DigVentures is a platform that enables civic participation in archaeology and heritage projects.

We have pioneered the use of crowdfunding, crowdsourcing and digital methods to increase access and opportunities for real people to purposefully participate in real research. DV is a Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Registered Organisation, and the first-ever CIfA Accredited Fieldschool.

We started in 2012 with two archaeologists and a dog.

In 2012, our small but mighty team launched the world’s first-ever crowdfunded and crowdsourced archaeological excavation. It was a huge success – and we didn’t stop there. Since then, we have run hundreds of projects and proven time and again that our model brings together the best of what archaeology has to offer in terms of research and work quality with the flexibility of digital methods and power of public participation.

The wild ride we started in 2012 is picking up pace as our model of working with the public becomes more and more popular within archaeology and beyond. We’ve got new projects and strategic partnerships developing in the UK, Europe, and the United States, and plenty more tricks up our sleeve to keep surprising, exciting – and most of all, involving – as many people as possible in what we do. Hope to see you on site soon!

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