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.
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Saving Henry VIII's flagship The Mary Rose
43 years since it rose from the seabed the Time Team podcast has made a special visit to the Mary Rose. Find out how a team of archaeologists and other experts are preserving Henry VIII's flagship at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Martyn Williams gets up close to the ship, going behind the scenes at the Mary Rose Museum, whilst Helen Geake interviews some of the people who know it best. Dr Alex Hildred is an archaeologist who was part of the original dive team responsible for excavating the ship in 1982. She'll share stories of what it's like doing archaeology underwater. Dominic Jones is the trust's CEO and David Pearson is responsible for the conservation of the ship.
There's loads more about the Mary Rose available to you if you're a Time Team member. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.
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Mick Aston's Time Team legacy
In this question and answers edition of the podcast Helen Geake and Martyn Williams reflect on Mick Aston's legacy on Time Team. There are also questions on the rules around metal detecting and the benefits of LiDAR technology.
Helen's Find returns. This time Helen's talking about a very simple item, the humble pencil. Here's a link to the Portable Antiquities Scheme website so you can take a long at the object for yourself:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/731341
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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.
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