This is so awesome! I am so happy to see Phil Harding, miss him and his personality but so happy to see he's still helping in some way since he can't dig. Love what you guys are doing for veterans and for the history of that battle. Cheers from Asheville, NC!!
I was first introduced to the dig at Waterloo when Phil Harding joined the Vets at the site. Was historically fascinating, and glad for the followup and having been able to donate to the ride.
It is interesting to be exposed to the realities of a much earlier military event. The human and animal skeletons are vivid reminders of the real experience of war. I also appreciate the fact that these archaeology teams are working with veteran volunteers. It is gratifying to know these veterans are finding some satisfaction, learning, and even emotional healing through this experience.
What a great cause. I loved John's testimony. I suspect most bodies were simply covered over and ultimately plowed under .Horse fatality has been a consequence of our warring trait for millennia. The generosity of the French to allow these excavations, other than the bar owner, was conspicuously absent.
History Hit did a great video on some skeletons from waterloo either last year or year before last. Definitely worth the watch it was hosted by Dan Snow.
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I'm wondering how the veterans feel about excavating the limbs of soldiers given what they've been through. I assume they had support available to them. My father had similar but more direct exposure to this sort of thing in WW2 and I know it affected him badly for the rest of his life.
"War is all hell, you cannot refine it." -W. T. Sherman Pedantic? Perhaps, but it's still part of the history of the 19th Century, and archeology is somewhat related to history, no?
Is the great mound of the Lion a built up structure? Has that been checked? I don't doubt that most all the bones were taken away to be used elsewhere. Just wondering.
Yes, the mound is a man-made structure, it built by the Dutch whilst Belgium was still part of the Kingdom of the United Netherlands. When Wellington saw it he exclaimed "They've ruined my bloody battlefield!", or so legend has it. As far as I know, no archaeology has even been undertaken on the mound. But, I'd be happy to be corrected if I am wrong about that.
I would like to know what the evidence is for the mass shooting of wounded horses. The method might have been the use of a farrier's axe as it would not provoke undesirable reactions from other animals around. The wound in the skull would be very similar but of varying diameters. Were there shot from firearms associated with the remains apart from those from the battle itself? Just curious.
Phil wasn’t on site at the same time as the Time Team guys. He only arrived after they left, so he’s in the background of later footage supplied by WU’s cameraman but that’s it - no drama or deliberate snubbing.
Hard to consider joining the Patreon, if they are going to ignore one of the cornerstones of Timeteam’s origins and lasting success. Wow, I wonder what happened there to freeze out Phil??
There’s no drama - Phil only arrived after Lawrence and Harry had left! He’s in the background of footage WU’s cameraman took but he wasn’t on site at the same time as the Time Team guys.
Great and interesting video but why can’t anyone in England speak English anymore? In the opening 30 seconds “Harry and myself” should be Harry and I and the Harwich mis pronounced Har-which If you broadcast this stuff you have a duty to get things right just like fact checking.
Spotted Phil Harding in the background. Nice to know he is still with Time Team even if he cannot dig anymore. Hi Phil! Great to see you.
Phil is not involved in Time Team. He has been involved in Waterloo Uncovered for many years now.
Phil is not with TimeTeam. He works with Wessex Archaeology and Waterloo Uncovered but not with TimeTeam.
Even though is not involved with Time Team, would have expected to be interviewed, that was strange...
Waterloo Uncovered posted a video on their RUclips with an interview with Phil
@@jlelliotton But which title?
This is so awesome! I am so happy to see Phil Harding, miss him and his personality but so happy to see he's still helping in some way since he can't dig. Love what you guys are doing for veterans and for the history of that battle. Cheers from Asheville, NC!!
I was first introduced to the dig at Waterloo when Phil Harding joined the Vets at the site. Was historically fascinating, and glad for the followup and having been able to donate to the ride.
Thank you. Thank you for supporting veterans and taking such care with the site.. What an impact Waterloo is still having on us. From NZ.
Without it Abba would be singing about Prestonpans
It is interesting to be exposed to the realities of a much earlier military event. The human and animal skeletons are vivid reminders of the real experience of war. I also appreciate the fact that these archaeology teams are working with veteran volunteers. It is gratifying to know these veterans are finding some satisfaction, learning, and even emotional healing through this experience.
Terrific project. Best of luck with the next season and those potential new burials.
What a great cause. I loved John's testimony. I suspect most bodies were simply covered over and ultimately plowed under .Horse fatality has been a consequence of our warring trait for millennia. The generosity of the French to allow these excavations, other than the bar owner, was conspicuously absent.
*Shrieks* PHILLLLLLLLL!
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Need to have more Phil Harding!😊
Great to see Phil, and it's always fun to have a Time Team x Two Men in a Trench crossover episode. :)
Great EP. Thank you for the effort of all involved. Great cause as well.
