Resources
In this section you will find some useful resources that can help you with your research. The resources are available locally or online and were developed by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology, by Newcastle University Library or by Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums. Resources that are relevant to specific EPQ researches are listed in the Online resources section of each research topic.
Resources developed by the School of History, Classics and Archaeology
Useful websites
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MATCH (Materiality, Artefacts & Technologies in Culture & History Faculty Research Group) will be relevant for those interested in material culture research at Newcastle University
- Hadrian's Wall Life on the Roman Frontier: an online course on one of the most iconic Roman monuments ever built in Britain.
- NUDigital Heritage: explore and download 3D models of ancient Roman artefacts
- The extraordinary Gertrude Bell: discover more about the Victorian explorer Gertrude Bell and her interest for archaeology and dive into the rich archive of historical pictures of important Mediterranean and Middle Eastern archaeological sites.
Resources
- Identifact: an interactive learning resource that aids the study of Classical Architecture, Greek pottery and Roman artefacts
- Inscripta: an e-learning resource aimed at teaching students to transcribe, transliterate and translate Romano-British inscriptions, using examples from the collections held in the Great North Museum: Hancock
- E-companion to Greene and Moore Archaeology, 5th Edition (Routledge): an array of online resources for students and teachers linked to a classic archaeology textbook (written by former Newcastle staff Dr Kevin Greene).
- Roman Finds Group Videos. Twelve videos that provide insights into the role of artifacts in Roman life and society.
- Experimental Arhcaeology at Newcastle University: discover more about Experimental Archaeology at Newcastle
Resources developed by the School of Arts and Cultures
- Expanded Interiors: an online resource with useful information on an interdisciplinary Fine Art project exploring ancient Roman wall paintings and Roman artefacts through fine-art practice at the two UNESCO World Heritage sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Newcastle University Library
Specialist Resources
- Specialist Resources - Archaeology
- Specialist Resources - Classics and Ancient History
- Specialist Resources - History
Archives and Special Collections
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
Other resources
- Catalogue of Romano-British Ironwork in the Museum of Antiquities: the complete catalogue of the Romano-British ironwork held in the collections of the Museum of Antiquities of Newcastle University and the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne (now the GNM).
- Cutting Edge: explore thousands archaeological and ethnographic tools and weapons held by the Great North Museum: Hancock and Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums.
- Portable Antiquities Scheme: a large database of small finds and a number of useful resources
- British Museum: one of the largest searchable databases of world archaeology artefacts.
- Historic England: a wealth of useful information concerning archaeology in the UK including downloadable publications about heritage protection, artefact conservation and scientific methods of artefact analysis
- Archaeology Data Service: a great number of searchable archives and a wealth of ‘grey literature’ concerning archaeological sites and material culture studies in the UK.
- Potsherd: an Atlas of Roman pottery which provides links to important resources for Roman pottery studies including archives, maps and databases.