Archaeology: the science of investigation
Archaeology: the science of investigation
A short introduction to this album.
12 Apr 2010
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1min
The British Museum
The British Museum
The first attempt to bring cultures of the world together under one roof.
3 Sep 2008
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2mins
Excavations in Jordan by the British Museum: part 1
Excavations in Jordan by the British Museum: part 1
The practical approach to the exacavation of Tell es-Sa'idiyeh, Jordan in 1989.
3 Sep 2008
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5mins
Excavations in Jordan by the British Museum: part 2
Excavations in Jordan by the British Museum: part 2
An archaeologist explains the probable reasons for settlement at Tell es-Sa'idiyeh.
3 Sep 2008
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1min
Excavations at Wetwang in Yorkshire, UK
Excavations at Wetwang in Yorkshire, UK
The discovery of an Iron Age burial in Yorkshire - complete with chariot.
3 Sep 2008
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5mins
A Wetwang skeleton
A Wetwang skeleton
The discovery of a female skeleton with her chariot.
3 Sep 2008
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3mins
Neanderthal bones in Croatia
Neanderthal bones in Croatia
A British Museum archaeologist describes her 120,000 year-old discovery in Krapina, Croatia.
3 Sep 2008
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4mins
Conserving archaeological finds
Conserving archaeological finds
The work of conservators at the British Museum.
3 Sep 2008
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6mins
Curating Jordanian artifacts
Curating Jordanian artifacts
A Tell es-Sa'idiyeh conservator explains the initial approach to preserving artefacts.
3 Sep 2008
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2mins
Conserving coins - a demonstration
Conserving coins - a demonstration
A conservator explains how careful handling is required when cleaning artefacts.
3 Sep 2008
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2mins