Archaeology and Ale
University of Sheffield
Archaeology lectures from the Red Deer pub in Sheffield, England and presented by Archaeology in the City of the University of Sheffield
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Laughton-en-le-Morthen & Conquest Landscapes with Duncan Wright - Ep 29
Archaeology and Ale
02/13/20 • 37 min
Archaeology and Ale is a monthly series of talks presented by Archaeology in the City, part of the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department’s outreach programme. In this talk, Archaeology in the City proudly presents - Duncan Wright on "Laughton & Conquest Landscapes." This talk took place on Thursday, January 30th, 2019 at the Red Deer in Sheffield.
Duncan is a senior lecturer at Bishop Grosseteste University. As an early Medievalist, he specialises in the establishment of kingships, studies of settlement, landscapes, and conflict. In this episode, Duncan speaks on the Norman Conquest of north England and the construction of early medieval castles. He has recently completed excavating in Laughton where he's found a Motte-and-Bailey earthwork castle, the remains of an Anglo-Saxon hall, and much more!
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@archinthecity), Instagram (@archaeointhecity), or Facebook (@archinthecity)
Content Warning: Listener discretion is advised as there may be adult language
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Uncovering Sheffield Castle with Milica Rajic - Ep 28
Archaeology and Ale
12/12/19 • 56 min
Archaeology and Ale is a monthly series of talks presented by Archaeology in the City, part of the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department’s outreach programme. In this talk, Archaeology in the City proudly presents - Milica Rajic on “Uncovering Sheffield Castle” This talk took place on Thursday, November 29th, 2019 at the Red Deer in Sheffield.
Milica is a project manager with Wessex Archaeology where she has worked since 2015. During that time she has served on the recent excavations at Sheffield's Castlegate area. In this talk, Milica takes us through a brief history of the Castle which once stood there and tells us about what the recent findings mean for the future of Sheffield Castle.
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@archinthecity), Instagram (@archaeointhecity), or Facebook (@archinthecity)
*Content Warning: Listener discretion is advised as there may be adult language*
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Dealing with the Devil: The Ritual Protection of Buildings Against Evil with James Wright - Ep 27
Archaeology and Ale
11/14/19 • 53 min
Archaeology and Ale is a monthly series of talks presented by Archaeology in the City, part of the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department’s outreach programme. In this talk, Archaeology in the City proudly presents - James Wright on *“Dealing with the Devil: The Ritual Protection of Buildings Against Evil”* This talk took place on Thursday, October 25th, 2019 at the Red Deer in Sheffield.
James Wright is an expert in recording and analysing historic standing buildings. He specialises in medieval and early modern buildings, vernacular architecture and the study of architectural fragments. In this episode, James teaches us about his work documenting ritual marks at historic structures and explains how these marks were used to protect against demons, devils, and other evildoers.
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@archinthecity), Instagram (@archaeointhecity), or Facebook (@archinthecity)
**Content Warning: Listener discretion is advised as there is adult language**
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Meersbrook Hall: An iconic Sheffield Building with Ken Dash - Ep26
Archaeology and Ale
09/12/19 • 43 min
This month Archaeology and Ale proudly present:
Ken Dash on “Meersbrook Hall: An iconic Sheffield building”
Ken has spent his life studying Sheffield heritage. In this talk, Ken brings us through his experience excavating around Meersbrook Hall. Once the home of the Roebuck and Shore families, Meersbrook Hall would later house the collection of Victorian art critic and patron, John Ruskin.
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Archaeology and Ale is a monthly series of talks presented by Archaeology in the City, part of the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department’s outreach programme. All talks take place at the Red Deer pub on Pitt Street in Sheffield.

Archaeological Adventures with the National Trust with Rosalind Buck - Ep 25
Archaeology and Ale
08/08/19 • 39 min
Archaeology and Ale is a monthly series of talks presented by Archaeology in the City, part of the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department’s outreach programme.
This month Archaeology and Ale proudly present:
Rosalind Buck on “Archaeological Adventures with the National Trust”
Rosalind Buck has made a career out of her adventures in archaeology! In this episode, Rosalind teaches us about how archaeologists are helping the National Trust to look after their properties in the East Midlands.
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com.
You can also find us on Twitter (@archinthecity), Instagram (@archaeointhecity), or Facebook (@archinthecity)
Content Warning: Listener discretion is advised, as there is adult language. Thank you.

Roman Routeways of Sheffield and North Derbyshire with David Inglis - Ep 24
Archaeology and Ale
07/29/19 • 53 min
Archaeology and Ale proudly presents - David Inglis on “Follow the Yellow Brick Roads: the Roman Routeways of Sheffield and North Derbyshire.” This talk took place on Thursday 28th February at the Red Deer, Sheffield.
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com.
You can also find us on Twitter (@archinthecity), Instagram (@archaeointhecity), or Facebook (@archinthecity)
Content Warning: Listener discretion is advised, as there is adult language. Thank you.

Witchcraft: The Best Bits - Ep 23
Archaeology and Ale
03/18/19 • 52 min
Archaeology and Ale proudly presents - Leigh-Anne Baldrige on ‘Witchcraft: the best bits’. This talk took place on Thursday 22nd November at the Red Deer, Sheffield.

Castleton and Hope Through the Years - Ep 22
Archaeology and Ale
03/18/19 • 51 min
Archaeology and Ale proudly presents - Colin Merrony on ‘Castleton and Hope through the years’. This talk took place on Thursday 31st January at the Red Deer, Sheffield.

What's Happening at Sheffield Manor Lodge and Joined Up Heritage Sheffield - Episode 21
Archaeology and Ale
08/08/17 • 59 min
Archaeology and Ale proudly presents - Jon Bradley, on “Making a difference for heritage: What’s happening at Sheffield Manor Lodge and Joined-Up Heritage Sheffield”. This talk took place on Thursday 27th April at the Red Deer, Sheffield.

The Roman Fort of Navio with Colin Merrony - Ep 30
Archaeology and Ale
03/12/20 • 66 min
Archaeology and Ale is a monthly series of talks presented by Archaeology in the City, part of the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department’s outreach programme. In this talk, Archaeology in the City proudly presents - Colin Merrony on "The Roman For of Navio" This talk took place on Thursday, February 27th, 2020 at the Red Deer in Sheffield.
This month we welcome the University of Sheffield's own Colin Merrony for a chat about the Roman fort of Navio. Colin is a veteran archaeologist and a teaching fellow at the uni, he has done extensive work throughout the Peak District including at Navio. In this talk, Colin explains the history of the Roman presence in the Peak District including their purported lead mining. He takes us through the past and current (and future!) plans to excavate Navio.
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@archinthecity), Instagram (@archaeointhecity), or Facebook (@archinthecity) Content Warning: Listener discretion is advised as there may be adult language
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How many episodes does Archaeology and Ale have?
Archaeology and Ale currently has 47 episodes available.
What topics does Archaeology and Ale cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Archaeology and Ale?
The episode title 'Laughton-en-le-Morthen & Conquest Landscapes with Duncan Wright - Ep 29' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Archaeology and Ale?
The average episode length on Archaeology and Ale is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Archaeology and Ale released?
Episodes of Archaeology and Ale are typically released every 35 days.
When was the first episode of Archaeology and Ale?
The first episode of Archaeology and Ale was released on Mar 5, 2015.
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