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Who am I?
Producer and historian specialising in archaeology and ancient history. Author of The Young Alexander: The Making of Alexander the Great (2022). I studied archaeology and ancient history at university and then went on to become a factual documentary director and producer. I’m now a writer and podcaster.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
History by the Pint covers all things history and archaeology, in the time it takes to drink a pint. I co-host the show with museum curator Glynn Davis and lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki. We met 20 years ago studying Rome and now we work across the media, museums and academia. It’s this mix of experience that, we hope, produces a unique and well informed podcast. Expect lots of chats about the Romans!
What is my podcast playlist about?
This list covers my favourite podcasts that feature ancient history and archaeology. It hopes to provide a good range of content and formats for people on the look out for new podcasts about the past.
1. The Rest Is History
Why this podcast?
Great all-rounder and good accessible history. The hosts have a great range of knowledge and make you feel like one of the gang.
The Rest Is History
Goalhanger
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The world’s most popular history podcast, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. Join The Rest Is History Club (www.therestishistory.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Here are some of our favourite episodes to get you started: WATERGATE/NIXON apple.co/3JrVl5h ALEXANDER THE GREAT apple.co/3Q4FaNk HARDCORE HISTORY'S DAN CARLIN apple.co/3vqkGa3 PUTIN & RUSSIA apple.co/3zMtLfX
88 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Rest Is History have?
The Rest Is History currently has 567 episodes available.
What topics does The Rest Is History cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on The Rest Is History?
The average episode length on The Rest Is History is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Rest Is History released?
Episodes of The Rest Is History are typically released every 3 days.
When was the first episode of The Rest Is History?
The first episode of The Rest Is History was released on Oct 28, 2020.
2. In Our Time: History
Why this podcast?
This series is still the gold standard for expert ancient history and archaeology chat. A diverse range of topics are discussed and, although often pretty full-on, the content is great.
In Our Time: History
BBC Radio 4
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Historical themes, events and key individuals from Akhenaten to Xenophon.
7 Listeners
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How many episodes does In Our Time: History have?
In Our Time: History currently has 535 episodes available.
What topics does In Our Time: History cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on In Our Time: History?
The average episode length on In Our Time: History is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of In Our Time: History released?
Episodes of In Our Time: History are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of In Our Time: History?
The first episode of In Our Time: History was released on Oct 15, 1998.
3. The Ancients
Why this podcast?
Fantastic series that covers the full gamut of ancient history. There are regular new episodes and always something interesting to learn.
The Ancients
History Hit
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A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.
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29 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Ancients have?
The Ancients currently has 486 episodes available.
What topics does The Ancients cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on The Ancients?
The average episode length on The Ancients is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Ancients released?
Episodes of The Ancients are typically released every 3 days.
When was the first episode of The Ancients?
The first episode of The Ancients was released on Jun 24, 2020.
4. You're Dead to Me
Why this podcast?
A fun mix of history and chat, a great way into to many fascinating historical topics. Historians provide the info and comedians the jokes, a great combo.,
You're Dead to Me
BBC Radio 4
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past.
History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium for Joan of Arc to become a saint? And was Catherine the Great really all that great? Whether you want to explore ancient landmarks like Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, dance through the history of Broadway and Bollywood, or find out how the Tudors rose to power, Greg and his guests promise to teach you something new that you won’t have heard in history lessons.
Previous episodes of You’re Dead To Me have covered everything from royals to revolutionaries, actors to activists and divas to dictators. Take a stroll through the history of high-heeled shoes or get the scoop on the history of ice cream. Maybe you’d like to paint like the cave artists of the Palaeolithic era, work out like a Victorian bodybuilder, or fight like a Spartan? We’ve even hosted a special, live episode with the BBC Concert Orchestra to explore the dramatic life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Whatever your historical interests, Greg and his guests make even the trickiest topics easy to follow. Join them for a history lesson that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening - with no homework required.
65 Listeners
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How many episodes does You're Dead to Me have?
You're Dead to Me currently has 207 episodes available.
What topics does You're Dead to Me cover?
The podcast is about History, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on You're Dead to Me?
The average episode length on You're Dead to Me is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of You're Dead to Me released?
Episodes of You're Dead to Me are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of You're Dead to Me?
The first episode of You're Dead to Me was released on Sep 12, 2019.
5. The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed
Why this podcast?
A really exciting archaeology podcast network featuring lots of informative content. Give it a listen.
The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed
The Archaeology Podcast Network
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Find shows from Cultural Resource Management Archaeology to technology to anarchy to whatever. We cover it all in this feed.
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How many episodes does The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed have?
The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed currently has 1574 episodes available.
What topics does The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed?
The average episode length on The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed released?
Episodes of The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed?
The first episode of The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed was released on Jun 30, 2018.
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