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Headland Archaeology Ltd UK
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Headland Archaeology podcast channel hosting episodes and mini-series about our projects and the work we do. Ever wondered what archaeologists do? How an archaeology project develops, what happens to the objects we find and just how many people work to bring it all together? Join Headland Archaeology as we delve into some of our projects, and some of the work we do to share one of the most exciting jobs around - archaeology.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Festival of Archaeology 2024 - Careers in Archaeology Episode 1

    Have you ever wondered how archaeologists got into their career? Interested to find out how many different roles there are in commercial archaeology? Want to hear what's so special about working in archaeology? Join us on a special mini-series to celebrate Headland Archaeology's sponsorship of the Council for British Archaeology's 2024 Festival of Archaeology. In this series we will be talking to some of Headland Archaeology's amazing staff to find out about some of the different job roles that make up Headland Archaeology. We will be asking them how they became archaeologists, what they love about working in archaeology and discussing some of their key skills.  Episode 1 - Jack.  This episode we are joined by Jack Warner, one of the Data Officers for Headland Archaeology. Show Notes and Links! This episode we discuss the Nebra Sky Disc - An Early Bronze Age disc inlaid with gold depicting a crescent moon, stars and the sun or full moon and is evidence of prehistoric interest in celestial bodies. It was deposited around 1600BC and recovered in Germany in 1999. More here: https://archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2019/collection/maps-germany-nebra-sky-disc/  We also discuss Seahenge and you can read more about the monument, its discovery and conservation here: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/pwVhBxecshzaMQ  Last but not least Jack mentions he has a tattoo of the tri-spiral or triskelion from Newgrange in Ireland. Explore the Newgrange world heritage site on their website here: https://www.newgrange.com/   For more Festival of Archaeology Events check out the Council for British Archaeology's website here: https://www.archaeologyuk.org/festival.html

    23 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Festival of Archaeology 2024 - Careers in Archaeology Episode 2

    Have you ever wondered how archaeologists got into their career? Interested to find out how many different roles there are in commercial archaeology? Want to hear what's so special about working in archaeology? Join us on a special mini-series to celebrate Headland Archaeology's sponsorship of the Council for British Archaeology's 2024 Festival of Archaeology. In this series we will be talking to some of Headland Archaeology's amazing staff to find out about some of the different job roles that make up Headland Archaeology. We will be asking them how they became archaeologists, what they love about working in archaeology and discussing some of their key skills.  Episode 2 - Domenico.  This episode we are joined by Domenico Molinari, one of the Assistant Supervisors for Headland Archaeology. Show Notes and Links! For fieldwork opportunities around England check out the Council for British Archaeology's fieldwork opportunities page here: https://www.archaeologyuk.org/get-involved/fieldwork-opportunities.html  For events and volunteer opportunities from guided walks and talks to excavations in Scotland see DigIt Scotland's website events page here: https://www.digitscotland.com/events/ And of course, for more Festival of Archaeology Events check out the Council for British Archaeology's festival page here: https://www.archaeologyuk.org/festival.html

    33 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Festival of Archaeology 2024 - Careers in Archaeology Episode 3

    Have you ever wondered how archaeologists got into their career? Interested to find out how many different roles there are in commercial archaeology? Want to hear what's so special about working in archaeology? Join us on a special mini-series to celebrate Headland Archaeology's sponsorship of the Council for British Archaeology's 2024 Festival of Archaeology. In this series we will be talking to some of Headland Archaeology's amazing staff to find out about some of the different job roles that make up Headland Archaeology. We will be asking them how they became archaeologists, what they love about working in archaeology and discussing some of their key skills.  Episode 3 - Laurie.  This episode we are joined by Laurie Matthews, one of the fieldwork Supervisors for Headland Archaeology. Show Notes and Links! Laurie mentions Men-an-Tol in Cornwall as a place where her grandfather would take her as a young child. Men-an-Tol is a combination of standing stones and a holed stone, thought to date from the Late Neolithic to the Middle Bronze age. It is one of the most famous and mysterious sites in Cornwall. See it here: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1004641 and for it’s detailed description, click ‘Official List Entry’. We both mention Digging for Britain in this episode. Digging for Britain is a TV show on BBC2, hosted by Alice Roberts, revealing the latest discoveries in British Archaeology. Catch up here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014hl0d I also mention Time Team, which was a long lived television show first airing in 1994 hosted by Actor Tony Robinson. Thanks to fan support, it re-launched in 2021 and can now be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TimeTeamOfficial or through their website here: https://www.timeteamdigital.com/ And of course, for more Festival of Archaeology Events check out the Council for British Archaeology's festival page here: https://www.archaeologyuk.org/festival.html

    26 min
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Headland Archaeology podcast channel hosting episodes and mini-series about our projects and the work we do. Ever wondered what archaeologists do? How an archaeology project develops, what happens to the objects we find and just how many people work to bring it all together? Join Headland Archaeology as we delve into some of our projects, and some of the work we do to share one of the most exciting jobs around - archaeology.

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    Headland Archaeology Ltd UK
  • Episodes
    11
  • Seasons
    2
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