Unearthing a 2,000 Year Old Saxon Burial Site | Time Team | Timeline 

I cannot appreciate this archaeology-as-therapy program enough. It is a stroke of brilliance. I hope it is ongoing, and that it catches on in other countries.

Here’s a drink for the soldier joking that he’s only there to find a replacement arm. Stoic, dark British humor at its finest.

I think Time Team has helped a lot of folks in the last two years. Myself included. So many people have turned to this show and I love reading all the positive comments from around the world. I’m in Texas and can’t get enough of this show and the people on it.

Watching Time Team is good therapy for old retired soldiers too. It's one of the few things I actually enjoy watching, I've pretty much lost interest in watching anything but archeology and ancient history. Thank you Time Team for helping Operation Nightingale and some of my younger brothers along their way.

To see that soldier actually crack a joke and smile and laugh with the crew after hearing him say that he was ready to end his life before finding Time Team is heartwarming

Steve is right. There is something that causes you to watch this crazy bunch. I set every evening and watch them dig. There’s something calming about it that you forget all your troubles. Thanks guys I appreciate all you do. I’m also from USA.

Steve sharing his story of not only how Time Team gave him something reassuring in his darkest days, but how he channeled that into something that helped his fellow service members recover from war as well AND contribute to discovering and preserving important historical evidence for the whole country.... It’s just remarkable! Well done to him and to all involved with this amazing project!

This is, so far, my absolute favorite Time Team episode. Listening to the soldiers tell their stories and how learning about and doing archaeology has helped them put the pieces of themselves back together again was very moving. This program that allows them to do this is brilliant.

As a young guy with depression, anxiety and ptsd due to past traumas in my life i can relate a bit to the soldiers. And like them i am a huge fan of time team as well. i am Canadian and kind of jealous of the history across the pond. sad to hear the show isnt going anymore but its nice to have so much to watch as i spend alot of time at home

Time Team did the same thing for me, I was deeply depressed when I rediscovered Time Team and I would watch it for hours, it would calm me down and make me feel happy again. I wanted to be an archaeologist but my depression kept me from continuing my schooling, time team really made me feel connected to what I wanted to do.

Heartbreaking to see these wonderful young men so hurt by war. And Phil truly has a great heart.

I never in a million years would have guessed that I’d be crying my eyes out watching time team. It’s beautiful when humans are kind and caring to one another.

I served nearly 23 years in the civilian fire service in Northern California, USA. My career ended as a Captain with hearing loss and tinnitus, an injured right knee, a fractured spine, and c-PTSD. Thank you, Time Team, for working on this dig and taking the time to profile the injured soldiers working the dig. The project helps them to know they still can offer and contribute to society, gives them a chance to work through their grief, fear, and wounds surrounded by brothers who understand what they have gone through and continue to go through. I have watched hundreds of Time Team episodes, this is the first episode that has brought me to tears. Good on you, Time Team.

Oh I wish American military had this type of active duty rehabilitation for our troops. This is amazing and meets the therapeutic needs of young men effected by trauma.

It's not only military folk who suffer crippling injury, PTSD and depression, and as a cripple in a remote town in Australia with no facilities for anyone in my position, Time Team has brought me great joy in showing me something I would love to have done, so that at least I can experience it vicariously through the TT members !

After the Isle of Man episode, this episode has given me such an intense, emotional reaction. How incredibly beautiful. It loved the incredible gentleness that the Time Team members interacted with the soldiers. It almost felt like Phil was a dad to these men. One of my all-time favorite episodes so far. God bless these military heroes, and God bless Time Team. ❤️

I love Time Team. It has helped me to get through the past year. There is just something about it that lifts the spirits. The laughter, teamwork, banter, Phil's great big laugh. It is a connection to times and people who lived in the past. If Doctors could bottle it, they would sell it as medicine.

over the last 20ish years, so many programs for vets have popped up around the world, and as a disabled USAF vet, i want to show my appreciation for everyone involved in those programs. these vets will tell you that it helps, but they cant really tell you just how much it helps. i think this program is wonderful, especially for troops with anxiety and PTSD, because it is a peaceful process, with a little bit of excitement tacked on, sort of a fun intellectual anticipation of what you might find. and this particular site seems to be paying off in spades

I'm not a military veteran, but this program is extremely therapeutic for my depression! Thank you all for your marvelous work!

