Uncovering Britain's Bronze Age Isle Of The Dead | Time Team | Odyssey

Time Team are investigating a Bronze Age trackway and what could be an ancient burial site in the Flag Fens. What they uncover reveals an ancient isle of dead that was hugely important to the ancient peoples of this area.

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[Bareego]

There's nothing quite like Phil's "aaarrhhhh" exclamations ! Makes me smile every time.

[couttsw]

I love how small things with Phil generate such excitement.

[skiker]

I watch these over and over. The joy and enthusiasm from all the team players is lovely. I can watch these forever.

[williamfindspeople]

I had a chance to confer with other archeologists this week and we decided that time team is probably one of the best overall programs still available with interesting tips and information.

[MrWompz]

This is seriously one of my favorite shows of all time.

[robertmills]

It's always fun watching Phil and Francis working together. So much experience and enthusiasm.

[glorbnic]

Last moments of this made me cry. Very touching and typical Time Team care.

[newwavepop]

i have loved watching documentaries about antiquity and history since i was a child in the 70s, there are two things that sort of always get me. the wonder of how so many monuments and ruins through history have somehow slowly vanished under the earth and just been completely forgotten, and particularly in the UK how much has been lost to the plow.

[janmitchell]

I think sometimes that Phil is often under appreciated compared to folks like Mick, John, Stuart, and Carenza. I observed today, that his skills were used all over the site, not just in digging. His analysis, flint knapping, and wood working skills are often very much in evidence.

[nahhhhlol]

I had to come here to detox my mind from the cancerous content Netflix is pushing about "documentaries" today. Such a blessing to get real facts here

[izzybeth]

Sometimes Francis can be a little overbearing (see his discussions in this episode with Stewart), but then he redeems himself by respecting the hell out of the people he studies. Depositing the sword in the fen was really a lovely moment. (But as others have said, I really hope they put the date on it so future archaeologists aren't misled!)

[DipityS]

I'm thankful Tony finished with that summary including a mention of how long it took the creator's of the tools to make them. I kept wondering what series of events led to the loss of such valuable tools - did they accidentally drop them into water and lose them that way...etc But it turns out these people were skilled enough to pick up a bit of flint at required - tap out their tool in a short amount of time - and then leave it behind and make the next one as needed. Fascinating stuff.

[giovanni]

I love, how in love, Tony is with the pending expedition, in the opening, and then how incredulous he is with how slow or how pendulous the Arche' people are in producing results.

[mohammedsaysrashid]

Full of enthusiasm & laughter introduced 😄... enjoyed historical coverage about Bronze Age...in Britain 🇬🇧 Island thanks 😊

[tarotwithjae]

18:14, when Frances tosses aside his papers, and leaps into the trench. Pure joy.

[emelle]

Is anyone else obsessed with going to Google Earth today and finding these locations? 😊

[dereks]

A couple of thousand years from now some future archaeologist will be digging the fens and come across that sword and say "Aha! Solid evidence of Bronze Age people here."

[thelostone]

Just remember, the more the comments, the more the exposure. So yes, it’s annoying to see “investment” comments by grifters…yet, the more Time Team is pushed by the algorithm by these people. I wish they would stop and please don’t believe their claims, but there’s a part of me that welcomes them. As an American, I’ve learned so much from this show and I had been oblivious to it until a few years ago.

[funiguy]

Can't wait to hear how many times the term ' ritual' is used....oh the excitement of it all !!!

[karenmurphy]

Wonderful archeological adventure! Thank you for sharing!