Archaeology and History

Our research impact

The impact of our research benefits the larger community in many ways, in the UK, and in other countries where our research is conducted. As well as many examples of broader engagement through public engagement or broadcasts, our specialist research informs work in museums and across the department.

'Revitalising Ancient Forest Practices in the Amazon for Sustainable, Biodiversity-Friendly Futures’ is an Impact Case Study by Professor José Iriarte.

The Amazon rainforest is facing several threats to biodiversity, indigenous heritage and community identity. Professor Iriarte’s research has generated a long-term baseline for assessing these transformations.

Read more about this case study

Connecting Cornwall

Dr Richard Noakes worked with the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum to preserve and celebrate Cornwall’s leading role in telecommunication history, looking at the lives and careers of the ‘ordinary’ men.

The First World War

Dr Catriona Pennell and Dr Ann-Marie Einhaus worked with secondary–level teachers of History and English Literature to explore the aims, methods and topics connected with teaching the First World War.

Sex & History

Sex & History is an award-winning project that uses objects from the past to open up discussions with young people about urgent issues such as consent, body image, pornography and gender identity.