Digging Up Britain: A New History in Ten Extraordinary Discoveries

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Gravedigger to archaeologist". News and features. University of Bristol . Retrieved 19 September 2022. In 2018, archaeologists in Egypt uncovered a tomb that hadn’t been touched for over 4,000 years. This beautiful documentary follows their discovery, and the journey to understand more about the individual buried there. An all-round great bit of archaeology telly. Available on: Netflix ‘Lost’ Kingdoms of Africa The Netflix film that charmed audiences worldwide, this story follows the iconic Sutton Hoo excavation. In a world building up to war, a team bands together to excavate a burial mound on a riverside farm, and uncover some of the best archaeology the UK has ever seen. With a good blend of digging, romance and drama (plus an all-star cast), this emotional film is the perfect watch for a cosy night in! Available on: Netflix The Gift Jarman, Cat. "What archaeology tells us about human migration". TEDxBath. YouTube . Retrieved 19 September 2022. Matt Williams Interview". The Post Hole. Department of Archaeology, University of York. February 2012 . Retrieved 19 September 2022.

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A pilot episode of The Great British Dig aired on More4 in April 2020, becoming the channel’s most successful one-off programme in 2020. Dave is an advocate for increasing the diversity of archaeologists, [6] was a trustee for the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and is a patron of its Young Archaeologists Club. [1] In July 2021 CBA announced that Dave had taken up the three-year presidency of the organisation. [7] Stuart Prior". Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, School of Arts. University of Bristol. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015 . Retrieved 19 September 2022. Norton, Andrew (31 May 2016). "Our New Man in Wales". Wessex Archaeology . Retrieved 19 September 2022.Archaeology meets astronomy in Chile’s Atacama Desert. This beautiful, moving, haunting and multi-award winning documentary follows the trajectories of two very different groups of people; while scientists look for stars in the skies above, families search for traces of their loved ones on the desert floor. Available on: YouTube movies Lost Cities with Albert Lin

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Imagine the main cast of Time Team reunited on a small island in the North Sea for one weekend. Now imagine each of them giving a talk on their favourite archaeological discoveries, and sharing their best memories of working together. That’s exactly what happened at DigNation Festival in 2018! Available on: DigVentures Animal, Vegetable, Mineral? Steve Wynne, CEO, Strawberry Blond TV, said: “The history we unearthed right under people's noses was truly incredible. Who knew you could have a Roman fort, a Viking burial ground or William the Conqueror's lost priory buried under the petunias?" Fancy something fresh? This series follows our iconic excavation on Lindisfarne. Yes there are discoveries, and yes there is drama. But most importantly, there are the stories of the people who do the dirty work – the archaeologists themselves. It’s archaeology for the Netflix generation! Available on: DigVentures Digging Up Britain’s Past One of the main characters of this family sitcom is Robin, a dead Neandertal, and we love him. It’s a spin-off from the much-loved Horrible Histories series, and follows Robin and his companions (a suite of other historical ghosts) as they try to haunt a country house. Fun for all ages. Available on: BBC iPlayer Roman Mysteries Dave graduated with a degree in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology in London in 1999. [1] Personal life [ edit ]Mysterious sinkhole in East Kennett surrounded by Romans with sarsen stones in the 4th century, possibly as a religious feature Since series 3, with exception of series 5, the programme was co-presented in various forms. Some presenters are former members of the Time Team crew (as is Roberts). The series 3 and 4 by archaeologist Matt Williams (who also presented some Time Team episodes). (Roberts and Williams also presented Digging for Ireland.) Raksha Dave (archaeologist in Time Team) series 7. [6] The archaeologist and academic Naoíse Mac Sweeney was a presenter in series 8. [7] Series 9 features historian Onyeka Nubia and archaeologists Cat Jarman and Stuart Prior in some episodes as presenters. [8] Another LIDAR-based series of discoveries are revealed in this documentary as archaeologists uncover whole swathes of previously unknown settlements. Together with archaeological work on the ground, it’s creating an impressive new map of one of the greatest ancient civilisations of the world. Everyone involved looks slightly overwhelmed by the thrill of it all – which is not surprising given that the research is helping to transform what we thought we knew about the Maya. Available on: Google it… Archaeology-inspired films and drama The Dig

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O'Connor, Rachael. "Extremely rare 'ancient Celtic ornament' discovered in Norway believed to have been stolen by Vikings". The Irish Post . Retrieved 19 September 2022. Dr Catrine Jarman". Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, School of Arts. University of Bristol. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019 . Retrieved 19 September 2022. When five Ice Age mammoths are unearthed along with Neanderthal stone tools after 200,000 years, Sir David Attenborough joins a team of archaeologists from DigVentures to explore the latest evidence for life in Ice Age Britain. Available on: BBC One and iPlayer from 30 December 2021 The Great British Dig: History in Your GardenDigging for Britain (Documentary), 360 Production, Northern Ireland Screen, Rare-TV, 19 August 2010 , retrieved 12 January 2022

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The first series consisted of four episodes, initially broadcast on BBC Two in August and September 2010. A second series of four episodes was broadcast in September 2011. Each episodes of first two series had covered archaeology of specific period. The programme returned as a series of three episodes on BBC Four in February 2015, covering the previous summer's investigations in specific geographical region of the United Kingdom in each episode. Each episode of this series was hosted in a regional museum. The same format as in series 3 was adopted for series 4 and 5, which first aired in March and December 2016, respectively. There was also a programme Digging for Ireland linked to the series [4] which had the same format and presenters as series 5; it was broadcast in February 2015. A sixth series of the programme began airing in November 2017, returning to the four-episode format (covering three geographical regions plus one special theme). This structure was retained for series 7 and 8, which aired in November 2018 and 2019 respectively. Four episodes titled The Greatest Discoveries aired in 2020. It returned for its 9th series in January 2022. [5] Simon Young, BBC Commissioning Editor says: "We're incredibly proud of this series, which champions the tireless work of hundreds of archaeologists as they add new details to the rich history of Britain. If nothing else, Digging for Britain's 9th series is living proof that an almost inexhaustible collection of archaeological treasure lies hidden beneath our feet." The series sees the team visit Newcastle in search of a Roman fort, as well attempting to unearth the long-lost Lenton Priory in Nottingham. In North Yorkshire, they must dig deep in the hope of locating a Viking graveyard, and they’re also on the hunt for a secret army base in South Shields. Jarman, Cat (1 February 2022). River Kings: A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Roads. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-64313-870-1 . Retrieved 19 September 2022.

Featuring eminent archaeologist Sir Mortimer Wheeler, this is one of the original panel shows from the early days of TV, in which three experts try to identify mystery objects from the British Museum. It’s a classic, and provides plenty of inspiration for playing your own version of the game at home! Available on: BBC iPlayer Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb The last hoard was 199 Roman silver denarii,” he said, noting the club also found 332 fake silver coins in Staffordshire. An ‘elegy to the seductive pleasures of archaeological fieldwork’, this film puts you right inside the trenches with the DigVentures team, and shows archaeology as it *really* is: the funny bits, the stressy bits, the magical discoveries and even the mundane moments. It’s our very own first feature-length film – and it’s highly entertaining, even if we do say so ourselves. Available on: DigVentures Nostalgia For The Light Dave featured regularly on Time Team between 2003 and 2013 as a field archaeologist. [4] She was a presenter on season 7 of Digging for Britain, broadcast in 2018. [1] She presented the BBC Learning Zone Ancient Voices programme on prehistory, broadcast in 2015, [5] and co-presented Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence for Channel 5. [1]