In the Summer of 2021, we were invited to film at the Roman excavations on the Burrs Playing Field in Brough on Humber in the East Riding of Yorkshire. In quickly became apparent that one of the key aspects of this excavation was the role that the public were playing in not only volunteering their time, but in learning and taking a lead in excavating the archaeology that was emerging. This is the first in a three part series examining the Public, the Archaeologists and the Story of the Petuaria ReVisted project, 2021 season. PETUARIA REVISITED website: https://petuariarevisited.co.uk/ *** Petuaria: Not (just) another Roman fort!? "You may not have heard of Brough-on-Humber, but it is potentially one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Roman Britain!" The PETUARIA ReVisted Project is made up of local people, working together with Hull University and other archaeologists to bring to life the story of the people who lived, where they live now, almost 2,000 years ago. Placements for local people on the excavation are FREE and this year the participants will be drawn from serving and retired military personnel, emergency service workers and NHS staff who have been working on the 'front-line' during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zzdNVdenM4

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. Links: The website of the Goodwin sands SOS campaign: http://goodwinsandssos.org/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jtoqIKQS2o

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Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. Happy New Year 2020! Links: Budget 2010: key points: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/jun/22/budget-2010-key-points Spending Review: Arts Council protected despite DCMS cuts: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34923955 David Cameron, Cash for Acess and the Planning Lobby: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2012/03/david-cameron-cash-for-acess-and-the-planning-lobby Two Shoes! (Planning Policy Review): https://youtu.be/4VLL22mi-AY Northampton Sekhemka statue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northampton_Sekhemka_statue?fbclid=IwAR0zMNBePVp3jUFiJyj0qKQC9oRdX6rlxCkdAViMgehuwMJ66eWhhL8wkPg Heritage Lottery Fund: https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/ Dig Ventures: https://digventures.com/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1ZuS7hJ8P4