The Conflict Archaeology: Dark Heritage course explores the study of sites, objects, and landscapes connected to conflict, violence, and difficult aspects of the past. This course provides learners with an introduction to how archaeology helps uncover, interpret, and preserve evidence of historical conflicts while examining the complex relationship between heritage, memory, and society.

Through engaging learning, participants will explore key topics including battlefield archaeology, conflict landscapes, historical interpretation, memorialisation, preservation of difficult heritage, and the ethical challenges involved in studying sites associated with trauma and loss. The course encourages critical thinking about how communities understand and represent challenging histories through archaeological evidence and heritage practices.

Ideal for students, history enthusiasts, heritage professionals, and anyone interested in archaeology and the study of the past, the Conflict Archaeology: Dark Heritage course offers valuable insight into how material evidence can reveal stories of conflict and human experience. By completing the course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the role archaeology plays in preserving memory, interpreting history, and exploring the impact of conflict across societies.