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2024-08-16 12:47:54 +0000 UTC
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We are delighted to reveal the 2024 Time Team Flag of Fame!
This year's flag features the names or dedications of thousands of our members who make Time Team possible. Whether or not you opted to include your name on the flag (or have joined since the offer closed), we thank you all!
To make it easier to find your name or dedication, we've also created a PDF version with searchable text 2024-08-07 10:53:41 +0000 UTC
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It's the end of July, and just time for another Classic Special for our Patreon members.
In this gem from the archives, we head to the South Dorset Ridgeway, an ancient route littered with prehistoric monuments, not far from Time Team's recent dig overlooking Corfe Castle.
Alex Langlands explores the ridgeway on foot. Meanwhile Phil Harding puts his tools to the test... but what makes a better axe, bronze or flint?
What's more, for those interested in the notion of 'phenomenology' (as introduced by Lawrence during our Sutto...
2024-07-31 10:10:19 +0000 UTC
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Here's a selection of 3D models from our latest Expedition Crew episode, 'From Forest to Front Line'.
World War I Trench: HERE
World War I Crater Trench: HERE
World War I Command Post: 2024-07-28 20:25:26 +0000 UTC
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It's that time again... join us tonight at 7pm (BST) for more Time Team News. Here's Dani with the headlines.
We're honoured to be working with Cotswold Archaeology and Operation Nightingale on a special mission with the DPAA, the US Government agency tasked with accounting for US service men and women, killed or missing in action overseas. We'll be sharing more details of this project and an upcoming documentary in tonight's episode.
GET READY TO WATCH HERE.
2024-07-27 12:10:31 +0000 UTC
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Our partners at the National Trust have released some short videos on our recent dig at Sutton Hoo, including more action from Time Team's Patreon volunteers. So, if you haven't already seen them, please make sure you check them out!
Watch Bromeswell Bucket video HERE.
Watch volunteer test-pitting video HERE.
There's still so much more...
2024-07-24 09:27:25 +0000 UTC
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Tonight, we look back at some of our favourite stories and discoveries from the first half of 2024.
Dani Wootton takes us on a journey spanning millennia of human activity, from ancient hunter-gatherers to the present day research.
We've compiled the best bits from Time Team News into a marathon feature-length edit.
So grab the popcorn and join us for an epic watch-along tonight, Saturday 20th July at 7pm (BST).
GET READY TO WATCH HERE
See you...
2024-07-20 10:13:22 +0000 UTC
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Here's a photogrammetry model of what is thought to be an adult male skeleton, discoveried in the cemetery of the princely burial site in the Cotswolds, during Time Team's recent dig with Operation Nightingale and Cotswold Archaeology.
View the model on Sketchfab HERE.
Model created by Andy Woodhead.
We hope you enjoyed the daily Dig Watch updates – don't forget, the full story...
2024-07-16 08:58:13 +0000 UTC
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What an incredible week that has been! Here's Day 6 of Dig Watch...
Thank you for joining us and for making this all possible.
2024-07-14 19:01:21 +0000 UTC
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It's been another busy day on site. Over to Helen and Richard for the lowdown on Day Five!
2024-07-13 18:56:58 +0000 UTC
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It's time for another Classic Special from the Time Team archives. Tonight, we're shining a light on Augustus Pugin, the pioneering Victorian architect behind the Gothic Revival movement.
Join us tonight (Saturday 13th July) at 7pm (BST) on the Time Team Official YouTube channel.
Coming soon, Tony Robinson looks back at his top 3 Specials from the vaults.
2024-07-13 08:43:27 +0000 UTC
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It's Day Four in the Cotswolds and the excitement continues... join us for more Dig Watch!
2024-07-12 19:29:01 +0000 UTC
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Well, here it is! Sit back and enjoy Day Three of our dig in the Cotswolds...
We're already busy working on Day Four, so (all being well) keep a look out for the next instalment this evening.
2024-07-12 09:34:31 +0000 UTC
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Well, we're all on tenterhooks, waiting to find out the outcome of yesterday's cliffhanger... and we'll need to hold on just a little longer!
A few technical challenges combined with the ongoing weather have delayed tonight's instalment, but fear not! We can promise it'll be worth the wait.
It's been another very productive day on site, joined by more members of the team including Dr Derek Pitman and old friend, Neil Holbrook – both with their own views on what the mysterious anomaly may be.
Stick with us, and look out fo...
2024-07-11 20:39:09 +0000 UTC
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It's our second day here in the Cotswolds, and despite the weather the archaeology is already paying dividends.
Being Time Team, though, it's not exactly straightforward to decipher. What we can be sure of is an exciting week ahead.
Even better, we're pleased to welcome Jackie McKinley to site, who has already made some crucial discoveries. It's time for more Dig Watch!
2024-07-10 17:39:53 +0000 UTC
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Dig Watch is underway! Here's Helen Geake with Richard Osgood of Operation Nightingale on Day One of our latest dig, discussing the strategy for the week ahead...
2024-07-09 19:07:33 +0000 UTC
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We've arrived on site and are preparing for a busy week ahead in the Cotswolds, England.
Join us every evening right here on Patreon, from around 8pm (BST), for daily Dig Watch updates direct from the field. (Exact timings may vary as we race to put together the day's coverage!)
Here's Helen with a short preview of what you can expect over the next week: https://youtu.be/MTX6XMYXsSo
It's your ongoing support and membership that makes it possible for...
