Archaeology meets Economy

Scanning for Roman villa structures in the Villa Son Sard Project: a day in the field

On a warm Wednesday morning this summer just gone, the morning’s clouds are gradually scooting for the hot Mallorcan sun in a field in the countryside near Son Servera.

Living as a Roman Citizen in Byzantine Rome: The Archaeology of Exchange and Identity

The city of Rome went from inviting the Byzantine army in 536 to shoving aside Constantinople by declaring the Frankish king Charlemagne emperor in 800. How did this happen? Clues to the cause for this radical twist may be found in the archaeological record.

Changing tastes through time: A foodlab at Paleis Het Loo

In the foodlab at Paleis Het Loo, we tried to find out how current tastes compare to those of premodern times.

Excavating a Roman villa on Mallorca: A day in the field

From ceramics to connectivity. Berenike and the Indian Ocean Trade

The sheer quantity of ceramics in the Egyptian port site of Berenike makes it possible to explore trade relations and connectivity through the broken pots, as further evidence to support trade routes and other finds pertaining Indian Ocean Trade.

Mapping Medieval History with Broken Pots

Mapping ceramic sherds can help to explore medieval history and wide-ranging exchange networks in the Mediterranean and beyond.

Inviting people to think about food and history in the Foodlab at Paleis Het Loo

During the last three weeks of October 2022, a 17th-century Foodlab was held as part of the exhibition “Heerlijke Herfst” (Appetising Autumn) at Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn.

Weaponised experimental archaeology

We would learn very little if we would just play with swords. Accurate planning, careful documentation, and several critical decisions are necessary to learn something from realistic combat experiments.