DV was born from a mission: to connect people who love archaeology with opportunities to do archaeology.
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The breakaway success of DV’s contribution to helping our community through worldwide lockdown has taken us by surprise. What’s the inside scoop?
At DigVentures, we’re ready to announce another unbelievable archaeological adventure, and this time it’s Neolithic! Tonight on BBC 4, a brand new series of Digging for Britain begins. First up, it’s the team of…
Sir Tony Robinson, David Gilbert and Carole Souter CBE join DigVentures advisory board DigVentures – the archaeological social enterprise – announces today, 1 March, a new advisory board to provide strategic consultancy and high-level…
We’re dead excited here at DigVentures HQ, because if you enjoyed last week’s look back at 2015, we’ve got something even more exciting lined up for you today… a sneaky-peak preview at what’s coming…
Over the next 18 months, we’re exploring the Ice Age gems hidden in Victoria Cave. This is your chance to help bring them to national attention. Archaeology is fascinating not just for its discoveries,…
Do you like Roman archaeology? I’m coming to Lancaster Castle with DigVentures to dig the Roman site at Quay Meadows and we’d LOVE to meet you! To say that I’m a bit excited is…
Archaeologists may be used to rooting around in the ground for clues to the past, but this time they’re planning to regrow a living, breathing piece of history. We spoke to archaeologist Xosé Gago…
Archaeologists have found new evidence that Mediterranean people reached the Atlantic coast over 3,000 years ago…and you can get involved! High up in the mountains of Galicia, north-west Spain, lies Costa dos Castros,…
This is what happens when you push past a crowdfunding goal for archaeology. Last night was a magical night here at DigVentures and we’re still recovering from the incredible response to our matchfunding announcement….
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What’s better than a double stuff Oreo cookie? ‘Nothing!!!’ we hear you all shout. But wait, trust us, there IS something better… We are bursting with amazement and happiness to share the news that…
DigVentures is on Twitter. DigVentures is on Facebook. DigVentures is on YouTube. And now, DigVentures is on the TELLY! And the best thing about it is that you can be on it too! Ok,…
A high visibility jacket is definitely not necessary for DV’s brand new trainee Community Archaeologist – she’ll probably be wearing her trademark pink trousers. So say hello to Shelby – she’ll be a DV…
DigVentures wins Heritage Lottery Fund support for innovative ‘Under the Uplands’ project in the Yorkshire Dales There was a time when species such as elephant, rhinoceros and hippopotamus roamed the Yorkshire Dales; when it…
Well folks, it’s our favourite time of year again: when we have new jobs on the go! Why do we love it so much? Because we get to hear from so many amazing, talented,…
Get your hands on some of the freshest finds around. Remember that scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when Mike (the kid who’s obsessed with chocolate and TV) sticks his hand into a…
Pillbox may conceal medieval archaeology. Can you help uncover it? No, this story isn’t about Tom Clancy’s epic computer game. Instead, it’s about the real archaeological evidence for a medieval splinter group concealed in…
Let’s just start by saying it wouldn’t be a dirty weekend without a bit of mud… Or some unconventional positions… Or someone showing off the size of their tool (sorrynotsorry) Puns aside… the Dirty…
DigVentures is thrilled to announce the return of our Medieval Pottery Masterclass with Paul Blinkhorn, one of the UK’s most well-known medieval and Anglo-Saxon pottery experts! Over the last century, pottery has become an…
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