A is for... Archaeology🪏 Archaeology (broadly!) is the study of human activity through the things they left behind. By piecing together lots of different elements, archaeologists can get an impression of what life was like in the past. #Archaeology🏺 #Archaeologist

We are delighted that York Archaeology has been able to secure a prestigious Archaeology Mentoring grant from Historic England .🏺 This award will allow Katherine Bradshaw, to work with Alisa Mainman on 5th to 11th century AD pottery from York. Watch more here: youtu.be/0ajM79M7AmU #Archaeology

We have lent a piece of fossilised medieval poo to the Thackray Medical Museum!👇 🔗Find out more research.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/poo/ #Archaeology #History #York

We're hiring an Visitor Operations Host at JORVIK Viking Centre! The key purpose of the role is to facilitate the smooth and efficient daily running of the JORVIK Admissions and Reservations Department. More information via yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #History #Jobs #York

Our conservation team were recently involved in an exciting documentary 'Unwrapping King Tut: Secrets of the Mummy', which airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 5. #AncientEgypt #Archaeology #Conservation

A spectacular, nationally significant Bronze Age find has gone on permanent display at Craven Museum. We caught up with Senior Conservator Morgan Creed, who worked on the object, to find out more.🔍 youtu.be/hUq7gpIekxw #Archaeology #Archaeologists #Conservation #History

BREAKING NEWS at JORVIK Viking Centre 🚨📰 In a cutting-edge upgrade to JORVIK Viking Centre’s existing time travelling technology, you can take a glimpse into Viking-age York through an interactive temporal portal! 😮 Book your visit here ⬇️ www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk #Vikings #JORVIK #History

New blog post on a fascinating and rare object … a witch bottle!👇 research.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/the-york-wit... #Archaeology

Check out our latest blog post, perfect reading for #AskAConservator day! A Head Above Water: The Conservation of a 19th-Century Wooden Figurehead 👇 commercial.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/19th-century... #Archaeology #Conservation

JORVIK Viking Festival 2026! 🔥 The Vikings will return to York from 16th-22nd February 🥳 Tickets for our main events are available to purchase now ⬇️ www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk #Vikings #JORVIK #Festival #York

We're hiring an Interactive Visitor Operations Host at JORVIK Viking Centre! The key purpose of the role is to act as a costumed Viking to engage and inspire visitors in Viking Life and Archaeology. More information via the link in our bio 🔗 #Hiring #History #Jobs #JORVIK #Vacancies

We're hiring a Collections & Archives Assistant! Find out more 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Careers

Check out our latest blog post! Conserving Kilham: Grave Goods from a Bronze Age Cemetery 👇 commercial.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/conserving-k...

We’re expanding our Geoarchaeology team and looking for curious, driven people at all grades – whether you’re an experienced geoarchaeologist or bringing a fieldwork background and want to make the leap! 👉 Full details here: www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/jobs #Archaeology #Jobs #Careers

Popped along to Wollaton Park yesterday to see what Laura from @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social and her merry band of Nottingham Uni archaeology students were upto. Somehow I managed to time my visit with the traditional 'Posh Lunch' day to celebrate the end of the dig! Hurrah! #archaeology

Here's one of our team up to their shins in mud (thank goodness for those wellies!) photographing a section using a North arrow and a 0.5m measuring rod. These two tools are used to accurately record the orientation and archaeological details of the deposits and features observed in the section.

At our Wollaton dig, we’ve uncovered barbed wire, shreds of clothing, and a possible boot heel plate that may link to the 1945 camp which housed German and Italian prisoners. We’ve also recovered artefacts dating back to the Medieval period! #Archaeology #Excavation #Wollaton

We're hiring Trainee Project Archaeologists, Project Archaeologists, and Project Supervisors for our teams in Nottingham & Sheffield! Find out more about our available roles here 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Hiring #Careers #Jobs #Archaeology

Can you believe it's already been a week since we wrapped up our Derventio dig?! Check out this cool clip from week two 🤩 #Archaeology #Dig #History #Derby #York

Here’s a look at the final discoveries from We Dig Derventio! We reached Roman material — some coins, hobnails from boots, a hair pin… and one mystery! 🧐 It’s a small spoon-shaped piece, but not quite deep enough for a spoon or ear scoop. What do you think it could be?

We're hiring Geoarchaeologists at all levels! We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for imaginative and dynamic individuals as part of an expansion of our Geoarchaeology team. Find out more 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Hiring #Archaeology #Jobs #Archaeologists #Careers

We’re recruiting volunteers NOW! If you're passionate or curious about heritage, join us to explore York’s rich history at one of our attractions! Learn more here ⬇️ yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Volunteers #Volunteering #Volunteer #York

Yesterday we had the final posh lunch of We Dig Derventio 2025! A lovely way to bring the team together towards the end of the dig 😍 For more information on our community projects, check out our website 👇 community.yorkarchaeology.co.uk #Archaeology #Dig #History #Community

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Officer to join the York Archaeology team in Nottingham! Find out more 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Hiring #Jobs #Archaeology #Careers

After clearing the 20th-century layers at We Dig Derventio, we’ve uncovered features that might link to the old railway or even the bowling green – perhaps drainage? We also ran a mini-dig at @derbymuseums.bsky.social, where young archaeologists recreated artefacts they uncovered!

