Get October off to a suitably spooky start with this brand new book presenting some unusual and unexpected burials uncovered by the State Archaeologist of Connecticut. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4yO9qTX

Our final #ScotArchMonth highlight uses contemporary records and archaeological evidence to present a detailed study of the Battle of Pinkie, 1547 – a battle that is of considerable significance in the history of both Scotland and England. Learn more ➡️ tinyurl.com/4zkhsf3f

Discover a largely overlooked artistic tradition with this luxuriously illustrated new book, which presents a delectably detailed study of the coco chocolatero – coconut cups luxuriously mounted in silver designed for drinking chocolate. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4pLBK58

ICYMI: Our special selection of student essentials is available at 20% off until the end of September! From Viking language to Prehistoric pottery, to scientific series and beyond, find everything you need for the new academic year here ➡️ bit.ly/4y5085l

Explore the iconic Eilean Donan Castle with our next #ScotArchMonth highlight, which provides a refreshed view of the castle’s lost Medieval guise. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/471zjDf

Centred on Reims in North-East France, this brand new book presents a study of the behaviours, linguistic landscapes, and identity-making of the Belgic Remi within the Roman period, revealing a nuanced hierarchy of the interrelated social and economic groups. Get your copy ➡️ bit.ly/4fwZ9UI

Our next #ScotArchMonth highlight was nominated for Current Archaeology’s Book of the Year Award 2026 and presents multidisciplinary studies showcasing the cultural landscapes and international interactions of North-east Scotland from glacial to early modern times. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4hiS9tV

From an overview of Prehistoric pottery to a guide to Latin translation to a series showcasing the work of leading scholars in archaeology, uncover everything you need for the new academic year with our special selection of essential reading for students. Start browsing ➡️ bit.ly/4y5085l

Meet Sheila Haywood, a hugely respected, but largely unsung pioneer of 20th century landscape design, whose diverse commissions included hospitals, new towns, and Cambridge colleges. Find out more in the first major study of her life and work, coming soon from Windgather Press ➡️ bit.ly/4j9rqTg

Our next #ScotArchMonth highlight takes us to Bronze Age Orkney. Explore excavation results from iconic sites and uncover a reconsideration of the chronology and specifics of changing Orcadian burial technologies and traditions. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3VJN3ws

LAST CHANCE to get 20% off the newly minted edition of Roman Imperial Coinage Volume IV, Part 3 and its companion volume! Apply code RIC20 at checkout before midnight to redeem this offer. Don’t miss out! ➡️ bit.ly/4gU1yYU

Next up in our #ScottishArchaeologyMonth showcase is The Vikings in the Hebrides. This popular book presents an accessible summary of the excavations at Bornais and Cille Pheadair and places the Outer Hebrides at the centre of the Viking World. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gREZnu

A reminder that the newly minted edition of Roman Imperial Coinage Volume IV, Part 3, along with its companion volume, is available at 20% off until Tuesday 15th September. Don’t miss out on getting your copies at this special price 🛒 bit.ly/4gU1yYU

Enjoy a taste of history with this delectable forthcoming book, which presents a richly detailed study of the coco chocolatero – coconut cups luxuriously mounted in silver designed for drinking chocolate. Learn more about these elaborately carved vessels ➡️ bit.ly/4pLBK58

It’s Scottish Archaeology Month, and we’re joining the celebrations by highlighting brilliant books showcasing Scotland’s rich archaeological heritage throughout September, starting with High Pasture Cave! #ScotArchMonth

Read up on Roman Coinage with this essential resource for Roman historians and numismatists. Get 20% off this newly minted edition and its companion volume with code RIC20 at checkout ➡️ bit.ly/4cYbgYY

Get to grips with the archaeology of Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World with our special selection of books on the subject, available at 20% off until 30th September. Start browsing 🛒 bit.ly/4A1sNcX

Reviews are in for Rocks in Motion!

Untangle the study of braids in archaeology with the latest contribution to the blog! Where will the thread lead you? ⬇️ bit.ly/4dfyOIW #TextileTuesday

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Untangle the study of braids in archaeology with this blog by author Celia Elliott-Minty, a practising braider and advocate for these overlooked textile gems.

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With #EAA2026 being held in Athens this week, it seems like the perfect time to dig into the archaeology of Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World. Explore pottery, palaces, textile production and more with the brilliant books in this collection. Start browsing ➡️ bit.ly/4A1sNcX

To mark the start of #EAA2026 we’re exploring different ways of managing archaeological heritage at various scales within and beyond Europe with this fascinating book, based on a session at a previous EAA meeting. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gg5vYQ Wishing a successful conference to all those involved!

Embark on an exploration of the production and use of textiles relating directly to seafaring across Europe from later prehistory to modern times with the latest addition to Oxbow’s Ancient Textiles series. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4eESerW #TextileTuesday

Get ready for #EAA2026 next week by diving into the results of a session at a previous EAA meeting! Explore the origins and dynamics of Bell Beaker connections across and throughout the Mediterranean with this brilliant new book ➡️ bit.ly/3SzZBsc

ICYMI: You can enjoy 20% off full-priced books in our spotlight on Rome & the Roman Provinces until midnight tomorrow! Explore books on coinage, identity-making, maritime villas and much more ➡️ bit.ly/4fXyxML

New review for The Landscapes of Common Land!

Explore the behaviours, linguistic landscapes, and identity-making of the Remi of Northeastern France during the Roman period with this forthcoming book, which reveals a nuanced hierarchy of interrelated social and economic groups. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4fwZ9UI

From Britain to Beirut and beyond, read your way around the Roman Empire with our latest subject spotlight, featuring books on supply networks, pottery, identity-making and more. Start browsing 🛒 bit.ly/4fXyxML

Want to win an Oxbow book? Sign up to the Script Archaeology mailing list for a chance to be one of 3 lucky winners chosen in December! Enter the prize draw here ➡️ bit.ly/4fYSAuk

Reviews are in for Burials and the Black Death!

Uncover the shared history of humans and horses with this brand new book, which uses iconography and zooarchaeology to explore the many nuances that have shaped human-horse relationships over the millennia. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4eTrGSK