History Hit did a great video on some skeletons from waterloo either last year or year before last. Definitely worth the watch it was hosted by Dan Snow.
15:21 PHIL!!! 🙏💜⚡
Fascinating!
Very Well done!
Loving it, still miss Kent my home county even though been gone 25 years.
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4:05 "[...] as they learn the skills". Immediately sees a volunteer stab their trowel into the ground 😅🤣
I am at 12:17.
Why can you not test the horses' tooth plaque to see where they lived / were born? You do that for people you find.
Soldiers learning a new meaning of "in the trenches."
Blücher! 🌩️ 🐴
HAHAHAHA 😂 thought instantly of Young Frankenstein!
70=E 70=E
Thanks👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I love you guys ❤️
Bring him back to TT!
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Is Phil going to make an appearance?
Just spotted him!
You beat me to it, love me some Phil. Saw him momentarily, must have been from the 2022 dig. Hope he's okay.
@ I saw him do an interview from a few months ago, so he seems okay. I wish he would participate in a Time Team special with Tony.
I'm wondering how the veterans feel about excavating the limbs of soldiers given what they've been through. I assume they had support available to them. My father had similar but more direct exposure to this sort of thing in WW2 and I know it affected him badly for the rest of his life.
Put me right off sugar on my cereal, that has.
I thought it was about the journey.
Is Sir Phil back on the team ? ❤❤❤❤❤
No, afraid not. Phil is very involved with Wessex Archaeology and Waterloo Uncovered.
I'm sure he has a lifetime invitation. Miss him but love he's still active!
"War is all hell, you cannot refine it."
-W. T. Sherman
Pedantic? Perhaps, but it's still part of the history of the 19th Century, and archeology is somewhat related to history, no?
Is the great mound of the Lion a built up structure? Has that been checked? I don't doubt that most all the bones were taken away to be used elsewhere. Just wondering.
Yes, the mound is a man-made structure, it built by the Dutch whilst Belgium was still part of the Kingdom of the United Netherlands. When Wellington saw it he exclaimed "They've ruined my bloody battlefield!", or so legend has it. As far as I know, no archaeology has even been undertaken on the mound. But, I'd be happy to be corrected if I am wrong about that.
Never going to look at sugar the same way any move .
The second battle of Lützen was in 1813.
@0:43 When did "Harwich" start being pronounced Harr-witch?😂
I have to say, this was hard to watch. As ghastly as war is, all those slaughtered animals and mutilated combatants are the stuff of nightmares.
I would like to know what the evidence is for the mass shooting of wounded horses. The method might have been the use of a farrier's axe as it would not provoke undesirable reactions from other animals around. The wound in the skull would be very similar but of varying diameters. Were there shot from firearms associated with the remains apart from those from the battle itself? Just curious.
Harwich and Norwich, the W is silent
The sugar story really threw me. That sort of thing was common?
The fact he was not allowed on the Sutton hoo site is a $%%^ travesty!
Hey TT presenters, you should pronounce Harwich the same way you pronounce Norwich.
Oh, cannONball.
I only made it 12 minutes into this video. As a pacifist and a horse woman, I found it too distressing.
Harwich is pronounced ha-rich
For Time Team to intentionally ignore Phil Harding's contributions to Waterloo Uncovered is arrogant ignorance.
That's only an assumption on your part.
Phil wasn’t on site at the same time as the Time Team guys. He only arrived after they left, so he’s in the background of later footage supplied by WU’s cameraman but that’s it - no drama or deliberate snubbing.
Hard to consider joining the Patreon, if they are going to ignore one of the cornerstones of Timeteam’s origins and lasting success. Wow, I wonder what happened there to freeze out Phil??
Do you know the circumstances? Perhaps he chose, for one reason or another, not to participate.
@ It is possible, but Phil is very passionate about archaeology and the Waterloo site, and loves the spotlight! Lets see how it progresses
There’s no drama - Phil only arrived after Lawrence and Harry had left! He’s in the background of footage WU’s cameraman took but he wasn’t on site at the same time as the Time Team guys.
Hah which? FFS.
I thought the bones of the Englishmen were ground to make bread? Oh, wait. That was for bread of the giant, never mind.
Har-wich? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
200,000: died and they found a cannon shot
Really? Isn't Harwich pronounced Harridge?(sort of)
Or have things changed since 1961?😂
I watch Time Team for archaeology - NOT lycra-clad rumps. Get on with the digging and explanations. Cut the cute rubbish!
Great and interesting video but why can’t anyone in England speak English anymore? In the opening 30 seconds “Harry and myself” should be Harry and I and the Harwich mis pronounced Har-which If you broadcast this stuff you have a duty to get things right just like
fact checking.
Wow, grumpy old man, much? Language evolves, no matter how much you complain.
And everyone can get place names wrong.
Please give the military work a rest. I'm sure it's worthwhile but Aldbourne twice, D Day and then this????