I wish this fruitful collaboration would be continued. Seeing TT cheering up the brave but traumatised soldiers and giving them their pride and normalcy back has lifted my heart. A total win win situation for all involved even if some of the soldiers were not able to participate. I wish we would have something similar here in Germany as our history would release then more finds like the famous disc of Nebra. Germany also has a similar Roman history like Britain.

My man, I'm an American combat infantry veteran. I was in Iraq early on, I saw things and had to do things. So my brother in Arms , know this you are not alone. I myself went through those trials as well and had those same destructive issues. It takes time and help, but you will make it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m from US, I absolutely Love watching this show, but to see what they are doing for your soldiers warms my heart, all men who fight for their country, deserves all the respect, love and help they can get after seeing and dealing what they’ve been through. 🙏 thank you, and God bless you💜

I am absolutely blown away at Project Nightingale, how better to help our vets but to give them a noble purpose and a group to figure it all out with. What a great way to help them re-acclimate to civilian life. Kudos UK what a great program!

I thought I was the only one that found watching Time Team relaxing. It helps reduce my anxiety and chronic pain.

I can identify. I’m a veteran, 80% disabled. Time team and Timeline are very therapeutic. It reminds me of the best side of the human spirit. We might wage war, but we also build, innovate, and honor our dead. It brings me a lot of comfort to see beyond my own experiences.

The "long haired hippies " is exactly what attracts me to Time Team. ❤

Really wonderful the way the military has stepped up for their soldiers. Also neat how Time Team has been there for so many of us during the pandemic, the way it did for that soldier.

An inspiring episode! I know what the guy who spent his days watching Time Team meant. It is relaxing watching the slow pace of uncovering archeology. Thanks for the help this project gives army veterans! Keep it up!

Gah, I’m an American who lived in Scotland in the 90’s. I remember watching Time Team around ‘95 and loved it. Watching this episode and seeing how it has made an impact on the Veteran community made me openly weep. RIP Mick, I truly hope you are resting well and know how big of a difference you made in the world!

What a great program! I just retired from the CAF after 37 years due to injuries I got from my 5 tours. Troops working on the site are great! Keep up the good work!

I’m an American vet and I have enjoyed watching for some time. It really is relaxing or something thank you all keep up the good work

This was out of ALL the Time teams episodes my favorite. If a TV show can make even 1 person feel better every dime put into producing it was worth it!

As a disabled Field Archaeologist in the Southwest United States I can certainly agree with Steve when it comes to using Time Team as therapy when watching it! I too binge on it pretty good. I was diagnosed with manic depression and PTSD amongst other things due to my injuries keeping me from the work I love. I guess it's the British accents but hearing the Time Team discuss their plans, fuss back and forth and explain the features they are coming up with soothe my nerves. They are exceptionally informative on the soil differentials when it comes to cultured material, that which mankind has basically touched, and the sterile soils which are still organic and undisturbed. I also like the way they describe how rock walls collapse when the elements and time have moved them. I got to admit they do some pretty crazy archeology but it's very informative and being unable to do it anymore I love the armchair experience I'm getting! Y'all stay crazy now you here and thanks for bringing us a little part of Europe from the ground up!

This is one of the best Time Team presentations I've seen so far. I especially like the idea of giving wounded veterans the opportunity to be a part of history by unearthing it with their own hands. I feel the same whenever I find a Native American point, hundreds or even thousands of years old. Wright Flyer, USAF (1968-1972).

I've watched a lot of the episodes of Time Team, but this one must be one of my favourits! The archaeology itself is great, but it is the cooperation of military veterans with physical and mental traumas that makes this episode really stand out.

I understand Steve . On so many levels . I watch time team for the same reason helps me forget and to think time team are helping our forgotten hero’s in the armed services only endears them to me more . Merry Christmas 2022

Thank you for doing this. I am a duel citizen of England and America. Thank you guys for serving. It takes a truly brave person to fight for their country. And thank you time team for helping them through such a dark time.

How wonderful to see soldiers wounded in Afghanistan heal and learn to join life again while working on an archeological dig back in their own country, the U.K. Well done all! Wish the US had program such as this to help our veterans.

I suffer from similar issues as Steve. I was surprised to hear him say that watching this series relaxed him, because that's precisely what it does for me.

"Just a bunch of hippies in a field." I love it. I found these shows on RU-vid and have watched them all now. Super fun for a linguistic anthropologist who should have specialized in archaeology instead.

