I was thumbing through the latest copy of British Archaeology. And amid the stories of fake Bosnian pyramids and illicit sales of Hungarian silver, it struck me... Where's Vindolanda? I've subscribed for a few years off and on, but never see anything about the amazing things coming out of the ground annually. Especially something as beautiful as the Sollonius brooch. BA seems the perfect venue for at least a little squib on a find like that! Or the Priapus, or the Cives Galli inscription, etc.

There's kind of a consistent theme about the Trust wishing it could do more, but not having resources to do it. Surely the occasional article in a journal like this could be useful. What better way to get Vindolanda higher in potential donors' minds?

So a question to the Powers-That-Be. What's the scoop? Do you try to get finds noted in BA but get turned down? Do you avoid BA? Or is there something else at work?

- Harry

I have always found Curent Archaeology more Vindolanda friendly, though it is pretty light reading. They recently had an article on the importance of Vicus and of course the obligatory stock photo and quotes about Vindolanda were included (even if they did describe the vicus as lying to the east of the fort!!!)

Duncan

Hi Guys,

Well, we tend to do a lot with current archaeology as they ask us for information. British Archaeology magaine prefers to have people submit things to them, like a journal. So..one is journalistic, the other is not...... :-) And yes it is time that is partially to blame for us not covering every magazine. Although in all fareness, Current Archaeology does have a wider readership than the other one, and is more for the people, like us :-)


Andy

I have to admit that I rather like Current Archaeology...Ok as stated above it is not particularly in great depth, thereby not being exclusive for those in the archaeological world who speak the language, but by so doing it allows the general public access to the information as well.

I like it because it gives me an insight into what is happening archeology-wise around the country, from whence, If interest is aroused, I can find the relevant publication for more detailed analysis.


Chris

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to say that as an undergrad studying Classics (and a module of art and archeology) at uni I have actually had a very brief opportunity to study Vindolanda.
I had a single lecture this term by Martin Millett (former lecturer at Durham I think, but now at Cambridge) on Hadrian's Wall and Vindolanda. I found he didn't really tell me anything I didn't already know (all my knowledge coming from Andy et al at Vindolanda), and truth be told, gave a very boring lecture (though this was his style, not content!!)! The reading list he did give re: Vindolanda was pretty short, though once (if...) I sort out my lecture notes for this term, I can let anyone know if they want.

I hope everyone is well,

Looking forward to Vindolanda this summer (post nasty set of exams... why o why can't they (the academic powers that be) let us enjoy our holidays for once...???)

Lots of love, Felicity XXX

Felicity

Martin was, for a couple of months anyway, my Supervisor at Durham for the MA.....


For the Wall and Vindolanda especially stick with Andy....he(or she) who digs the site understands the site.....an ancient Romulan epithet


enough said :D

Quite right!

:D

Haha! Gosh, I didn't mean to be at all offensive re:Martin Millett! I'm sure he is an excellent supervisor!

My opinions of Vindolanda remain, of course, unchanged by his lecture you shall be glad to know!

Felicity XxX

Felicity

I am sure he is....I never really saw much of him.....he left after about 6 to 8 weeks to pastures new....

the position was taken up by Phil Howard - I'm not complaining in the slightest Phil really was a first class supervisor B)



Chris