Time Team
Time Team was a show that originally began in England and was hosted by Tony Robinson. Mick Aston, Phil Harding, Francis Pryor, and Carenza Lewis made up the original time team and in later seasons Mary-Ann Ochota and Alex Langlands join the team. Time Team lasted for 20 years on British TV and brought awareness to British archeology. Now you can find episodes of Time Team on either Timeline or the Official Time Team YouTube Channel. This series would be a good addition to both history and science classrooms. The United States had its version of Time Team that lasted for two seasons on PBS.
The Guerilla Base of the King - YouTube (50:29)
Our first episode of Time Team comes from Season 1, Episode 1. Tony Robinson is younger and has long hair. The Time Team goes to Somerset County and explores the base of King Alfred the Great. King Alfred the Great was fleeing from the Danes. The site they excavate was the base of King Alfred the Great. They are not sure what they will find on the field. Did Alfred the Great have a base on this Somerset Land? *Highly recommended for research purposes.*
A Saintly Site - YouTube (46:48)
They are investigating some lumps and bumps in a potential chapel site. Locals had been investigating the area for several years and then decided to bring Time Team in for help. This site will prove to be a challenge for Time Team because it is on a rocky outcropping, with rocks on top of a wall. Will the Time Team find a chapel underneath all the rubble? Watch this episode to find out! Mick is really in his element in this episode. *Highly recommended for research purposes.*
Three Tales of Canterbury - YouTube (48:53)
Sandi Toksvig and Liza Tarbuk, rookie archeologists, join up with Tony and the Time Team. The Time Team is going to tell three different stories about Canterbury. The first story involves pagan temple. Then the Time Team is going to excavate a Medieval Friary and perhaps come face to face with the pilgrims that would have made their way to Canterbury. Finally the Time Team will learn about a medieval factory. What will the Time Team find in three days? *Recommended for a history class.*
Ashton Eyre - YouTube (50:35)
Time Team is investigating a gatehouse that was turned into a farmhouse. Why was this gatehouse turned into a farmhouse? Somewhere in this jungle of remains, there is a picture of Medieval life. Who would have lived on this farm? Why would they have built this farm in that location? What buildings would have been on this site? *Recommended for your potential documentaries to show to a history class.*
High Worsall - YouTube (50:35)
Time Team makes their way to High Worsall, a town near Middlesborough. It was a village that almost completely disappeared. The Time Team is looking to find any remaining buildings including a manor house. Robin Bush and Dawn Hadley help research the village and try to imagine what life would have been like for the villagers. Why did this village almost completely disappear? What happened to its people? What will the Time Team find out in three days? *Recommended for a history class.*
The New Town of a Norman Prince - YouTube (49:48)
The Time Team is in Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It was originally a backwater before it turned into a Medieval market town. The time team got a letter from one of the residents. He had discovered the remains of one of the first houses built in the town. He wants to know how Much Wenlock became a major town. Will Time Team discover how Much Wenlock developed? *Highly recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
The Lost Flour Mill in Doomsday Book - YouTube (47:36)
A local landowner has been investigating the site before and found a reference to this flour mill in the Doomsday book. She also found a 1700’s map where there was a picture of the mill. Mick is skeptical that the mill existed and that it was a large mill because the area was not known for cereals growing. Will the Time Team find the mill? What will they discover about the history of the site? *Highly recommended for a history and science class and for independent study students.*
Keeping up with the Georgians - YouTube (47:42)
The Time Team examines the remains of what was Great Britain’s grandest Georgian’s houses. Stone arches are all that remains of the house. It was built for MP Sir Francis Popham. He had never seen it completely built. The paintings of the house show that it was an impressive structure and it could have been mistaken for Buckingham Palace. What did this house look like? Is the painting with Sir Francis Popham an accurate representation of the house? *Highly recommended for independent study students.*
Leper Hospital in Winchester - YouTube (47:53)
Time Team travels to Winchester, the ancient capital of Alfred the Great. Winchester was also the site of one of the biggest leper colonies in England. The leper colonists suffered a horrible disease. The site should contain living quarters for the colony’s residents as well as a chapel and hospital. The people who resided in this colony were the poorest in town. What will the Time Team find as they dig into this site? Will they find a leper cemetery? *Recommended for history, science, and health classrooms. Recommended for independent study students.*
The Island Fortress of an Ancient King - YouTube (50:00)
A king wanted to demonstrate his power and he built an island in the middle of the lake. Then he put a palace on the island. The Time Team puts together a game plan to explore the island. The island had been excavated before so the team has a good head start on the excavation. The Time Team will also be creating a replica of a log boat that was found. Why was this island built? Who built the island? Who lived in the surrounding area? *Recommended for independent study students.*
The Druid's Last Stand - YouTube (47:36)
In 2006 an aircraft flew over Anglesey. She was surveying the island and taking photos. He found something unusual in the landscape: it was made of earthwork. Anglesey is rich in archelogy and the site that was discovered may have had had something to do with the Druids. However, there was no clear documentation on the earth's works in Anglesey history. As usual, Time Team has three days to explore this site. *Highly recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
In Search of Henry V's Flagship Grace Dieu - YouTube (48:38)
Time Team searches for Henry V’s Flagship the Grace Dieu. They are searching on the River Hamble. It was Henry V’s huge flagship. She had only one voyage and was eventually abandoned. The story was that it was struck by lightning and burned to the waterline. There is evidence of a ship on the bottom of the river. Was she too big to sail? Was she a failure? What will the Time Team find? *Highly recommended for history and science independent study students.*
A Muslim Port in Spain - YouTube (49:50)
Over nine hundred years ago Denia was a thriving Islamic town in Spain. Time Team makes their way to Spain to discover more about Denia. Mick before the dig explores the coastline and takes in the landscape. He points out that you only really know what goes on in town after a building is taken down. Mick also talks about the impact of ports on Britain. So what will Time Team find exploring this site? *Highly recommended for history and science independent study students.*
From Constantinople to Cornwall - YouTube (48:21)
Time Team goes to Cornwall to investigate Cornwall’s role in international trade. Cornwall was where the world got tin. In exchange, the Cornish got manufactured goods. Pottery from Africa and Turkey has been found in Cornwall. Is there an ancient trading post in Cornwall? Time Team goes in and investigates. *Highly recommended for a history class. and for independent study students.*
House of the White Queen - YouTube (48:05)
Time Team explores one of the finest manor houses in all of England. It was built for a powerful family and hosted King Charles I. The archeologists were excited when they discovered a moat. Only one problem, the moat went in the other direction. So what was this moat was protecting? What connection does it have to the current manor house? Is it a cattle enclosure? Check out this episode to find out more. *Highly recommended for independent study history and STEM students.*
In the Shadow of Tor - YouTube (47:32)
Time Team is in one of the most hostile environments in Great Britain in Cornwall. However, 5,000 years ago it was the most ideal place to have a home. Why were Prehistoric people drawn to the site? How did they survive? Time Team has three days to find out. The location in Cornwall is weather-scared and a witness to 1,000’s years of human history. Nobody can say for sure how old the ruins in Cornwall are. *Recommended for independent study students.*
Picts and Hermits - YouTube (48:37)
The Time Team investigates the Wemyss Caves. The Picts have left behind pictures in the caves. The Picts worried the Romans so much, that they built a wall to keep them all. These caves also sheltered hermits and World War II refugees. The caves are under threat from rising sea levels. Now the Time Team is investigating the caves to tell their story. *Recommended for history and earth science class and for independent study students.*
The Tale of Two Villages - YouTube (46:58)
