https://simplecast.com Archaeo Book Club Welcome to the podcast of the Archaeo Book Club, an online community for lovers of archaeology and books! The book club was started back in 2022 as a way to explore how archaeology is depicted in fiction and popular non-fiction. Every month, we pick a different archaeology-related theme, and our book club members vote on a book to read for that theme. Each “field notes” episode, book club admins Tilly, Judith, and Ash discuss the latest theme and talk about its archaeological background, and make their own suggestions for further reading in each “book worms” episode. This podcast is for anyone who loves to explore the past, and loves to read! 2025 - The Archaeology Podcast Network en Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:14 +0000 https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com Archaeo Book Club https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6b1e7b96-82b5-43c4-a76a-41ecd6153047/680baf7e-0c10-43f7-92e7-fccb455366d9/3000x3000/2025-20archaeo-20book-20club.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to the podcast of the Archaeo Book Club, an online community for lovers of archaeology and books! The book club was started back in 2022 as a way to explore how archaeology is depicted in fiction and popular non-fiction. Every month, we pick a different archaeology-related theme, and our book club members vote on a book to read for that theme. Each “field notes” episode, book club admins Tilly, Judith, and Ash discuss the latest theme and talk about its archaeological background, and make their own suggestions for further reading in each “book worms” episode. This podcast is for anyone who loves to explore the past, and loves to read! Archaeology Podcast Network false https://feeds.simplecast.com/amgWQW1A books, history, fiction, archaeology, literature, non-fiction Archaeology Podcast Network chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com 1836287853 c6c6c952-5930-41d1-a8e9-dda89f11fa02 So long, farewell... - Ep 14 After two years of running, this is the final episode for the Archaeo Book Club Podcast. Hosts and book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly bid a fond farewell by sharing their favourite past reads of the club, as well as the most anticipated books on their 2026 reading list. To all of our listeners, thank you for tuning in! And remember that just because the podcast is stopping doesn’t mean that the book club is. If you want to continue the discussion, please do come along and join our free Discord server to join our community and share your love of archaeology and books. Hopefully see you there!

Books mentioned:

  • Beowulf (Maria Dhavana Headley)
  • The Emperor’s Babe (Bernadine Evaristo)
  • The Name of the Rose (Umberto Eco)
  • The Vaster Wilds (Lauren Groff)
  • Crocodile on the Sandbank (Elizabeth Peters)
  • Beds and Chambers in Late Medieval England: Reading, Representation and Realities (Hollie L.S. Morgan).
  • Inside the Neolithic Mind (David Lewis-Williams and David Pearce)
  • Scents of Arabia: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Ancient Olfactory Worlds (Arnulf Hausleiter and Barbara Huber)

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/so-long-farewell-ep-14-GRYJUCO2 After two years of running, this is the final episode for the Archaeo Book Club Podcast. Hosts and book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly bid a fond farewell by sharing their favourite past reads of the club, as well as the most anticipated books on their 2026 reading list. To all of our listeners, thank you for tuning in! And remember that just because the podcast is stopping doesn’t mean that the book club is. If you want to continue the discussion, please do come along and join our free Discord server to join our community and share your love of archaeology and books. Hopefully see you there!

Books mentioned:

  • Beowulf (Maria Dhavana Headley)
  • The Emperor’s Babe (Bernadine Evaristo)
  • The Name of the Rose (Umberto Eco)
  • The Vaster Wilds (Lauren Groff)
  • Crocodile on the Sandbank (Elizabeth Peters)
  • Beds and Chambers in Late Medieval England: Reading, Representation and Realities (Hollie L.S. Morgan).
  • Inside the Neolithic Mind (David Lewis-Williams and David Pearce)
  • Scents of Arabia: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Ancient Olfactory Worlds (Arnulf Hausleiter and Barbara Huber)

