Festival of British Archaeology Jul 16, 2024

Archaeology might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of festivals, but the Festival of British Archaeology, July 13-28, is here to change that. Since its inception in 1990, it has evolved into a two-week event. A clever shift from September to July has made it easier for archaeological buffs to explore summer digs and heritage wonders. This year"s theme of "Archaeology and Community" invites enthusiasts across the United Kingdom for an array of in-person and virtual events. Imagine standing amid Skara Brae"s ancient stone houses on Scotland"s Orkney archipelago, pictured here, where Neolithic settlers thrived over 5,000 years ago. Exposed by an 1850 storm, this prehistoric marvel is dubbed the "Scottish Pompeii" due to its astonishing preservation—older than Stonehenge and even the Great Pyramids. So, grab your trowel, and get ready to dig deep into the incredible, storied past. Who knows what you"ll discover!

© Paul Williams - FunkyStock/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Jul 16, 2018Instant romance
Jul 16, 2019Hemingway’s Keys
Jul 16, 2020Summertime in Alaska
Jul 16, 2021Whatever floats your boat
Jul 16, 2022American goldfinch
Jul 16, 2023Bear Hole Brook, Catskill Mountains, New York
Jul 16, 2025Temple of Philae, Aswan, Egypt

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Jun 12, 2022Big Bend National Park turns 78
Dec 6, 2025Celebrating 78 years of Everglades National Park
Oct 24, 2019Bridge of Hillsborough County
Mar 3, 2021Climb a tree for wild animals and plants
Sep 30, 2018Aw shucks, it’s oyster season in Galway
Jan 15, 2019A personal collection becomes an institution
Jun 13, 2021Bear watching in the Finnish forest
Apr 30, 2021The Spirit of Harlem by Louis Delsarte
Jan 7, 2020Jupiter and the Galilean moons
Mar 5, 2020The desert blooms
Jan 19, 2022Kluane National Park
Jan 21, 2025Squirrel Appreciation Day
Mar 18, 2024Elephant Rock, Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
Dec 16, 2024Salzburg, Austria
Oct 26, 2023Schönbrunn Palace Park, Vienna, Austria
Feb 24, 2024Almond trees in full bloom, California
Aug 10, 2021Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the institution s 175th anniversary
Sep 15, 2018A Latino art exhibition in Denver
Mar 14, 2025Celebrating Pi Day
Dec 28, 2018A species no longer at risk
Dec 6, 2022Everglades National Park turns 75
May 9, 2019An endless journey
May 15, 2025Palace of Westminster, London, England
Dec 25, 2021Merry Christmas
May 21, 2024International Tea Day
May 1, 2024Lei Day
Jun 22, 2021Land of the midnight sun
Mar 11, 2022We stand with Ukraine
Jul 11, 2025World Population Day
Aug 11, 2021Everyone s watching the Perseids