Plastic Age could go on the record
It is often seen as the scourge of modern society, but now a new study argues that modern plastics are a valuable archive documenting activities and […]
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Libraries a secret weapon against ignorance and isolation
As the world continues to fight against the rise of misinformation and half-truths on the internet, a new book reveals the vital role libraries and other […]
ARC Archaeology Training Centre to drive innovation in cultural heritage protection in the resources sector
Australia’s economy benefits significantly from the extraction of its vast mineral resources. However, this industrial activity can have a negative impact on 65,000 years of irreplaceable […]
Evidence for West African ancestry in 7th century England
Ancient DNA analysis uncovers evidence for West African ancestry in two unconnected burials from seventh century AD England This is the first evidence for genetic connections […]
Sustainable food solutions on the doorstep
Urban agriculture should be treated as a serious farming method to help meet the global ambitions of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, according […]
An anthology of South Australia’s radical stage moments
What happens when yesterday’s revolutions are placed in the hands of tomorrow’s performers? Flinders University’s Drama Centre presents The Shock of the New in Adelaide, a […]
Investment to preserve Australia’s arts history
The AusStage database, created and currently housed at Flinders University, will join a major research infrastructure initiative aimed at bringing together data on Australia’s rich cultural […]
World’s largest archaeology congress comes to Australia for the first time
Darwin is set to welcome thousands of delegates from more than 70 countries this month, as Flinders University and Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Northern Institute bring […]
Imaging tools helping to unlock new stories from ancient human history
Cutting-edge imaging technologies are helping archaeologists uncover the secrets of vast outdoor sites, revealing the rich history hidden in places often overlooked. For decades, archaeological research […]