Tony introduces Wicken, it housed two villages separated by a small creek. Time Team was invited to investigate the origins of the two villages and which half of the village was older. Who has the oldest part of the village in their back garden? What will the remains tell the Time Team? What will the residents of Wicken learn about their village? *Recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
The Lost City of Roxburgh - YouTube (48:04)
Five hundred years ago on the Scottish border, there was a plain that housed one of the wealthiest cities in Scotland. A once-thriving city is now gone. The only thing that remains is the ruins of a castle. So what happened to this city? Why did no one dig it before? Time Team is going to be doing some fresh archelogy on the site to learn more about Roxburgh. How will the Time Team tackle this assignment? *Highly recommended for a history class.*
Iron Age Trading Post - Green Island - YouTube (47:50)
The Time Team will be excavating an island in Dorset in Poole Harbor. This island was the hub of trade for Dorset. Green Island has produced some interesting finds. Despite the finds, the island has never been properly excavated. So the Time Team is on the case. Will Green Island give up its secrets to the Time Team? Was Green Island the hub of trading for the Dorset coast? *Recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
Dig by Wire - YouTube (46:50)
Time Team is heading on over to Gateholm Island. This island is off the coast of Pembrokeshire and a handful of objects have been found over the years. It is one of the most dangerous and inaccessible places Time Team has ever excavated. Tony Robinson will have to zipline over to the island. Did the original inhabitants have an easier way to get to the island? What will the Time Team discover about the island? Gateholm is managed by the National Trust and hopes that Time Team will unlock the secrets of the island. *Recommended for an archeology class.*
Lord of the Isles - YouTube(46:07)
There was a set of ruins that dominated a kingdom in Scotland for decades. The Time Team will brave the rain to explore a Scottish Island. The National Museum of Scotland has partnered with the Time Team to excavate the site. It is important for the Time Team to help with this dig because the National Museum will run out of money to fund the dig. Once the money runs out, there will be no more digs. What will the Time Team find out about the Lords of the Isles? *Highly recommended for a fun day in history class.*
Medieval Dinning Hall - YouTube (47:05)
The Time Team is investigating a medieval dining hall. Tony starts off the episode as not being impressed with the site. However, the Time Team hopes to change his mind. The medieval hall is found in the Sunderland Housing Estate. The estate has some big plans for the area and they need to know the past of the area. They want to preserve the castle as best as they can. What will the Time Team discover about the site? *Highly recommended for a history class on the Middle Ages.*
Schools Diggers Medieval - YouTube (47:49)
The Time Team is investigating a school that was built in the Middle Ages. It is currently used as a school and the teachers would love to tell their students about their school. Time Team has three days to find out more about their school. The Hooke Court School was built on a ridge of high ground and would have been good for occupation. The Time Team has an excellent area to work with. What will the Time Team find out about the school? *Highly recommended for a history class on the Middle Ages.*
The Lost Irish Palace - YouTube (50:01)
In the Hunt for the Lost Irish Palace, the Time Team is looking for King Connor’s lost palace. King Connor built three palaces, the remains of two were discovered and now the Time Team is looking for the third. There was archeology done on two hills of the lost palace site and there were remains of settlements found. The Irish Chronicles and ariel photos hint at something. Could this be King Connor’s lost palace? Time Team has three days to investigate. *Recommended for both a high school and middle school history class.*
Bodies in the Shed - YouTube (48:34)
The Time Team is at Glendon Hall, and it is a building that has over four hundred years of history. The owner decided to build his mother a new house and when the diggers started digging they discovered a body. Not only did they discover one body but they discovered many more bodies. Why were these bodies found in an outbuilding? Who put them there? Who are they? The Time Team has three days to find out more. *Skip this episode, should be used for teacher enrichment.*
5000 Tons of Stone - YouTube (47:02)
What was this site? It has been called everything from a stone-age homestead to a fortress. This site sits on a hill on a sheep farm. Its crumbling walls still provide an interesting puzzle. The site was nicknamed the castles. The Time Team will have to find a date and the function of this enclosure. A ditch may provide environmental evidence. What will the Time Team discover about this site? How many stones will the Time Team have to move to learn more about the site? *Recommended for a history and landscape class.*
Bawsey St. James, Norfolk - YouTube (49:19)
The Time Team is investigating a deserted church. However, locals are finding metal dating back to the Iron Age. Was this site a settlement? The Time Team is broadcasting the dig live. The site they are investigating is huge and has never been properly investigated. A large number of finds have been found by the locals hinting at a large settlement. So what was this site? What will happen during the live show? *Skip this episode, should be used for teacher enrichment.*
Sussex Ups and Downs - YouTube (48:01)
The Time Team is on the trail of a Neolithic settlement in Sussex Downs. The settlement was discovered in 1923 by local archeologist John Pull. Pull said he found a larger site nearby but no one has managed to find it. What he found would be considered one of the few Stone Age settlements in Britain. However, when he made the discovery, he was sneered at by the public and archaeologists alike. The site was eventually bulldozed and his finds were lost. Pull was murdered. Now Time Team is going to reassess his work. *For research purposes only.*
Seven Buckets and a Buckle - YouTube (47:55)
Time Team returns to a dig that was previously excavated in 2001. This original dig opened a new window onto the Dark Ages. A brass Byzantine bucket was found at the site during the original dig and was the third one found in Great Britain. The story of Saxon burial rites was told in this original dig. That bucket inspires this new dig, what can this bucket tell us about history? Why was this bucket found miles away from where it was made? *For research purposes and clips only.*
The First King of Racing - YouTube (46:55)
The site is at Newmark and it is known as the birthplace of horse racing. The Time Team is in search of the earliest archeological traces of horse racing. Horse racing was the sport of kings and the Time Team not only hopes to take in some racing but also discover some serious archeology. They hope that they will find the world’s first racehorse stables in the world. What will the Time Team uncover in three days? *Recommended for a fun and frivolous day of history.*
The Norman Neighbors - YouTube (47:58)
Frances Davies, a Time Team fan, has been collecting finds from fields outside her house in Skipsea. She has collected a variety of artifacts from the Neolithic, Roman, and Saxon items over the years. The items reveal that people were living in the area over 1,000 years ago. However, the geophysics results hint at a large village. Could this village be the seat of power for a Norman lord? The Time Team has three days to find out, but will three days be enough for the Time Team to investigate the site? *Recommended for a fun and frivolous day of history.*
Scotch Broch - YouTube (46:57)
The Time Team heads over to Applecross Peninsula in Scotland to excavate a broch. A broch is a monumental dry stone tower and it was one of the largest Iron Age structures in Britain. Soil and massive overhead power lines won’t stop the Time Team from excavating this site. The Time Team is joined by Iron Age specialists Ian Armit, Andy Heald, Cathy Dagg, and Noel Fojut. What can this broch tell us about life in Iron Age Scotland? Tune into this episode to find out! *Recommended for a history fun day!*
Animal Farm - YouTube (48:35)
Carved stonework, posh bits and bobs, coins, and a horse bit are among the finds that brought the Time Team to this farm. A photograph of the field shows some pretty interesting lines in the landscape. Amateur archeologists took to the site and found something. They are on a search for a grand Norman Hunting Lodge. However, it does not take long before their findings point in a different direction. Why were there so many grand finds on this farm? *Recommended for a history fun day! Recommended for a science class.*
A Neolithic Cathedral - YouTube (47:55)
The Time Team is investigating a crop mark near Peterborough, and it is the first time a team has come in to investigate the site. It was referred to as a causewayed enclosure. This enclosure marks an area that dates back to about 6,000 years ago. This places the causeway in the Neolithic Period. Some believe that the ditches are evidence of farming, while others believe it has religious origins. Francis Pryor and Ben Robinson join the team in the mystery. *CAN be broken up into lectures. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for a history class and independent study students.*
