Archaeologist Dr Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams are back for another edition of the Time Team podcast. This week Helen's answers questions from Time Team members. She'll discuss archaeologist arguments, what you might find in a first world war trench and she'll ponder if archaeology could become obsolete.
There's also another round of Helen's Find, when Helen explores an object or item found during an archaeological dig. This week's item can be seen here:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/928993
As always, if you'd like to get involved and ask a question on the podcast then become a Time Team member. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.
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The war veteran saved by archaeology
This episode of the Time Team podcast is being published on Armistice Day, when those who've served are honoured and remembered. Helen Geake and Martyn Williams speak to one veteran whose life has been changed through Operation Nightingale, a project which uses archaeology to veterans and serving military personnel suffering with their mental health.
Following the release of our film about Cerne Abbas, you'll meet the two experts who led the project. Plus, there's a chance to get up close to the Staffordshire Hoard in this month's Time Team news.
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How can AI revolutionise archaeology?
Time Team archaeologist Dr Helen Geake is answering questions from Time Team members in this edition of the podcast. Helen's pondering the benefits AI might bring to archaeologists and geophysicists in the field, exploring how Mick Aston used his camera and discussing the benefits of drawing over photography.
The item mentioned in Helen's Find this week can be seen here:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/990839
You can search out Mick's photographs at this link:
https://sanhs.org/sanhs-library/
All our questions come from Time Team members. To ask yours and find out more about the perks and benefits of supporting what we do, head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial
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How archaeology can solve crimes
Helen Geake and Martyn Williams chat to Time Team's landscape archaeologist Stewart Ainsworth. He's working with Cheshire Police to tackle so-called heritage crime. With the help of PC Jono Lightfoot he'll explain how techniques used by archaeologists could be the key to catching the criminals.
Martyn visits Professor Henry Chapman at The University of Birmingham to find out more about his work on bog bodies and Suzy Watts from the National Trust has an update on what's been going on at the Attingham estate, where Time Team's Matt Williams has been trying to discover the secrets of a huge abandonded Roman city.
Helen will also answer more questions from Time Team members. To submit yours and find out more about the perks you get for supporting Time Team, head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial.
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A local lad done bad
Helen Geake answers more questions from Time Team members. She also has a remarkable story to tell as part of Helen's Find. You can see the object being discussed here:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1129918
You'll learn all about Sir Clement Higham, a fairly unlikeable character, through the silver vervel.
If you've got a question for Helen to answer on a future episode then why not consider becoming a Time Team member? Not only will you be able to ask your question but you can get so much more from Time Team. We've got behind the scenes videos, extended interviews, masterclasses and the chance to join us on a dig. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial for everything you need to know.
Time Team's Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams explore the world of archaeology. Featuring exclusive access to digs and interviews with experts to unearth the stories of the past.
We bring you a podcast here every Tuesday, with one available to watch per month on our YouTube channel.
Join our community of archaeology and history enthusiasts over on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.
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