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Women’s History Month: Author Spotlight

Women’s History Month: Author Spotlight

In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the remarkable women who have contributed to, written, and edited publications for Oxbow Books; women who have brought new archaeological ideas, insight and information to your bookshelves. Discover more about their fascinating lives, works and achievements.

The Secret Seventeenth-Century Water Garden

The Secret Seventeenth-Century Water Garden

In this, the first of a series of blogs, Stephen reveals the story behind his Hanwell project, from his discovery of the waterworks at Hanwell Castle in an Ordnance survey map, to the pages of the acknowledgements in his new book…

The Dos and Don’ts of Digging a Bog Body

The Dos and Don’ts of Digging a Bog Body

‘Bog bodies’ are some of the most familiar finds associated with peatland archaeology. However, they are in fact comparatively rare. In this blog Benjamin Gearey, co-author of An Introduction to Peatland Archaeology and Palaeoenvironments, tells the tale of the discovery of the Tumbeagh Bog Body. This case study is significant both in terms of the evidence it provides and because of the insight it offers into the environmental challenges facing peatland archaeology; it also warns against eating what you’ve excavated!

We’re Attending AIA/SCS 2023

We’re Attending AIA/SCS 2023

We’re attending AIA/SCS virtually this year! If you’re attending in-person, we hope New Orleans is treating you well this year. Make sure to swing by our virtual booth over on… READ MORE

Stay Informed with Casemate Academic

Stay Informed with Casemate Academic

Our Casemate Academic newsletter is the best way to stay up to date on the latest and greatest books. Sign up today! Newsletter updates include: As an added benefit, when… READ MORE

Oxbow Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 24

Island Archaeology The final day of our Oxbow Advent brings us to the islands; while some are tropical and others exotic, each holds a valuable piece of human history! Did… READ MORE

Oxbow Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 23

Coinage & Economy You’re one step close to riches and wealth with Day 23 of our Oxbow Advent as these books are all about ancient coins and markets! Use code ADVENT23 when… READ MORE