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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Ravenna: Mosaic City

    Alex and Chris explore the Italian city of Ravenna, and its incredible collection of early Christian mosaics.

    21 min

  2. NOV 17

    The Crown of Thorns

    From Jerusalem to Paris, Alex and Chris chart the extraordinary journey of one of Christianity's most revered relics  – the holy Crown of Thorns.

    23 min

  3. JUL 23

    Augustus's Obelisks

    Alex and Chris discuss ancient Rome's fascination with Egypt, and the story of the first obelisks to arrive in Italy.

    22 min

  4. MAR 26

    Caligula's Ships

    The guys discuss one of the greatest discoveries of 20th century archaeology – Caligula's ships from Lake Nemi, Italy.

    21 min

  5. FEB 17

    Museum Muse-ings Pt.1 Blockbuster Exhibitions

    Alex, Glynn and Chris discuss blockbuster exhibitions and the different ways museums tell history's biggest stories.

    22 min

  6. JAN 15

    Notes From Rome 2024

    Lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki recaps all the latest archaeological news from Rome (2024).

    21 min

  7. 09/14/2024

    Nero's Golden House

    Nero's Golden House was ancient Rome's most lavish residence. Dr Chris Siwicki takes us on a tour of the surviving remains.

    23 min

  8. 09/14/2024

    Journey into the Maya Underworld

    Producer and writer Alex Rowson explores the Cave of the Stone Sepulchre in Belize, a portal to the Maya underworld.

    22 min
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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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  • Creator
    Alex Rowson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 History by the Pint
  • Show Website
    History by the Pint