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BBC News
6 days ago
- Science
- BBC News
Crime scene forensics used to recreate British hillfort siege
A team of archaeologists has created the most precise reconstruction yet of a Roman siege on a British hillfort by using crime scene eventual victory at Burnswark Hill in 140AD is considered to be one of Rome's greatest military triumphs north of Hadrian's well as archaeological mapping from four excavations and several geophysics surveys, the reconstruction experts also used forensic ballistics to determine the sequence of Stuart Campbell from the Trimontium Trust said that using all the evidence and information available he thought the finished walkthrough was "fantastic". Although attempts had previously been made to invade and colonise northern Britain, emperor Hadrian had settled for dividing the islands with a successor in 138AD, Antonius Pius came to power without any military victories to his name and decided to make his mark in what is now two years later a 5,000-strong army marched north towards the indigenous stronghold of Burnswark Hill where they created siege camps on either 3,000 locals were either living - or had taken refuge - within the hillfort's palisade John Reid of the Trimontium Trust said: "Antonius Pius sends his Legate - or senior general in Britain - to take Caledonia for him and for Rome."The first thing they hit when coming from Hadrian's Wall is Burnswark Hill." The results of an archaeological survey of the site a decade ago were added to previous data and finds from studies which took place in the 1890s, 1920s and using drones, the Trimontium Trust was able create an accurate 3D terrain model of the Roman camps and the ballistics pinpointed the angles of attack and mapping allowed precision detailing on the recreation down to a 2cm (0.8in) pebble within the over a year the archaeologists worked with digital artist Robert Gapper of Virtual Histories to build the 3D Campbell added: "One of the advantages of Burnswark is that there is so much still on the ground to start with."Because it is such an unique site, we've been able to drop people, buildings and weapons - in their appropriate styles - into where they would have been to create this overview." Featuring more than 8,000 individual characters, the 3D digital reconstruction relives the moments before the Roman army stormed the to the Trimontium Museum in Melrose can now use headsets for a virtual walkthrough of the unfolding Reid added: "We know missiles were shot in showers and did some serious damage - they were travelling at speeds of up to 70 metres per second."Then there were arrows from Syrian archers, and ballista balls - the size of grapefruits - being shot from the three platforms, and finally the sling bullets, which were anti-personnel weapons to take arms, legs and heads off."Then from the main camp there would have been a rapid outpouring of infantry heading straight up to the summit to breakthrough the defences."They quickly broke through and - from evidence - herded the last of the resistance to the west end of the hill."
RNZ News
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
The Panel with Madison Burgess-Smith and Martin Bosley Part 2
Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas This half hour the panel hears from Graeme Wright, general manager at Barnes Wild Bluff Oysters who have decided to end their season two months early. Plus they talk to Stuart Campbell, a Queensland tradie who started on an expected dance journey that led him to open his own dance studio.
ABC News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Tradie Stuart Campbell's unlikely journey to dance instructor
Struggling through heartache and worried about his job, Stuart Campbell's mate was on a mission to cheer him up. With good intentions and some glee, his friend dragged him along to a Latin dance club in Adelaide. "I didn't know until we walked in the door and nobody spoke English to me, which was horrifically terrifying when you're trying to learn to dance," Mr Campbell recalled. "It was mostly driven by gesture because I had no idea what they were saying. "It wasn't actually embarrassing because I didn't know anybody besides my mate who was so busy laughing at me." It was 2017, his long-term relationship had ended and the Whyalla Steelworks where he worked as an electrician had gone into administration the year before. But despite a few nervous jitters, Mr Campbell fell in love with Latin dance. Within months he'd worn out his dancing shoes. When he moved to Gladstone in 2018, he travelled back and forth to Rockhampton to attend dance lessons. A year later he opened his own dance school in Gladstone to give locals in the industrial city a chance to find the same passion he found. He has about 50 students who attend his adult dance school each week. Yarwun local Bernadine Daley is one of his students and first attended after a friend asked her to join. Nerves and a fear of appearing uncoordinated delayed her first visit by more than a month, but now she's a regular. "I'm 53 and learning to dance and it just fills my soul with so much joy," Ms Daley said with a grin. "My favourites are swing, Charleston [a jazz dance] is my absolute favourite … I just completely fell in love with it. "When I go home, I'm so wired, it's hard to go down … it's been one of the best things I've ever brought into my life." Ms Daley plans to formally test her skills with a medal grading test later this year, where she'll be judged on her moves against a syllabus. Mr Campbell said in the industrial city, many men joined because of their wives. "A lot of blokes say, 'I'm not going to do that, I'm not dancing' … but once they come along and have a little bit of fun, they usually end up staying," he said.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Tazaar's GeoTag Technology Provides Industrial Strength GPS Tracking For Assets
Every year, businesses in the events and production industries lose large amounts of money due to stolen, lost and misplaced equipment. Whether it's expensive lighting rigs, high-end cameras or sound consoles, when a piece of equipment goes missing, the impact goes far beyond the price tag. Equipment theft, delays and misplacement remain some of the most disruptive and costly issues in the events industry. A speaker left behind at a venue or a flight case shipped to the wrong location can derail an entire event. Beyond the direct financial impact, these losses can affect reputations, client confidence and the ability to deliver on time. 'Missing equipment doesn't just cost money, it costs trust,' says Graham Gosden, Managing Director of APT-GB, a UK-based audio manufacturer that's decided to integrate asset tracking into its operations. 'If key gear doesn't turn up, the event is at risk. At least with tracking, you can see where the problem is and make a plan.' To solve the problem, many professionals turn to consumer tech like Apple's AirTags. While these devices are popular for tracking keys and luggage, they can fall short in a professional setting. AirTags rely on nearby Apple devices to report location, meaning sometimes they're only effective where there's dense iPhone usage. For gear that's stored in remote venues or transported across borders, this could lead to dead zones and unreliable updates. Worse still, some companies report spending thousands a year on AirTags, managing multiple accounts with no central oversight. That's why experienced live events technician Stuart Campbell describes GeoTag, Tazaar's new professional-grade tracker, as 'AirTag on steroids.' 'I've had kit go missing at events,' says Campbell. 'GeoTag gives us what AirTags never could: proper visibility. It's built for our world, not the consumer one,' he adds. Designed and manufactured in the U.K. by Tazaar, GeoTag is a patent-pending GPS-enabled tracker designed for the professional production and events industries. GeoTag uses GPS satellite signals, providing accurate updates in real-time, even in remote areas, without relying on mobile data networks. GeoTag is already being used and integrated into production gear by early adopters such as Graham Gosden's team at APT-GB. But GeoTag does more than show where something is, it records where the kit has been. Tazaar says the GeoTag system isn't just about asset security; it's about peace of mind. Knowing where critical assets are and being able to prove it gives teams more control, more confidence and fewer surprises. GeoTag doesn't just reduce the cost of lost gear, says Tazaar. It helps prevent the domino effect caused by missing equipment. Delays, last-minute hires and missed deadlines become avoidable. Technicians know where their gear is. Operations teams can stay ahead of problems. Tazaar GeoTag is available to order at a special introductory price. Early adopters can access the technology now but initially stock is limited.
