The Shindig | A Rubicon Archaeology Podcast

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The Shindig is an award-winning podcast that brings archaeology, history, and heritage to life through engaging conversations and expert insights. Produced by Rubicon Archaeology, the show delves into the latest archaeological discoveries, historical research, and heritage debates. Each episode, we sit down with leading archaeologists, historians, authors, and industry professionals to uncover fascinating stories from the past and explore how archaeology shapes our understanding of history today. From ancient sites to groundbreaking research, we dig deep into the world of archaeology, sometimes literally! Whether you’re a seasoned archaeologist, a history enthusiast, or just curious about the past, The Shindig offers an entertaining and informative listen for anyone interested in the mysteries beneath our feet . 🎧 Tune in and join the dig! #TheShindigPodcast #Archaeology #History #Heritage #Podcast #RubiconArchaeology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Meet our Archaeologists - with Hannah Sims

    EPISODE 1

    Meet our Archaeologists - with Hannah Sims

    We chat with the Red River Archaeology Group's Graphics & IT Manager Hannah Sims about her life in archaeology and the fascinating and intricate world of archaeological illustration! The Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production. Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  2. Trumpington's Anglo-Saxon Teen VIP Revealed - With Dr. Alice Rose, Dr. Emma Brownlee & Dr. Sam Leggett

    EPISODE 2

    Trumpington's Anglo-Saxon Teen VIP Revealed - With Dr. Alice Rose, Dr. Emma Brownlee & Dr. Sam Leggett

    We enter the world of the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon Trumpington Cross burial, from the vanishingly rare - and stunning - gold and garnet pectoral cross found on the teenager's chest and the bed on which she was buried, to this young woman's distant origins in central Europe. Drs. Leggett, Rose and Brownlee talk about a fascinating range of topics, including potential cultural links between early medieval England and Southern Germany, the significance of pectoral crosses found in high-status female burials, the role of women in the Christianization of England, isotopic and aDNA analysis in archaeology, diet and mobility in the past, and the bed burial phenomenon in 7th-century Germany and England. We also talk about the ongoing exhibition, Beneath Our Feet: Archaeology of the Cambridge Region, 'a new exhibition at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology explores the traces of where people have lived, worked and died for thousands of years in Cambridgeshire', which features the Trumpington Cross burial. Read the University of Cambridge web story about the burial and the exhibition here: https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/trumpington-cross-burial-facial-reconstruction-new-evidence-revealed The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - MAA: https://maa.cam.ac.uk/ | https://www.museums.cam.ac.uk/events/beneath-our-feet-archaeology-cambridge-region Our thanks to Tom Almeroth-Williams, Communications Manager (Research) of the University of Cambridge Office of External Affairs for use of copyright images and all other help with this episode. The Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production. Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 36m
  3. Taking The Devil's Dollar: Blockade Runners and The Confederate Clyde with Dr. Ryan K McNutt

    EPISODE 3

    Taking The Devil's Dollar: Blockade Runners and The Confederate Clyde with Dr. Ryan K McNutt

    The Devil's Dollar: In this US Civil War episode, Dr. Ryan K. McNutt talks about the Union's attempted naval blockade of Confederate ports. More than this, however, Ryan discusses the dark secret at the heart of official British neutrality: Clyde-built 'blockade runners', fast and agile shallow-drafted paddle steamers that could evade Union patrols on their short dashes to and from the Caribbean, were key to the Confederate war economy, bringing in European arms and luxury goods to Southern ports in exchange for the slave-harvested cotton that kept the British economy growing. Shocking and fascinating in equal measure, Ryan talks about his research into the dark dealings of the Glasgow and Clyde shipbuilders and discusses the remarkable range of British, Irish and Continental industries kept afloat by the devil's dollar. The Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production. Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  4. Building a Broch - with the Caithness Broch Project

    EPISODE 4

    Building a Broch - with the Caithness Broch Project

    In this episode, Dr. Tom talks with Kenneth and Kirsty from the Caithness Broch Project, a pioneering scheme to build a ‘broch’ – massive Iron-Age drystone towers concentrated in Caithness, northern Scotland – for the first time in 2,000 years. Brochs are the tallest prehistoric structures found in Britain or Ireland, with these ‘pinnacles of prehistoric Scottish architecture’ potentially reaching over 15m in height! Their use is not certain – community-centred domestic use seems most likely – but the monumental scale suggests they were built to impress and act as highly-visible centres of their farming communities. The challenge of building a broch in the modern day is huge, but the Project has now selected the perfect site for the Big Broch Build and its mission to ensure heritage-based regeneration of Caithness, a region facing massive depopulation and job losses, can now continue apace! The Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production. Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  5. Exploring Ireland's Viking-Age Towns, with Dr. Rebecca Boyd

