Georgina Cole

Community archaeologists unearth lost Saxon cemetery and evidence of Bronze Age rituals in the Quantock Hills

Community dig finds evidence of life, death, and ritual activity spanning 1,500 years – including a monumental earthwork with three Bronze Age jars buried in its base.

Were Romans ever at Caerfai? Radiocarbon dating reveals a surprising truth in Pembrokeshire

It’s well known that the Romans covered most of Wales, building new forts as well as re-using old ones. But did they ever take control of Caerfai – one of the most impressive surviving Iron Age hillforts along the Pembrokeshire coast? Radiocarbon dating may have finally provided the answer…

How artefacts from the Earth Trust Roman Villa tell the story of everyday life

From a tiny pet dog to a child’s bracelet, these finds reveal the personal stories and daily lives of an ancient Roman family.

15 intriguing discoveries from Lindisfarne

From extinct animals to prayer beads made from fish bones, here are 15 intriguing discoveries from our crowdfunded dig on Lindisfarne.

Dig Map: Remarkable discoveries from Earth Trust ancient settlement

Archaeologists from DigVentures have uncovered an ancient settlement in Oxfordshire. See our best finds mapped out!

How To Celebrate Saturnalia Like A Roman

Party like a Roman this holiday season

Our Best Archaeological Discoveries of 2023

From a prehistoric roudhouse to a spectacular Tudor garden.

Our Best Archaeological Discoveries of 2022

From prehistoric arrowheads to early medieval namestones.

The Ultimate Archaeology Gift List

Wondering what to get your archaeology-obsessed friend this holiday? We've got you covered

Our Best Archaeological Discoveries of 2021

We made our own Medieval Art

After six weeks of digging at Bishop Middleham Castle, we decided to have a go at making our very own medieval art. Check out the results!

The Best Archaeological Discoveries of 2020 Around The World

From the tropical rainforests of South America to the dramatic landscapes of Norway, join us as we reflect on some of the best archaeology this year has had to offer…

12 Great Gift Ideas for Archaeology Lovers

It’s that time of year again! Struggling to decide on a gift for your archaeology obsessed mate? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with ten epic gifts for any archaeology enthusiast.

Site Diary: Looking Back and Looking Forward

It’s time to say goodbye to our trenches at Roman Sedgefield. It’s been six weeks full of Venturers, archaeology and sheep – but just because we’ve stopped digging doesn’t mean it’s over just yet!

Site Diary: The Final Countdown

With only a week left of our dig at Roman East Park, the field team is feeling the pressure to find out as much about this unique and though-provoking site as possible ...

Site Diary: Rainy Nights at the Roman site

This week we battled wind, rain and dodgy phone signal as we got through week four of our Roman dig in East Park. But the archaeology never stops, especially at a site like this…

Site Diary: Roman urns, querns, and a little Roman shop?

It's Week 3 of the excavation at Roman East Park, Sedgefield. This week our dig has taken a turn as we’ve had to say goodbye to our Venturers, but that hasn’t stopped some amazing archaeology from being found, and some exciting new ideas from forming…

How the Romans celebrated the spirits of the dead

Just in time for Halloween, here's some spooky Roman festivals