A Village Affair - YouTube (46:18)
Bitterly is the quintessential English village and is bursting with pretty cottages and a church. It is also surrounded by empty fields. However, those fields might not be as empty as one would think. The Bitterly Villagers invited the Time Team to investigate those fields to see if the village was bigger at one point. Together the villagers and Time Team will be working on solving the mystery of Bitterly Village. Hopefully, they are not bitterly disappointed. *Recommended for both a history and science fun day.*
Knights Hospitaller Preceptory - Episode 1 (34:33) Episode 2 (35:53) Episode 3 (37:03)
Stewart Ainsworth has been very busy studying the landscape. The Time Team is at Halston Hall in Shropshire and it is here where a lost Knights Hospitaller preceptory may be found. A wooden chapel is set in a landscape garden. Its appearance may hint at a medieval history. Records suggest that there was an important Preceptory, a settlement used to raise funds for the Crusades. On his walks, Stewart has been convinced that the lumps and bumps on the ground hide a Medieval Preceptory. *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for a history class and independent study students.*
Called to the Bar - YouTube (48:46)
Instead of a muddy field, the Time Team is heading into London and the surroundings of Lincoln’s Inn. They will be donning their best wigs and suits to do this dig! The buildings that make up the world’s oldest and most distinguished law societies may hide a secret. The Time Team has been brought in to look for a 13th Century Palace that may have belonged to King Henry III’s Lord Chancellor. Will the Time Team find the remains of this palace? *Recommended for a history class.*
The Hollow Way - YouTube (48:52)
The Time Team is investigating a deserted medieval village. It is a landmark in the Durham Countryside. These remains have been photographed, surveyed and written about. For the first time, these remains are going to be excavated and Time Team is going to do the job. Why was this village deserted? What secrets will this dig reveal? What will the Time Team learn about the best preserved remains in Britain? *Recommended for a history and science class.*
The Celtic Spring - YouTube (48:29)
It is a dig like no other. In a garden, there is a Neolithic tomb, as well as a Norman Tower, and a sacred spring. Why are there so many finds in this area? What is the significance of this place? The Time Team is on a mission to work out whether or not the artifacts at Llygadwy are genuine. Or are they part of an elaborate crime against archaeology? What is going on here? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Recommended for both a history and science class.*
The Mystery of the Manor Moat - YouTube (47:45)
The historic Llanciah manor house is an archeologist’s dream. It is a grand manor house on a lovely landscape. An ancient moat was discovered and no one knows what it was protected. There are many theories such as a Welsh chapel, a Roman fort, a fortified cattle enclosure, or the ancestral home of an important Welsh family. Or did it just protect a fancy cattle enclosure? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Recommended for a history and science class.*
The Mortar Wreck - YouTube (25:44)
A shipwreck was discovered off the south coast of England off Poole Quay. It was laden with fascinating cargo and is one of the best-preserved wrecks off the British Coast. Derek Pittman and Lawrence Shaw spend the day with a dive team to learn more about the shipwreck. Who were the crew? How did it meet its watery grave? What was it carrying? This expedition crew looks to learn more about the ship. *Not recommended for a history class.*
Iron Age Market - YouTube (49:49)
The Time Team is going to be examining a large field that is surrounded by a bank and ditch. An antiquarian thought it was the remains of an Iron Age City. Next door to the field is another massive hill with another bank and ditch enclosure. Was this a fort where prehistoric people ran to under attack? What will the Time Team find out about these hills in just three days? This is one of Time Team’s more ambitious digs. *Recommended for both a history and a science class.*
House in the Loch - YouTube (50:49)
Tony Robinson heads on up to Scotland to observe a dive on a crannog. The dive is led by Nicholas Dixon and the collapsed crannog is collapsed but well preserved. Six field school archeologists will learn how to dive and do a dig underwater. The Oakbank Crannog is in the north-east Loch Tay in Perthshire. There were at least 18 crannogs identified. There is a working example of a rebuilt crannog looked on the south side of the loch. *Put on your potential list.*
Modbury - Episode 1 (36:53) Episode 2 (35:03) Episode 3 (39:58)
The Time Team is descending on Modbury and the people are helping out. Together the Modbury citizens and the Time Team band together to learn about the history of the town. They search attics, living rooms, and under the lawn. The Time Team is looking for evidence of the English Civil War. They are also joined by Jim Stetson; he is a descendant of a family who was at the center of the community for years. This family left for America the made their fortune making hats. So what do three days reveal about Modbury? *Recommended for a history class and technology class.*
Swords, Skulls, Strongholds - YouTube (48:34)
This time the Time Team is looking at the Iron Age. They are exploring ancient hill forts. For the most part, this era was ignored by the antiquarians. They assumed that these structures belonged to the Roman conquest of Britain. However, many of the tracks, boundaries, ditches, and hill defenses are still used today and are visible. Barry Cunliff, Mike Parker Pearsons, and J.D. Hill, modern archaeologists have examined these structures and have developed new theories. *Put on your potential list.*
From Forest to Frontlines - YouTube (49:56)
During World War I hundreds and thousands of troops were based at Clipstone Camp in Nottinghamshire. Between 1915 and 1920 hundreds of troops were stationed at the camp. Time Team has assembled a group to learn more about this camp. Forestry England, Operation Nightengale, and Nottinghamshire Council come together to examine a site that was protected by trees for nearly 100 years. What will be discovered on this site? *Not recommended for a classroom.*
Secrets of Wytch Farm - Episode 1 (37:58) Episode 2 (37:44) Episode 3 (40:51)
Wytch Farm is in the shadow of Corfe Castle in Dorset. It was here that Derek Pittman and Lawrence Shaw discovered two Iron Age Burials. Now the full Time Team has come together to investigate further. Over the years, pieces of Roman pottery have been discovered on the site. However, a small dig revealed an Iron Age which was surprising because the soil does not preserve bone. So why were they buried there? What about the Roman Finds? What does this field reveal about the history of Dorset? *Recommended for a history class.*
A Capital Hill - YouTube (47:14)
The Time Team is called to excavate a hill near Cardiff. On top of this large hill may have been the Iron Age capital of Wales. The geophysics shows multiple circular marks, perhaps indicating several roundhouses. However, it will be up to the Time Team to find evidence of a settlement. For the first time, this hill is being excavated. What will this site reveal about the Iron Age? Is this the ancient capital of Wales? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Put on your potential list.*
Launceston, Cornwall - YouTube (51:02)
A well-preserved female skeleton was found in Launceston, Cornwall. The team is descending on this city to learn more about it. It is quite possible this skeleton was connected to a leper hospital nearby. Or was she part of a leper colony? Or was this skeleton a plague victim or was she connected to the Civil War? The Time Team has three days to look at the mystery of this Cornish skeleton. What was the context of this lady’s burial? However, there will be challenges along the way because of a sewage works and finding traces of leprosy. *Recommended for a history class.*
Mallorca - YouTube (50:16)
The Beaker People are a people who lived in the Copper Age. However, what remains of them remains a mystery. There are tantalizing hints that these people introduced metalwork in Britain. The Time Team is pursuing these mysterious people to Mallorca, Spain. How big was this settlement in Spain? The Time Team is going to look at three sites (Son Mas Sanctuary, Maze, and Son Olenza Beaker Settlement) to learn more about the Beaker People. So what will the Time Team discover in three days about the Beaker people? *Recommended for a history class.*
Smallhythe, Kent - YouTube (50:32)
The Time Team descends on Smallhythe, Kent. They are looking for evidence of a shipyard dock that was visited by Henry V. The dock was next to the River Rother however the river changed courses and it is now in an overgrown field. Early excavations have revealed nothing other than a prehistoric forest. However, ship expert Ian Friel hints that this dockyard was of high naval importance. Woodworker Damian Goodburn recreates a clinker-built hull. Victor Armbus draws the biggest ship that the shipyard would have built. John Gater works to pinpoint the course of the river. *Recommended for a history class.
