Stonehenge, Wilts.
Time Lapse footage of Turner prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller’s bouncy castle Stonehenge installation, filmed after a rainy day’s bouncing at Flag Fen, Peterborough. Read more
Posts from the ‘Features’ Category
Jul 8
Journeys through grief – Part 3
The Galway to Ballinasloe N6 road scheme in the Republic of Ireland was 56 km long: metre for metre, one of the largest archaeological projects anywhere in the world. The archaeology found along the scheme has shed new light on the treatment of the dead at crucial stages of Irish history. In the final of our three part series we assess the evidence. Read more
Journeys Through Grief – Part 2
The Galway to Ballinasloe N6 road scheme in the Republic of Ireland was 56 km long: metre for metre, one of the largest archaeological projects anywhere in the world. The archaeology found along the scheme has shed new light on the treatment of the dead at crucial stages of Irish history. In the Second of our three part series we assess the evidence. Read more
Journeys Through Grief – Part 1
The Galway to Ballinasloe N6 road scheme in the Republic of Ireland was 56 km long: metre for metre, one of the largest archaeological projects anywhere in the world. The archaeology found along the scheme has shed new light on the treatment of the dead at crucial stages of Irish history. In the first of our new three part series we assess the evidence. Read more
Under the Uplands – Part 2
Caves are one of the most investigated site-types in Yorkshire’s limestone uplands, but also the least understood. Find out more in Part 2 of our 3 part series… Read more
Under the Uplands – Part 1
Caves are one of the most investigated site-types in Yorkshire’s limestone uplands, but also the least understood. In the first of this three part series, we report on new projects and links being built between the caving and archaeological communities to protect preserve and research this threatened resource.
2011: we only did it for the Lulz!
What’s it all about Alfie? If truth be told, we haven’t got a Scooby Doo. All we know is: it’s been emotional. Read more
Digby – the lickleist archaeology doggy in the world!
I’m just a little doggy! I’m just a little doggy called Digby – the lickleist archaeology doggy in the whole wide world! Read more
Diggingthedirt’s Christmas Appeal!
Are you are still wondering what to give that special someone for Christmas this year?
Are you sick and tired of giving and receiving the same old tat, year in year out?
Then fear not, dear consumer, because help is at hand. Read more
The Filth and the Fury
Never mind the bollocks…
here’s the archaeology of the sex pistols! Read more
Red Hot Amateur Archaeologists
Let’s begin with the parable of Pablo Picasso’s dinner… Read more
Raiders of the Lost Cave Spiders
If you’ve ever wondered why archaeologists become archaeologists, ask them about their first ever dig. Some will curse the day, others will gush with delight, but all will admit to the life changing moment when they found their first find.
The Southport Group
First published in the NME, Diggingthedirt has great pleasure in reprinting this syndicated review of the new self-titled album by ‘The Southport Group.’ Read more
Who framed Roger and the Rabbit?
This iconic photograph melted the hearts of millions and was the last thing that teenage girls across the globe looked at before going to sleep at night. Read more
Councillor Alan Melton Archaeological Clothing!
In celebration of the latest announcement by the Ministry of Daft Twats, our in-house team of historic lefties have rocked-up with zeitgeist site wear bang on trend with this seasons populist slogans. Introducing… Read more
