Preserving and conserving historic artefacts and sites, as well as increasing public knowledge and understanding of them, is an important part of our remit. We work closely with curators and museum staff on exhibitions, catalogues and research related to collections. Scottish diasporic military identities, c.1880- present day The Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies at the University of Edinburgh and National Museums Scotland have been working together on a collaborative research project, led by Dr Wendy Ugolini (University of Edinburgh) and David Forsyth (National Museums Scotland). Building (Ancient) Lives: new perspectives on the past for a sustainable future Dr Tanja Romankiewicz’s research analyses archaeological remains of early architectures to understand the strategies of past communities in creating their built environment. Artisans and the Craft Economy c.1780-1914 Professor Stana Nenadic, and postdoctoral researcher, Dr Keren Protheroe, have created an online exhibition about Scottish artisans, their work and working lives between 1780 and 1914. Alchester: shedding new light on the Roman invasion of Britain Archaeological fieldwork in Oxfordshire, directed by Edinburgh’s Professor Eberhard Sauer, revealed more than a previously-unknown Roman fortress. It shed new light on the speed and manner of Roman conquest in AD 43. Colouring the Nation Public perceptions of Scotland’s industrial past have been dominated by coal mining and ship building - while in textiles, tartans prevailed. Today, Edinburgh researchers are examining patterns which tell a different story. Secrets of the Rhind Mummy Revealed Research by forensic anthropologist Dr Kranioti has given the world a never-before-seen view inside a 2,000 year-old mummy. This article was published on 2024-08-01