The Guerilla Base of the King - YouTube (50:29)
Our first episode of Time Team comes from Season 1, Episode 1. Tony Robinson is younger and has long hair. The Time Team goes to Somerset County and explores the base of King Alfred the Great. King Alfred the Great was fleeing from the Danes. The site they excavate was the base of King Alfred the Great. They are not sure what they will find on the field. Did Alfred the Great have a base on this Somerset Land? *Highly recommended for research purposes.*
A Saintly Site - YouTube (46:48)
They are investigating some lumps and bumps in a potential chapel site. Locals had been investigating the area for several years and then decided to bring Time Team in for help. This site will prove to be a challenge for Time Team because it is on a rocky outcropping, with rocks on top of a wall. Will the Time Team find a chapel underneath all the rubble? Watch this episode to find out! Mick is really in his element in this episode. *Highly recommended for research purposes.*
Three Tales of Canterbury - YouTube (48:53)
Sandi Toksvig and Liza Tarbuk, rookie archeologists, join up with Tony and the Time Team. The Time Team is going to tell three different stories about Canterbury. The first story involves pagan temple. Then the Time Team is going to excavate a Medieval Friary and perhaps come face to face with the pilgrims that would have made their way to Canterbury. Finally the Time Team will learn about a medieval factory. What will the Time Team find in three days? *Recommended for a history class.*
Ashton Eyre - YouTube (50:35)
Time Team is investigating a gatehouse that was turned into a farmhouse. Why was this gatehouse turned into a farmhouse? Somewhere in this jungle of remains, there is a picture of Medieval life. Who would have lived on this farm? Why would they have built this farm in that location? What buildings would have been on this site? *Recommended for your potential documentaries to show to a history class.*
High Worsall - YouTube (50:35)
Time Team makes their way to High Worsall, a town near Middlesborough. It was a village that almost completely disappeared. The Time Team is looking to find any remaining buildings including a manor house. Robin Bush and Dawn Hadley help research the village and try to imagine what life would have been like for the villagers. Why did this village almost completely disappear? What happened to its people? What will the Time Team find out in three days? *Recommended for a history class.*
The New Town of a Norman Prince - YouTube (49:48)
The Time Team is in Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It was originally a backwater before it turned into a Medieval market town. The time team got a letter from one of the residents. He had discovered the remains of one of the first houses built in the town. He wants to know how Much Wenlock became a major town. Will Time Team discover how Much Wenlock developed? *Highly recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
The Lost Flour Mill in Doomsday Book - YouTube (47:36)
A local landowner has been investigating the site before and found a reference to this flour mill in the Doomsday book. She also found a 1700’s map where there was a picture of the mill. Mick is skeptical that the mill existed and that it was a large mill because the area was not known for cereals growing. Will the Time Team find the mill? What will they discover about the history of the site? *Highly recommended for a history and science class and for independent study students.*
Keeping up with the Georgians - YouTube (47:42)
The Time Team examines the remains of what was Great Britain’s grandest Georgian’s houses. Stone arches are all that remains of the house. It was built for MP Sir Francis Popham. He had never seen it completely built. The paintings of the house show that it was an impressive structure and it could have been mistaken for Buckingham Palace. What did this house look like? Is the painting with Sir Francis Popham an accurate representation of the house? *Highly recommended for independent study students.*
Leper Hospital in Winchester - YouTube (47:53)
Time Team travels to Winchester, the ancient capital of Alfred the Great. Winchester was also the site of one of the biggest leper colonies in England. The leper colonists suffered a horrible disease. The site should contain living quarters for the colony’s residents as well as a chapel and hospital. The people who resided in this colony were the poorest in town. What will the Time Team find as they dig into this site? Will they find a leper cemetery? *Recommended for history, science, and health classrooms. Recommended for independent study students.*
The Island Fortress of an Ancient King - YouTube (50:00)
A king wanted to demonstrate his power and he built an island in the middle of the lake. Then he put a palace on the island. The Time Team puts together a game plan to explore the island. The island had been excavated before so the team has a good head start on the excavation. The Time Team will also be creating a replica of a log boat that was found. Why was this island built? Who built the island? Who lived in the surrounding area? *Recommended for independent study students.*
The Druid's Last Stand - YouTube (47:36)
In 2006 an aircraft flew over Anglesey. She was surveying the island and taking photos. He found something unusual in the landscape: it was made of earthwork. Anglesey is rich in archelogy and the site that was discovered may have had had something to do with the Druids. However, there was no clear documentation on the earth's works in Anglesey history. As usual, Time Team has three days to explore this site. *Highly recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
In Search of Henry V's Flagship Grace Dieu - YouTube (48:38)
Time Team searches for Henry V’s Flagship the Grace Dieu. They are searching on the River Hamble. It was Henry V’s huge flagship. She had only one voyage and was eventually abandoned. The story was that it was struck by lightning and burned to the waterline. There is evidence of a ship on the bottom of the river. Was she too big to sail? Was she a failure? What will the Time Team find? *Highly recommended for history and science independent study students.*
A Muslim Port in Spain - YouTube (49:50)
Over nine hundred years ago Denia was a thriving Islamic town in Spain. Time Team makes their way to Spain to discover more about Denia. Mick before the dig explores the coastline and takes in the landscape. He points out that you only really know what goes on in town after a building is taken down. Mick also talks about the impact of ports on Britain. So what will Time Team find exploring this site? *Highly recommended for history and science independent study students.*
From Constantinople to Cornwall - YouTube (48:21)
Time Team goes to Cornwall to investigate Cornwall’s role in international trade. Cornwall was where the world got tin. In exchange, the Cornish got manufactured goods. Pottery from Africa and Turkey has been found in Cornwall. Is there an ancient trading post in Cornwall? Time Team goes in and investigates. *Highly recommended for a history class. and for independent study students.*
House of the White Queen - YouTube (48:05)
Time Team explores one of the finest manor houses in all of England. It was built for a powerful family and hosted King Charles I. The archeologists were excited when they discovered a moat. Only one problem, the moat went in the other direction. So what was this moat was protecting? What connection does it have to the current manor house? Is it a cattle enclosure? Check out this episode to find out more. *Highly recommended for independent study history and STEM students.*
In the Shadow of Tor - YouTube (47:32)
Time Team is in one of the most hostile environments in Great Britain in Cornwall. However, 5,000 years ago it was the most ideal place to have a home. Why were Prehistoric people drawn to the site? How did they survive? Time Team has three days to find out. The location in Cornwall is weather-scared and a witness to 1,000’s years of human history. Nobody can say for sure how old the ruins in Cornwall are. *Recommended for independent study students.*
Picts and Hermits - YouTube (48:37)
The Time Team investigates the Wemyss Caves. The Picts have left behind pictures in the caves. The Picts worried the Romans so much, that they built a wall to keep them all. These caves also sheltered hermits and World War II refugees. The caves are under threat from rising sea levels. Now the Time Team is investigating the caves to tell their story. *Recommended for history and earth science class and for independent study students.*
The Tale of Two Villages - YouTube (46:58)
Tony introduces Wicken, it housed two villages separated by a small creek. Time Team was invited to investigate the origins of the two villages and which half of the village was older. Who has the oldest part of the village in their back garden? What will the remains tell the Time Team? What will the residents of Wicken learn about their village? *Recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
The Lost City of Roxburgh - YouTube (48:04)
