Episodes

  • The toilet that solved the mystery of the Bayeux Tapestry

    The toilet that solved the mystery of the Bayeux Tapestry
    Mar 4 2025
    Dr Duncan Wright from Newcastle University explains how an 11th century royal toilet has allowed researchers to prove the location of King Harold's residence, solving a mystery of the famous Bayeux Tapestry.

    Also joining Dr Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams is Dani Wootton who'll bring you this month's Time Team News. Meg Russell explains the science behind the mental health benefits of archaeology and there'll be more of your Patreon questions answered.

    Don't forget you can join us on Patreon for bonus content and extended interviews. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.
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    36 mins
  • The forgotten women of Iron Age Britain

    The forgotten women of Iron Age Britain
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode Rachel Pope from The University of Liverpool explains how new research is lifting the veil on the lives of women in Iron Age Britain.

    Martyn Williams tries out one of the most back-breaking archaeological techniques, as Prof. Henry Chapman demonstrates coring.

    There's a trip down memory lane as former Time Team Principal Conservation Expert, Brigid Gallagher, and former Time Team 3D graphic artist, Raysan al-Kubaisi, share their stories of life on Time Team in our Channel 4 days.

    And Dr Helen Geake answers more of your questions from Patreon.

    Join us on Patreon to see extended video versions of all of the interviews from this episode, plus loads more from Time Team. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial.
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    40 mins
  • New excavations at Pompeii

    New excavations at Pompeii
    Feb 4 2025
    Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams discover Pompeii like you've never seen it before. New excavations at the site have been unearthing perfectly-preserved bathhouses, skeletons and jewellery which allow us to learn even more about life in the ancient city before it was destroyed by a volcano. Dr Sophie Hay was heavily involved in the dig and takes us through the most breathtaking discoveries.

    Also, Martyn revisits the site of an old Time Team dig in The Cotswolds where an exciting new discovery has been made. Plus, Time Team's Meg Russell tells us how archaeology is a family affair with three generations involved in the discipline and Helen answers more of your questions submitted on Patreon.

    Join us on Patreon to watch the full extended interview with Dr Sophie Hay, plus so much more bonus content and behind-the-scenes updates from Time Team. Go to patreon.com/timeteamofficial to find out more.
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    39 mins
  • From Sutton Hoo to Byzantium: Did Anglo-Saxons fight for the Empire?

    From Sutton Hoo to Byzantium: Did Anglo-Saxons fight for the Empire?
    Jan 21 2025
    Archaeologist Dr Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams take you to Sutton Hoo, where Time Team will be returning later this year.

    Find out more about a new theory - put forward by Dr Helen Gittos from the University of Oxford - which casts doubt on the current understanding of how opulent Byzantine treasures, found in some of the burial mounds, came to be there. Could it be that Anglo-Saxons were fighting in the Byzantine army?

    You'll also hear from the volunteers who are attempting to recreate the 27 metre-long longship which has made Sutton Hoo famous. How close are they to completing the project?

    Plus, you'll meet the Patreon volunteer who's excited to return to the Sutton Hoo site and Time Team's Derek Pitman returns with news of a brand new offering over on YouTube.
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    40 mins
  • Your questions answered

    Your questions answered
    Jan 7 2025
    The first episode of the Time Team podcast for 2025 is a little different. Archaeologists Dr Helen Geake and Dr Derek Pitman answer questions you've been asking on Patreon.

    From how new technology might change the way archaeologists make discoveries to what happens after the diggers have left a site, Helen and Derek give you their thoughts on what you've been wondering.

    As a special treat you can watch this episode on our Patreon site. Head there now to see Martyn, Helen and Derek in action. You'll also be able to ask more questions and get access to exclusive content. It's all available at patreon.com/timeteamofficial
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    40 mins
  • Time Team's Christmas quiz 2024

    Time Team's Christmas quiz 2024
    Dec 24 2024
    Time Team's Helen Geake and Derek Pitman go head to head in this Christmas edition of the podcast. Members of the Time Team family provide the questions to find out if they really know their stuff.

    Also, co-host Martyn Williams has a special festive surprise for Helen and Derek as they perform Twas The Night Before Time Team.

    Don't miss our next episode on 7th January where Helen and Derek will be answering your archaeology questions from Patreon. Join our Time Team community there now at patreon.com/timeteamofficial.
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    33 mins
  • Moats, masonry, and drone archaeology

    Moats, masonry, and drone archaeology
    Dec 10 2024
    In this episode you’ll find out about the discovery of a medieval moat around an ancient farm site near Tewkesbury with Jon Hart from Cotswold Archaeology.
    You’ll meet Time Team’s buildings archaeologist, Richard Parker. He explains how analysing architecture can shed light on the way people used to live.
    Harry Manley demonstrates how getting up high above the landscape with a drone can benefit the archaeology being done on the ground.
    Plus, your archaeology questions, submitted on our Patreon site, get answers.

    Archaeologist Dr Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams guide you through the world beneath your feet.

    Find out more about how you can support archaeology in the UK and around the world by supporting us on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial for more details on the amazing extra content and behind-the-scenes exclusives you get when you join up.

    The Time Team podcast will return on Christmas eve with a special Christmas quiz episode! Helen Geake and Derek Pitman will battle it out, answering questions submitted by members of the Time Team family.
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    36 mins
  • Gladiator blades and eastern treasures

    Gladiator blades and eastern treasures
    Nov 26 2024
    Archaeologist Dr Helen Geake and co-host Martyn Williams talk about the discovery of an ancient Roman knife handle found at Hadrian's Wall. You'll find out why it's not as recent a discovery as news reports might suggest.

    There's news from China where analysis of over one-thousand artefacts are only just starting to reveal new secrets about the people of Sanxingdui, in the western Sichuan province. Ling Xin from Archaeology Magazine explains what life might've been like in this hidden Chinese kingdom.

    You'll also learn the perfect trowelling technique from Time Team's Matt Williams and the show's creator, Tim Taylor, lets you in on his hopes and plans for Time Team's future.

    All that plus an excellent question about stairs in Roman villas. Submit your question to Helen now by supporting us on Patreon. Head to patreon.com/timeteamofficial for more information.
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    40 mins