History by the Pint

Sep 14 2024 21 mins

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A podcast series that covers all things history and archaeology, in the time it takes to drink a pint.

Co-hosted by writer and producer Alex Rowson, museum curator Glynn Davis, and lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki.

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Nero's Golden House

Sep 14 2024 22 mins

Nero's Golden House was ancient Rome's most lavish residence. Dr Chris Siwicki takes us on a tour of the surviving remains.

Journey into the Maya Underworld

Sep 14 2024 22 mins

Producer and writer Alex Rowson explores the Cave of the Stone Sepulchre in Belize, a portal to the Maya underworld.

First Blood Boudicca

Sep 14 2024 20 mins

Curator Glynn Davis recounts Boudicca's destruction of Colchester, and the discovery of a stunning hoard retrieved from the ashes.

The Marble Plan of Rome

Feb 16 2024 21 mins

Dr Chris Siwicki chats about the incredible marble plan of Rome, ancient history's largest jigsaw puzzle.

Pella: Birthplace of Alexander the Great

Jan 30 2024 21 mins

Alex Rowson discusses the latest archaeological news from Pella in northern Greece – the capital of ancient Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great.

The Amber Road

Jan 15 2024 22 mins

Curator Glynn Davis reveals the fascinating and magical history of ancient amber.

Digging Up Richard III

Dec 01 2023 22 mins

TV Producer and author Alex Rowson recounts his experiences filming the discovery of Richard III.

Notes From Rome 2023

Nov 28 2023 21 mins

Lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki recaps all the latest archaeological news from Rome (2023).

Secrets of the Colchester Gladiator Vase

Nov 26 2023 22 mins

Curator Glynn Davis chats about Colchester Castle Museum's new exhibition Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games, and some fascinating new research on its star artefact, the Colchester Vase.