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School of History, Archaeology and Religion

Research strengths

Our broad disciplinary base enables us to pursue research which crosses boundaries and results in ground-breaking discoveries.

Explore our themes to learn about our internationally recognised strengths and impact.

Archaeology and Conservation

Archaeology and Conservation

Creative and innovative research bringing us closer to an understanding of human history and pre-history.

History

History

Multi-disciplinary research with particular strength in social, cultural and medical history, transnationalism, gender and historical theory.

Ancient History

Ancient History

We examine identity, gender, military and political history and material culture, across the Ancient Mediterranean, Iranian and Near Eastern worlds from the Archaic to Byzantine periods.

Religion

Religion

Combining historical and textual-linguistic study of religious traditions and theologies with social-scientific approaches to religion in contemporary societies.