A Fallen Veteran of Waterloo
We're sad to report that one of the three remaining witnesses to the Battle of Waterloo has fallen after centuries of standing guard....
Spring Dig Diary
In this month's Dig Diary, we fill you in on the loss of one of the last surviving witnesses of Waterloo, shine a spotlight on our 2021 programmes including Battlefields Uncovered; and recap our successful fundraising event, An Evening Uncovered.
Waterloo Pubs
The Battle of Waterloo had a huge influence on British history - and British pub names! There are dozens of pubs in the UK with names relating to the Battle of Waterloo, Wellington and Napoleon. Find your local with our new map.
French Near Victory at Waterloo?
The Duke of Wellington once described Waterloo as “the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life.” Evidence uncovered by Waterloo Uncovered at Hougoumont and Mont-Saint-Jean has revealed just how true that statement is – and just how close Napoleon came to winning at the Battle of Waterloo.
June Dig Diary
In this month's Dig Diary, we mark the bicentenary of Napoleon's death, observe Mental Health Awareness Week, and fill you in on how the British Museum team got involved in our Virtual Programme!
August Dig Diary
Find out what we've been up to this summer, including an updates on our programmes and summer events, and a highly successful 1815 Challenge!
Belgian Embassy Staff Donate £10,000
Waterloo Uncovered is extremely grateful for a generous donation from the staff of the Belgian Embassy in London.
An Archaeological Bombshell
Find out about the explosive discovery we made on the reverse slope of the battlefield, in the third film in ...
Day One: Breaking Ground
WE'RE BACK! After two years of being unable to travel to Belgium due to the pandemic, we have finally been able to return to Waterloo with a new cohort of 20 international veterans and serving personnel.
Day Two: Meet the Welfare Team
As we progress to Day Two of our 2022 excavation, check out our latest video recap and dig diary! Read on to learn more about our latest finds and our welfare team, including how archaeology can be used to support veterans' wellbeing.
Day Three: Site Spotlight on Mont-Saint-Jean
It's Day Three, and the finds are coming thick and fast - we've unearthed our first musket balls of the season! Check out our latest video and dig diary to learn more...
Day Four: A Day with Liam and Ash
For Day Four, we're tagging along with veterans Liam & Ash to find out what a typical day with Waterloo Uncovered holds in our daily video!
Day Five: Unearthed Discoveries
For Day Five, we're checking out some of our best finds from week one of the dig in our daily video, and welcoming some special visitors to site in our Dig Diary!
Weekend in Waterloo
At the weekend, our veterans, archaeologists, students and volunteers get a much needed break. Find out what they got up to below!
Day Six: Welcoming our Supporters
On Day Six, we welcomed some of our biggest supporters to Mont-Saint-Jean!
Day Seven: Breaking News, Not Just Ground
On Day Seven, we announced to the world our most important discovered to date.
The Face of War: Warriors of Waterloo Brought to Light by Military Veterans
PLEASE BE AWARE: This article contains images of skeletal human remains that some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.
Day Eight: Plancenoit and Beyond
For Day Eight, our daily video explores our newest excavation site: Plancenoit, where Prussian and French troops classed in a bloody battle. Find out more below!
Day Nine: Regiments at Waterloo
On Day Nine, our daily video explores our veterans' regiments and their role in the Battle of Waterloo.
Day Ten: Saying Goodbye
On Day Ten, we're backfilling, packing up, and saying our goodbyes as an incredible two weeks of excavation comes to an end!
UPDATE: Excavation of the Skeleton Discovered at Mont-Saint-Jean
PLEASE BE AWARE: This article contains images of skeletal human remains that some may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised.