The Ancient Masterpieces (And Bodies) Buried Within This Saxon Mound | Time Team | Unearthed History

[@fowledanchor1141]

I'm a veteran of the Iraq War. Served for 10 years in the United States Marine Corps. After my service. I had a hard time readjusting back into normal life. Was diagnosed with PTSD and Major Depression Disorder and Generalized Anxiety disorder. My wife of 15 years divorced me and I haven't seen my 3 children in 8 years. I discovered Time Team and binged watched every single episode multiple times. Phil is my favorite. Tony you're a great host. Thank Time Team for helping me through my darkest times. I thought suicide was the answer to all my issues. Reaching out for help was difficult but once I learned that there are others who are carrying the same pack. And it takes courage and strength to get help. I encourage everyone to get help. Death isn't the only answer. Enough about me. Thank you Time Team.

[@meeseification]

Keep on keeping on. Thank you for what you have done to serve our country. I hope blessings and peace are in store for you. 🫡🇺🇸

[@enid0mom]

It sounds like your children might be adults now. Is there anyway to restore contact with them? They don’t know it but they need you and you need them. If your PTSD manifested itself as domestic violence, that might be a big hurdle. Those things are pretty hard to get past. I had a cousin who was an alcoholic and even after he got sober they don’t want anything to do with them. They were kids way back in the 1950s and he passed in the 1970s. I have dealt with depression my whole adult life and I am now 76. I have identical twin granddaughters who are 7 years old and they help keep me going. My daughter has had anxiety since she was a teenager. She just shuts down sometimes while she is having a medical procedure. She had LASIK done on her eyes and even with lots of prep for the anxiety, they still called me in the recovery area. I was there because it was another thing she brought to back her up. This is WITH taking meds for the anxiety. There is nothing in her childhood that I can connect that to. I sure hope you can keep coping as well as you have, even though it didn’t feel that way at times.

[@margaretlouise6200]

Frankly what the military and the war-for-money powers do to human beings makes me burn in anger. To take the natural human reaction to defend its own with its life and use that to make money is so profoundly sick and disgusting. I hope one day humanity will see their scam, because that's all war is, and will truly defend its own by refusing to fight. The pattern is to decide what benefits them, lie about, false flag and demonize the chosen "enemy" using their corrupt media, and then appeal to/force/brainwash our decent humans to patriotically go and kill using very expensive weapons we pay through the nose for. They get whatever geopolitical advantage they wanted, make a lot of money and then neglect the ones who fought the war which is always soul destroying. They use our decent humanity to get their way and make money. Hideous! I'm so sorry for what they did to you. It was unforgivable and it was not your fault. The lowest levels of hell are preserved for those who did it. YOU are not the guilty one.

[@carlaperry1784]

This is such a heavy thing to bear. No I wouldn’t possibly understand. My father served in Korea. We didn’t know what was wrong. We loved him anyway. He passed away twenty years ago. I was 40. He was difficult to understand but he had so much value to me. Please stick around. There will be a time when wife has no power over your children. Thank you for your service, sir. I send love. It’s all I have. You matter.

[@kitttykath1]

I hope things work out for you. Time Team got me through covid. And now i gobble up anything Archaeology AND Tony Robinson (Saw all the blackadders years ago) Loved walking yhe Roman roads. Besides Tony and Mick, my Faves were Bridg and Raksha. Digging up zbritain is my new friend!❤

[@thomasbell7033]

Like a lot of people in the US, I discovered Time Team during COVID. I binge-watched all 250-plus episodes, then watched them again and again. Except this one. These guys got cut down young and had their futures stolen from them. It's hard to watch. Bless those young people.

[@kilcar]

Thanks guys for taking care of the Warrior. My dad was US Navy, Southwest Pacific Theater , WW2. It took years for him to come round to really enjoying life again. We owe so much because they are still serving, carrying scars hidden and not hidden. They still stand their Post. Always will.