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"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> So long, farewell... - Ep 14 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:36:12 After two years of running, this is the final episode for the Archaeo Book Club Podcast. Hosts and book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly bid a fond farewell by sharing their favourite past reads of the club, as well as the most anticipated books on their 2026 reading list. To all of our listeners, thank you for tuning in! And remember that just because the podcast is stopping doesn’t mean that the book club is. If you want to continue the discussion, please do come along and join our free Discord server to join our community and share your love of archaeology and books. Hopefully see you there! After two years of running, this is the final episode for the Archaeo Book Club Podcast. Hosts and book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly bid a fond farewell by sharing their favourite past reads of the club, as well as the most anticipated books on their 2026 reading list. To all of our listeners, thank you for tuning in! And remember that just because the podcast is stopping doesn’t mean that the book club is. If you want to continue the discussion, please do come along and join our free Discord server to join our community and share your love of archaeology and books. Hopefully see you there! false full 14 b5412ffe-3bfb-41c6-b6aa-7c15f7d5810f Book Worms: Magical Pasts - Ep 13 This episode, our hosts Ash, Judith, and Tilly continue their discussion of the Archaeo Book Club’s January theme of “Magical Pasts”, this time delving into their book shelves for inspiration! Together they tackle the classic burning questions: What is headology? Who was Merlin? And what has any of this got to do with mushrooms?

Monthly Book: The History of Magic (Chris Gosden)

Other books mentioned:

  • What the River Knows (Isabel Ibañez)
  • The Crystal Cave (Mary Stewart)
  • Forest Euphoria (Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian)
  • Where the Library Hides (Isabel Ibañez)
  • Mere (Danielle Giles)
  • The Materiality of Magic (Natalie Armitage and Ceri Houlbrook)
  • Empire of Shadows (Jacquelyn Benson)
  • Trees in the Religions of Early Medieval England (Michael Bintley)
  • Trees in Anglo-Saxon England: Literature, Lore and Landscape (Della Hooke)
  • Wyrd Sisters (Terry Pratchett)
  • The Hollow Hills (Mary Stewart)
  • The Last Enchantment (Mary Stewart)

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"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/book-worms-magical-pasts-ep-13-VkACd7dd This episode, our hosts Ash, Judith, and Tilly continue their discussion of the Archaeo Book Club’s January theme of “Magical Pasts”, this time delving into their book shelves for inspiration! Together they tackle the classic burning questions: What is headology? Who was Merlin? And what has any of this got to do with mushrooms?

Monthly Book: The History of Magic (Chris Gosden)

Other books mentioned:

  • What the River Knows (Isabel Ibañez)
  • The Crystal Cave (Mary Stewart)
  • Forest Euphoria (Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian)
  • Where the Library Hides (Isabel Ibañez)
  • Mere (Danielle Giles)
  • The Materiality of Magic (Natalie Armitage and Ceri Houlbrook)
  • Empire of Shadows (Jacquelyn Benson)
  • Trees in the Religions of Early Medieval England (Michael Bintley)
  • Trees in Anglo-Saxon England: Literature, Lore and Landscape (Della Hooke)
  • Wyrd Sisters (Terry Pratchett)
  • The Hollow Hills (Mary Stewart)
  • The Last Enchantment (Mary Stewart)

Contact

Music

"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> Book Worms: Magical Pasts - Ep 13 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:36:52 This episode, our hosts Ash, Judith, and Tilly continue their discussion of the Archaeo Book Club’s January theme of “Magical Pasts”, this time delving into their book shelves for inspiration! Together they tackle the classic burning questions: What is headology? Who was Merlin? And what has any of this got to do with mushrooms? This episode, our hosts Ash, Judith, and Tilly continue their discussion of the Archaeo Book Club’s January theme of “Magical Pasts”, this time delving into their book shelves for inspiration! Together they tackle the classic burning questions: What is headology? Who was Merlin? And what has any of this got to do with mushrooms? false full 13 efb2574f-d3d9-48cd-a711-f3a8bd0ba7c6 Field Notes: Magical Pasts - Ep 12 Let’s start the new year off with a little bit of magic! In January, the book club theme is “Magical Pasts”, and so this episode our three hosts discuss the role of magic - or related themes - in the deep and recent past. Tune in to hear all about entanglements, shamanism, and charms for bees.

Monthly Book: The History of Magic (Chris Gosden)

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]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/field-notes-magical-pasts-ep-12-i6my5eFn Let’s start the new year off with a little bit of magic! In January, the book club theme is “Magical Pasts”, and so this episode our three hosts discuss the role of magic - or related themes - in the deep and recent past. Tune in to hear all about entanglements, shamanism, and charms for bees.