Another week of the @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social dig at Chester Green in Derby. And through some excellent grit and determination, we managed to persuade the ice-cream van to drive over to the site! Nothing a bunch of hot, sweaty archaeologists enjoy more than an ice-cream! 📷My own. #archaeology

What’s been happening at We Dig Derventio this week? 👀 Our team has been hard at work uncovering more of this fascinating settlement – and there’s plenty of action on site! 📸 @chrisseddon.bsky.social #WeDigDerventio #Archaeology #History #CommunityDig

Couple of pieces of ceramic from the @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social dig in Derby. They're slightly curved, so maybe from an ale jug belonging to someone protective of their beer. With a message that, without the proper training, it's illegal to use the jug and you'll be prosecuted! #archaeology

Over at We Dig Derventio, we’ve uncovered a series of Victorian and 20th-century pits filled with bottles and pottery! 🏺 We've also enjoyed a tour of Derby Museum’s galleries and welcomed around 40 visitors to a busy Ask the Archaeologist session! 👷‍♀️🗣️ Still lots to uncover! #Dervenito #Archaeology

We're hiring a Digital Content Creator, responsible for building, growing, nurturing, and managing digital content! 🤩 You can find out more about the role here 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Hiring #Job #Jobs #York

Rebecca volunteers with us each summer at York Archaeology, and has just received her three year recognition award from Benedict, our Volunteering Officer 🥳 She's an archaeologist from New Mexico, who spends a few days at JORVIK Viking Centre when her travels bring her to the UK! Congrats Rebecca!

Another fun few hours down at the @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social We Dig Derventio dig in #Derby. Lots of lovely people, lots of lovely soil, and lots of lovely finds! My personal fave was finding the last bourbon biscuit in the packet! 📷My own #archaeology

All three of York Archaeology’s attractions – JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG and Barley Hall – have been awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2025! 🏆🏆🏆 We're so proud of our attractions – and the brilliant teams behind them! Find out more 👇 attractions.yorkarchaeology.co.uk

We're still hiring project archaeologists at all levels! Positions are available with our teams in York, Nottingham and Sheffield! Find out more about the available roles here 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Hiring #Vacancies #Vacancy #Jobs

How to Train Your Dragon School: Writing Magic with Cressida Cowell ✨🐉 Tickets are limited! Grab yours now 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/events/writi... #Dragons #HowtoTrainYourDragon #CressidaCowell #Event

Week 2 of our York training dig got off to a busy start, with our trainees taking down more of the tile dump and finding pieces of glazed pottery, plus a tiny bead! The week also revealed the start of a possible medieval tile hearth, so we're excited to see what else that exposes next week!

Very exciting to see objects conserved by York Archaeology Conservation on display in a new exhibition at Southend Central Museum 🤩 Make sure you don't miss The London Shipwreck: Her Final Voyage! 👇 www.southendmuseums.co.uk/exhibitions/the-london-shipwreck%3A-her-final-voyage #Archaeology

Check out the latest article on our website! 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/families-inv...

Willow House Round-Up! Our trainees have been hard at work - learning hand-planning. excavation, mastering GPS, and diving into specialist sessions. They even got behind-the-scenes with our conservation department! And to top it all off… we celebrated a birthday on site! Happy Birthday, Yasmin! 🥳

This summer at DIG, discover Cressida Cowell's How To Train Your Dragon School! 🐲 From 21st July, explore Hiccup's bedroom and boat, our NEW DIG pit and more! 😆 More info: digyork.co.uk/cressida-cowells-dragon-school @cressidacowell.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #HowToTrainYourDragon

Introducing: Cressida Cowell's How To Train Your Dragon School! 😮 Launching 21st July here in York City Centre 🤩 Find out more here: digyork.co.uk/cressida-cow... #HowToTrainYourDragon #New #Dragons @cressidacowell.bsky.social @littlevikingsyork.bsky.social @visityork.bsky.social

We're hiring Geoarchaeologists at all levels! More information & application details 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/get-involved... #Hiring #Careers #Archaeology

Last week, Time Team released an exciting episode on the micro excavation of the Bromswell Bucket! This took place in our lab with Sophie from our conservation team. @timeteam.bsky.social You can watch the video here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Hr...

Due to popular demand, we’re releasing extra tickets for our event: 'A Gladiator Cemetery in York? Exploring the Evidence' 😮 To make room, we’re moving to Tempest Anderson Hall. If you already have tickets, you'll still be given access to DIG! Find out more 👇 yorkarchaeology.co.uk/events/a-gla...

Don't miss the Diminishing Horizons event! 7pm - 9pm, Wednesday 11th June. DIG, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN. Tickets include a drink upon arrival. Book your tickets here ⬇️ yat.digitickets.co.uk/category/63662 #Archaeology #Event #GlobalWarming #York

Check out this article on our newest display! 👇 www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

To mark JORVIK’s 40th anniversary, we recorded interviews with members of the original project team. This film features excerpts from those interviews and archive material, to tell the story of how this attraction came to be. Watch here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbGn...

Had a lovely time with the @yorkarchaeology.bsky.social gang, charging into battle with vikings.

The Great Rune Hunt has begun! 🔎✨ Can you uncover the symbols hidden across York? Put your skills to the test! You can pick up the trail materials at any location: - JORVIK Viking Centre - Barley Hall - DIG - Little Apple Bookshop - Blue House Bookshop - Waterstones York - Criminally Good Books

Introducing Eau de Bogar: a bold new fragrance crafted from the authentic scents of the Viking Age! Sourced straight from the earthy bogs of Coppergate, this scent will transport you to 10th century York…🔥⚔️ Available in our gift shop today, or get yours now: jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/eaudebogar