Don Henson

Don was formerly a specialist in prehistoric flint tools but better known as the Head of Education at the Council for British Archaeology, a post he held until 2011. He continues to pursue research in public archaeology, the archaeological landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales, as well as the history of Anglo-Saxon England and early medieval Britain.

Don is also Honorary Director of the Centre for Audio-Visual Study and Practice at the Institute of Archaeology in University College London.

Don  has a keen interest in the portrayal of the past and of archaeology on television and in feature films, and in the use of audio-visual media in communicating archaeology to diverse audiences, alongside an interest in public heritage covering both theoretical issues of public engagement with the past, and practical issues of narrative creation and communication within heritage. He is interested in all areas where the public and archaeology come into contact, and in helping people now reach out and make contact with people in the past.

Dr. Jeffrey Homburg

Dr. Jeffrey Homburg, Director of SRI’s Geosciences Department, spearheads SRI’s consulting services in agriculture and geoarchaeology. His academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in soil science from Iowa State University and M.A. and B.A. degrees in anthropology. Since he began working at SRI in 1988, he has combined his expertise in traditional agriculture, soil science, cultural anthropology, and archaeology to complete studies of agricultural soil productivity and geoarchaeology in Africa, Mongolia, Mexico, and throughout much of the U.S. This work was done for a variety of government and granting agencies, and private clients such as developers, mining companies, and planning and environmental consultants.