I have been binging TT episodes for about two weeks now. I've been sick with Covid. I absolutely felt the same way as the one soldier, I just fell in love with this show right away. This one is by far my favorite. I hope the guys are still doing great.

This episode is the best one ever. Helping soldiers. I was lucky and got out of Army before I had to struggle to much, but I still felt some effects, so I can see how these guys and dolls needs this. Thank you from everyone who has had ptsd. Mine is from a few things. But I agree this show calms. Helps get rid of anxiety felt from things we can’t control. Love this show. Even tho I’m in America it still transcends. Maybe because my blood is Irish, German, Scottish, and a little French. I’m a mix bag. But either way you all are amazing.

There is something about this show that is extremely melodic. I can see how he could put it on during his depression and completely zone out. I do the same but for bed. I put timeteam on to go to sleep to and within seconds I’m passed out...I also put it on as background noise for my house when cleaning...As a fellow human I’m so happy he found something to pull himself out of such a dark and lonely place in his mind and spirit. Blessing!!!

you can tell that Tony loved the feedback. ^_^ man these guys were/are amazing. I relate to the soldier, there is something special about time team... and I'm grateful to have access to it. Thank you.

it's just a bunch of hippies in a field- best description ever

Just absolutely incredible! I really hope that this wonderful program is still helping soldiers heal. I just love this show and wish so much that it was still on.

I haven't been to war but my childhood was a war zone and I was very abused and suffer from PTSD and depression because of it. I'm going through a really bad just depressional Bays right now and I'm sitting here watching time team just like Steve. I wish we had a program like this so I can do some Excavating that would be awesome. Whenever I was depressed I would buys plants and go outside and plant the Gardens at my apartment complex but the apartment complex cut down all the flowers and plants that I put in even after they gave me permission.

Yeah, it's true that Time Team is strangely therapeutic. It's certainly helped to distract me from the anxiety of the Covid pandemic. Also, I love how the camera goes blurry when the first soldier (the suicidal one) starts to cry. They show his emotions, but not in a sensationalized kind of way. A clever way to do it!

Best Time Team EVER! I’ve been watching Time Team for. Whole year now, during COVID isolation. I agree with these brave soldiers. There’s something therapeutic in watching Time Team at work!!!

Time Team as therapy is a real thing. I've been watching for years. I've never had a favourite episode before now. Thank You Time Team.

Phil never ceases to amaze me. I've said this before and I will keep saying it every time he makes me feel amazed.

When I heard the young Soldier who was so depressed by his injuries say he found himself incessantly watching Timeline, I was just shocked because that's what I find myself doing. And what's interesting is that since I found this series I find myself weeding out my subscriptions to other shows because they're not near as meaningful or interesting as watching this group of old hippie archaeologists argue their way through these archaeological digs. ❤

I've always enjoyed TT......but this is the most MEANINGFUL episode of all. Bravo and WELL DONE to all the service men taking part, and to those unable to. My hat is off to you. Carry on.

Well Done to all of you! What a "gobsmackingly awesome" excavation by the Op Nightingale Archeology team of Veterans (Nick, Dave, Kenny, Jake, Richard, and all the others I may have missed) AND the Time Team! The Barrow Clump with finds from 2100 BC to Anglo-Saxon finds from 600-700! Thank you to all!

It's the Passion, the enthusiasm, the cheer, when you find what you are looking for. The optimism, the humor and the great excitement in this wonderful series, which can raise the spirit to watch. Thank you for that.

this was the most heart-moving Time Team. I am SOO happy that something like this helps troops

This is the first time team to bring me to tears. What those poor soldiers went through, and how just the joy of digging up old stuff, gives them hope... God bless our troops. And veterans...

I think it's wonderful that Operation Nightingale was started by one soldier watching Time Team. Thank you to all our men and women who served their countries.

9min 20 sec in and im thinking thats me. time team has helped me with my ptsd when it was the worst i wish we had something like this in denmark

I think it's lovely how you highlighted not only Operation Nightengale, but also the soldiers involved in it. The respect and kindness are astounding and heartwarming, and I'm glad that so many of them have kept their sense of humor as they're re-acclimating!

What a absolutely wonderful rehab program for these men. It makes them feel useful once again. Finding such treasures. Wish the US would do the same.

I watch Time Team for hors. I am diagnosed with acute depression and I find it soothing.

Wow. Don't really have words of praise high enough for the Time Team's commitment to local communities.

What a great program for soldiers. Time team is a good educational but relaxing show. The horsing around between the members makes me laugh. Laughter is always the best medicine.

