Brit Archaeol (1357-4442) 99

Short items about various archaeological news, including

on the campaign to prevent cuts in funding of the Portable Antiquities Scheme

The article tells the story of the SS Mendi, which sank in 1917 with the loss of 649 lives, most of them black South African labourers en route to the battle front in France. The wreck lies more or less complete on the sea bed off the Isle of Wight; it has no legal protection, and is not designated a war grave. Since 1974 it is believed that numerous artefacts from the wreck have been removed and dispersed. The author aims to raise awareness of the Mendi's story, and that of the 300,000 foreign labourers employed by Britain during the World War I.

introduction and itinerary of the most noteworthy archaeological sites in Derbyshire

The authors describe a community archaeology project on Unst, Shetland, which surveyed, excavated and recorded a late prehistoric (Iron Age) cellular stone dwelling exposed by coastal erosion at Sandwick, before reconstructing the dwelling on site for permanent display.

short article on various sites offering free or subscription-based access to archaeological literature

Article on a photographic exhibition recording images of the coal mining industry.

The author describes his experiences of public lecturing to a wide variety of audiences.

The article looks at the story of the BBC2 television series Under Fire, originally broadcast in 2003, which highlighted the impact of war and political oppression on cultural heritage and identity.

The author presents a personal account of his combined careers in archaeology and in television journalism.