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Were the bones of the Waterloo dead used to refine sugar?

PLEASE BE AWARE: This article contains discussion of skeletal human remains that some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.

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History Hit: Bones on the Battlefield

During our 2022 excavation, we were joined by the wonderful History Hit team. Watch their coverage of our excavation below ...

Waterloo Battlefield Tour with Phil Harding

Welcome to a tour of the Waterloo battlefield with Phil Harding! ...

Recovery through Discovery

Learn about how Waterloo Uncovered supported its veteran participants in 2022, through a 12-month programme of archaeology and wellbeing support with veterans Liam and Ash.

Exploring the Women of Waterloo

Watch the first of two fascinating panel discussions on the forgotten Women of Waterloo

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Veterans’ Work

Learn about our four Veteran Support Programmes, and hear testimonies from some of the 100+ beneficiaries we have supported since 2015.

2022 Excavation Retrospective

Catch up on all the discoveries from our 2022 season! ...

Tracing an Ancestor

Armed with nothing but a name and a family heirloom, join our Finds Programme team as we explore an exciting ...

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...

Press Release: Ukrainians Find Peace From War on Waterloo Battlefield

British veterans’ charity adds its support to the Ukrainian war effort

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 our discoveries so far...

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 team, and learn all about our discoveries so far...

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 discoveries so far...

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 learn all about our discoveries so far...

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 all about our discoveries so far...