Five hundred years ago on the Scottish border, there was a plain that housed one of the wealthiest cities in Scotland. A once-thriving city is now gone. The only thing that remains is the ruins of a castle. So what happened to this city? Why did no one dig it before? Time Team is going to be doing some fresh archelogy on the site to learn more about Roxburgh. How will the Time Team tackle this assignment? *Highly recommended for a history class.*
Iron Age Trading Post - Green Island - YouTube (47:50)
The Time Team will be excavating an island in Dorset in Poole Harbor. This island was the hub of trade for Dorset. Green Island has produced some interesting finds. Despite the finds, the island has never been properly excavated. So the Time Team is on the case. Will Green Island give up its secrets to the Time Team? Was Green Island the hub of trading for the Dorset coast? *Recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
Dig by Wire - YouTube (46:50)
Time Team is heading on over to Gateholm Island. This island is off the coast of Pembrokeshire and a handful of objects have been found over the years. It is one of the most dangerous and inaccessible places Time Team has ever excavated. Tony Robinson will have to zipline over to the island. Did the original inhabitants have an easier way to get to the island? What will the Time Team discover about the island? Gateholm is managed by the National Trust and hopes that Time Team will unlock the secrets of the island. *Recommended for an archeology class.*
Lord of the Isles - YouTube(46:07)
There was a set of ruins that dominated a kingdom in Scotland for decades. The Time Team will brave the rain to explore a Scottish Island. The National Museum of Scotland has partnered with the Time Team to excavate the site. It is important for the Time Team to help with this dig because the National Museum will run out of money to fund the dig. Once the money runs out, there will be no more digs. What will the Time Team find out about the Lords of the Isles? *Highly recommended for a fun day in history class.*
Medieval Dinning Hall - YouTube (47:05)
The Time Team is investigating a medieval dining hall. Tony starts off the episode as not being impressed with the site. However, the Time Team hopes to change his mind. The medieval hall is found in the Sunderland Housing Estate. The estate has some big plans for the area and they need to know the past of the area. They want to preserve the castle as best as they can. What will the Time Team discover about the site? *Highly recommended for a history class on the Middle Ages.*
Schools Diggers Medieval - YouTube (47:49)
The Time Team is investigating a school that was built in the Middle Ages. It is currently used as a school and the teachers would love to tell their students about their school. Time Team has three days to find out more about their school. The Hooke Court School was built on a ridge of high ground and would have been good for occupation. The Time Team has an excellent area to work with. What will the Time Team find out about the school? *Highly recommended for a history class on the Middle Ages.*
The Lost Irish Palace - YouTube (50:01)
In the Hunt for the Lost Irish Palace, the Time Team is looking for King Connor’s lost palace. King Connor built three palaces, the remains of two were discovered and now the Time Team is looking for the third. There was archeology done on two hills of the lost palace site and there were remains of settlements found. The Irish Chronicles and ariel photos hint at something. Could this be King Connor’s lost palace? Time Team has three days to investigate. *Recommended for both a high school and middle school history class.*
Bodies in the Shed - YouTube (48:34)
The Time Team is at Glendon Hall, and it is a building that has over four hundred years of history. The owner decided to build his mother a new house and when the diggers started digging they discovered a body. Not only did they discover one body but they discovered many more bodies. Why were these bodies found in an outbuilding? Who put them there? Who are they? The Time Team has three days to find out more. *Skip this episode, should be used for teacher enrichment.*
5000 Tons of Stone - YouTube (47:02)
What was this site? It has been called everything from a stone-age homestead to a fortress. This site sits on a hill on a sheep farm. Its crumbling walls still provide an interesting puzzle. The site was nicknamed the castles. The Time Team will have to find a date and the function of this enclosure. A ditch may provide environmental evidence. What will the Time Team discover about this site? How many stones will the Time Team have to move to learn more about the site? *Recommended for a history and landscape class.*
Bawsey St. James, Norfolk - YouTube (49:19)
The Time Team is investigating a deserted church. However, locals are finding metal dating back to the Iron Age. Was this site a settlement? The Time Team is broadcasting the dig live. The site they are investigating is huge and has never been properly investigated. A large number of finds have been found by the locals hinting at a large settlement. So what was this site? What will happen during the live show? *Skip this episode, should be used for teacher enrichment.*
Sussex Ups and Downs - YouTube (48:01)
The Time Team is on the trail of a Neolithic settlement in Sussex Downs. The settlement was discovered in 1923 by local archeologist John Pull. Pull said he found a larger site nearby but no one has managed to find it. What he found would be considered one of the few Stone Age settlements in Britain. However, when he made the discovery, he was sneered at by the public and archaeologists alike. The site was eventually bulldozed and his finds were lost. Pull was murdered. Now Time Team is going to reassess his work. *For research purposes only.*
Seven Buckets and a Buckle - YouTube (47:55)
Time Team returns to a dig that was previously excavated in 2001. This original dig opened a new window onto the Dark Ages. A brass Byzantine bucket was found at the site during the original dig and was the third one found in Great Britain. The story of Saxon burial rites was told in this original dig. That bucket inspires this new dig, what can this bucket tell us about history? Why was this bucket found miles away from where it was made? *For research purposes and clips only.*
The First King of Racing - YouTube (46:55)
The site is at Newmark and it is known as the birthplace of horse racing. The Time Team is in search of the earliest archeological traces of horse racing. Horse racing was the sport of kings and the Time Team not only hopes to take in some racing but also discover some serious archeology. They hope that they will find the world’s first racehorse stables in the world. What will the Time Team uncover in three days? *Recommended for a fun and frivolous day of history.*
The Norman Neighbors - YouTube (47:58)
Frances Davies, a Time Team fan, has been collecting finds from fields outside her house in Skipsea. She has collected a variety of artifacts from the Neolithic, Roman, and Saxon items over the years. The items reveal that people were living in the area over 1,000 years ago. However, the geophysics results hint at a large village. Could this village be the seat of power for a Norman lord? The Time Team has three days to find out, but will three days be enough for the Time Team to investigate the site? *Recommended for a fun and frivolous day of history.*
Scotch Broch - YouTube (46:57)
The Time Team heads over to Applecross Peninsula in Scotland to excavate a broch. A broch is a monumental dry stone tower and it was one of the largest Iron Age structures in Britain. Soil and massive overhead power lines won’t stop the Time Team from excavating this site. The Time Team is joined by Iron Age specialists Ian Armit, Andy Heald, Cathy Dagg, and Noel Fojut. What can this broch tell us about life in Iron Age Scotland? Tune into this episode to find out! *Recommended for a history fun day!*
Animal Farm - YouTube (48:35)
Carved stonework, posh bits and bobs, coins, and a horse bit are among the finds that brought the Time Team to this farm. A photograph of the field shows some pretty interesting lines in the landscape. Amateur archeologists took to the site and found something. They are on a search for a grand Norman Hunting Lodge. However, it does not take long before their findings point in a different direction. Why were there so many grand finds on this farm? *Recommended for a history fun day! Recommended for a science class.*
A Neolithic Cathedral - YouTube (47:55)
The Time Team is investigating a crop mark near Peterborough, and it is the first time a team has come in to investigate the site. It was referred to as a causewayed enclosure. This enclosure marks an area that dates back to about 6,000 years ago. This places the causeway in the Neolithic Period. Some believe that the ditches are evidence of farming, while others believe it has religious origins. Francis Pryor and Ben Robinson join the team in the mystery. *CAN be broken up into lectures. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for a history class and independent study students.*
A Village Affair - YouTube (46:18)