2024-07-08 19:54:54 +0000 UTC
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The dust is still settling on our epic 'Sutton June' – and there's lots more coverage still to come as the post-ex work gets underway. But right now, the action continues as we gear up to get back out in the field for another dig!
This July, we're thrilled to be joining forces again with our good friends at Operation Nightingale and Cotswold Archaeology. Over the next week, we'll be investigating a 7th century site in the Cotswolds, which has exciting geophysics and produced a princely burial.
We'll be bringing you daily Dig Wa...
2024-07-07 09:20:02 +0000 UTC
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Here's 3D display table from our latest episode of Time Team News.
Explore the display table on Sketchfab HERE.
Please keep your suggestions coming in for future stories to cover by commenting on the main video post right HERE.
Special thanks to Andy Woodhead for the models.
SKETCHFAB TROUBLE-SHOOTIN...
2024-07-06 09:10:34 +0000 UTC
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The action continues tonight with our latest episode of Time Team News!
Join us at 7pm BST on YouTube RIGHT HERE.
Here's a little taster of what's coming up...
Dani Wootton is joined by guests for this very special episode, filmed during Time Team's historic excavation at Sutton Hoo. Tony Robinson drops in for a chat, while Dr Sam Newton discusses our Book of the Month, ‘Beowulf’. We share the latest news from the site – the recovery of missin...
2024-06-29 09:46:56 +0000 UTC
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Wow, what a month it's been. We're now busy preparing for the big live show TODAY!
The live broadcast, featuring Sir Tony Robinson and the team, will be available to everyone publicly on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/5wGTpGIV1MY
We've now updated the official start time to 4.15pm (BST), but please do join us from 4pm onwards for the live chat and to get ready for all the action.
Here's Matt Williams with a little taster of what's coming up...
2024-06-27 11:57:04 +0000 UTC
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Join us for another livestream today. As before, these Patreon-exclusive streams are an opportunity to share a snapshot of the action in real time as it unfolds (in addition to the main coverage).
PLEASE NOTE:
Exact timings for all livestreams may vary slightly from the schedule. Please keep a look out for updates.
Some livestreams will be transmitted with audio commentary, while some may have vision only and no audio.
If you can't make it live, don't worry – a replay will...
2024-06-26 12:39:43 +0000 UTC
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Apologies a slight technical hitch - here's a new link for today's livestream.
Livestreams Return
Join us for another livestream today. As before, these Patreon-exclusive streams are an opportunity to share a snapshot of the action in real time as it unfolds (in addition to the main coverage).
UPDATE: This stream includes audio commentary from Matt and Naomi between 11m44 and 19m.
PLEASE NOTE:
Livestreams Return
As we enter the final week of our 2024 dig, we're back with more livestreams transmitted direct from the site. As before, these Patreon-exclusive streams are an opportunity to share a snapshot of the action in real time as it unfolds (in addition to the main coverage).
We'd like to extend a big thanks to Mark in the Comms team for making this possible!
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Without further ado, let's take a look at highlights from Week 3 at Sutton Hoo!
It was an exciting stage in our excavation as we welcomed volunteers from Patreon and the National Trust to open a series of test pits in River View field, to help understand the wider landscape context .
As volunteers noted, they made some wondeful discoveries – the greatest of all being a global community of like-minded souls uniting in their love of archaeology!
The full conclusions of our test pit investigation will be shared in due c...
2024-06-24 09:50:36 +0000 UTC
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It's the end of Week 3 here at Sutton Hoo, and we'd like to extend a huge thank you to all our fantastic volunteers, both in the test pits and Garden Field excavation.
Whether travelling 9,000 miles or from the local town, we've been overwhelmed by your enthusiasm and hard work in the heat of the sun!
We hope you enjoyed the experience, and thanks for representing all of our Patreon members worldwide.
For everyone else who applied, sorry you weren't selected this time. Following this success, we hope to offer more opportuni...
2024-06-21 10:33:34 +0000 UTC
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Our Patreon volunteers arrived on site yesterday, having travelled from all over the globe, as far as Europe, America and even Australia!
We'll be hearing from them and watching their progress in the end of week highlights, so keep a look out for all the developments right here on Patreon.
In the meantime, here's a timelapse from yesterday afternoon at the test pits. As you can see, our volunteers have been getting stuck in and doing an excellent job!
2024-06-19 12:22:45 +0000 UTC
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It's time for another Spoil Heap Q&A, as Derek and Lawrence are joined by Hilde to get her perspective from the sharp end of the trowel.
This time we also have a question for you!
We're planning to catch more of the team over this week to answer more of your excellent questions, so look out for more to follow.
2024-06-17 10:11:07 +0000 UTC
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It's been another busy week here at Sutton Hoo, and we're thrilled to share some early highlights from Week 2, including a few very exciting developments to end on...
(Note: This update has been edited direct from the field in rapid time, in order to keep you up to speed on all the latest news! The full story will continue to emerge in the weeks ahead, culminating in the Time Team Special, to be released at a later date.)
WORD OF THE DAY
Before watching, please take note of our latest 'Word of ...
2024-06-15 19:09:13 +0000 UTC
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Hilde is back for more 'Specs-Cam', giving us a first person perspective of life in the trenches!
In these clips (filmed on Wednesday), Hilde answers some of your questions.
FULL HIGHLIGHTS
At the end of the week, we'll be sharing a full update on the dig so far, putting these clips into the wider context of our exacavation and the Sutton Hoo story. Look out for more details.
2024-06-13 12:54:19 +0000 UTC
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