The Forgotten Women of Archaeology

Behind the traditional story of archaeology, with its pith-helmeted Victorian gentlemen, are the equally important yet neglected stories of its female pioneers.

Brenna Hassett | Published in History Today Volume 67 Issue 2 February 2017

Image of Hilda Petrie climbs into a tomb, possibly Dendera, Egypt, 1897-8. Courtesy of Egypt Exploration Society

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