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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
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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
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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
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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. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4fwZ9UI
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Our next #ScotArchMonth highlight was nominated for Current Archaeology’s Book of the Year Award 2026 and showcases the cultural landscapes and international interactions of North-east Scotland from glacial to early modern times. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4hiS9tV
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From Prehistoric pottery 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
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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 ➡️ bit.ly/4j9rqTg
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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
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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
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Next 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
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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
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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 elaborate vessels ➡️ bit.ly/4pLBK58
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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
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Learn more about this fascinating volume, which challenges our current understanding of Iron Age cave use and function ➡️ bit.ly/3Vi03MO
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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
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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
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Reviews are in for Rocks in Motion!
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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➡️ bit.ly/4A1sNcX
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To mark the start of #EAA2026 we’re exploring different ways of managing archaeological heritage at various scales with this brilliant book, based on a session at a previous EAA meeting. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gg5vYQ Wishing a successful conference to all those involved!
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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
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