Unearthing the physical remains of our past is a quintessential human itch – seen in every society from the ancients through to today. But the stories behind archaeological exploration and discovery – what we seek when, what we end up finding, and what we then do with it – tell us as much about ourselves today as they do about the past.

Michael will be talking about his book ‘X Marks the Spot’ at the Malvern Festival Ideas, at Malvern St James School on Sunday 9 March 2025 at 12:15pm.

Visit the festival website to find out more.