Current Archaeology

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Current Archaeology describes itself as the United Kingdom's leading archaeological magazine, from London. The magazine, published six times a year, was launched in 1967 by Andrew Selkirk, Editor-in-chief. Since then it has covered over 1,000 excavations and reviewed some 1,500 books. The magazine has over 17,000 subscribers. In November / December 2005, the 200th issue was published; and in November 2007 the circulation was revised to a monthly publication.

The magazine is not restricted in its time scope and all periods and ages of British History are covered, from prehistory, the Romans, the Middle Ages and up to and including modern archaeology. A sister magazine, Current World Archaeology (launched in September 2003), deals with similar subjects abroad. It is edited by Dr Nadia Durrani. The magazine also publishes an annual Archaeology Handbook - which aims to be the quickest way to find out about archaeology in Britain and covers such things as: digs, societies, professional organisations, education.

The current editor is Dr Neil Faulkner. The magazine is subscription only and not available in shops.

Guy de la Bédoyère is a frequent correspondent to the magazine.