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Francis hits the airwaves

Francis hits the airwaves

On Tuesday 10th April, 10pm, Francis Pryor will feature on Radio 3’s Nightwaves programme, for an in-depth discussion about the Flag Fen landscape and life in the Bronze Age.
Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

It’s been another busy week here at Flag Fen towers – we’re still fundraising like crazy, and continuing to pick up some well appreciated publicity for our dig this summer.
Venturer profile: Ruth Wheeler, Jane McCormick and Sally Bissoondialsingh

Venturer profile: Ruth Wheeler, Jane McCormick and Sally Bissoondialsingh

“We are all really looking forward to joining the team at Flag Fen and getting involved with some exciting archaeology.
Raksha’s Site Diary: I ‘Heart’ PeBo

Raksha’s Site Diary: I ‘Heart’ PeBo

Our intrepid Field School Manager shares news and views from the trowel’s edge… “Lots of changes this week! I’ve left MoLA to concentrate on DigVentures and filming for the upcoming 20th series of Time…
Venturer profile: Seana (Pixie) and Maxine Lovell

Venturer profile: Seana (Pixie) and Maxine Lovell

“I have always been obsessed with Archaeology and I’m currently writing my Dissertation on Bronze/Iron age period and I have never been on a proper dig before so I thought this would be a…

Venturer profile: Team Ferris

“I’m a writer, currently penning a series of archaeological thrillers. My almost-completed novel ‘The Sphinx Scrolls’ features archaeological digs at Mayan sites in Guatemala and Belize, and I took part in an excavation of…

Venturer profile: Nicola Jennings

“I decided to help fund the campaign because I think it is an exciting and innovative way of getting funding for some very important archaeology.

Venturer profile: Andrew Borg

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to help you out – it provides me with another avenue to pursue my love of archaeology from afar!
Pay it forward winner!

Pay it forward winner!

Remember our launch night promise to give away a dig for a day? Matt Law, the original winner kindly asked that we give his prize to someone who, unlike him, was not actively involved…
Week 3 in the DV House

Week 3 in the DV House

The trolls have headed home (or at least headed back under the bridge!), we’re steadily moving towards our target (nearly 40% funded!) and another week brings another round of positive write-ups from our friends…
Raksha’s Site Diary: Time Team at Caerleon

Raksha’s Site Diary: Time Team at Caerleon

Caerleon is nestled just outside of Newport in Wales, and is known for its small leafy lanes, amphitheatre, and immense Roman legionary fortress.  This Sunday, an episode of Time Team recounts the three days Phil,…
Venturer profile: Rachel Norman

Venturer profile: Rachel Norman

“Hello all. I am an A level Archaeology student in my first year, and the first unit we studied was on religion and ritual…

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