Monthly Book: The History of Magic (Chris Gosden)

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"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> Field Notes: Magical Pasts - Ep 12 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:33:44 Let’s start the new year off with a little bit of magic! In January, the book club theme is “Magical Pasts”, and so this episode our three hosts discuss the role of magic - or related themes - in the deep and recent past. Tune in to hear all about entanglements, shamanism, and charms for bees. Let’s start the new year off with a little bit of magic! In January, the book club theme is “Magical Pasts”, and so this episode our three hosts discuss the role of magic - or related themes - in the deep and recent past. Tune in to hear all about entanglements, shamanism, and charms for bees. false full 12 f1484715-cf9c-4ca1-8e7a-2b340c7b8c29 PROMO: The Past Macabre Ep 17 As the APN takes a break this holiday season we’re taking this opportunity to bring you episodes of other network shows you may not be aware of. Here’s an episode from the Past Macabre Podcast with Stephane Rice.

The Past Macabre: The Archaeology of Boudica pt 1: Late Iron Age Britain and the Iceni

In this first of a two-part series, The Past Macabre travels back to Late Iron Age Britain before the Roman conquest to explore the world that shaped one of history’s most famous warrior queens: Boudica. Her story has been told many times for nearly two millennia, but what is the truth behind the Celtic warrior queen who stood against Rome? Uncover the archaeology of her tribe the Iceni, from sacred sites, workshops, and homesteads. We’ll explore the first contacts between Rome and Britain as early as the 2nd century BCE to Caesar’s failed invasion in 54 BCE and the uneasy alliances that turned native leaders into Roman client-kings. Then we'll look at how growing disunity amongst the Celts paved the way for Emperor Claudius' invasion in 43 CE.

Learn about the hoards of treasure, settlements, burials, and hillforts found across England and what they can tell us about the world Boudica was born into at a time of rapid social, economic, and political change.

The Past Macabre on the APN

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University of Warwick Teaching Resources - Boudica

East Anglian Archaeology Report on Excavations in Thetford 1980–82

New Discovery of Horse Gear Hoard in North Yorkshire

Experimental Archaeology Video: What did Iron Age women wear?

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]]> Thu, 1 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/promo-the-past-macabre-ep-17-_dqcBElL As the APN takes a break this holiday season we’re taking this opportunity to bring you episodes of other network shows you may not be aware of. Here’s an episode from the Past Macabre Podcast with Stephane Rice.

The Past Macabre: The Archaeology of Boudica pt 1: Late Iron Age Britain and the Iceni

In this first of a two-part series, The Past Macabre travels back to Late Iron Age Britain before the Roman conquest to explore the world that shaped one of history’s most famous warrior queens: Boudica. Her story has been told many times for nearly two millennia, but what is the truth behind the Celtic warrior queen who stood against Rome? Uncover the archaeology of her tribe the Iceni, from sacred sites, workshops, and homesteads. We’ll explore the first contacts between Rome and Britain as early as the 2nd century BCE to Caesar’s failed invasion in 54 BCE and the uneasy alliances that turned native leaders into Roman client-kings. Then we'll look at how growing disunity amongst the Celts paved the way for Emperor Claudius' invasion in 43 CE.

Learn about the hoards of treasure, settlements, burials, and hillforts found across England and what they can tell us about the world Boudica was born into at a time of rapid social, economic, and political change.

The Past Macabre on the APN

Links

See photos related to episode topics on Instagram

Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee!

University of Warwick Teaching Resources - Boudica

East Anglian Archaeology Report on Excavations in Thetford 1980–82

New Discovery of Horse Gear Hoard in North Yorkshire

Experimental Archaeology Video: What did Iron Age women wear?

