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Home→Untitled Page→exploreDig DiariesRead about what we’ve been up to, both on-site and off, and get up to date on all the latest Waterloo Uncovered news. 2023 The Lost Chapel | Dig Diary Day 2 Today, we began exploring the remains of a lost chapel in the former woods of Hougoumont. Read on to watch our daily video, meet the team, …
In this episode of Visiting Historians, Liam Fitzgerald interviews Dutch historian Professor Ben Schoenmaker on the Dutch perspective of the Battle of Waterloo and the role of the Prince of Orange.
Home→Untitled Page→exploreArchiveExplore the archive of Waterloo Uncovered’s content – our lectures, videos, articles, podcasts and dig diaries record our discoveries on the battlefield of Waterloo from 2015 to present day.CategoryAllNewsDig DiaryArticlesEventsLecturesVeteran FilmsReports2021 Impact ReportWe’re pleased to announce that Waterloo Uncovered’s 2021 Impact Report, a summary of our successes in veteran care and recovery across 2021 is now available to download …
Home→Untitled Page→explorePodcast: Visiting HistoriansOur Visiting Historians podcast aims to shed new light on the battle and add valuable context to our archaeological discoveries by combining the archaeology with the history. In each episode, we’ll bring you an exclusive interview with some of the world’s leading Napoleonic Historians and experts on the Battle of Waterloo.Peter SnowExcavation Programmeandrew robertsNapoleon at WaterlooMick CrumplinBattlefield …
In a written instalment of Visiting Historians translated from French, well-known French military author and illustrator Patrice Courcelle is in conversation with Waterloo Uncovered’s Camille Machiels, and describes his passion for bringing the Napoleonic past to life.
Home→Untitled Page→exploreThe battle of Waterloo with Peter SnowIn the first episode of our brand new Visiting Historians podcast series, Liam Fitzgerald is joined by author, television presenter and celebrated Napoleonic historian Peter Snow, known widely as the former presenter of Newsnight.More Visiting HistoriansAug. 06, 2021The Lion’s Mound with Alain LacroixSep. 01, 2020Napoleon at Waterloo with Andrew RobertsJul. 01, 2020The Dutch …
Waterloo Uncovered 2020Sadly due to Coronavirus, we won’t be able to excavate this July as planned. Nevertheless, there’s a chance for you to dig ever-deeper into our work. Over the months ahead, we are creating an ambitious virtual programme of talks, articles, films and audio, activities to get involved in, and opportunities to learn much more about the battle, our …
WU People: Sebastiaan Loche Sebastiaan Loche (43) from Zwolle in the Netherlands, is a veteran serving in the Dutch armed forces. He is part of a growing team of Dutch veterans taking part in Waterloo Uncovered. Their involvement reflects the increasing interest in battlefield archaeology in the Netherlands, and a curiosity to find out more about the important Dutch contribution …
Hans Droppert (63) is a veteran of the Dutch Royal Navy Reserve from Heinkenszand (NL). He has been cleaning and organising finds fresh out of the trenches. Hans plans on sharing some of the stories of his fellow veterans in Dutch classrooms. These experiences are part of his project ‘Veteran in the Classroom’ (Veteraan in de Klas) which spreads awareness …
Sylvain Robert-Malbete (23) is a Coldstream Guardsman from London. He is learning more about metal detecting and Napoleonic history while excavating in the Car Park. Back in England, Sylvain is part of the Coldstream Guards’ First Battalion. His right arm is covered in a Harry Potter-themed tattoo sleeve. He tells me that his House is Slytherin, though he identifies mostly …
