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The Biggest Quiz in History – Round 3
Fancy yourself as a bit of an expert on British history trivia? Or are you hoping to brush up on your knowledge for the family Zoom quiz? Have a go at round three of The Biggest Quiz in History*
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What does it take to be a curator, historian or archaeologist? As part of our partnership with Google Arts & Culture, hear from five top experts at English Heritage about what their jobs involve and where their passions lie.
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Playshapes at Belsay Hall - Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Playshapes event at Belsay Hall.
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Digging up the past: what happens at an archaeological dig?
Archaeologists carry out excavations to learn about the past. But what kinds of things do they find, and what happens next? Plus: three archaeologists have been excavating a Roman site, but their finds trays have been mixed up! Can you solve our tricky logic puzzle to sort out the mess?
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12 sides to every story: the mysterious dodecahedra
The dodecahedron (12 sided object) has been puzzling archaeologists since the 18th century when it was first discovered.
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Why were women written out of history? An interview with Bettany Hughes
For Women's History Month, award-winning historian, author and broadcaster Dr Bettany Hughes explains why women were written out of history.
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What did Neolithic people drink at feasts?
It’s traditional to have an alcoholic drink at a celebration or a feast. But what did they drink thousands of years ago at Neolithic feasts? Were they drinking ale?