[@mjc11a]

@kilcar...Well said and thank you. I can absolutely relate to your comments. My dad served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps in the European Theater of Operations and it took him a very long time to recover and adjust to a "normal" life. He never spoke of his war experiences but towards the end of his life said to me "I left the battlefield behind me but the battlefield didn't leave me". And after several seconds of silence he added "it's your mother who deserves medals and not me". Thanks very much for your comments and be safe 🙏

[@enid0mom]

@@mjc11a My father was on Corregidor when it fell to the Japanese in May, 1942. He was in the infamous Bataan Death March. Another horrible part of his captivity was when the Japanese transferred all their POWs to Japan as slave labor when they no longer had enough labor to supply their war effort. Conditions one those ships, which were not marked as containing POWs and were thus sunk by Allied Forces were beyond horrible. He didn’t see much actual combat but had much worse in my opinion. There must have been something in his constitution that got him through all that. I honestly think it was his Irish sense of humor that got him through. Like most war veterans, he rarely talked about what happened except for one incident that might have helped him cope. The POWs were doing heavy labor in the jungle and there was an officer who had kind of an agreement with the camp commander and had a less dangerous job of keeping track of who was working and who wasn’t, and what they were doing and for how long. Then the command in the camp changed and he was no longer given an easy job. He was dead in a week. He simply gave up. That had a lot of meaning to my Dad or he wouldn’t have told me about it. You guys MADE IT! He and my mother met after he had been repatriated and spent months in the hospital being treated all the diseases he had. Most from malnutrition: scurvy, rickets, beriberi, pellagra, and many more. He was the most patriotic person of anyone I have known without carrying a flag or anything else to bring attention to himself. There is no shame in having PTSD or any other psychiatric condition after being in combat. There are a few people who SEEM to cope with it. I think one thing that helped my Dad was the VFW. Veterans don’t seem to be going to those VFW posts like veterans from 20th century wars did. The people who are there are your comrades in arms. You don’t have to tell them what you have been through unless you want to. My niece and her husband were Navy aviators in the Gulf War and the others since. He had to retire for medical reasons but she is still in the Navy. No one appreciates the service of veterans and current active duty than I do. Don’t look for happiness. Look for peace.

[@MickAngelhere]

Absolutely brilliant, to think that Time Team saved a man’s life and inspired him to start something that helps others to overcome their injuries and start afresh 👍

[@TrophyNZ1]

Did alot for mine too, Severely disabled from a bungled operation, spent many hours watching these amazing people and getting my life back together

[@LordTelperion]

Hits right in the feels.

[@garethjones4742]

Im a fellow traveller. Diagnosed with PTSD after I went through Rwanda as a peacekeeper. Not time team in particular but medieavil history in general saved me, along with some other things. Ended up starting the most popular British medieavil history group on Facebook. I'm not involved in running it any more but an addiction to historiography saved me. I'm still going to die from alcoholism but it kept me going.

[@faramund9865]

Phil seems like a wonderful person to me. He really carried much of this show with his passion, humor and heart.

[@providencevalleyfarm5270]

God Bless all of you. This episode has long been one of my favorites. Mostly because this man's story is so close to mine. So, at long last, I had to finally write & tell you all Thank You. I found Time Team while in ICU watching cable TV & you have all been with me almost daily as I have been on a long, long journey back to becoming myself again. I have been fascinated with history & archeology since I was a child touring historic forts & archeological sites with my dad & for school. We spent weeks each summer going all through the US & Canada. I have watched & re-watched all of the old TT videos on Prime & other streaming services, as well as renting some from my library. When I ran out, I re-watched you alll again. I was ecstatic when I found you here on KZbin, so I have started watching again! I am adjusting to the new crew, but I still would rather re-watch the A Team! As an artist who had lost her ability to hold a pencil, Victor was one of my favorites team members. It fascinated me watching him. I am so sorry for your loss of that great man. I dearly miss Tony, Phil, Stewart & their interactions with John. Phil & the Geophys team always make me laugh & think. So do Raksha & Matt. You're all Fascinating to watch at work. Credenza is amazing, Mick is a dream of a professor. I wish I had taken some classes from him back in the day! I have followed Tony on to watch his other shows, and I will get used to the new kids too. Great work to all.

