care of English Heritage, the Roman fort’s future is secure and its stories will soon be shared with visitors to the wall.
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Separating the curds from the whey: why did we start making cheese?
The British love of cheese is not a new phenomenon. Discover how cheese was a part of the Neolithic diet then have a go at making it yourself.
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Mary Macarthur celebrated with first Blue Plaque of the year
English Heritage unveils first blue plaque of the year for trade unionist and women's rights activist Mary Macarthur on the eve of International Women's Day
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Goods and skills must have been bartered or exchanged in prehistoric Britain from early times, but very little evidence has survived. The advent of farming in about 4000 BC brought with it the earliest surviving traded goods: stone-headed axes.
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Whenever you visit an ancient place, or look at an artefact, there are features that immediately stand out. But look again, perhaps a little more closely, and you’ll be rewarded. Mary-Ann Ochota explores the hidden histories of four of the historic places within our care.
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TILBURY FORT STARS IN NEW BBC ONE SERIES WITH TOM HARDY
Essex's Tilbury Fort has been transformed into the historic streets of Wapping for BBC One's mini-series Taboo, starring Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy.