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Richard III Geneticist leads DNA search to identify the man who shaped early America
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/richard-iii-geneticist-leads-dna-search-to-identify-the-man-who-shaped-early-america
The University of Leicester geneticist who led the DNA identification of the ‘The King under the car park’ –Richard III – has been called upon to...
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Stibbe Roman mosaic to go on public display for first time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/july/stibbe-roman-mosaic-to-go-on-public-display-for-first-time
University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) in partnership with BBC Radio Leicester are putting on public display the newly conserved...
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Shedding new light on drinking and eating habits in the Roman world
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/research-network-explores-innovative-ways-to-shed-new-light-on-drinking-and-eating-habits-in-the-roman-world
The landmark 50th issue of the journal Internet Archaeology highlights the pioneering research conducted by a network of academics, professional...
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New archaeological excavations to start at Bradgate Park
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/new-archaeological-excavations-to-start-at-bradgate-park
Leicester archaeologists will be returning to Bradgate Park from the end of May until the beginning of July with their fourth season of excavations.
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Dramatic award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/dramatic-award
Dr Robert Kenny, University Fellow in French Studies, has been awarded a grant from the Theatre Research Society ‘to acknowledge the significance...
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Why are we all so fascinated by language
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/why-are-we-all-so-fascinated-by-language
Have you ever wondered why some people learn a language more easily than others? Why Donald Trump sounds different to other politicians? Whether...
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Leicester passes 5 million readers milestone on The Conversation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/leicester-passes-5-million-readers-milestone-on-the-conversation
Academics from across our University have collectively captured the imagination of over 5 million readers through nearly 250 articles written...
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Britains biggest Classics conference heads for Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/britain-biggest-classic-conference-heads-for-leicester
The largest annual gathering of classicists in the UK is to take place at Leicester.
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Researcher speaks at international conference in Pakistan on effects of expanding tourism on heritage sites
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/researcher-speaks-at-international-conference-in-pakistan-on-effects-of-expanding-tourism-on-heritage-sites
Dr Ruth Young (pictured) from our School of Archaeology and Ancient History recently spoke at the 1st International Conference on Makli, in Sindh,...
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New film reveals challenges behind lifting and conserving a Roman mosaic
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/new-film-reveals-challenges-behind-lifting-and-conserving-a-roman-mosaic
A new film produced by our University showcases how archaeologists successfully lifted and conserved a Roman mosaic found in Leicester.