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A list of all the best archaeology movies ever made, many of which are streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. This archaeology movie list can be sorted by ca...
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Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard
When five Ice Age mammoths are unearthed along with Neanderthal stone tools after 200,000 years, Sir David Attenborough joins a team of archaeologists from DigVentures to explore the latest evidence for life in Ice Age Britain. Available on: BBC One and iPlayer from 30 December 2021
The Great British Dig: History in Your Garden
Hugh Dennis and a team of expert archaeologists excavate back gardens around Britain, in an attempt to uncover the lost history buried beneath our lawns and flower beds. Keep an eye out for zooarchaeologist Dr. Hannah Russ – she’s a regular on the show, and a specialist on many DigVentures projects too! Available on: 4od
Time Team
Time Team is the show that needs no introduction. If you’re reading this list, you’ve probably already seen every episode, but that’s the great thing about this show – you can watch it again, and again, again. We know we will be! Available on: All 4
The Dig
The Netflix film that charmed audiences worldwide, this story follows the iconic Sutton Hoo excavation. In a world building up to war, a team bands together to excavate a burial mound on a riverside farm, and uncover some of the best archaeology the UK has ever seen. With a good blend of digging, romance and drama (plus an all-star cast), this emotional film is the perfect watch for a cosy night in! Available on: Netflix
The Gift
Oh hello. It’s not often that you see archaeology trending on Netflix, but this slick new fantasy-drama looks set to change that with the story of a young artist who gets sucked into investigating a discovery made during a dig at Göbeklitepe – one of our all-time favourite archaeological sites. Plus, with some cracking one-liners like “the aim of ‘real’ archaeology is actually to understand the future. By uncovering the past, we can interpret the present” how could we resist? One to file unde...
Detectorists
Toby Jones and Mackenzie Crook struck comedic gold with this much-adored series about two oddballs scouring the English countryside for treasure. It’s a funny, honest and painfully accurate exposition of metal detecting, and all those who pursue knowledge of the past in their spare time. We love it. Available on: BBC iPlayer
Ghosts
One of the main characters of this family sitcom is Robin, a dead Neandertal, and we love him. It’s a spin-off from the much-loved Horrible Histories series, and follows Robin and his companions (a suite of other historical ghosts) as they try to haunt a country house. Fun for all ages. Available on: BBC iPlayer
Roman Mysteries
Imagine the Famous Five, but in Ancient Rome. Based on a series of children’s books, Roman Mysteries follows Flavia, Nubia, Jonathan and Lupus who live in Ostia and love solving mysteries. They gain a reputation for uncovering plots and putting a stop to villains’ plans. And apparently this was the most expensive BBC drama ever produced for children. Sounds fun! Available on: Amazon Prime
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig goes to DigCamp?! This short, stop-motion animation is pretty adorable, and is perfect for any for any Trowel Tots you’re raising – we just hope we don’t make the same noises as Peppa’s family when we make discoveries. Now, has anyone got a number for Baby Shark? We’ve got a proposal… Available on: YouTube
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- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. No list of archaeology movies would be complete without the classic Indiana Jones series. Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first in the series, introduced us to the adventurous archaeologist who battles Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant.
- The Mummy. This 1999 film is a remake of the classic 1932 movie of the same name. The Mummy follows archaeologist Rick O’Connell as he battles an ancient mummy that has come back to life.
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is based on the popular video game series and features Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft, a tough archaeologist who goes on dangerous missions to find lost artifacts.
- National Treasure. National Treasure stars Nicholas Cage as Ben Gates, a historian and treasure hunter who goes on a quest to find a treasure hidden by the founding fathers of the United States.
Mar 28, 2024 · Lists about real explorers and expeditions and fictional depictions of fast-paced, dangerous adventures in film, TV, anime, literature, and other media. Over 300 filmgoers have voted on the 20+ films on Best Archaeology Movies. Current Top 3: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the ...
I'll add a historian David Miano's World of Antiquity channel; The Prehistory Guys; and Archaeology Now. Great stuff. You can also find tons of university and museum lectures on YouTube as well. There's a lot of content on YT, so it'll take a minute to weed out the good from the bad channels, but it's worth it.
