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Welcome to the MOLA blog. Explore our latest news, discoveries, stories and content. Our blog posts are created by archaeologists and specialists from across the organisation and cover a range of fascinating and informative topics. Browse our posts using the tags, join in the discussion and share with your network.

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MAAST in motion: Fragments of the past

Jacqui Pearce
19.12.2018

As ‘Understanding Archaeological Finds’ at MAAST (MOLA Academy of Archaeological Specialist Training) reaches its mid-term point, Jacqui Pearce, our internationally renowned expert who is leading the course, rounds up the first 11 weeks.

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Bank Station gets a Roman make-over

MOLA team
18.12.2018

Passengers using the new Walbrook entrance to Bank Station will see 24 glowing glass panels etched with scenes from the Roman world. We tell you a bit about their story.

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The Dzhangal Archaeology Project: an archaeological perspective on modern migration

Janet Miller
18.12.2018

MOLA's Chief Executive, Janet Miller, talks about the Dzhangal Archaeology Project, and why she believes archaeologists should be discussing and engaging with difficult issues like modern migration.

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The beasties who hitch-hiked to Britain with the Roman conquest

Sander Aerts - Environmental Archaeologist
14.12.2018

In this instalment of our #IckyArchaeology blog series, MOLA Environmental Archaeologist Sander Aerts introduces us to grain pests who made their way to Britain by hitching a lift with the Roman army.

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Bright as a button: archaeologists reveal Birmingham’s links with the humble button

MOLA Headland team
11.12.2018

Our archaeologists have begun the main excavations at Park Street, Birmingham, for the HS2 railway project.

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