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Archaeologists find baths of "sociable" Romans and early evidence of Christianity in Durham
An unusually early Christian silver ring, a bath with a bread oven and butchered animal bones are among the finds at a site near Bishops Auckland revealing 1,800 years of history.
Art
Medieval choral composition by DJ Goldie to be performed at Glasgow Cathedral
An electronic composition by the renowned Drum and Bass musician will see a live acoustic performance in the Glasgow Cathedral at the end of August.
Archaeology
Festival of Archaeology 2014: Katie Marsden on medieval finds and a World War I medal
More than 12,000 records have been created since the Portable Antiquities Scheme began in Essex in 2003. The county’s Finds Liaison Officer tells Culture24 about two.
History & Heritage
Festival of Archaeology 2014: The story of an early Bronze Age lunula found in Dorset
Ciorstaidh Hayward Trevarthen, the Finds Liaison Officer for Dorset, tells Culture24 about landowners chucking cows out of fields and neck rings found in grave settings.
Science & Nature
Science artist to build giant phone charger powered by 800 pieces of fruit and vegetable
Caleb Charland plans to make a huge organic charger with 800 pieces of fruit and vegetables in a work set to be unveiled in London’s Westfield shopping centre.
Curator's Choice
Curator's Choice: Meg McHugh on Olympic bike racing stars and boneshakers
A "very heavy" Boneshaker from 1868 and Victoria Pendleton's aerodynamic vehicle from the 2012 Olympics are among the highlights at MOSI's new exhibition.
First World War
Imperial War Museum reopens with ground-breaking interactive First World War gallery
Imperial War Museum's new First World War gallery, which has reopened following a £40 million overhaul, is a major step forward in museum exhibitions, writes Richard Moss.
