A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a trusty sidekick – a tiny, yet mighty, instrument that uncovers ancient secrets, one well-placed scoop at a time. It’s the Sherlock ...

FOR many, archaeology calls to mind Hollywood adventures or stories of ancient treasures taken abroad. Yet a quiet transformation is taking place: archaeology in Africa is increasingly led by Africans ...