Exhibition 'Shattering Perceptions: the women of archaeology' in Durham University Museum of Archaeology
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of some women getting the vote. To celebrate this momentous year, students from the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, have curated an exhibition to explore the diverse achievements of women in archaeology.
This exhibition challenges perceptions about what archaeology involves and who does it. It will showcase the many different aspects of archaeology, as well as women who shape history through their exceptional work. The exhibition will feature Dame Kathleen Kenyon and others who lived or worked in the Durham area, such as Gertrude Bell and members of the Archaeology Department today. It will showcase the different aspects of archaeology in addition to digging, including bone analysis, experimental archaeology, and community engagement.
