Monumental Moments from the Boyne Valley

Before we set off for our fourth season of discovery in the extraordinary ancient landscape of the Boyne Valley, let's revisit some of the fascinating discoveries helping us explore the mystery of Ireland's prehistory...

A Decade of Roman Remains in East Yorkshire

Ahead of our 10th season digging at East Yorkshire, join us as we stroll down memory lane (by way of a Roman road, perhaps?) to explore the most extraordinary discoveries from past seasons at this fascinating site...

People, Pets and Pits: Insights into the Iron Age at Earth Trust

Since 2018, our work at Earth Trust has unearthed a wealth of evidence that helps us understand life in ancient Oxfordshire - particularly the influence of Roman occupation. But what have we found that takes us even further back in time...?

Exploring life below the Clumps

In June, we completed our second season exploring an Iron Age and Roman settlement that once stood at the foot of the iconic Wittenham Clumps. Read on to find out what we uncovered at Earth Trust in 2025!

The results are in: Radiocarbon dates from the Boyne Valley are totally Neolithic!

Thanks to our crowdfunders, we sent four samples from our dig in the Boyne Valley for radiocarbon dating. Now, the results are back from the lab and they're fascinating!

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?

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.

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.

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.

Earth Trust Podcast: Stories from the landscape

Maiya and Nat join the Earth Trust podcast! In this episode, we discuss the latest stories that the dig is revealing about the people who once lived in this landscape.

DigVentures’ rescue dig at Caerfai features on Digging for Britain

What did Caerfai look like in 50 BC?

An archaeologist's view of an ancient hillfort.

What does Caerfai look like today?

Explore the headland in 3D

DigVentures finds Britain’s earliest medieval prayer beads on Lindisfarne – and they’re made from fish bone

Amazing Artefacts: Britain’s earliest medieval prayer beads are made from fish bone

Finds Team pieces Roman jar back together from East Park, Sedgefield

Dig Season 2022 is coming…

Mammoth Graveyard: New Attenborough doc filmed on site with DigVentures!