Battlefield archaeology of WW1 with Alex Sotheran

Archaeologist Alex Sothern, has worked on excavations of First World War battlefield sites in Belgium and France since 2003. His work included the recovery and naming of soldiers' remains. He was also involved in the MoD programme of works under the Operation Nightingale banner, which aims to help veterans suffering from physical and mental injuries by introducing them to archaeology as a pathway to recovery.

In this online talk, Alex will look at some of the sites he worked on over the years and explore the kinds of features and artefacts you would expect to find on typical First World War sites, including the story of the recovery of several soldiers’ remains.