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In Pictures: The Edinburgh dig which led to "incredibly exciting" medieval facial reconstructions
Hundreds of medieval bodies, found five years ago during works to create new tramways in Edinburgh, have informed facial reconstructions revealing much about their lives.
Art
Jeremy Deller, Bob and Roberta Smith, Bedwyr Williams and Nalini Malini's World War I art
Jeremy Deller will release four new films via an app, while Bob and Roberta, Bedwyr Williams and Nalini Malini will also create public artworks as part of the Lights Out campaign.
Archaeology
Eerie reconstructions show faces and diets of medieval men and women in Edinburgh graveyard
A five-year investigation into hundreds of bodies discovered at a former church graveyard in Edinburgh has revealed the look of medieval residents through forensic artwork.
History & Heritage
Competition: Win tickets to Who Do You Think You Are? Live at the SECC in Glasgow
There are 40 workshops, one-to-one sessions with genealogical experts and celebrity tales at the ninth live edition of Who Do You Think You Are? We've got tickets to give away.
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
Europeana project aims to save more forgotten First World War family histories
Do you have First World War family heirlooms and mementos? The British Library and Europeana 1914-1918 are calling on people in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and beyond to share their stories for a unique online archive.