    EPISODE 5

    Exploring Ireland's Viking-Age Towns, with Dr. Rebecca Boyd

    In this episode, we talk to Dr. Rebecca Boyd about the fascinating topic of Viking-Age towns in Ireland, from how Vikings helped create the first urban settlements, to discovering the smells, sights and sounds of daily life within a home. For the big picture, we chat about Scandinavian-influenced urbanism across Viking-Age Ireland and Europe, but balance this with a focus on the microscopic patterns and cadences of life and work in Viking-Age town houses in towns like Dublin. The vital role of developer-led archaeology in the study of Viking-Age towns in Ireland is key to much of Rebecca's research and Rebecca's new book, Exploring Ireland's Viking-Age Towns: Houses and Homes, which is a brilliant exploration of towns and urban life and one we heartily recommend to all of our listeners! The Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production. Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 40m
  6. Irish Greenways and Rejuvenating Historic Infrastructures - With Dr. Enda O'Flaherty

    EPISODE 6

    Irish Greenways and Rejuvenating Historic Infrastructures - With Dr. Enda O'Flaherty

    In this episode, our own Dr. Enda O Flaherty talks about heritage infrastructure preservation in Ireland, with a particular focus on the fascinating development of 'greenways', which can be defined as linear active-travel paths, parks, or areas of cultural interest that often incorporate historic (linear) infrastructure like defunct railway lines. We explore the challenges of balancing the needs of new and rejuvenated infrastructure with the heritage value of existing environments and delve into the impacts of infrastructure projects on rural Ireland and the potential of greenways to provide alternatives to car reliance. Importantly, Enda discusses the importance of the distinction of creating a culturally and historically resonant 'place' versus a mere 'space'. Watch The Video version of the Shindig on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4Lz_ocPm7DQTJY8W9riTET_Zf66BWiV Follow us on X: Red River Archaeology: https://x.com/ArchaeologyRed Rubicon Heritage Services: https://x.com/rubiconheritage Follow us on Instagram: Red River Archaeology: https://www.instagram.com/redriverarchaeology/ Rubicon Heritage Services: https://www.instagram.com/rubicon_heritage/ Like us on Facebook: Red River Archaeology: https://www.facebook.com/RedRiverArchaeology Rubicon Heritage Services: https://www.facebook.com/RubiconHeritage Visit our website: https://www.redriverarchaeology.com/ The Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production. Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  7. Remarkable Journeys of Early Medieval Silver – with Dr. Jane Kershaw and Prof. Rory Naismith

    EPISODE 7

    Remarkable Journeys of Early Medieval Silver – with Dr. Jane Kershaw and Prof. Rory Naismith

    In this episode, Dr. Jane Kershaw and Prof. Rory Naismith discuss the origins, sources, and circulation of a revolutionary silver coin currency during the ‘long 8th century’ in early medieval northwestern Europe. Jane and Rory are co-authors of a transformative new study, which can be read about in the Antiquity Open Access paper, ‘Byzantine plate and Frankish mines: the provenance of silver in north-west European coinage during the Long Eighth Century (c. 660–820)’ – Jane Kershaw, Stephen W. Merkel, Paolo D’Imporzano and Rory Naismith (2024). Jane and Rory explore the remarkable provenance of this silver, its composition, and sources, including the initial use of recycled Byzantine metal from the Eastern Roman Empire and the subsequent dominance of Frankish mined silver. Speaking with Dr. Tom Horne and Luke Barry, Jane and Rory highlight the importance of their research in shedding light on this fascinating period of northwestern European history, with its huge characters like Charlemagne and Offa and its vital economic and exchange developments, and the potential of their new, minimally-destructive, analytical methodology for future study. Read the Antiquity Open Access paper: ‘Byzantine plate and Frankish mines: the provenance of silver in north-west European coinage during the Long Eighth Century (c. 660–820)’ – Jane Kershaw, Stephen W. Merkel, Paolo D’Imporzano and Rory Naismith (2024) https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2024.33 Watch The Video version of the Shindig on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4Lz_ocPm7DQTJY8W9riTET_Zf66BWiV Follow us on X: Red River Archaeology: https://x.com/ArchaeologyRed Rubicon Heritage Services: https://x.com/rubiconheritage Follow us on Instagram: Red River Archaeology: https://www.instagram.com/redriverarchaeology/ Rubicon Heritage Services: https://www.instagram.com/rubicon_heritage/ Like us on Facebook: Red River Archaeology: https://www.facebook.com/RedRiverArchaeology Rubicon Heritage Services: https://www.facebook.com/RubiconHeritage Visit our website: https://www.redriverarchaeology.com/ The Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production. Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
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The Shindig is an award-winning podcast that brings archaeology, history, and heritage to life through engaging conversations and expert insights. Produced by Rubicon Archaeology, the show delves into the latest archaeological discoveries, historical research, and heritage debates. Each episode, we sit down with leading archaeologists, historians, authors, and industry professionals to uncover fascinating stories from the past and explore how archaeology shapes our understanding of history today. From ancient sites to groundbreaking research, we dig deep into the world of archaeology, sometimes literally! Whether you’re a seasoned archaeologist, a history enthusiast, or just curious about the past, The Shindig offers an entertaining and informative listen for anyone interested in the mysteries beneath our feet . 🎧 Tune in and join the dig! #TheShindigPodcast #Archaeology #History #Heritage #Podcast #RubiconArchaeology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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