‘Beyond every doubt, the best farm waggon I have seen in the kingdom’ William Marshall 1796
Have you seen the amazing collection, along with the wide range of other farm equipment, in the sheds at the Old Prison at Northleach?
The Hennell Mystery
If you were to wonder about what skills a collections assistant might need to work in a museum, I suspect Sherlockian detective abilities may not be your first thought. I may exaggerate slightly but there is a certain detective skill needed in my job. When the museum has so many objects both in store and on display, keeping a close reign on inventory and cataloguing is key.
Ancient DNA reveals the world’s oldest family tree
Analysis of ancient DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain has revealed that most of the people buried there were from five continuous generations of a single extended family.
Corinium Musuem Says Goodbye to its Director
Today we’re saying goodbye to our inspirational Museum Director Amanda Hart. Over the past 20 years she has transformed the museum into what it is today! From incredible fundraising efforts, to re-branding, and refurbishment, she has achieved so much for the museum and we are really going to miss her.
A Roman Christmas
In Roman times, the harsh British winter was split in half by the festival of Saturnalia, the midwinter date of the Roman Julian Calendar. As the days get colder and the nights draw in, our modern Christmas is something to look forward to in the bleaker winter months.
Ceres: A Creative Celebration of Summer
Read our latest blog post by Creative Artist Annabel Brodersen, as we celebrate the harvest with, Ceres, goddess of agriculture!
Hares in Roman Art by Isobel Wilkes
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Hare Mosaic, summer intern, Isobel Wilkes, looks at the significance of the hare as a mythological figure and artistic motif in Roman art.
The Jupiter Column by Isobel Wilkes
Read our latest blog post by Isobel Wilkes about the Corinthian capital that once formed part of a Jupiter column in the Roman forum of ancient Corinium.
Matres and Genii Cucullati
Blog post written by Fiona Beeston, a student at King's College, London, studying Classical Studies with English. Read on to discover more about the Matres and the Genii Cucullati and their roles and symbolism in Roman Britain.
Fiona Beeston Interview with Miranda Aldhouse-Green
Read our latest blog post by Fiona Beeston discussing the Matres and the Genii Cucullati with Professor Miranda Aldhouse-Green and learning more about the Corinium archaeological images that we have of them.
