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simonverdegem.bsky.social
Battlefield archaeologist - FWW archaeology - Recovering the missing
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Looking for photos of the 2-in Medium Trench Mortar, (Toffee Apple or Plum Pudding), along with its accessories-crate, periscope, and other equipment-in use in the trenches. Can anyone #help with pictures, sources or references? Any help is much appreciated! #FWW #Archaeology

submitted 13 days ago • 6 comments

It was a remarkable experience to take part in this unique research in Reningelst! Together with archaeologists from Flanders and China, we searched for traces of the Chinese Labour Corps. The first results reveal structures of the camp. #FWW #Archaeology

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

Now on video! 🎥 The Shindig #Podcast episode I did with Tom and Luke is now available with incredible photos that bring our discussion to life. See the preserved trenches, remarkable finds, and powerful stories. Watch here: youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?... #WW1 #Archaeology #History

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

#FWW Podcast Thank you: In the first three days of release, we have already had 400+ views of our fully-illustrated video podcast on the sites and astonishingly well preserved finds of the #WW1 Flanders battlefields with expert archaeologist, @simonverdegem.bsky.social. youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?...

submitted 36 days ago • 1 comment

#WW1: In this clip, @simonverdegem.bsky.social talks to @thebigelbee.bsky.social about finding the remains of a cuddly toy in a First World War German soldier's backpack discovered in Flanders. youtube.com/shorts/hU7ys...

submitted 38 days ago • 0 comments

Now on video! 🎥 The Shindig #Podcast episode I did with Tom and Luke is now available with incredible photos that bring our discussion to life. See the preserved trenches, remarkable finds, and powerful stories. Watch here: youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?... #WW1 #Archaeology #History

submitted 39 days ago • 0 comments

Honoured to join the Shindig #Podcast! 🎙️ We explore the battlefields of Flanders Fields, uncovering trench warfare, powerful stories of the missing, and incredible projects like Dig Hill 80 Listen here: t.co/6ostoGAQKS @hornesupremacy.bsky.social @thebigelbee.bsky.social #FWW #Archaeology

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

In Wijtschate’s Hospicestraat in 2020, the most impressive discovery was a series of stairs leading to a German dugout, the Kortestollen. While maps indicated this system was near the road, its exact location and extent had remained unknown until our excavation.

submitted 76 days ago • 1 comment

We recently completed the report on the Frezenberg-Westhoek excavation, conducted between December 2021 and January 2023. This dig took place alongside street renovations for pipe replacement. Here’s a thread to refresh our memory on the key findings and discoveries from this remarkable project

submitted 87 days ago • 1 comment

We recently completed the report on the Frezenberg-Westhoek excavation, conducted between December 2021 and January 2023. This dig took place alongside street renovations for pipe replacement. Here’s a thread to refresh our memory on the key findings and discoveries from this remarkable project

submitted 87 days ago • 1 comment

About 2 years ago, we had the opportunity to investigate this German Atlantikwall bunker. Due to inaccessible entrances, the only option was through the roof. It turned out to be a few extraordinary days with a great team. #Archaeology

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

On the train to Brussels to talk about the missing bones of the Napoleonic wars to a room full of archeologists. Cannot wait to meet @simonverdegem.bsky.social and share the research written with @robschaefer-historian.com and @tonypollard.bsky.social

submitted 93 days ago • 4 comments

Pilckem Ridge 2013. During the excavation, the remains of 4 soldiers were found. Two of them were located in front of the support trench and were clearly not buried. The other two were buried side by side in separate field graves behind the support trench #FWW #Archaeology

submitted 101 days ago • 2 comments