Bitterly is the quintessential English village and is bursting with pretty cottages and a church. It is also surrounded by empty fields. However, those fields might not be as empty as one would think. The Bitterly Villagers invited the Time Team to investigate those fields to see if the village was bigger at one point. Together the villagers and Time Team will be working on solving the mystery of Bitterly Village. Hopefully, they are not bitterly disappointed. *Recommended for both a history and science fun day.*
Knights Hospitaller Preceptory - Episode 1 (34:33) Episode 2 (35:53) Episode 3 (37:03)
Stewart Ainsworth has been very busy studying the landscape. The Time Team is at Halston Hall in Shropshire and it is here where a lost Knights Hospitaller preceptory may be found. A wooden chapel is set in a landscape garden. Its appearance may hint at a medieval history. Records suggest that there was an important Preceptory, a settlement used to raise funds for the Crusades. On his walks, Stewart has been convinced that the lumps and bumps on the ground hide a Medieval Preceptory. *HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for a history class and independent study students.*
Called to the Bar - YouTube (48:46)
Instead of a muddy field, the Time Team is heading into London and the surroundings of Lincoln’s Inn. They will be donning their best wigs and suits to do this dig! The buildings that make up the world’s oldest and most distinguished law societies may hide a secret. The Time Team has been brought in to look for a 13th Century Palace that may have belonged to King Henry III’s Lord Chancellor. Will the Time Team find the remains of this palace? *Recommended for a history class.*
The Hollow Way - YouTube (48:52)
The Time Team is investigating a deserted medieval village. It is a landmark in the Durham Countryside. These remains have been photographed, surveyed and written about. For the first time, these remains are going to be excavated and Time Team is going to do the job. Why was this village deserted? What secrets will this dig reveal? What will the Time Team learn about the best preserved remains in Britain? *Recommended for a history and science class.*
The Celtic Spring - YouTube (48:29)
It is a dig like no other. In a garden, there is a Neolithic tomb, as well as a Norman Tower, and a sacred spring. Why are there so many finds in this area? What is the significance of this place? The Time Team is on a mission to work out whether or not the artifacts at Llygadwy are genuine. Or are they part of an elaborate crime against archaeology? What is going on here? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Recommended for both a history and science class.*
The Mystery of the Manor Moat - YouTube (47:45)
The historic Llanciah manor house is an archeologist’s dream. It is a grand manor house on a lovely landscape. An ancient moat was discovered and no one knows what it was protected. There are many theories such as a Welsh chapel, a Roman fort, a fortified cattle enclosure, or the ancestral home of an important Welsh family. Or did it just protect a fancy cattle enclosure? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Recommended for a history and science class.*
The Mortar Wreck - YouTube (25:44)
A shipwreck was discovered off the south coast of England off Poole Quay. It was laden with fascinating cargo and is one of the best-preserved wrecks off the British Coast. Derek Pittman and Lawrence Shaw spend the day with a dive team to learn more about the shipwreck. Who were the crew? How did it meet its watery grave? What was it carrying? This expedition crew looks to learn more about the ship. *Not recommended for a history class.*
Iron Age Market - YouTube (49:49)
The Time Team is going to be examining a large field that is surrounded by a bank and ditch. An antiquarian thought it was the remains of an Iron Age City. Next door to the field is another massive hill with another bank and ditch enclosure. Was this a fort where prehistoric people ran to under attack? What will the Time Team find out about these hills in just three days? This is one of Time Team’s more ambitious digs. *Recommended for both a history and a science class.*
House in the Loch - YouTube (50:49)
Tony Robinson heads on up to Scotland to observe a dive on a crannog. The dive is led by Nicholas Dixon and the collapsed crannog is collapsed but well preserved. Six field school archeologists will learn how to dive and do a dig underwater. The Oakbank Crannog is in the north-east Loch Tay in Perthshire. There were at least 18 crannogs identified. There is a working example of a rebuilt crannog looked on the south side of the loch. *Put on your potential list.*
Modbury - Episode 1 (36:53) Episode 2 (35:03) Episode 3 (39:58)
The Time Team is descending on Modbury and the people are helping out. Together the Modbury citizens and the Time Team band together to learn about the history of the town. They search attics, living rooms, and under the lawn. The Time Team is looking for evidence of the English Civil War. They are also joined by Jim Stetson; he is a descendant of a family who was at the center of the community for years. This family left for America the made their fortune making hats. So what do three days reveal about Modbury? *Recommended for a history class and technology class.*
Swords, Skulls, Strongholds - YouTube (48:34)
This time the Time Team is looking at the Iron Age. They are exploring ancient hill forts. For the most part, this era was ignored by the antiquarians. They assumed that these structures belonged to the Roman conquest of Britain. However, many of the tracks, boundaries, ditches, and hill defenses are still used today and are visible. Barry Cunliff, Mike Parker Pearsons, and J.D. Hill, modern archaeologists have examined these structures and have developed new theories. *Put on your potential list.*
From Forest to Frontlines - YouTube (49:56)
During World War I hundreds and thousands of troops were based at Clipstone Camp in Nottinghamshire. Between 1915 and 1920 hundreds of troops were stationed at the camp. Time Team has assembled a group to learn more about this camp. Forestry England, Operation Nightengale, and Nottinghamshire Council come together to examine a site that was protected by trees for nearly 100 years. What will be discovered on this site? *Not recommended for a classroom.*
Secrets of Wytch Farm - Episode 1 (37:58) Episode 2 (37:44) Episode 3 (40:51)
Wytch Farm is in the shadow of Corfe Castle in Dorset. It was here that Derek Pittman and Lawrence Shaw discovered two Iron Age Burials. Now the full Time Team has come together to investigate further. Over the years, pieces of Roman pottery have been discovered on the site. However, a small dig revealed an Iron Age which was surprising because the soil does not preserve bone. So why were they buried there? What about the Roman Finds? What does this field reveal about the history of Dorset? *Recommended for a history class.*
A Capital Hill - YouTube (47:14)
The Time Team is called to excavate a hill near Cardiff. On top of this large hill may have been the Iron Age capital of Wales. The geophysics shows multiple circular marks, perhaps indicating several roundhouses. However, it will be up to the Time Team to find evidence of a settlement. For the first time, this hill is being excavated. What will this site reveal about the Iron Age? Is this the ancient capital of Wales? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Put on your potential list.*
Launceston, Cornwall - YouTube (51:02)
A well-preserved female skeleton was found in Launceston, Cornwall. The team is descending on this city to learn more about it. It is quite possible this skeleton was connected to a leper hospital nearby. Or was she part of a leper colony? Or was this skeleton a plague victim or was she connected to the Civil War? The Time Team has three days to look at the mystery of this Cornish skeleton. What was the context of this lady’s burial? However, there will be challenges along the way because of a sewage works and finding traces of leprosy. *Recommended for a history class.*
Mallorca - YouTube (50:16)
The Beaker People are a people who lived in the Copper Age. However, what remains of them remains a mystery. There are tantalizing hints that these people introduced metalwork in Britain. The Time Team is pursuing these mysterious people to Mallorca, Spain. How big was this settlement in Spain? The Time Team is going to look at three sites (Son Mas Sanctuary, Maze, and Son Olenza Beaker Settlement) to learn more about the Beaker People. So what will the Time Team discover in three days about the Beaker people? *Recommended for a history class.*
Smallhythe, Kent - YouTube (50:32)
The Time Team descends on Smallhythe, Kent. They are looking for evidence of a shipyard dock that was visited by Henry V. The dock was next to the River Rother however the river changed courses and it is now in an overgrown field. Early excavations have revealed nothing other than a prehistoric forest. However, ship expert Ian Friel hints that this dockyard was of high naval importance. Woodworker Damian Goodburn recreates a clinker-built hull. Victor Armbus draws the biggest ship that the shipyard would have built. John Gater works to pinpoint the course of the river. *Recommended for a history class.
