Medieval History
Scientists and researchers from across northern Europe will gather in Orkney on Thursday to learn how the islands protect their rich archaeological resources from rising seas and winter storms.
Orkney is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in Europe and many of these lie beneath the surface of the sea. As a result, the islands have implemented pioneering techniques to ensure that this important heritage is protected from climate change and the harsh northern weather for future generations.
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Medieval History
Archaeologists meet in Orkney
Scientists and researchers from across northern Europe will gather in Orkney on Thursday to learn how the islands protect their rich archaeological resources from rising seas and winter storms.
Orkney is home to some of the most important archaeological sites in Europe and many of these lie beneath the surface of the sea. As a result, the islands have implemented pioneering techniques to ensure that this important heritage is protected from climate change and the harsh northern weather for future generations.
Click here to read this article from Medievalists.net
- Report: The Orkney Viking Heritage Project Field School
Dr Brittany Schorn writes: From April 14 to April 20, Kirkwall hosted the field school of The Orkney Viking Heritage Project. Eight current (and three former) members of the ASNC Department travelled to Orkney together with fellow students and colleagues...
- Ahrc Awards Money For Skills Training In Viking Studies
The Arts & Humanities Research Council has awarded a grant of £45,000 to the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham and the Highlands and Islands for a skills training programme for PhD students and Early Career Researchers in the field of ...
- ?vicious? Vikings Were Not As Horrible As History Suggests
The Viking ?invasion? of the Northern Isles of Scotland may not have been the sudden violent takeover of the lands as previously believed. The perception of Scandinavian warriors suddenly arriving in their longships ? raping and pillaging their...
- We Can Learn Lessons From Vikings To Adapt To Global Change
History can teach us how best to respond to climate change, economic turmoil and cultural upheaval, which seems to be pressing concerns of today, scientists have suggested. Scientists studying the past environments and archaeological remains of Greenland...
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Orkney's Christian Viking Heritage Historic church may become visitor centre and museum CBA Wessex Autumn Conference: Saturday and Sunday 1st -2nd November 2008 Newfoundland Viking site remarkable Kimmirut site suggests early European contact UN...