[@fredrickdavenport1611]

As A retired US soldier with actual combat time in Afghanistan, I can relate! I was never interested in this stuff before, but I truly relax and relate when watching all the originals with Sir Robins, Phil, Stewart, Mick, Raksha, Hellen, Carenza and the rest, Great entertainment educational and fun!

[@stephaniewoznicki2641]

After becoming disabled and loosing my job I faced a deep depression and I too watched so much time team it really got me through some rough times along with several trips to the highlands of Scotland. Thank you to all those involved still here and now watching from heaven.

[@voyaristika5673]

That's so interesting. They need to do a study on the brain's reaction to watching this program and others like it. The vets on the show, you, and who knows how many others suffering from depression are getting something out of this. And the Highlands seem so incredibly spiritual or mystical, or something. It's so powerful I feel it just looking at photos. I hope you're doing better now, and continue to wellness. I will say a prayer for you.

[@Rookiescot]

The highlands can have a real cathartic affect on us. We all live very busy lives today and are bombarded with information and stimuli. Sometimes its good to go somewhere and just hear silence. When I went through something similar to you I would go there and remember that those hills and glens have been here for millions of years. They used to be the height of the alps. But time has seen their erosion. Makes you realize that we are all here for a finite period and we should make the best of every day we have.

[@kamilaferens682]

Not even close to what these man came through, but I totally understand his sentiment to Time Team. When i was battling depression episode 2y ago, I got obsessed with TT and was watching it whenever I could. It honestly pulled me through it all. Bless this show.

[@earlymorningtwilight9119]

Same for me

[@Bettertimes2025]

Same happened to me… my husband left me and the 2 boys last year and watching TT obsessively helped me immensely to get over this bad time in my life!!! 🙏🏼

[@lonestarbellepk]

Same

[@GerryCorbin-xd6vn]

OP Nightingale what a great idea, sure wish something like that would be awsome here in Canada, for us Veterans.

[@elise2914]

Love that TT helped lift Steve out of depression! Gave him new knowledge and calmed his anxiety. I think a lot of us feel the exact same.

[@nancyhammons3594]

Listening to the stories of these warriors brings tears to my eyes. As an American I would like to thank them for their service to Great Britian and the world.

[@allysmith2284]

A testament to you never know the effect you’ll have on others just being you…. Time Team is really an amazing program and has not only inspired people but saved people…. Thank goodness for time team!!

[@michelleg7]

I love when history can make people interested and learn and new skill. To also help with soldiers being able to come out of a dark place makes me so happy.

[@karenboyce1503]

Hi we lost my cousin when he came back from the middle east 2 yrs as go he was 28 he couldn't cope with life when he got back , he took his own life . He was Australian army Been in since he was 19. He needed something like you do I'm so happy for those you help get on track . God bless you all. Loved the time team for as long as it's been on. Karen and family in Australia I'm english born . 🥰👍🦘🐨🇭🇲

[@Tawadeb]

Thats so sad. Hugs to you

[@YvonneWatson-ff5ex]

Watching these brave but damaged men working so diligently to find the graves of what could easily be their ancestors was bittersweet to me. Including these warriors was a very thoughtful thing to do. The person who thought of it should be appreciated in some way because it seems as though it was good for them. I’d like to express my gratitude to them all for their service. Every generation in my family has had men who were warriors, 2 of whom gave their lives here in the USA.

[@irisblando]

I am so honored to be able to be a part of Time Team.

[@lilly7187]

it’s very interesting to hear the soldier say how he found time came so relaxing. I understand that there’s something about your show that is very special and keeps me absorbed and let me decompress from a very stressful day. No offense when I make the statement, a lot of times I’m able to just follow sleep without having to take sleep meds.

[@robertbraker4719]

So happy to see the old gang and new generation working together. Great team work. Good therapy for the troops.

[@TheSouthernLady777]

That soldiers' tears said it all. God bless and help him and all who suffer this way.