Industrial Revolution
The Lost Viaduct - YouTube (49:31) Series 8
The Time Team is exploring a site in South Wales. They are trying to find the first railway viaduct. The mine masters started building on a grand scale during the Industrial Revolution. One of those building projects was a viaduct. People lived under the arches of the viaduct. Unfortunately, after twenty-five years the viaduct disappeared. There is no record of it being demolished, so what happened? Time Team will investigate. *Highly recommended for an agriscience classroom.*
Furnace in the Forest - YouTube (47:59) Series 18
The Time Team is investigating the early days of the Industrial Revolution. Derwentcote was at the heart of an iron and steel complex that helped spread the British Empire. The Time Team will have their hands full, clearing away decades of brush and growth to access the site. There was a hodgepodge of processes going on at the Derwentcote site. The Time Team has three days to excavate, hopefully, the Time Team will be able to get to the archeology. *Recommended for a history classroom and independent study students.*
Rubble at the Mill - YouTube (48:47) Series 13
Underneath a car park in Manchester lies the remains of a mill. Manchester was a powerhouse in the cotton industry and it was a city that had a lot of mills. In 1780, the first cotton mill in Manchester was built and was built by Richard Arkwright. It housed the first steam engines. It is now buried under a car park. The Time Team has three days to discover and recover one of Britain’s most important historic sites. Will the Time Team find the mill? *Recommended for a history class on the Industrial Revolution.*
The Time Team is exploring a site in South Wales. They are trying to find the first railway viaduct. The mine masters started building on a grand scale during the Industrial Revolution. One of those building projects was a viaduct. People lived under the arches of the viaduct. Unfortunately, after twenty-five years the viaduct disappeared. There is no record of it being demolished, so what happened? Time Team will investigate. *Highly recommended for an agriscience classroom.*
Furnace in the Forest - YouTube (47:59) Series 18
The Time Team is investigating the early days of the Industrial Revolution. Derwentcote was at the heart of an iron and steel complex that helped spread the British Empire. The Time Team will have their hands full, clearing away decades of brush and growth to access the site. There was a hodgepodge of processes going on at the Derwentcote site. The Time Team has three days to excavate, hopefully, the Time Team will be able to get to the archeology. *Recommended for a history classroom and independent study students.*
Rubble at the Mill - YouTube (48:47) Series 13
Underneath a car park in Manchester lies the remains of a mill. Manchester was a powerhouse in the cotton industry and it was a city that had a lot of mills. In 1780, the first cotton mill in Manchester was built and was built by Richard Arkwright. It housed the first steam engines. It is now buried under a car park. The Time Team has three days to discover and recover one of Britain’s most important historic sites. Will the Time Team find the mill? *Recommended for a history class on the Industrial Revolution.*
World War II
Hitler's Island Fortress- YouTube (47:23) Series 18
Time Team explores Jersey Island and Hitler’s Island Fortress. The island castle is the oldest on the island and was where the British could defend their Channel Island. The terrain will prove to be a challenge for the Time Team and geophysics. The steep sloops will prove to be a challenge. The castle was important strategically. However, there are some mysteries about the castle that needs to be resolved. *Highly recommended for history, landscape, and STEM students.*
Digging Band of Brothers - YouTube (1:36:55)
The Time Team is investigating the US 101st Airborne Division in Britain. They have been invited by Operation Nightingale to Albourne, Wiltshire. They will be working alongside service men and women from the US and the UK to learn more about the iconic Band of Brothers. It is the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the Time Team is going to help investigate Easy Company. Easy Company was stationed in Albourne before the D-Day Invasion. What will the Time Team find to further the Band of Brother’s story. *Highly recommended for both a world history and American history class.*
Reedham Marshes, Norfolk - YouTube (50:34)
The Time Team is in Norfolk to learn more about the mysterious crash of two US B17 Bombers. The crash happened on February 21, 1944, and the B17 Bombers were returning from a bombing in Germany. Suddenly two plans, just minutes away from the base, crashed into each other. The Time Team is going to be excavating one of the planes to learn more about what happened. What really happened? What caused the planes to collide and plummet to the ground? What lead up to the crash? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Recommended for a history class.*
Time Team explores Jersey Island and Hitler’s Island Fortress. The island castle is the oldest on the island and was where the British could defend their Channel Island. The terrain will prove to be a challenge for the Time Team and geophysics. The steep sloops will prove to be a challenge. The castle was important strategically. However, there are some mysteries about the castle that needs to be resolved. *Highly recommended for history, landscape, and STEM students.*
Digging Band of Brothers - YouTube (1:36:55)
The Time Team is investigating the US 101st Airborne Division in Britain. They have been invited by Operation Nightingale to Albourne, Wiltshire. They will be working alongside service men and women from the US and the UK to learn more about the iconic Band of Brothers. It is the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the Time Team is going to help investigate Easy Company. Easy Company was stationed in Albourne before the D-Day Invasion. What will the Time Team find to further the Band of Brother’s story. *Highly recommended for both a world history and American history class.*
Reedham Marshes, Norfolk - YouTube (50:34)
The Time Team is in Norfolk to learn more about the mysterious crash of two US B17 Bombers. The crash happened on February 21, 1944, and the B17 Bombers were returning from a bombing in Germany. Suddenly two plans, just minutes away from the base, crashed into each other. The Time Team is going to be excavating one of the planes to learn more about what happened. What really happened? What caused the planes to collide and plummet to the ground? What lead up to the crash? The Time Team has three days to find out. *Recommended for a history class.*
Specials
1066: The Lost Battlefield - YouTube (46:41)
In this Time Team special the team tries to find the 1066 battlefield. William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 changing the course of English history. Where this history took place is a mystery. No archeological evidence of the 1066 battlefield has been found. The Time Team investigates the official 1066 battlefield and looks at other possible sites. It is a fascinating look at how history can be proven wrong and be corrected. *Highly recommended for a high school history and science classroom. Highly recommended for independent study students.*
Dinosaur Hunt: A Time Team Special - YouTube (49:18)
Tony Robinson and Phil Harding travel to Montana to help dig for dinosaurs. The pair accompany both professional and private “dinosaur hunters.” Montana was full of dinosaurs. What do these Dinosaur hunters do? How do they dig up dinosaurs? Over the next three weeks, Tony and Phil hope to learn more about the digs and perhaps dig a few dinosaurs themselves. They will go to three different digs and learn about what goes on at those digs. This will be a whole new experience for Phil and Tony. *Highly recommended for an earth science class.*
Vlochos - Episode 1 (26:00) Episode 2 (28:50)
Dr. Derek Pitman and Lawerence Shaw join a team of experts investigating an ancient settlement in Greece. This was a relatively unknown site to the archeological world. This has been an ongoing archaeological expedition uncovering a thousand years of history. Using modern technology, this team has been investigating this settlement in Central Greece to learn more about the history of Ancient Greece. This expedition team has a longer time to look at the site than the traditional Time Team. *Not recommended for a history classroom.*
Journey to Stonehenge - YouTube (49:50)
This time the Time Team is working with some archeology students excavating Durrington Walls. The Durrington Walls are Britain’s biggest neolithic henge and dwarves Stonehenge. Mike Parson Pearson talks about his theory that there was a connection between the two sites. The cremated remains of the dead would have been thrown into the River Avon to join their ancestors. These remains would travel to Stonehenge and join their ancestors in the afterlife. The discovery of a curved avenue leading from the henge to the river helps provide evidence for this theory. *Recommended for a history class.*
King of Bling - YouTube (50:37)
The Time Team is heading to Prittlewell, near Southend in Essex. They are going to be looking at an important Royal Saxon Tomb. During road construction, an impressive load of Saxon objects was discovered, leading to an initial excavation. A nearly intact wood-lined burial chamber was discovered and its contents were comparable to similar discoveries made in England. Who was this person? Why would he have so many impressive finds? The Time Team is on a case. *Recommended for a history class.*
Secrets of the Stately Garden - YouTube (49:39)
The Time Team is going to be examining the Enlightenment fad for landscape gardens. One garden in particular was designed by Capability Brown. To get the feel of this garden design, Tony Robinson travels to Prior Park built by Ralph Allen and inspired by Alexander Pope. A water cascade feature was restored by the National Trust. Tony then explores the explosion of interest in natural sciences at the Royal Society in London. Robinson learns about the classical symbolism that was heavily featured in the gardens. *Recommended for a landscape class.*
Shakespeare's House - YouTube (48:32)
Researchers from Birmingham University are excavating the site of William Shakespeare’s home. Phil Harding and Tony Robinson are joining this crew to help uncover a lost piece of history. The house had twenty rooms and was the largest private house in town at the time. However, in 1702 a new house was put on the site and the original house location was lost. However, new documents are providing clues about William Shakespeare: from his parent’s house to the Rose Theatre, Mary Arden’s farm, and the Globe Theatre. *Recommended for a history and English Class.*
