IF archaeology was once regarded as a dry-as-dust subject by generations of scholars, then it clearly isn't any more, as pupils at Orton Longueville School have shown by their enthusiasm for a school dig.
It is somewhat ironic that this boost in interest has been created by the modern mediums of television and film.
But, while Indiana Jones, Bonekickers and Primeval have turned ancient history into adventure, the more serious archaeology in Time T
ime has encouraged a fascination with ancient history – and how it has influenced our world today.
We are particularly lucky in Peterborough because the ground beneath us has already yielded astonishing artefacts from the Bronze Age, and relics left behind from great Roman settlements.
In fact, it is already known that buried beneath the school there are the remains of a Roman building, and the pupils' own discovery of a prehistoric flint core has caused great excitement and a desire to get digging, because there's no knowing what else might be found.
There's nothing old hat about archaeology now.
Read the full story: Orton pupil archaeologists dig in for a history lessonGive great facility a sporting chanceSADLY, another worthy community facility has been hit by vandalism.
Whittlesey Junior Football Club's Field of Dreams project will provide youngsters with great facilities.
But, unnecessary repair bills are being run up because yobs have twice damaged the fence put up to protect the newly-seeded pitches.
It's a pity those responsible don't put their energy into sport instead of random destruction, but that's all they seem to be good at.
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