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]]> PROMO: The Past Macabre Ep 17 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:40:20 In this first of a two-part series, The Past Macabre travels back to Late Iron Age Britain before the Roman conquest to explore the world that shaped one of history’s most famous warrior queens: Boudica. Her story has been told many times for nearly two millennia, but what is the truth behind the Celtic warrior queen who stood against Rome? Uncover the archaeology of her tribe the Iceni, from sacred sites, workshops, and homesteads. We’ll explore the first contacts between Rome and Britain as early as the 2nd century BCE to Caesar’s failed invasion in 54 BCE and the uneasy alliances that turned native leaders into Roman client-kings. Then we'll look at how growing disunity amongst the Celts paved the way for Emperor Claudius' invasion in 43 CE. In this first of a two-part series, The Past Macabre travels back to Late Iron Age Britain before the Roman conquest to explore the world that shaped one of history’s most famous warrior queens: Boudica. Her story has been told many times for nearly two millennia, but what is the truth behind the Celtic warrior queen who stood against Rome? Uncover the archaeology of her tribe the Iceni, from sacred sites, workshops, and homesteads. We’ll explore the first contacts between Rome and Britain as early as the 2nd century BCE to Caesar’s failed invasion in 54 BCE and the uneasy alliances that turned native leaders into Roman client-kings. Then we'll look at how growing disunity amongst the Celts paved the way for Emperor Claudius' invasion in 43 CE. false full 12 5fb8c64c-c85f-4c86-acc2-858e756ade8b Archaeologists don't dig dinosaurs! - Ep 11 In this episode, the bookworms dive into December’s theme: Archaeologists Don’t Dig Dinosaurs! With Judith off sick, Tilly and Ash are left unsupervised, and things get delightfully chaotic as they explore pop-culture misconceptions, swap their best archaeology-vs-palaeontology anecdotes, and share this month’s wildly different book picks. Tune in to hear all about alien-dino hybrids, dinosaur accountants, and the ongoing struggle of explaining—once again—that archaeologists definitely do not dig up dinosaurs!

Monthly Book: TBC

Other books mentioned:

  • Kindred (Rebecca Wragg Sykes)
  • Science of Discworld (Terry Pratchett, Jack Cohen, Ian Stewart)
  • Jurassic park (Michael Crichton)
  • Futurama (tv show)
  • A Sinister Revenge (Deanna Rayboun)
  • Monstrous Heat (Joely Sue Burkhart)
  • Women of the Dunes (Sarah Maine)
  • Amelia Peabody Series (Elizabeth Peters)

Links

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Music

"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/archaeologists-dont-dig-dinosaurs-ep-11-YqRFMeTw In this episode, the bookworms dive into December’s theme: Archaeologists Don’t Dig Dinosaurs! With Judith off sick, Tilly and Ash are left unsupervised, and things get delightfully chaotic as they explore pop-culture misconceptions, swap their best archaeology-vs-palaeontology anecdotes, and share this month’s wildly different book picks. Tune in to hear all about alien-dino hybrids, dinosaur accountants, and the ongoing struggle of explaining—once again—that archaeologists definitely do not dig up dinosaurs!

Monthly Book: TBC

Other books mentioned:

  • Kindred (Rebecca Wragg Sykes)
  • Science of Discworld (Terry Pratchett, Jack Cohen, Ian Stewart)
  • Jurassic park (Michael Crichton)
  • Futurama (tv show)
  • A Sinister Revenge (Deanna Rayboun)
  • Monstrous Heat (Joely Sue Burkhart)
  • Women of the Dunes (Sarah Maine)
  • Amelia Peabody Series (Elizabeth Peters)

Links

Contact

Music

"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> Archaeologists don't dig dinosaurs! - Ep 11 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:48:53 In this episode, the bookworms dive into December’s theme: Archaeologists Don’t Dig Dinosaurs! With Judith off sick, Tilly and Ash are left unsupervised, and things get delightfully chaotic as they explore pop-culture misconceptions, swap their best archaeology-vs-palaeontology anecdotes, and share this month’s wildly different book picks. Tune in to hear all about alien-dino hybrids, dinosaur accountants, and the ongoing struggle of explaining—once again—that archaeologists definitely do not dig up dinosaurs! In this episode, the bookworms dive into December’s theme: Archaeologists Don’t Dig Dinosaurs! With Judith off sick, Tilly and Ash are left unsupervised, and things get delightfully chaotic as they explore pop-culture misconceptions, swap their best archaeology-vs-palaeontology anecdotes, and share this month’s wildly different book picks. Tune in to hear all about alien-dino hybrids, dinosaur accountants, and the ongoing struggle of explaining—once again—that archaeologists definitely do not dig up dinosaurs! false full 11 ebd6a355-2a52-4b41-a4a9-013dea5644b4 Book Worms: It Belongs in a Museum! - Ep 10 It’s time for the second part of the Archaeo Book Club discussion for the November theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” Book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly discuss the abundance of material culture related books lining their shelves, and the link between museums and mystery in popular fiction. This time, their personalised recommendations are all surprisingly similar! Tune in to hear all about knights, mummies, and Frida Kahlo’s ring.

