The Stunning Roman Mosaics Hidden Under A Molehill | Time Team | Odyssey

When a colony of moles brings up pieces of mosaic floor in a Cotswold field, Tony Robinson and the team investigate whether the findings could be linked to a nearby Roman villa discovered almost 200 years ago. A local spring might give a clue to the true purpose of the building. The team are joined by local archaeologist Roger Box, and Roman specialists David Neal and Richard Reece.

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[dr.strangelove]

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[numerian]

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[k-matsu]

This is one of the most entertaining, informative and brilliantly produced/edited TV shows Ive ever watched.
So sad that it got cancelled, and even sadder that - in this age of 24/7 reality TV - nobody has tried to resurrect Time Team, or produce a similar show about archaeology and history. Thanks for posting these old episodes. Ahhh . . . the nostalgia . . .

[JGrowl-ermd]

Stuart, with his ability to reconstruct ancient landscapes with the scantest of evidence, is the most impressive of the archaeologists on this show. I wish they'd given him more screen time and followed him as he worked.

[Pavewy]

This episode aired on 29 January, 2006, which means that it was filmed in 2005. Note around the 30 minute mark when everyone is having a drink outside in the back of the pub. No one is on a phone or has their head buried in an electronic device, everyone is actually speaking to each other at every single table. Smartphones weren't around then, with the 1st Gen iPhone being released in 2007. I really miss those days, just a scant 15 years ago.

[PlatinumIrishrose]

I see a lot of complaints about the show being only 3 days. Yes, I understand what is being said but if it was more the people who pillage antiques and ancient history would be out in droves looking for a treasure. It is safe covered back up again and hopefully will be worked by professionals some time in the future. I used to wish it was more than three days too, until I started seeing lots of YouTube videos about "Abandoned castles" etc. They weren't abandoned, people were trespassing and filming where the sites/buildings were. I am thankful for Time Team and the reverence they show during each show, for the frail pottery and even the hard packed dirt someone used as their house floor. It is an honor to watch.

[svenbeowulfsson]

A river in a populated area is not a safe source for drinking water. People at that time use a river to clean there wash; animals stand in or on the water and people uses Rivers to get rid of some trash. But a spring, not far away, with a closed canal tube system and a well on its end or a basin was perfect.

[nexussever]

One thing that I truly respect about the archeologists in the program- they are willing to admit when they are mistaken. If we could all be so open to new information.

[cruisepaige]

I don’t know about him personally bit Phil is a real man in my eyes. Capable, funny, helpful, smart, kind.

[SNP-]

These Time Team Roman digs have always been my favourites. It is sad to see Mick Aston, who passed away far too early and is greatly missed by all, but lovely again to see the old Team at work - digging up.Roman mosaics, wonderful! 🤗🤗🤗

[Handleur]

Tony deserves a medal for his work, time and passion into Britain's history.

[carrieowen]

I love Timeline but the only thing I take issue with is the three day time limit. Hopefully somebody is doing further excavation on the sites because archeology is a game of millimeters not yards.

[johntoohey]

I really like Phil, always pushing forward on his determination to find what he came looking for.

[njm]

Fascinating. Britain is so dense with archaeology. Love this series.

[moretoknowshow]

Phil was the best part of this show, he always found something interesting even in the mundane.

[armstronggermany]

A fantastic series which I missed all these years living abroad. Now I am binge watching them like the Poirot series which I never saw. So sad to see that some of the cast have passed away.😢

[tom]

Time Team was the ultimate educational show ever!
I still watch them

[Roedygr]

Early Americans were gaga over Greek and Roman architecture. When I visited Britain I was amazed at how much intact Roman architecture there was.

[lindahughes]

I'll give you a Neil for a Francis ! Always keeping the Mick !!!!

[lisamoore]

This is so cool, I wanted to see more of the design from the mosaic they were uncovering. Three days is just not enough, lol.