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  • Simon Davis: Don’t Stop

    Simon Davis: Don’t Stop

    Anies Hassan of  Tollan films provide us with a tribute to Michael Jackson and the excavators of Bu Maher Fort, Bahrain (March 2010)   ooooooh.      Don’t Stop!

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  • Stonehenge – Ylvis (Music Video)

    Stonehenge – Ylvis (Music Video)

    Ylvis – “What’s the meaning of Stonehenge?” The incredible ballade of Stonehenge by norwegian comedian Vegard Ylvisaker. From the norwegian talk show ‘I kveld med Ylvis’ on TVNorge. Lyrics: My life is so successful. I’ve got everything a man could ever need. Got a thousand dollar haircut and I even got a talk show on TV. And I know I should be happy, but instead there’s a question I can’t get out of my head. What’s the meaning of Stonehenge? [...]

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  • Greatest archaeological find ever

    Greatest archaeological find ever

    Happy Finish is a new sketch show that showcases a generation of new comedic  talent both on- and off-screen, featuring Nadia Kamil, Daniel Kaluuya, Nico Tatarowicz, Sara Pascoe and Mike Wozniak. Sketches include the Department of Internet Hate, who are tasked with the job of coming up with the hate on YouTube comment boards;  and these archaeologists who uncover one of Jesus’ practical jokes.

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  • When Archaeology Tools matter – Infomercial!

    When Archaeology Tools matter – Infomercial!

    Oh yes, this film from the archives from the 1920s (or is that 7.20pm) shows how having the right archaeology equipment can turn a nightmare into a dream! Yes with Past Horizons Tools, you will save time and money in the long run. http://www.pasthorizons.com/shop you can also join them on facebook! Yes the Facebook thing… come along, bring your friends and have a laugh! http://www.facebook.com/archstore    

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  • Archaeology Adventure Quest

    Archaeology Adventure Quest

    Thrill to the award-nominated adventures of television’s Dirk Logan as he travels the world in search of a quest for archaeology!

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  • The Mitchell and Webb Look – Bronze Age Orientation Day

    The Mitchell and Webb Look – Bronze Age Orientation Day

    Stone Age Man is told about the need to move into Bronze Age Demonstrates drivers and need for change and the various reactions according to perspective.

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  • Lara Croft vs Indiana Jones

    Lara Croft vs Indiana Jones

    Lara Croft vs Indiana Jones A fight to the finish!

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  • Armstrong & Miller Archaeology

    Armstrong & Miller Archaeology

    A classic sketch from Armstrong and Miller. The truth about archaeology is uncovered.

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  • Morte a Vignale

    Morte a Vignale

    Questo docudrama, prodotto durante la campagna di scavo 2011, mostra uno spezzone di vita tardoantica della stazione di sosta di Vignale, così come ricostruito dagli archeologi. Ulteriori informazioni sono disponibili sul sito Internet www.uominiecoseavignale.it ————————————————– Recorded during the 2011 excavation season, this docudrama shows an episode of the late antiquity life of the mansio of Vignale, based on the interpretation of the archaeologists. Other information are available at www.uominiecoseavignale.it   Archaeologists bringing  a site to life. Bad acting yes… but [...]

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  • The Making Of Gladiator

    The Making Of Gladiator

    [Contains scenes not suitable for children] It is the year 1999 A.D. and film director Ridley Scott and his lead actor Russell Crowe have journeyed to Malta to shoot the ‘sword and sandal’ epic However, there are problems on set and this time it’s not Russell’s temper that he can’t keep in check!  

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  • Archaeologists get their hands dirty.

    Archaeologists get their hands dirty.

    Shortfilm for the ARC Filmfestival.  

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  • Archaeology is sexy

    Archaeology is sexy

    Archaeology is sexy. Wait for it….

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  • Monty Python Archaeology Sketch

    Monty Python Archaeology Sketch

    One of the lesser-known sketches, well worth watching… not much changes!

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  • An Introduction to Contemporary Archaeology: With Dr. Brooklyn Hornswoggle-Smythe

    An Introduction to Contemporary Archaeology: With Dr. Brooklyn Hornswoggle-Smythe

    A short introduction to the new field of ‘contemporary archaeology’: Dr. Hornswoggle-Smythe (BA, MA, PhD, GCSE, Cycling Proficiency (RoSPA)), Buckinghamshire New University’s youngest and most brilliant contemporologist, guides you through the ins and outs and back ins of the world of contemporary archaeology – the new subject everyone’s talking about. A film by Ros Evans, ‘Pods’ Davies and Chandrachoodan Gopalakrishnan for the MA Archaeology for Screen Media, University of Bristol 2010. Original score by Robin Schlochtermeier.

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  • Eddie Izzard: Romans, Carthaginians, and Elephants

    Eddie Izzard: Romans, Carthaginians, and Elephants

    A Lego animation to comic Eddie Izzard talking about Hannibal’s elephants and his attack of Rome. If you like this video, you can find more Eddie Izzard Lego animations in the more from this user list, and a Eddie Izzard paper animation at this URL.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFcm8OsnNO0

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