S21 | Dig 1: Trevisker Ware - 3D Model

Wonderful clear image of the decoration. It looks as if something with a very crisp profile, like sinew, has been twisted and impressed to make this pattern. I love things like this - on one of the pots shown on the Cornish dig the image was so clear you could even tell which set of lines of decoration had been inscribed first, as overlaid lines cut through the first. That is getting a glimpse into the working practises of forebears; not so different from us.

I'm such a nerd ... I love this!!!

Mark Gaither

That's pretty cool.

Tonya LaFountain

I think that is a great explanation, Julie. Maybe there are the remains of a pottery/kiln site nearby. Or perhaps that anomalous blob of yellow clay in the middle of the “ritual-use” square was a buried clay effigy or statue that was not fired so it lost its shape?

Pat Szastkiw

things that make You go, hmmmmmmmmm?

Don Cook

It was wonderful and I loved everything about it .

Sarah Holloway

I love the pottery decorated with strings and it was interesting watching them try to make it. Angie Wickenden explained to Natalie how the ancient potters buried their clay for a while as this made it more pliable and easier to work with. Later the archaeologists came across a large quantity of buried clay in the middle of the circular enclosure and wondered what it was doing there.

Julie Freeman

What a beautiful piece. I am LOVING the sketch fab additions. These are also incredibly useful to show my college learners. Please keep these up and available for those of us teaching history!!

Freda Bradley

The original Time Team worked together for years in roles that both they and the viewers were familiar and comfortable with. The earliest episodes / series of the original Time Team were a bit more formal and stilted. I think both Gus and Natalie have made a great start in this very first episode of the new Time Team.

Julie Freeman

I liked both presenters expertise very much. It's not the old TT nor should it be. I also liked the former "supporting cast" of Carenza, Stuart, Henry, John etc gets more screen time in their authoritative and professional way. It seems less show biz and more informative. Mick would approve.

Kate

Absolutely delighted with the first return episodes! After the first episode I really dug (get it?) Gus’s voice as narrator. Fabulous to see all the returning faces, and it was brilliant to see Victor’s drawings being used. Can’t wait for more episodes!

Gus is the museum professional whose role is presenting the past to the public. His style may not be what we expected but to complain that it is too polished and authoritative seems at odds with the purpose of the programme. Natalie Haines, on the other hand, is an experienced broadcaster and stand-up comedian as well as writer and classicist. They fill separate niches. As things go on TT will work out how best to use their talents, but the combination is a good one

I loved the new show! These 3D animations are amazing - I love being able to zoom in and really feel like I'm "handling" them.

Suzanne Gabriel

I really enjoyed the Trevisker Ware pot shards flipperoo animation. Did Matt do that as well?

Stitch

I have no complaints... (gasp!)... the shows were absolutely superior in every way.

Ray Roberts

Also more from individuals like the pottery expert who walks up and calmly says "bronze age, the lip angle" more finds at naming other sites. In awe of his and similar experts seasoned knowledge.

Ann H