I've known a couple of archiologists and in their circles Time Team is detestable as they just do rush jobs and screw everything up for later digs.
I do feel though it has raised the profile of archiology and possibly opened the way for future digs to be funded.
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riverghost servicing your mum since,
Sun 14 Dec 2008, 12:04,
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"tv not reality shock"
unfortunately far too many people don't get that
it's rather pathetic if they are messing up sites but good if it gets a bit more interest in the subject
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discomeats This canoe,
Sun 14 Dec 2008, 12:05,
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Archeology's only purpose is to entertain.
Not like paleontology, which actually changes the lives of ordinary people for the better.
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Seance Trumpet has got no beef with a man enjoying a croissant,
Sun 14 Dec 2008, 12:41,
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