http://www.theposthole.org/ The Post Hole is a student run newsletter for all those interested in archaeology. It aims to promote discussion and the flow of ideas in the department of Archaeology for the University of York and the wider archaeological community. km531@york.ac.uk (Katie Marsden) webmaster@theposthole.org http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/133/ Welcome to Issue 20 of The Post Hole, and thank you for reading! We have created what we hope is a very enjoyable and interesting journal for the start of the Spring Term. We have an interview with King's Manor researcher Matthew Williams and PhD s http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/134/ Matt Williams is a PhD student and Research Associate at the University of York Archaeology Department and part of the DISPERSE Project (see link at end of interview), under the leadership of Professor Geoff Bailey. Post Hole Secretary Khadija McB http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/138/ Our excavation at Boltby Scar began on May 3rd 2011. This was the first archaeological excavation I had ever visited, let alone been a part of, and from day one I was hooked. Boltby Scar has a complex history, which is one reason for its appeal. We m http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/135/ Ben Elliott is a PhD student with a particular interest in Star Carr, antler working and the Mesolithic period in particular. He will be familiar to many from Theory seminars in Year 1. Post Hole Secretary Khadija McBain conducted this interesting http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/136/ During the summer field schools of the University of York Archaeology department, between 2007 and 2010, Year 1 students were taught how to conduct a graveyard survey. This often involved the participation of PhD and Year 2 students as supervisors an http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/137/ In Issue 19, four current Year 3 students gave a brief outline of their dissertation topics in the hope of helping those in other years still trying to decide what to do. Here two current Masters students on the Historical Archaeology path give simil http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/139/ The first in a series of etiquette guides for students of all years, on a number of University and Archaeological subjects. Right, so a little guide on the etiquette of lectures and seminars in no particular order. 1) So it is a very interestin http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/126/ So, as 2011 comes to a close it is time to reflect on the archaeological year gone by. During the last twelve months archaeology has come under fire from a number of sources. Budget cuts mean that various councils across the country have not only http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/131/ Year 2 students, stuck for a dissertation idea? Have an idea but not sure how to put it into practice? Below, four Year 3 students briefly outline their dissertation ideas, why they chose them and some of the problems they have encountered and overco http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/127/ The Great War of 1914-1918 was a time of major upheaval and change throughout Europe and the world. The four year conflict left millions dead and changed parts of the landscape of France and Belgium forever. The scars of battle are still prevalent to http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/128/ Of all the modules I have studied at King's Manor, perhaps my favourite has been Geoff Bailey's Prehistoric Coastlines. This is a summary, as best I can manage, of what I learned. I cannot think that there is any more important consideration when res http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/129/ Ever wondered what to buy the archaeologist in your life at Christmas time? Well wonder no more! In this fun article, staff and post graduate students of the University of York archaeology department share their ideal archaeological Christmas gifts w http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/130/ So many *isms*, so little time... In the last issue, we looked at the rise of Archaeological Theory (AT) and what it meant to the profession, today we shall be turning our sights on one of the early stars of AT: Functionalism. Ah yes, functionalis http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/132/ Thanks to everybody who entered the Alice Roberts signed book competition in Issue 18, I can reveal that the winner is... Sam Briscoe Sam has been informed and will collect his prize soon from the Editorial team at King's Manor. http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/123/ Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new year of study at King's Manor. An especially big welcome is extended to all the exciting new faces that autumn term has brought us, including our new first year undergraduates and the new arrival of post-grad http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/121/ A few short introductions to the new team running The Post Hole over the coming three terms. Jenny Borrett (co-editor) Jenny is a mature student and a lone parent, working on the Human Evolution module during autumn term. She is now in Year 3 http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/118/ Sue Black holds a Professorship in Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology at the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification at the University of Dundee. As well as using her expertise in a number of high profile criminal investigations, she is involv http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/119/ With an Introduction by Dr John Schofield Anyone visiting the Department of Archaeology offices at King's Manor cannot fail to have noticed a new artwork, hanging since early 2011 in the corridor outside administration. Some people understood th http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/122/ The following item is intended to chart developments since I last reported to The Post Hole in October 2010 (Issue 13). I feel that I should just reflect on that earlier item by setting the scene. Archaeology North Duffield was formed two years http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/120/ The New Archaeology I am not what many would classify as a typical archaeologist. In fact many of my thoughts and ideas fall well outside the typical norms of the profession and sometimes to such extremes to cause a friend and colleague to dub m http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/124/ Figure 1 - PALAEO logo (Image Copyright - University of York - http://www.york.ac.uk/palaeo) On Tuesday the 18th October, the launch of the University of York interdisciplinary research group, PALAEO, was celebrated with an afternoon of public http://www.theposthole.org/read/article/125/ This competition is available only to students of the University of York. Apologies to our readership outside of the University. University of York students can access the question and details of how to enter by finding the competition page in the