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Educational film from a lad in short pants. Be afraid. Be very afraid… 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.

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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

Rice Crispy Stonehenge

Breakfast time yesterday saw thousands of revelers celebrate the ancient pagan solstice ceremony with a bowl of hearty goodness. Read more

Jones: Gift Wrapped!

Indiana Jones, all wrapped up with a big red bow? It’s got to be Christmas hasn’t it… Read more

The Ghost of Christmas Past…

This gift just in from the Irish Times:

“It may have been slightly scorched over the years but a letter to Santa written 100 years ago, which was later discovered in a Dublin fireplace, has the magic of Christmas written all over it…” Read more

Munsulled

This found on Deviant Art: 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

Scottish Advent Calendar

It’s all about the suspense! Read more

No

No we can’t. It looks foolish and ridiculous. 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

Crumbs Chief!

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne (AKA Dangermouse)  announced a series of ‘pro-growth measures’ yesterday as part of his 2011 Autumn statement, including plans to streamline the planning process. Read more

You’ve Been Framed

There are common misconceptions about archaeologists – not least that we’re all good earthy people with strong West Country accents. Read more

The Filth and the Fury

Never mind the bollocks…

here’s the archaeology of the sex pistols! Read more