Category Archives: the past

World’s Oldest Brewery Discovered in Egypt

Beer is a global product, ranked the third most popular drink behind water and tea. It is also once of the oldest alcoholic drinks. And recently, archaeologists working at the sacred site of Abydos have discovered what could just be the world’s oldest large-scale brewery, dating back around 5,000 years.

Digging Down to Meet the Dead

The Dig tells the story of the discovery of Sutton Hoo, including the heartbreaking narratives of those involved with the excavation. The symbolises the spirit of archaeology, while offering a vital lifeline to the heritage industry

In The Lap Of The Gods

Vikings is more than just another historical drama, bringing to life the legend of Ragnar Lothbrok. This simple, yet passionately raw form of binge-worthy entertainment sows the seeds of education by addressing traditional Viking stereotypes in popular culture.

History’s Great Hypocrisy

History is the study of the past. But do we end up decoding the complexities of the present? This is history’s great hypocrisy.

Origins of Identity: Who Are We?

The conversation around national identity has always been complex, often inviting a certain volatility. By shining a spotlight on our 11th century past, we can begin to examine the origins of British identity. Is this identity actually constructed on a foundation of multicultural migration?

The British Museum: COVID-19 Edition

In the midst of a global pandemic, the British Museum has opened its doors again. Once inside, things feel anything but normal. But is this a bad thing?

Aliens Built the Pyramids

There are few monuments of the ancient world more recognisable than the pyramids of Giza. Were they built by aliens? Do they prove the existence of an ultra-advanced ‘lost’ civilisation? Or are they simply an evolutionary endpoint thousands of years in the making? The truth is out there.