Current Archaeology
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| Editors | Andrew Selkirk (Editor-in-Chief) Carly Hilts (Editor) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Current Publishing |
| First issue | 1967 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | http://www.archaeology.co.uk |
| ISSN | 0011-3212 |
Current Archaeologyis a British monthlyarchaeologymagazine.
Summary
[edit]Current Archaeologydescribes itself as the "United Kingdom's best selling archaeology magazine", a claim substantiated by British Archaeological Jobs and Resources online, which labels the title "Britain's favourite archaeology magazine".[1]It was founded in 1967 byAndrew Selkirk,aFellow of the Society of Antiquaries,and the presenteditor-in-chief.Issue 1 was mailed free of charge to university academics and archaeologists, with invitations to become subscribers from Issue 2. The magazine now has more than 14,000 subscribers worldwide. From 1967 to 2007 the magazine was bi-monthly, becoming monthly in November 2007. Rob Selkirk is publisher of the magazine, throughCurrent Publishing.
The magazine covers all periods of British archaeology, from prehistory to the present day. It also publishes an annualArchaeology Handbook,which aims to be the quickest way to find out about archaeology in Britain, covering digs, societies, professional organisations, education, and more. The magazine is designed to cater for a wide spectrum of enthusiasts from amateur archaeologists to academics and practising professionals. The magazine is particularly popular amongst students and scholars.[2]In December 2010,The Heritage Journalnoted that "All-in-all Current Archaeology is eminently readable".[3]
Regular features and contents
[edit]According toThe Heritage Journal,"Each issue usually focusses on just 3 or 4 main articles as well as the usual editorial and news/reviews sections that you’d expect. The main articles usually provide in depth information about a recent dig or geographic theme – recent editions have included articles on ‘UnRoman Britain’ and ‘British Hoards’... Each issue also has a one-page article titled ‘Odd Socs’, each issue covering one of the more ‘minority interest’ organisations. The back cover usually contains a GB map with pins to denote the geographical areas covered within the issue."[4]
A sister magazine,Current World Archaeology,launched in September 2003, deals with archaeology outside Britain.
Current Archaeology Live
[edit]"Current Archaeology Live" is an annual conference, summarising the year's significant events, finds and developments in the world of archaeology. The conference features lectures on previous and upcoming stories reported byCurrent Archaeologyby noted academics and contributors. Past speakers include Oxford graduateTerry Jones,ofMonty Pythonfame, who spoke at the 2010 conference on "Romans and Barbarians".[5]
Awards
[edit]In 2009,Current Archaeologyfounded theArchaeology Awards,an annual ceremony to celebrate noted archaeologists and events, with winners voted for entirely by the public. Categories include Archaeologist of the Year; Research Project of the Year; Rescue Dig of the Year; and Book of the Year.
References
[edit]- ^British Archaeological Jobs and Resources
- ^"Current Archaeology - Magazine - Magazines / Newspapers Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk".www.dooyoo.co.uk.Archived fromthe originalon 17 February 2007.Retrieved6 June2022.
- ^The Heritage Journal,http://heritageaction.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/current-archaeology-magazine/
- ^Anonymous (2010-12-31)."Current Archaeology Magazine".The Heritage Journal.Retrieved2011-01-18.
- ^"Last Word",Current Archaeology,Issue 235 (Oct 2009), p. 65