One of my favorite episodes. Glad to see the healing taking place and hope for their future . Thank You Time Team

From the USA and my son is serving overseas. This was such a wonderful program to watch. From my heart I thank them all for their service. Wish we had something like this here. Bless you all!❤❤🙏🙏

I can relate with the Project Nightingale. I am a retired U.S. military veteran with PTSD and watching Timeteam also has helped me relax. Thank you! I am also obsessed with archeology and historical architecture. So hats off to the entire time and their work!

When I have to be buried, I want it to be with some artifact that will drive an archaeologist absolutely bonkers.

I just found this show and I’ve been binging it. It’s helped calm my anxiety and ease my depression and then comes this episode and all these comments from others who say this show has helped comfort them with similar issues is enough to make me tear up. I thought I was the only one who felt that way, turns out I’m just late to an already existing party

Both of our sons and my husband were in the army, our oldest son was in Iraq and our middle son was in OEF, he had 2 purple hearts. My husband saw quite a bit of action as well. God bless you all

Phil is such an inspiration for the soldiers.

I have almost zero interest in archaeology but for some reason this show is incredibly fascinating and very enjoyable. Seeing the same team members across different episodes does make it feel very familiar and it's lovely to have on in the background.

What a great way to help soldiers. God Bless Steve and his family. Thanks for loading this touching video.

This has to be one of the best things I have heard of to help soldiers.

I watch time team all the time to mitigate anxiety.

Just like this brave soldier, watching Time Team helps me to relax after a long stressful day.

As I read all the comments, I am touched by so many comments from people from countries other than the UK. It so saddens me that there are countries with "hurting" veterans of wars who are not adequately cared for. This program is absolutely amazing and obviously beneficial.

What a great episode. I love seeing all the organization collaborations, from elementary school classes to small local historical groups- but this one was really touching, and how the group was inspired by Time Team brought everything full circle. I'm really glad this program is online because I'd never heard of it before seeing it on this channel (even though I recognized a few historians from other shows).

Wonderful. I must say, I haven't ever had Time Team bring me to tears before.

This was one of the most moving Time Team episodes I've seen, especially working with those young vets.

I love watching the Time Team. I’m half a world away, but they’re some of my favorite people! “Cracking good show”.

One of the best (and newest) Time Team's I've ever watched. I'm so glad I didn't skip over this one.

Amazing program “nightingale” I hope it’s still in place helping soldiers.

Operation Nightingale - what a good idea. ❤️ Thank you.

This was a great watch. Good to see the vets involved and such great finds. Plus very timely given the American Memorial Day.

I love Time Team, I listen to it as I play around on the computer. Soothing voice, cool historical facts what is not to love?

I don't know who I am, I don’t know why I'm here, All I know is that I must watch every Time Team episode ever made.

One of the things I most love is the delicacy of the experience digger-drivers!

I lived in the UK for many years. My dad was Scottish and I moved to the UK by myself. It became home and I miss it deeply. I don't think that feeling will ever go away.

The charity idea brought me to tears. Such an amazing idea to deal with such a desperate and delicate situation AlsoC Phil’s daisy dukes are always amazing!

I spoke to someone at the V.A. and learned, "There is a program at SIU (So. IL Univ.) - Edwardsville along those lines, helping with Cahokia Mounds world heritage site."

My favourite episode ever. This, with Harry Potter, helps me get through my study ... ❤💜💙💚💛🧡

It was very charitable of Tony to not correct Phil when he said that the young man looked like his brother instead of his son.

What a fabulous project.....so much healing going on.....and healing for the viewer as well....

Legit the BEST episode yet! LOVE that veterans are showcased!!!

I suffer from PTSD and anxiety and watching this show helps me concentrate on something besides the horror show going in in my mind. I enjoy history, always have.

God Bless these brave soldiers who gave so much for their country and fellow man. I'm so glad this organization is helping them in their recovery. My husband was in Vietnam and suffered severe and life altering injuries so I can totally relate to their plight. May God one day make it possible for all people to live in peace.

I love history documentaries! They bring relaxation and remind you that our brains are hundreds of thousands of years old.

It's great the friendship that develops between the soldiers

As a former member of the military suffering from a lot of the same things these soldiers are. I must say I find solace in time team myself. When my mind starts to wonder I turn them up and enjoy the peace and wish I was there with Mick, Tony, Raksha, Phil, and all of the others. To see this episode brings even more respect for time team.