It’s all over…nearly

With much sniffling and through misted eyes I can announce that the Port Arthur Convict Workshops Archaeological Excavation (TM) is drawing to a close. Actually, I lie. There are no tears on my part (I cannot speak for Sylvana). I, for one, am quite pleased that it is...

In the final stages…

I know, I know, it’s been a while since our last update (bar some crowing about recent media appearances). That’s because we’ve been busy. Obviously. Stop asking. We’re busy because we’re in the final stages – the death throes...

Stars are born, not made

Here’s a quick media-related update. Last week we held some open days for public, fellow professionals and the Tasman Peninsula community. Over five days we had about 100 people come on tours, being wowed by our deep knowledge and good looks. We also made an...

Artefact, artefact, artefact

Much like the unwanted appearance of The Candyman, saying ‘artefact’ on a historic site more than once will summon these nasty critters. Dozens – nay, hundreds – of them will come squirming out of the ground, gnashing their sharp little teeth...

Clay, coal and conundrums

Oh my goodness! Another month has gone by! And what do we have to show for it? Well, there’s a fresh mound of excavated dirt on the spoil heap and a pile of artefacts sitting in the lab. More of the foundry has been pared away in our relentless destructive...