Podcasts
This is part of our Resources section. Below are some our favourite and highly recommended Podcasts.
Working Over Time
Dr. Karen Bellinger
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Fall of Civilizations Podcast
Paul M.M. Cooper
Crumbling ruins of ancient cities are scattered throughout the world; from the sun-beaten deserts of Iraq to the tropical forests of South America. But how and why did these once great cities or empires fall? What was it like to live in such a time and place, where one’s civilisation is at the brink of collapse? And what did future generations think of the ancient ruined cities that dotted the landscape? All these questions and more are answered by the Fall of Civilisations Podcast, with the host guiding the listener across history to experience turmoil that can bring down mighty empires and powerful city states. The use of ambient sound and music, as well as different voice actors, bring these societies and peoples to life and helps us understand what their lives were really like. We highly recommend this podcast!
The Maritime History Podcast
Brandon Huebner
Starting from the earliest reed boats in Mesopotamia to the war ships of the Athenian and Persian navies, journey through maritime history and learn about how water and travel across it has shaped different societies and been influential in the rise or fall of nations. Superbly navigated by the host, this podcast allows the listener to see history through a watery lens that offers fresh insight into famous historical events and leads to a greater understanding of the importance of maritime travel. Well researched and presented; we highly recommend this podcast!
Career in Ruins
Lawrence Shaw & Derek Pitman
Where can an interest in archaeology lead? Are there tangible and different careers in this field? These are questions that lie at the core of the Career in Ruins Podcast. Each episode centres around an interview with an expert in their area of archaeological research, with the hosts using their own careers in archaeology to add thoughts, personal experience, and expand upon ideas. Listen to real experts talking about current research areas and offering advice to the next generation about how to start a career in archaeology. The podcast covers a range of topics and time periods, from World War II, to Ancient Greek religion to prehistoric rock art, all in relation to their archaeological contexts. We highly recommend this podcast.
The Dirt Podcast
Anna Goldfield & Amber Zambelli
This podcast is a brilliant combination of real archaeological science with a laid back and informal presentation. The hosts’ enthusiasm is infectious and alongside their well-researched and interesting topics this podcast is a great source for informed archaeological case studies. The Dirt offers both technical and advanced knowledge while still taking time to explain terms and concepts for newer listeners. We highly recommend this podcast.
The History of Rome Podcast
Mike Duncan
From lowly beginnings to a powerful empire, Roman history has always invigorated many with its fascinating tales of glory, political intrigue, and larger than life characters. Duncan’s The History of Rome podcast is legendary; bringing to life the journey that the city and its people took. Duncan brings clarity to obscure characters and events and is able to analyse these situations through different perspectives in addition to a brilliant understanding of the context. This is a must listen for anyone who is interested in Rome and its influence in the Mediterranean and beyond.
Hardcore History
Dan Carlin
From WW1 to Julius Caesar to the Meiji Restoration, Dan Carlin’s podcast demonstrates in-depth research and deep understanding of complicated contexts and brings to light epic moments in human history. The longer form of Hardcore History encapsulates the domino-like effect of historical events, which is brought into colour by Carlin’s use of different sources, from first-hand accounts to noted academics’ arguments, along with great pacing and tone. We highly recommend this podcast.
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