[@mjc11a]

Been watching Time Team for the past few years and I've always had great respect for their knowledge and expertise. But I gotta say, after watching this episode, that respect just ramped up several notches. Well done folks. Well done indeed 👏 👏👏

[@allygee5468]

Have rewatched this episode a few times now and I love to see these veterans finding a new beginning and purpose to their lives yes and as usual Phil s enthusiam and passion for his work is a delight Thanks guys

[@stephenhoward4191]

tt even tho thats old it never gets old. tony i was in nottingham in the 60's when they were putting a foundation for a new building . low and behold they found a roman wall , i saw it was awesome. and yes i ve been to the trip and the salutation. mortimers hole , the castle. back then i was at ppls college that backed on to the rope walk. we held mock trials at the castle. then in 65 ,,,,,,,,, a new life in sunny australia. i was 14 , i talked my parents into coming here..............my bro was adamant no way , but he came. he served in the oz army. then later i became a cop in sydney for 15 years..................funny how life is , then we die. most just fade away, but living a life is awesome. as we say here , you wouldn't be dead for quids or was it u would never eat squid? ya seen all ur oz exploits............ i was at the star hotel back in the day and patrolled the fanny express...a lot of water went under the bridge. 2 trips around oz , my bro speaks native oz spent a lot of time in alice and more remote places. oz has some horrific history , been there . the past should guide us to the future but so far history repeats. such a shame that we refuse to learn from it.

[@doriangibbons2624]

Wonderful finds and heart rending stories. Bravo to Time Team for sharing an epic dig with these soldiers.

[@karenjohannessen8987]

It sounds more like the soldiers shared *their dig* with TT! Anyway you look at it, it's been a Good Thing, no doubt

[@DineseBeckert]

This project is AMAZING in it's lift to your injured Vets. I truly wish we had this here in the US. What a grand thing you've done!! If the flint was just in this area and not predominant in the rest of the site, this too could have been a burial, a place to save the flint for other generations....

[@janicehill5605]

One special thing about time team is that you're always joking with each other 😊

[@nickydenning6988]

What a remarkable dig & a remarkable, life-changing initiative. I truly hope that all who get involved are encouraged, inspired and go on to live their lives to the absolute fullest.

[@JulianaAzar]

I’m so glad to hear others say what a de-stresser Time Team is! I don’t know what it is, but it keeps my crippling anxiety at bay!

[@ant-1382]

Educational , and entertaining. What an excellent combination. And now rehabilitative as well! Nice.

[@4urluvjones155]

A very special and most heart-warming Time Team.

[@Dorm_]

What a brilliant episode, should do more collabs with these brave young souls! Hearing their stories and seeing a smile again on their faces :) And just watching Phil in action make us all happy!

[@ShortwickCreations]

I had major surgery back in 2020 and had an extremely hard and painful recovery. Time Team episodes are what helped me through it. Frankly they became like family to me over that time. I hear Phil's voice in my head all the time now.

[@TheRealMaryLee]

It’s not often I cry through a Time Team, but I did this one. This project is amazing.❤

[@markberman6708]

Has to be my favorite episode. I was so impressed with this I reached out to say thanks.

[@kmos1948]

Wonderful! I can understand the feeling watching Time Team is healing for history lovers!!! We learn we are but passengers coming the same way our ancestors did …

[@brpaulandrew]

Excellent TIme Team with the the soldiers working together as a team.

[@annegfox]

I can relate to Cpl. Winterton's love of Time Team. I still watch several episodes of old shows a week. It's a huge de-stressor. A great bunch of people from different backgrounds getting along and working as a team to solve a mystery. No politics, no conflict, no wokeness. Just kindness. It's refreshing.

[@MrCadet08]

For some reason, ex military people always get into history. I got two masters in the subject once I got out

[@sandyxavier7093]

2023. Love this programme and partcularly TT - the TT mcast and Sir T and especially Sir T's lively direct voice. Not the new time time (although will give it a go !). Something about it is encouraging and affirming. Thank-you TT and all it's people😂.

[@trishriederer1857]

Phil finding flint wherever he goes 😂

[@terryt.1643]

I love flint knapping, too. But what is great is how Phil is able to relate and talk to the soldiers who are helping with this dig. I find that very moving.

