Mike Pitts is an influential freelance archaeologist and writer who edits British Archaeology magazine (since 2003). He has also written trade books such as Fairweather Eden and Hengeworld, and has produced features for BBC History, New Scientist and American Archaeology. A novel and a non-fiction book are also in the pipeline, and Mike has also waded into the world of radio broadcasting with a historical drama for BBC Radio 4. Mike claims his love for archaeology grew from his first observation of Stonehenge, and much of his professional work has been focused on the famous site. He was even part of the team that excavated Aubrey Hole 7 at the monument in 2008. As well as written work Mike is a well-published photographer, and his shots of heritage sites such as Palenque and Rapa Nui (Easter Island) have been syndicated across the world. Mike has a degree in archaeology from UCL Institute of Archaeology, and frequently opinionates on the state of his beloved discipline. Summer 2009 will see Mike taking to Anthony Gormley’s Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, London in an archaeology-related performance.
