Background and Career

Adam Frost is a British archaeologist, author, and television presenter known for shows such as Time Team and Digging for Britain. He specializes in landscape archaeology and interpreting historic sites.

His approach combines scientific excavation with storytelling, illuminating how ancient peoples shaped and were shaped by their environment.

 Landscape Archaeology: Reading the Earth’s Story

Unlike traditional archaeology focused on artifacts, landscape archaeology looks at broader human interaction with the environment—field boundaries, settlements, ancient routes, and land use.

Adam Frost encourages the public to “read the landscape” to discover hidden histories.

  Notable Projects

• Excavations revealing Bronze Age settlements.
   

• Investigations into medieval field systems.
   

• Public outreach through TV programs, books, and talks.
   

  The Importance of Public Engagement

Frost stresses that archaeology is not just for experts; it belongs to everyone. He advocates for community archaeology, involving local people in uncovering their heritage. shutdown123