[@Loafinbaker]

I believe this is my favorite episode of all. Blessings to everyone involved!

[@marymathis9299]

God love you all for doing this! That's just about the greatest thing I've heard in ages! So glad that young man and his family are on a new path now! Will pray it goes well and others find similar help! Blessings!!! ❤❤❤

[@monicacall7532]

Wow, a TT that I actually haven’t seen yet! Many thanks.😊

[@karenchuckdouglas2302]

So very grateful these young folks have been able to find worth in a meaningful and important way. Rock on!

[@PiskeyFaeri]

I've watched Time Team through several depressions and that bloke is absolutely right. Watching people get along (mostly), but also knowing that the absolute most exciting thing to happen is another Roman coin. There's not as much input as from other shows; enough to be interested and keep my attention outside of my own feelings, but not enough to get overwhelmed.

[@dalekundtz760]

Sir Tony is too much a woos to rough it with the rest of Time Team. 😊 I have always thought highy of Phil. He enjoys answering questions and never makes us feel dumb for our questions.

[@paulapridy6804]

Stunning. Just. Stunning.

[@shinykazzadragon]

The military personnel's stories made me cry. Archaeology, fossils, and rocks are a particular interest of mine, so knowing this is something that has helped them heal is wonderful.

[@bt9816]

I have never cried watching a Archaeology program before.

[@adamsjerome1839]

Oh God yes. There is nothing sadder then a warrior weeping.

[@lizmccowage8031]

What a lovely story, I love the Time Team, fascinating.

[@jeffking4176]

One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time ‼️ 📻🙂

[@charlesharper2357]

Glad to hear Tony didn't have to rough it. 🙂

[@novaricos]

so much of the past very much revolved around castes of warriors, and rulers, power struggles and the basic people's dreams and the struggles for everyday life. Things that every vet can also relate too. no wonder it's so healing to see the care and awe shown in unearthing and preserving these people's stories for the future. although we cannot know what will come of our lives and efforts, perhaps it will all be part of a meaningful and increasingly beautiful tapestry for others later to learn from and remember. Always known to God, and maybe to other people too someday later.

[@sharongould2689]

i think this is one of my fav episodes. The finds are amazing, and it is so inspiring that archeology is helping these people whether big or small. ❤

[@avisriedy1559]

So gllad this was able to help these poor injured boys. Thank you time team !!

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

Way to go time team. Hats off for helping vets!!!

[@Klara-Hvar]

First of all, what a great project, I wish more people would get involved in something similar to help others. My respects and congratulations to the soldiers, and of course to Time Team. Incredible site, wonderful finds.

[@paulhoffman6371]

I've watched this episode multiple times. Your, Time Team interviews with the soldiers and hearing their progress are more important than the dig, old GI opinion. Has Time Team, BBC, or both done any follow-up on those troops?

[@GoodForYou4504]

I've seen all the Time Team episodes over the years. This one sticks out and we all know why. Thank you TT. ❤👍

[@mariacoronas3692]

Beautiful!!!! Bravo Time Team!

[@aariley2]

Phil seems such a jolly person. They all seem to have a great time!:)

[@Vanadisir]

Glad you're still here Steve.

[@MsINSANE2]

This is wonderful.

[@milliebanks7209]

This program is wonderful in helping service members work their PTSD! I admire the efforts made in their behalf! Wish the USA had a program of this measure! Kudos to the UK.

[@BrooklynGirl136]

One of the best episodes ever … such a fantastic project, and such incredible, brave, strong young people. Thank you.

[@pattiwhite9575]

What a really special project.

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

this makes me wonder if there is any place in the UK that you could dig and NOT uncover human bones and or foundations of ruins! so full of history , it is amazing to me.

[@martiwilliams4592]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this Nightingale excavation. Are there more of these episodes we may view? This is a source of inspiration for us, certainly for me.

[@karenjohannessen8987]

Hear! Hear! More "Project Nightingale" episodes please.

