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Stand Easy: Searching for the ‘Band of Brothers’ at Aldbourne
In 2019, archaeologists and military veteran volunteers from Operation Nightingale excavated part of the hut camp of 'Easy Company' – the famous D-Day paratroopers better known as the 'Band of Brothers' – in Aldbourne, Wiltshire. The remains we uncovered were illuminating, but the onset of the pandemic called a halt to further investigations – until last year, when the team returned to search for further traces of this legendary American unit.
On this episode of The PastCast, archaeologist Richard Osgood discusses the many fascinating finds made in the most recent round of excavations, which, much to his and his colleagues’ surprise, in many ways surpassed the discoveries made in 2019.
Osgood is also the author of an article on the Aldbourne excavations in the latest issue of Current Archaeology magazine, which is out now in the UK and is also available to read in full on The Past website. On this episode, he spoke with Current Archaeology editor Carly Hilts and regular PastCast presenter Calum Henderson.
Carly also discusses the success of the recent Current Archaeology Live! conference, held in London at the end of February, and what readers can look forward to in the new issue of the magazine.
The Past brings together the most exciting stories and the very best writing from the realms of history, archaeology, heritage, and the ancient world. You can subscribe to The Past today for just £7.99. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider liking it, subscribing, and sharing it around.
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By The PastIn 2019, archaeologists and military veteran volunteers from Operation Nightingale excavated part of the hut camp of 'Easy Company' – the famous D-Day paratroopers better known as the 'Band of Brothers' – in Aldbourne, Wiltshire. The remains we uncovered were illuminating, but the onset of the pandemic called a halt to further investigations – until last year, when the team returned to search for further traces of this legendary American unit.
On this episode of The PastCast, archaeologist Richard Osgood discusses the many fascinating finds made in the most recent round of excavations, which, much to his and his colleagues’ surprise, in many ways surpassed the discoveries made in 2019.
Osgood is also the author of an article on the Aldbourne excavations in the latest issue of Current Archaeology magazine, which is out now in the UK and is also available to read in full on The Past website. On this episode, he spoke with Current Archaeology editor Carly Hilts and regular PastCast presenter Calum Henderson.
Carly also discusses the success of the recent Current Archaeology Live! conference, held in London at the end of February, and what readers can look forward to in the new issue of the magazine.
The Past brings together the most exciting stories and the very best writing from the realms of history, archaeology, heritage, and the ancient world. You can subscribe to The Past today for just £7.99. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider liking it, subscribing, and sharing it around.