Oxbow Books

Explore a showcase of the work of some of the extraordinary women who have written and edited publications for Oxbow with our #WomensHistoryMonth collection, which includes volumes on Vikings, villas, and a variety of other subjects. Start browsing ➡️ bit.ly/4b7m5X0

Uncover the secrets of Rendlesham, Suffolk with this majestic new book from Windgather Press, which examines the role of the East Anglian royal settlement as the probable seat of Anglo-Saxon kings. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4bareyK

A reminder of this Current World Archaeology review of The Hidden Lives of Viking Women for anyone looking for an "engaging" #WomensHistoryMonth read.

Read all about Roman pottery production with the latest issue of the Journal of Roman Pottery Studies, which presents data on previously unknown kiln sites and explores how potters in the Nene Valley incorporated the potter’s wheel into their traditions ➡️ bit.ly/3ZR4cq5

Dig into Ireland’s history this St Patrick’s Day with our collection of books showcasing Irish Archaeology, including volumes on pottery, settlement, monument complexes and more ➡️ bit.ly/4dpupEa

An impressive review for Neolithic Impressed and Related Wares in Britain and Ireland!

Enter the world of ancient church doors with this Current Archaeology feature, highlighting Warwick Rodwell’s Archaeology of Britain’s Oldest Church Doors ⬇️ bit.ly/4rnC4Gp

What are you reading in #WomensHistoryMonth? Uncover inspiration in our showcase of fascinating books written and edited by women, including publications on ancient textiles, Limoges enamels, Roman villas and more. Start browsing ➡️ bit.ly/4b7m5X0

Discover new perspectives on the chronology and emergence of Roman maritime villa typology in a region of considerable historical importance with this comprehensive analysis of villa sites in Southern Latium. Get your copy ➡️ bit.ly/4pmFh8j

It’s #textiletuesday and reviews are in for Threads for Contact!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Why not mark the occasion by learning more about the lives, work and achievements of some of the remarkable women who have contributed to, written, and edited publications for Oxbow with this blog from 2023? Read it here ⬇️ bit.ly/4aTfmkF

ICYMI: You can enjoy 20% off our collection of brilliant books on British Archaeology until midnight on 6th March. Explore volumes on significant sites, church architecture, burial practices and more. Don’t miss out! 🛒 bit.ly/46vX2eJ

There is so much to uncover in this forthcoming report on excavations at Hereford Cathedral, which examines one of the largest groups of urban burials known from medieval Europe and provides unprecedented information on the Black Death. Learn more➡️ bit.ly/46DAhpg

This new review of The Hidden Lives of Viking Women arrived right on time for #WomensHistoryMonth

Keeping with yesterday’s Welsh theme, here’s a reminder of Oxbow’s latest volume on archaeology in Wales, which presents a detailed report on investigations of an early medieval entrepôt and Viking-age economic hub at Llanbedrgoch, Anglesey. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/47ydxqu

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! In honour of the occasion, we’re wandering through some Welsh history with this blog about the archaeology of the Llŷn Peninsula. You can read it here: bit.ly/46sf1D0

Ahead of Current Archaeology Live! 2026 tomorrow, we’ve brought together a selection of brilliant books on British Archaeology. Explore volumes on church architecture, landscape archaeology, prehistoric pottery and more➡️ bit.ly/46vX2eJ

Uncover the extraordinary results of archaeological investigations at Rendlesham, Suffolk, which offer new perspectives on early English society and the origins of the English kingdoms. Pre-order your copy of this royally good read ➡️ bit.ly/4bareyK

Get your copy of the first comprehensive account of all 56 churches, extant and lost, within the walls of medieval Norwich! This lavishly illustrated volume provides unprecedented insights into the social and economic development of the medieval city 🛒 bit.ly/3Iidhmk

Reviews are in for Islands and Communities!