Time Team archaeologist Dr Helen Geake answers questions from Time Team members. In this episode you'll hear Helen's thoughts on mysterious stones in Cornwall, diversity in Anglo-Saxon society and how much British influence might there have been on the European continent? There's also a great question about the digs on Helen's bucket list.
Helen also introduces you to another item from the Portable Antiquities Scheme. This time it's an ancient brooch. You can see it at the following link:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1229427
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How one village helped tell Walt Disney's remarkable family story
Archaeologist Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams get you ready for Time Team's next three day dig, which took place in the village of Norton Disney. You'll hear from Time Team's own Carenza Lewis who got the whole community involved in digging their own past at test pits in gardens and fields across the local area.
Time Team members have been able to see an exclusive preview, so Helen and Martyn get the thoughts of Julie who was one of the first to watch the episode.
There's also a trip to Oswestry where volunteers with English Heritage are helping to preserve the archaeology at an ancient hill fort. They've got help too, in the form of a herd of sheep!
Plus, archaeologist Giles Emery is in Caistor St Edmund near Norwich where a huge team of enthusiasts are excavating the largest Roman town in the area.
Helen also takes the time to answer questions from Time Team members. Ask yours now by joining us at patreon.com/timeteamofficial
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Busting a Hadrian's Wall myth
Helen Geake and Martyn Williams are back at Flag Fen to answer questions from Time Team members.
This time they tackle how much an occupying Roman force might've mingled with the locals, the newest find Helen's come across, myth-busting a tall tale about Hadrian's Wall and doing archaeology in your later years.
Helen's Find returns. You can see the object Helen's discussing here:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/37255
Don't forget, becoming a Time Team member is the best way to support our future archaeology projects. You get loads of great benefits too including extended interviews, behind-the-scenes videos and the opportunity to contribute to this podcast by asking Helen a question. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial for more information.
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Sutton Hoo ship reconstruction update
Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams are at Flag Fen where a fire has destroyed a volunteer-built roundhouse on the ancient archaeological site. Helen sees the damage for herself.
Jacq Barnard from The Sutton Hoo Ship's Company has an update on the work that's underway to reconstruct the Anglo-Saxon ship buried in the mounds at Sutton Hoo.
With the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the UK, Helen and Martyn speak to Dr Alexandra Makin, a medieval embroidery expert.
Dani Wootton has Time Team News and Helen's answering more questions from Time Team members.
It's never been easier to contribute to the archaeology we do here in the UK and around the world. As a Time Team member you also get access to behind the scenes videos, exclusive content, masterclasses, extended interviews, the chance to dig on site and so much more. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.
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How much does a Time Team dig cost?
Helen Geake and Martyn Williams are back with some of the questions Time Team members have been asking.
From discussing advances in archaeological technology to the cost of running a dig, Helen does her best to bring you answers.
Martyn also has a go at asking a question, putting forward the silurian hypothesis for Helen to consider.
There's also another edition of Helen's Find. The object Helen's referencing can be found at the following link:
https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1062879
As always, none of this would be possible without the help of our members and supporters. Join us on YouTube and support us on Patreon to get more from Time Team. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial for more information.
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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