Richard Morris explains Archaeology is one of those fortunate academic activities which enjoys huge popular interest and support. On British television we have at least two archaeology series Time Team and Meet the Ancestors that attract massive audiences. Many newspapers employ archaeology correspondents where, for example, mathematics, geography or philosophy correspondents would be inconceivable. Some disgruntled researchers will tell you that news editors spike articles about their work because of narrow preconceptions about what the public will read. I can think of such cases, but in general it can't be true.
Interesting stories sell newspapers.
It would make no sense to ignore them. At the same time, strong archaeological stories may not appear because bigger issues have supplanted them. If British Tornadoes are bombing Baghdad or a royal wedding has just been announced, the chances are that archaeology won't be on the front page. TV is the most powerful mass medium, and competition for its time is fierce. For news purposes it also has limitations.