Oxbow Series Sale
July 27, 2023
October is the month where we celebrate all things bookish with National Book Month! That’s why, throughout this month until October 31st, we’re showcasing some of Oxbow’s iconic series we’ve… READ MORE
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Winged Words
June 16, 2023
In this blog, Dale Serjeantson flies readers back to the mid-first millennium, a moment when human attitudes towards birds changed completely. Explore these changes and the reasons behind them, and uncover the insights that the interpretation of bird remains can provide into an archaeological excavation.
Caroline Wickham-Jones – In Memoriam
April 26, 2023
Caroline Wickham-Jones was an archaeologist, broadcaster and Oxbow author. Her research focused on the earliest people in Scotland, and she was a leading expert on Orkney archaeology. Today would have… READ MORE
The Story behind the Books
April 4, 2023
Are you ever curious about the stories behind your favourite books? In this blog, Natale Barca takes us behind the scenes of the event which led to the start of his life as an author…
Women’s History Month: Author Spotlight
March 21, 2023
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.
Weekly Subject Sale: Classical Studies
February 16, 2023
Take 20% off the books on this page until September 30th. Use promo code 24CLST during checkout to activate your discount. Please note, this discount only applies to print editions… READ MORE
The Dos and Don’ts of Digging a Bog Body
January 18, 2023
‘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!
Oxbow Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 24
December 24, 2022
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 21
December 21, 2022
Maritime Archaeology It might be a little too chilly to head to the beach this time of year, but we’ve got you covered with our Maritime History & Archaeology books… READ MORE
Oxbow Advent Calendar 2022 – Day 20
December 20, 2022
Archaeology from the Roman Provinces We covered Roman books earlier this month already, but what about its outlying provinces? For Day 20 of our Oxbow Advent we’re featuring Archaeology from… READ MORE
