Excavation 2023
In July 2023, we headed to Hougoumont farm with an international group of veterans to explore two exciting lost landmarks on the Battlefield! Find out more...
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Through the Eyes of a Veteran: Excavation 2023
Steve is a British veteran who joined us for our 2023 dig - find out more about his experience on this year's excavation!

Through the Eyes of a Student: Excavation 2023:
Lisa is a German student in her third year at University College Roosevelt - find out more about her experience as part of our 2023

Archaeology of Hougoumont | Dig Diary Day 7
Today, our 2023 excavation drew to a close. Read on to watch our daily video, meet the team, and learn all about our discoveries so

Behind the Scenes | Dig Diary Day 6
Go behind the scenes of our press day! Read on to watch our daily video, meet the team, and learn all about our discoveries so

Exploring the Forgotten Quarry | Dig Diary Day 5
Today, we take a closer look at the forgotten quarry near Hougoumont farm. Read on to watch our daily video, meet the team, and learn

Bindu’s Find of the Day | Dig Diary Day 4
Tag along as Bindu and Gary go metal detecting and see what they discover! Read on to watch our daily video, meet the team, and

Ukrainians at Waterloo | Dig Diary Day 3
On Day 3, we meet some of our international team! Read on to watch our daily video, meet the team, and learn all about our

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

Breaking Ground | Dig Diary Day 1
We're back on the battlefield for a new season of excavation! Read on to watch our daily video, meet the team, and learn all about

Press Release: Ukrainians Find Peace From War on Waterloo Battlefield
British veterans’ charity adds its support to the Ukrainian war effort

Return to Waterloo | Dig Diary Day 0
We're headed back to Waterloo for a new season of excavation! Find out where we're going and what we'll be up to below...