Hi everyone,
We hope you're keeping well.
We're thrilled to let you know that we've been working away on our 'long-list' of potential sites for 2022 and will be sharing details of the current contenders over the next week - right...
2022-02-05 15:12:17 +0000 UTC View Post
It's amazing what can be learnt from a small pottery sherd. The type of pot, the fabric it was made from and even where and when it was made.
But thanks to the wonders of lipid analysis, we can often tell whether it was used to cook foods, t...
2022-01-26 16:40:40 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the most regular questions we get asked how to get involved in archaeology. Obviously, you're already ahead of game by being a member on Time Team here on Patreon, and if you haven't done so already, do subscribe to 2022-01-25 15:10:20 +0000 UTC View Post
We've just received this amazing 3D model of a find, discovered during our dig at the Broughton Roman villa, Oxfordshire (courtesy of 3D maestro, Matt Clark).
But we need YOUR help in identifying it!
What era is it from? What is it mad...
2022-01-19 13:53:58 +0000 UTC View Post
We are pleased to have some great new additions to our Time Team Official shop. If you are interested you can check out all our latest arrivals in the shop 2022-01-14 18:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
There are many logistical challenges we must face when putting together Time Team, some quite unexpected β for example, John Gater's propensity for muscling his way into every scene.
If you don't believe us, take a look at this selection o...
2022-01-14 13:13:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Every now and then, our activities bring up an interesting piece of archaeological terminology β perfect for casually dropping into conversation when you wish to impress others with your vast knowledge.
During our recent excavation of the ...
2022-01-09 19:48:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Wherever you are in the world, we hope you are well and would like to wish you a very happy New Year from all of the team.
It's certainly been an interesting and challenging few years for everyone, but with a few real highlights too β here...
2022-01-01 14:15:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Win a copy of John Preston's βThe Digβ, plus a bundle of Time Team Official goodies autographed by the team at our latest Oxfordshire Dig, including a Limited Edition Archaeology Trowel!
To enter - LIKE and COMMENT on this post nominatin...
2021-12-24 20:11:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Firstly, apologies for the awful Christmas pun (maybe 'Dig the Holes' would have made more sense). But if you think you can do better with your Christmassy archaeological quips β and it shouldn't be too hard! β then please share your suggestio...
2021-12-23 20:29:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone,
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first live stream β and apologies to those who were unable to access it in realtime.
For anyone unable to view the video, we're thrilled to share it in the standard video format v...
2021-12-20 22:20:28 +0000 UTC View Post
We have an incredible Christmas treat coming your way!
We are offering all supporters on Patreon exclusive access to join some of the original Time Team members for a LIVE online panel event.
*** MONDAY 20TH DECEMBER @ 7PM (GMT) *** 2021-12-18 09:18:34 +0000 UTC View Post
What's the difference between Medieval and the Middle Ages? What was so dark about the Dark Ages? And was the Great Famine really that great? Dr Eleanor Janega answers these questions and much more, in her concise yet comprehensive guide to the Mi...
2021-12-14 08:30:50 +0000 UTC View Post
This weekend, we're delighted to be joined by Professor Helena Hamerow for our feature interview on the Time Team Official YouTube channel.
Helena is an authority on Anglo-Saxon archaeology and you might remember her from our Sutton Courtena...
2021-12-10 19:01:36 +0000 UTC View Post
In case you've missed it, here's our latest YouTube announcement video outlining our exciting plans with the National Trust at Sutton Hoo, an update on the recent digs and wider developments.
We will be sharing early details of our initial '...
2021-12-08 19:35:04 +0000 UTC View Post
We can't believe it's been a whole year since we launched on Patreon. It really has been an incredible 12 months and we have all our wonderful Patrons to thank for making it a success!
As we mentioned in our Big News video, we're celebrating...
2021-12-08 19:22:16 +0000 UTC View Post
As you may have heard, our geophysics team, led by Dr John Gater, have paid a visit to the Royal Burial Ground at Sutton Hoo in recent weeks. We will be sharing much more on this landmark project over time. But for now, our resident GPR guru, Jimm...
2021-12-07 15:17:55 +0000 UTC View Post
We're delighted to announce that Time Team and the National Trust are working together on a landmark project to shed new light on Sutton Hoo, one of the UK's most iconic and significant archaeological sites.
Using state-of-the-art surveying ...
2021-12-03 09:26:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you for all your questions following our recent post-production update with Director, Emily Boulting. As always, you've provided excellent food for thought, and now Emily has got together with Lawrence Shaw to answer them. So, what is the ke...
2021-12-02 19:51:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Time to put your feet up and enjoy the weekend. We have loads of exciting interviews and updates coming your way very soon, including our post-production Q&A with Director Emily Boulting and news from the lab.
Plus we have a BIG ANNOUNCE...
2021-11-26 12:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Don't miss the LAST ORDER DATES FOR CHRISTMAS for the Time Team Official Shop!
International Deliveries - order by 6th December 2021
UK deliveries - order by 19th December 2021
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Throwback to Time Team's first dig back together in beautiful Cornwall!
2021-11-25 14:57:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Dani Wootton catches up with environmental archaeologist, Naomi Sewpaul to discover more about the 'ecofacts' and other evidence hidden in soil, that can reveal fascinating details about past environments.
You may have spotted Naomi at our r...
2021-11-15 19:25:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Time Team is delighted to be working with the Sutton Hoo Shipβs Company, to film the amazing reconstruction of the iconic Sutton Hoo ship. This partnership is the first of several exciting developments on the horizon for Time Team, which we canβ...
2021-11-11 08:57:27 +0000 UTC View Post
As you know, Time Team is very much a team effort, including you - our Patrons! However our first two digs would not have been possible without the brilliant local teams and key individuals on the ground who invited the Time Team on site.
We...
2021-11-09 21:55:20 +0000 UTC View Post
It gets colder at this time of year here in the UK and many of us are now starting to put the central heating on. Back in Roman Britain, only the grandest buildings had that option!
One clear indication of a relatively high-status Roman buil...
2021-11-08 10:34:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Following many requests to be able to order a physical version of the 'Wall of Fame' or 'Flag of Fame', as featured at our latest digs, we wanted to...
2021-11-04 09:40:51 +0000 UTC View Post
The new episodes are taking shape in the edit suite, and it's currently looking like each dig will be separated into three parts β one for each day, around 30 to 40 minutes each.
Here's our Director, Emily Boulting, in the Mann Bros studio...
2021-11-01 14:14:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Some of you may remember a large and very interesting sherd of high status Samian ware previously discovered at the Iron Age Settlement in Cornwall. (We shared some low resolution images and video of this very early on in the process.)
We're...
2021-10-29 19:40:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone,
We hope you are keeping safe and well.
The two three-day shoots may be over but weβre busier than ever working on a range of developments.
The episodes are in post-production and our Director Emily will provide a v...
2021-10-25 14:55:52 +0000 UTC View Post