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Mindful Archaeology | Wellbeing (Patreon)

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2022-06-30 15:03:21
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2026-06
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Much excellent work has been done in recent years to draw attention to issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing. Links are increasingly being drawn between archaeology and its benefits in helping to improve wellbeing, as well as recovery from traumatic experiences and promoting mindfulness.

This is a subject very close to Time Team's heart, having previously worked with Operation Nightingale to support soldiers who have returned from conflict. We're often humbled to discover that watching Time Team has provided some comfort to some fans in times of need.

In this video, Tim Taylor meets Dr Will Rathouse of the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) to find out more about some inspiring projects he has been involved with, both with the Thames Discovery Programme and Mind Aberystwyth.

We hope you find the conversation interesting and that it inspires you to continue looking after your own wellbeing!

There are many ways in which you can get involved in local community archaeology. Check out this recent video from Dani Wootton for a few ideas.

Discover more

Thames Discovery Programme: https://www.mola.org.uk/thames-discovery-programme 

Mind Aberystwyth: https://mindaberystwyth.org/ 

Operation Nightingale: https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/our-work/operation-nightingale 

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Comments

Robert Wise

I found this subject quite interesting! Thank you Tim and Dr. Rathouse! Some benefits which were not on Dr. Rathouse’s list, but Tim did mention briefly, are worth more attention: grounding by actual contact with the earth (bare hands or feet work well), an enhanced sense of history, and of one’s location in historical time. The last two apply to watching Time Team as well! I have been working on meditation for quite a few years, and there is an awful lot of unnecessary mystical complexity out there about it … Genjo Marinello, the abbot at the Chobo-ji Zen Temple in Seattle Washington, USA, describes this way to meditate: sit, breathe, listen (on all channels). This simple technique works quite well as one gains skill at herding the mind back on track. The single best introduction to meditation I’ve come across was by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, on August 29, 2018 at the London School of Economics Old Theatre. It’s available on YouTube. And then there is group dynamic … time spent in a healthy group dynamic is a healing process.

Kate

Excellent discussion. The chief characteristics of archeology - precision, focus, purpose, teamwork - do seem to lend themselves to mental health. Especially feel the creativity that experimental archeology requires is very stimulating in the best possible way.

James Riley

I came home yesterday and my wife had had a really tough day at the office and was feeling pretty flat. Apart from some kind words and a neck massage I put on the latest patron time team (about the sarcophagus). Instant chill 😊 works every time. But we are running out of episodes to watch on YouTube. Really not sure what will happen when we do. Perhaps we should just start a dig in our garden... Unlikely to find roman remains though as we are in New Zealand

Michelle Selway

I know TT has been a part of my recovery and PTSD journey. Millions of thanks to you all x

Jude Edling

Thank you for focusing on this part of modern archaeology.

Melissa Spray

Honestly would be interested in seeing a follow up on those people involved in Operation Nightingale, see how they've done in their lives since then.

Delaine Keenum

There was so much good information in this interview! Dr. Rathouse’s passion for his work was apparent from the slide presentation all the way to the insights he shared. I would love to see Time Team help to make his vision of salvaging the sub chaser a reality.

Doug Mackey

Time Team got me through Covid. Now that I’m having some medical issues, TT is an old friend—who pays visits presently! New digs!

Linda Dillon

Yes Wonderful. Really valuable. I wish I lived in England and could do archeology. I would feel a mental bond with the earth and country

TimeTeamOfficial

Glad you enjoyed it - you don't need to be in England to do archaeology!

Linda Dillon

I am in Australia so I think the only archeology is prehistoric and in the desert! I love time team.

Sandi Smith

United States. I was adopted at birth and moved far from my first family. Not having a definitive heritage meant I loved every culture and archeology became a fascination for that reason. I could have fit anywhere, right?! Well, now that I've been reunited with my first family for quite a long time, and I've had my DNA sequenced, I know that 90% of my genetic heritage is from the UK . It's like Time Team is teaching me about where my people came from. I have a tiny bit of Norwegian dna and Iberian/Italian DNA. Again, learning more about who was in the UK for millenia gives me a sense of who I am. My ancestors came to what is now the US in the mid 17th century. But it's my British, Scottish, and Welsh heritage that fascinates me. Thank you Time Team for helping me learn more about where my roots lie.

Patricia Amero

Same here, but Canadian. DNA- 60% N/ Scotland, the rest N/W Europe & N/ Ireland. Time Team has taught me tons about my ancestral homeland. I'm grateful for the knowledge.

Kerry Hennigan

This was a wonderful video. I remember the Time Team digs with Operation Nightingale participants and thought at the time that it was a great idea. It was wonderful to hear about the work of Dr. Rathouse and his associates. I really appreciated the tip about the Insight Timer app and have downloaded it and started using it right away. Thanks Tim, Dr Rathouse and everyone who shares their insight and experiences of dealing with various mental health issues (we all have them, to greater or lesser degrees). Best wishes from Australia.

Kerry Hennigan

Hi Linda. I'm in Australia too, and there was an archaeological dig on a demolition site near my home and place of work some years back which uncovered remnants of the first building on the site (i.e. predating what had been demolished). There was even a call for volunteers at the time to help out. Keep your eyes and ears open and Google any archaeology groups or activities in your part of the country. Might be worth your while. Best wishes.

Laura Soto-Barra

This is one of the most fascinating conversations Tim has shared with us. I appreciate the topic of mindfulness and how archaeology relates to it. I liked Tim’s ruminating about the philosophical concept of being in a dig surrounded in calm and silence, meditating, relating the place to the past and what it was. I remember Tony’s comments in past Time Team episodes, who in jest would express awe at a specific object, relating it to a living person hundred of years ago. Thank you.