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Historical mapping project nears completion

Historical mapping project nears completion | Archaeology News | Scoop.it

A 40-YEAR research project to map York’s historic past is finally nearing completion.

A series of maps showing how the city developed from Roman times to the present day is set to be published, along with essays by leading academics.

Dr Peter Addyman, chairman of York Civic Trust, had the idea of creating the cartographic study of the city’s development when he founded York Archaeological Trust in 1972.

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First nation gathers voices from the past to prepare for the future

First nation gathers voices from the past to prepare for the future | Archaeology News | Scoop.it
Drew Blaney is unearthing the songs of his ancestors, bringing back to life what was thought to be lost. Blaney sometimes sits alone at the ancient places — old village sites and camps — just listening.
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