Nelson's Hospital - YouTube (49:33)
The Royal Navy purchased Haslar Farm in 1745. This farm was located near Portsmouth dock and this was where the first naval hospital was going to be built. It had cost £100,000 and had 1,800 beds. It was the biggest construction project in Great Britain. The hospital was completed in 1753 and it would contentiously treat patients until it closed in 2009. As part of its closure, the Time Team will descend on the site to document the burial grounds. Over 7,800 sailors are calculated to lie in the hospital graveyard. So what will the Time Team discover about the sailors? *Recommended for a history class and anatomy class.*
The Real Vikings - YouTube (49:16)
Tony Robinson and the Time Team are investigating the Vikings. They are looking at new evidence that will change how Vikings are understood. They start at Lindisfarne and explore how the first Lindisfarne raid. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle had cemented the reputation of the Vikings as a marauding warrior. However, excavations in York and Orkney are slowly changing that picture. What is emerging is a society of settlers, farmers, merchants, and craftsmen becoming a part of the local culture. The Time Team will spend time at a dig in York where the finds are often compared to what is found in Copenhagen. So are the Vikings a misunderstood civilization or should they still be considered bloodthirsty raiders? *Recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
Lost Submarines of World War I - YouTube (47:03)
Tony Robinson and Phil Harding dive into the archives to learn more about the submarines of World War I. The pair trace the development of the submarines. They began as wacky experimental tools and slowly began to evolve into ruthless weapons of war. Submarines would change the nature of naval warfare. The Time Team explores the story of submarines through several different wrecks in the English Channel. The submarines themselves will be examined as well as the inventions and technology that was created to make the submarine possible. *Recommended for a history class.*
God of Gothic - YouTube (48:07)
The Grange a house in Ramsgate, Kent is undergoing renovations. It was a home formerly owned by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, who was a co-creator of the Houses of Parliament. Pugin’s designs would become how we build houses today. Over his lifetime he built houses and cathedrals on top of a designer of ordinary objects. At the time of his death, he left behind thousands of properties and by doing so he changed the face of England. Tony Robinson explores the legacy of this gentleman with the help of design experts. *Recommended for an art class.*
Boudica's Lost Tribe - YouTube (48:40)
Tony Robinson goes to investigate Venta Icenorum. It is in modern day Caistor St. Edmund, Norfolk. It was a Roman town when the Romans were in Britain. This town was also in the heartland of the long lost Iceni Tribe. This tribe is known for Queen Boudica who led a revolt against the Roman Empire in Britain. Tony will be joining up with a team of archeologists from the University of Nottingham to learn more about this legendary queen and the tribe that she led. *Recommended for a history and science class.*
In this Time Team special the team tries to find the 1066 battlefield. William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066 changing the course of English history. Where this history took place is a mystery. No archeological evidence of the 1066 battlefield has been found. The Time Team investigates the official 1066 battlefield and looks at other possible sites. It is a fascinating look at how history can be proven wrong and be corrected. *Highly recommended for a high school history and science classroom. Highly recommended for independent study students.*
Dinosaur Hunt: A Time Team Special - YouTube (49:18)
Tony Robinson and Phil Harding travel to Montana to help dig for dinosaurs. The pair accompany both professional and private “dinosaur hunters.” Montana was full of dinosaurs. What do these Dinosaur hunters do? How do they dig up dinosaurs? Over the next three weeks, Tony and Phil hope to learn more about the digs and perhaps dig a few dinosaurs themselves. They will go to three different digs and learn about what goes on at those digs. This will be a whole new experience for Phil and Tony. *Highly recommended for an earth science class.*
Vlochos - Episode 1 (26:00) Episode 2 (28:50)
Dr. Derek Pitman and Lawerence Shaw join a team of experts investigating an ancient settlement in Greece. This was a relatively unknown site to the archeological world. This has been an ongoing archaeological expedition uncovering a thousand years of history. Using modern technology, this team has been investigating this settlement in Central Greece to learn more about the history of Ancient Greece. This expedition team has a longer time to look at the site than the traditional Time Team. *Not recommended for a history classroom.*
Journey to Stonehenge - YouTube (49:50)
This time the Time Team is working with some archeology students excavating Durrington Walls. The Durrington Walls are Britain’s biggest neolithic henge and dwarves Stonehenge. Mike Parson Pearson talks about his theory that there was a connection between the two sites. The cremated remains of the dead would have been thrown into the River Avon to join their ancestors. These remains would travel to Stonehenge and join their ancestors in the afterlife. The discovery of a curved avenue leading from the henge to the river helps provide evidence for this theory. *Recommended for a history class.*
King of Bling - YouTube (50:37)
The Time Team is heading to Prittlewell, near Southend in Essex. They are going to be looking at an important Royal Saxon Tomb. During road construction, an impressive load of Saxon objects was discovered, leading to an initial excavation. A nearly intact wood-lined burial chamber was discovered and its contents were comparable to similar discoveries made in England. Who was this person? Why would he have so many impressive finds? The Time Team is on a case. *Recommended for a history class.*
Secrets of the Stately Garden - YouTube (49:39)
The Time Team is going to be examining the Enlightenment fad for landscape gardens. One garden in particular was designed by Capability Brown. To get the feel of this garden design, Tony Robinson travels to Prior Park built by Ralph Allen and inspired by Alexander Pope. A water cascade feature was restored by the National Trust. Tony then explores the explosion of interest in natural sciences at the Royal Society in London. Robinson learns about the classical symbolism that was heavily featured in the gardens. *Recommended for a landscape class.*
Shakespeare's House - YouTube (48:32)
Researchers from Birmingham University are excavating the site of William Shakespeare’s home. Phil Harding and Tony Robinson are joining this crew to help uncover a lost piece of history. The house had twenty rooms and was the largest private house in town at the time. However, in 1702 a new house was put on the site and the original house location was lost. However, new documents are providing clues about William Shakespeare: from his parent’s house to the Rose Theatre, Mary Arden’s farm, and the Globe Theatre. *Recommended for a history and English Class.*
Nelson's Hospital - YouTube (49:33)
The Royal Navy purchased Haslar Farm in 1745. This farm was located near Portsmouth dock and this was where the first naval hospital was going to be built. It had cost £100,000 and had 1,800 beds. It was the biggest construction project in Great Britain. The hospital was completed in 1753 and it would contentiously treat patients until it closed in 2009. As part of its closure, the Time Team will descend on the site to document the burial grounds. Over 7,800 sailors are calculated to lie in the hospital graveyard. So what will the Time Team discover about the sailors? *Recommended for a history class and anatomy class.*
The Real Vikings - YouTube (49:16)
Tony Robinson and the Time Team are investigating the Vikings. They are looking at new evidence that will change how Vikings are understood. They start at Lindisfarne and explore how the first Lindisfarne raid. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle had cemented the reputation of the Vikings as a marauding warrior. However, excavations in York and Orkney are slowly changing that picture. What is emerging is a society of settlers, farmers, merchants, and craftsmen becoming a part of the local culture. The Time Team will spend time at a dig in York where the finds are often compared to what is found in Copenhagen. So are the Vikings a misunderstood civilization or should they still be considered bloodthirsty raiders? *Recommended for a history class and for independent study students.*
Lost Submarines of World War I - YouTube (47:03)
Tony Robinson and Phil Harding dive into the archives to learn more about the submarines of World War I. The pair trace the development of the submarines. They began as wacky experimental tools and slowly began to evolve into ruthless weapons of war. Submarines would change the nature of naval warfare. The Time Team explores the story of submarines through several different wrecks in the English Channel. The submarines themselves will be examined as well as the inventions and technology that was created to make the submarine possible. *Recommended for a history class.*
God of Gothic - YouTube (48:07)
The Grange a house in Ramsgate, Kent is undergoing renovations. It was a home formerly owned by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, who was a co-creator of the Houses of Parliament. Pugin’s designs would become how we build houses today. Over his lifetime he built houses and cathedrals on top of a designer of ordinary objects. At the time of his death, he left behind thousands of properties and by doing so he changed the face of England. Tony Robinson explores the legacy of this gentleman with the help of design experts. *Recommended for an art class.*
Boudica's Lost Tribe - YouTube (48:40)
Tony Robinson goes to investigate Venta Icenorum. It is in modern day Caistor St. Edmund, Norfolk. It was a Roman town when the Romans were in Britain. This town was also in the heartland of the long lost Iceni Tribe. This tribe is known for Queen Boudica who led a revolt against the Roman Empire in Britain. Tony will be joining up with a team of archeologists from the University of Nottingham to learn more about this legendary queen and the tribe that she led. *Recommended for a history and science class.*
This List is current as of November 8, 2024
