16 Facts About Don Brothwell

Don Brothwell had worked at the University of Cambridge, the British Museum, and the Institute of Archaeology of University of London, before ending his career as Professor of Human Palaeoecology at the University of York.

Don Brothwell has been described as "one of the pioneers in the field of archaeological science".

Don Brothwell began his involvement in archaeology as a teenager; this included analysing finds from a local gravel works, and excavating Anglo-Saxon skeletons at a local quarry with some school friends.

Don Brothwell was involved in his first official archaeological excavation in Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, where they excavated and recorded a number of medieval burials.

Don Brothwell was prosecuted and ordered to pay a large fine, but was called up for a second time after settling with the court.

Don Brothwell continued his interest in archaeology while imprisoned, including excavating a bulldog skull that he found in the yard during his daily exercise.

Don Brothwell graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Don Brothwell then began a doctorate in physical anthropology, but he left without completing it after two years of research to take up his first academic position.

In 1958, Brothwell joined the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge as a demonstrator.

Don Brothwell's duties involved teaching biological anthropology, and his research was focused on physical anthropology, palaeopathology, human origins, and teeth.

In 1961, Don Brothwell moved to the British Museum as Principal Scientific Officer and Head of Anthropology.

In 1974, Brothwell moved to the Institute of Archaeology, University of London, having been appointed a senior lecturer in zooarchaeology.

Don Brothwell was interested in bog bodies, and led a diverse team to investigate the Lindow Man in the 1980s.

Don Brothwell left the Institute of Archaeology in 1993 having originally intended to take early retirement.

Don Brothwell retired in 1999 and was appointed emeritus professor.

In 1974, Don Brothwell founded the Journal of Archaeological Science; from 1974 to 1993, he served as its Joint-Editor.