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Fascinated by archaeology? DigVentures runs excavations that anyone can be part of. From Roman ruins and medieval castles, to Bronze Age monuments and industrial heritage, you can choose to dig alongside our team, help out in the Finds Room, take an online course, or become a Subscriber for even more ways to enjoy archaeology with our team.

Have I Just Found a Stone Tool? How to Tell if Your “Worked Stone” Is the Real Deal

Stone tools are among the most insightful links to our prehistoric past. Pick up a piece of worked flint, and you're holding something someone shaped with their own hands thousands of years ago. But how can you be sure that what you've found is a tool, and not just a bit of broken stone that looks like one?

8 Early Medieval burial types we’ve found on Lindisfarne

Over the past decade, DigVentures, Durham University and our crowdfunders have explored Lindisfarne’s Viking‑raided monastery. How were its people buried, and what could their graves reveal about their identities, beliefs and life on the island over time?

Deep Time Receives Honorary Mention from EU Prize for Citizen Science 2025

Deep Time has been awarded an Honorary Mention from the prestigious European Union Prize for Citizen Science 2025!

How To Identify Neolithic Monuments

From the towering stone circles to elaborate burial mounds, Neolithic monument builders left a legacy across the landscape in Britain and Ireland. These surviving structures provide tantalising clues to prehistoric life and are key to archaeological research. But what makes a monument distinctly Neolithic? And what do archaeologists look for when studying them?

Quiz: Archaeology Dating Game!

Test your dating knowledge with the Archaeology Dating Game!

How Do Archaeologists Date the Past? A Guide to Archaeological Dating Methods

Ever wondered how archaeologists know exactly when someone dropped that Roman coin or built that medieval castle? From tree rings to trapped electrons, here’s some of the techniques archaeologists use to unlock the secrets of time…

The Biggest Trends Re-Shaping Archaeology in 2025

The world stands at yet another inflection point, with new global trends emerging that are affecting all of us - including archaeologists and how we practice archaeology. What are they, and how do we think they are set to re-shape our field in 2025?

This building at Earth Trust Roman Villa was built in a ‘uniquely British’ style

Our crowdfunded excavation at Earth Trust helped to uncover the remains of a unique Roman villa. But what makes it so special?

Our Best Archaeology Discoveries 2024

From crystal arrowheads to intricate stone carvings, this year's discoveries span at least 5,000 years of human history.

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8 Surprising Things Archaeology Tells Us About Roman Gladiators

Are you not entertained?! Here's 8 archaeological discoveries which tell us more about the lives of ancient gladiators.

How To Identify Different Styles of Romano-British Villa Houses

From grand courtyards to cosy farmsteads, discover the surprising variety of Romano-British villa styles - and what they tell us about life 2,000 years ago.