Monthly Book: Ghosts of the British Museum (Noah Angell)

Other books mentioned:

  • Around the world in 100 objects (Neil MacGregor)
  • Possession (A.S. Byatt)
  • Street of the Five Moons (Elizabeth Peters)
  • When the Museum is Closed (Emi Yagi)
  • English Medieval Alabasters (Francis Cheetham)
  • What the River Knows (Isabel Ibañez)
  • A Discovery of Witches (Deborah Harkness)
  • Interview with the Vampire (Anne Rice)
  • Ramses the Damned series (Anne Rice)
  • The Wolf Gift (Anne Rice)
  • The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown)
  • The Ark Files (Luke Richardson ((not recommended))
  • Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Angela Cervantes)
  • Deeds of the Disturber (Elizabeth Peters)
  • Her Knight at the Museum (Bryn Donovan)
  • Crocodile on the Sandbank (Elizabeth Peters)

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]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/book-worms-it-belongs-in-a-museum-ep-10-nRSfAVBC It’s time for the second part of the Archaeo Book Club discussion for the November theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” Book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly discuss the abundance of material culture related books lining their shelves, and the link between museums and mystery in popular fiction. This time, their personalised recommendations are all surprisingly similar! Tune in to hear all about knights, mummies, and Frida Kahlo’s ring.

Monthly Book: Ghosts of the British Museum (Noah Angell)

Other books mentioned:

  • Around the world in 100 objects (Neil MacGregor)
  • Possession (A.S. Byatt)
  • Street of the Five Moons (Elizabeth Peters)
  • When the Museum is Closed (Emi Yagi)
  • English Medieval Alabasters (Francis Cheetham)
  • What the River Knows (Isabel Ibañez)
  • A Discovery of Witches (Deborah Harkness)
  • Interview with the Vampire (Anne Rice)
  • Ramses the Damned series (Anne Rice)
  • The Wolf Gift (Anne Rice)
  • The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown)
  • The Ark Files (Luke Richardson ((not recommended))
  • Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Angela Cervantes)
  • Deeds of the Disturber (Elizabeth Peters)
  • Her Knight at the Museum (Bryn Donovan)
  • Crocodile on the Sandbank (Elizabeth Peters)

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]]> Book Worms: It Belongs in a Museum! - Ep 10 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:33:46 It’s time for the second part of the Archaeo Book Club discussion for the November theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” Book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly discuss the abundance of material culture related books lining their shelves, and the link between museums and mystery in popular fiction. This time, their personalised recommendations are all surprisingly similar! Tune in to hear all about knights, mummies, and Frida Kahlo’s ring. It’s time for the second part of the Archaeo Book Club discussion for the November theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” Book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly discuss the abundance of material culture related books lining their shelves, and the link between museums and mystery in popular fiction. This time, their personalised recommendations are all surprisingly similar! Tune in to hear all about knights, mummies, and Frida Kahlo’s ring. false full 10 d4a01a63-09c7-4925-9d40-68285e1d899f Field Notes: It Belongs in a Museum! - Ep 09 We're embracing our Indiana Jones stereotypes this month at the Archaeo Book Club with the theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” But what does actually belong in a museum? Tune in to hear book club admins Judith, Ash, and Tilly discuss the colonial history of cabinets of curiosities, issues of repatriation, and why you shouldn’t stick your hand in a spinning wheel.

Monthly Book: Ghosts of the British Museum (Noah Angell)

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]]> Thu, 6 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/field-notes-it-belongs-in-a-museum-ep-09-N60qU4Wi We're embracing our Indiana Jones stereotypes this month at the Archaeo Book Club with the theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” But what does actually belong in a museum? Tune in to hear book club admins Judith, Ash, and Tilly discuss the colonial history of cabinets of curiosities, issues of repatriation, and why you shouldn’t stick your hand in a spinning wheel.

Monthly Book: Ghosts of the British Museum (Noah Angell)

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"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> Field Notes: It Belongs in a Museum! - Ep 09 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:36:58 We're embracing our Indiana Jones stereotypes this month at the Archaeo Book Club with the theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” But what does actually belong in a museum? Tune in to hear book club admins Judith, Ash, and Tilly discuss the colonial history of cabinets of curiosities, issues of repatriation, and why you shouldn’t stick your hand in a spinning wheel. We're embracing our Indiana Jones stereotypes this month at the Archaeo Book Club with the theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” But what does actually belong in a museum? Tune in to hear book club admins Judith, Ash, and Tilly discuss the colonial history of cabinets of curiosities, issues of repatriation, and why you shouldn’t stick your hand in a spinning wheel. false full 9 77526d98-c622-4713-84e4-bf4b01534ea0 Book Worms: The Bare Bones - Ep 08 Tilly is back to full health and so our three hosts are reunited in part two of their discussion about the October book club theme of “The Bare Bones”. Together, they chat about their own likes and dislikes of reading in this theme, and general popular understanding of bones in relation to history and archaeology. They also share their recommended books from their own library, including a medieval fan favourite, a book all about sects, and a travelogue going back in time.