[@dawnarobertson9577]

Looking at history and archeology has helped me to put a perspective on life, too. Besides being fascinating and science-based, it allows serious consideration of the human condition and connects us to our environment. I wish I could join a team like this, but I have my own physical barriers. . .

[@scottchenoweth4937]

Bless those men.

[@robertscheinost179]

I couldn't think of a better way to help soldiers out of the bad times and find a new vocation or hobby. As a Disabled Veteran and a person with many digs under my belt I think this is a most brilliant endeavor for all involved. Cheers from the states! Good luck my fellow warriors!

[@clydewilson5907]

Time team helps me relax, too. Great job, soldiers.

[@bt9816]

I completely relate to Cpl. Winterton, I to find a calm binging Time Team. Thank you TT and much love to the Professor Mick!

[@krisbest6405]

Just wonderful thinking.

[@cynthiatinker2657]

This is a brilliant idea and it is so inspiring to see it working so well. Well done. Thank you all for your service. Bless you all, service personnel and archeologists.

[@MarceloVolcato]

"Not me, obviously. Not for three days." LOL!

[@jessa7323]

I love Tony lol. He's got such a straightforward and light hearted personality

[@HannibalFan52]

One of my favorite TT episodes. I watch it every time it pops up on my feed.

[@Harry-Hartmann]

A Very Good,& interesting video 👌🏻👍🏻

[@elizabetheakman]

The background music, you dont really think about it, but it effects my mood in a positive way. The people are heartfelt and engaging.

[@MelindaCanter]

I am sooo glad Phil and his buddy found those remains!

[@YuBeace]

It may not have been Time Team for me (on accounts of only just now having discovered these lads) but when I got chronically ill and disabled for the first time, I also had just this one thing that I would just watch from my couch at home, giving me some semblance of sanity. Very relatable. :P

[@haroldmee8222]

Great video and fantastic that it is helping the guys to be motivated and get support 👍 from Harry,keep up the great work.😊

[@StanSwan]

I agree we should support our Vets 100% but it pains me we do not treat all people with PTSD, depression, and anxiety equally.

[@lonestarbellepk]

One of my favorite digs. Love Saxon and Scandinavian excavations.

[@katjakoskelin9692]

Such a fantastic and emotional episode!

[@jenniferbailey5914]

One of the best Time Team EVER!

[@LoveratLoves]

There's something about going to war and suffering that makes people want to reconnect with their heritage and past. We are Aussies and my brother served in Afghanistan and Iraq and he came back a bit broken from what he saw and experienced. He took up metal detecting at old country homes and sites as a hobby and it really helped him in some way that he can't seem to articulate.

[@andreawashnak630]

Amazing!!!

[@niveaavila5848]

Wow what a story. I'm dealing with major depression and I've been watching time team alot I can relate

[@TheebayOffroader]

It seems very strange that men that have been damaged by war would find it therapeutic to be doing archelogy on fellow warriors that were also damaged or infact killed by war. Maybe it's a connection that many of us will never understand completely. God bless them all.

[@madgevanness4011]

Time team gives perspective.

[@voyaristika5673]

They really need to do some serious study on depression and this type of work/activity. Someone non military in comments said Time Team helped her depression. She watched it a lot also. Thats so interesting! It's fantastic seeing these young men being helped this way, and contributing at the same time.

[@glendamears3618]

I can connect with a love of time team always been a favorite. A now I get to see you all again 😊❤❤❤

[@kennethknox6633]

The top of my Time Favorites

[@cptnkaos5994]

this episode had me in tears

[@jcortese3300]

Nothing beats depression like an awareness of the past. You feel less pointless and adrift and more part of an ever-flowing current much, much larger and more vast than you.

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for posting.

[@howardbodiford7130]

Great program for the soldiers .

[@glendamears3618]

What a great job you've all done together 😊

[@ronaldmasters1225]

Real help instead of words from uni students this is what we need more of. I am shore that if something like this was available for us returning from Vietnam then more self inflicted deaths could have been averted. I am now 77 and I often wonder if any are still with us and how they are surviving.

[@rayjames433]

Bravo Zulu Time Team