Science and Heritage: An Uncomfortable mix…for some

Last week, UK’s Channel 4 aired a documentary about an archaeological dig in search of Richard III. I found the show really illuminating. Not because of its intended content – I actually thought the way they presented everything was neither here (archaeology) nor there (history). No, what I found fascinating was what the documentary revealed, … Continue reading Science and Heritage: An Uncomfortable mix…for some →

Enough with the woolly!

In the UK the impact of budget cuts is starting to become evident all around us. The latest issue of the Museums Journal abounds with news of museum closures, staff reductions or reduced opening hours. The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council is about to become usurped by the Arts Council in England and funding programmes … Continue reading Enough with the woolly! →

Are you an interpretive tyrant?

Interpreters tend to be passionate folk. In fact, the first time I heard someone say 'I've turned my passion into my profession' was at an interpreters' conference. Interpreters are not the only ones involved in heritage who are passionate about a site or an object, of course, but their passion goes beyond the resource - … Continue reading Are you an interpretive tyrant? →