History by the Pint
Alex Rowson
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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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The Amber Road
History by the Pint
01/15/24 • 22 min
Curator Glynn Davis reveals the fascinating and magical history of ancient amber.
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Secrets of the Colchester Gladiator Vase
History by the Pint
11/26/23 • 22 min
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.
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Digging Up Richard III
History by the Pint
12/01/23 • 22 min
TV Producer and author Alex Rowson recounts his experiences filming the discovery of Richard III.
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Nero's Golden House
History by the Pint
09/14/24 • 22 min
Nero's Golden House was ancient Rome's most lavish residence. Dr Chris Siwicki takes us on a tour of the surviving remains.
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First Blood Boudicca
History by the Pint
09/14/24 • 20 min
Curator Glynn Davis recounts Boudicca's destruction of Colchester, and the discovery of a stunning hoard retrieved from the ashes.
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Notes From Rome 2023
History by the Pint
11/28/23 • 21 min
Lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki recaps all the latest archaeological news from Rome (2023).
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Caligula's Ships
History by the Pint
03/26/25 • 21 min
The guys discuss one of the greatest discoveries of 20th century archaeology – Caligula's ships from Lake Nemi, Italy.
Museum Muse-ings Pt.1 Blockbuster Exhibitions
History by the Pint
02/17/25 • 22 min
Alex, Glynn and Chris discuss blockbuster exhibitions and the different ways museums tell history's biggest stories.
Journey into the Maya Underworld
History by the Pint
09/14/24 • 22 min
Producer and writer Alex Rowson explores the Cave of the Stone Sepulchre in Belize, a portal to the Maya underworld.
The Marble Plan of Rome
History by the Pint
02/16/24 • 21 min
Dr Chris Siwicki chats about the incredible marble plan of Rome, ancient history's largest jigsaw puzzle.
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FAQ
How many episodes does History by the Pint have?
History by the Pint currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does History by the Pint cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on History by the Pint?
The episode title 'The Amber Road' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on History by the Pint?
The average episode length on History by the Pint is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of History by the Pint released?
Episodes of History by the Pint are typically released every 17 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of History by the Pint?
The first episode of History by the Pint was released on Nov 26, 2023.
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