Monthly Book: Mort by Terry Pratchett

Books Mentioned

  • The Incredible Human Journey (Alice Roberts)
  • The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù MXTX)
  • A Disputation Betwix the Body and Worms (Unknown)
  • Road of bones (Demi Winters)
  • Sabriel (Garth Nix)
  • The Locked Tomb Series (Tamsyn Muir)
  • Apothecary diaries (Natsu Hyūga)
  • Wolf Road (Alice Roberts)
  • Hercule Poirot series (Agatha Christie)
  • Heaven Official’s Blessing (Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù MXTX)

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/book-worms-the-bare-bones-ep-08-NHRQWFHj Tilly is back to full health and so our three hosts are reunited in part two of their discussion about the October book club theme of “The Bare Bones”. Together, they chat about their own likes and dislikes of reading in this theme, and general popular understanding of bones in relation to history and archaeology. They also share their recommended books from their own library, including a medieval fan favourite, a book all about sects, and a travelogue going back in time.

Monthly Book: Mort by Terry Pratchett

Books Mentioned

  • The Incredible Human Journey (Alice Roberts)
  • The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù MXTX)
  • A Disputation Betwix the Body and Worms (Unknown)
  • Road of bones (Demi Winters)
  • Sabriel (Garth Nix)
  • The Locked Tomb Series (Tamsyn Muir)
  • Apothecary diaries (Natsu Hyūga)
  • Wolf Road (Alice Roberts)
  • Hercule Poirot series (Agatha Christie)
  • Heaven Official’s Blessing (Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù MXTX)

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]]> Book Worms: The Bare Bones - Ep 08 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:47:17 Tilly is back to full health and so our three hosts are reunited in part two of their discussion about the October book club theme of “The Bare Bones”. Together, they chat about their own likes and dislikes of reading in this theme, and general popular understanding of bones in relation to history and archaeology. They also share their recommended books from their own library, including a medieval fan favourite, a book all about sects, and a travelogue going back in time. Tilly is back to full health and so our three hosts are reunited in part two of their discussion about the October book club theme of “The Bare Bones”. Together, they chat about their own likes and dislikes of reading in this theme, and general popular understanding of bones in relation to history and archaeology. They also share their recommended books from their own library, including a medieval fan favourite, a book all about sects, and a travelogue going back in time. false full 8 ee0a4ab1-6438-4bf5-a841-86db8d02e48c Field Notes: The Bare Bones - Ep 07 It’s time to dig up some old bones! In this episode, Ash and Judith have left Tilly in her sickbed to sift through the bones of history to explore the theme of The Bare Bones! They discuss how this theme is so important within the field of archaeology and medieval life, as well as their own person anecdotes on death, happy skeletons and medieval memes!

Monthly Book: Mort by Terry Pratchett

Books Mentioned

  • The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory
  • The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
  • Medieval Children by Nicholas Orme
  • All That Remains by Sue Black
  • Medieval Death: ritual and representation by Paul Binski
  • Wigmore Castle, north Herefordshire: excavations 1996 and 1998, Stephanie Rátkai

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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/field-notes-the-bare-bones-ep-07-2NhLU9KZ It’s time to dig up some old bones! In this episode, Ash and Judith have left Tilly in her sickbed to sift through the bones of history to explore the theme of The Bare Bones! They discuss how this theme is so important within the field of archaeology and medieval life, as well as their own person anecdotes on death, happy skeletons and medieval memes!

Monthly Book: Mort by Terry Pratchett

Books Mentioned

  • The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory
  • The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
  • Medieval Children by Nicholas Orme
  • All That Remains by Sue Black
  • Medieval Death: ritual and representation by Paul Binski
  • Wigmore Castle, north Herefordshire: excavations 1996 and 1998, Stephanie Rátkai

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]]> Field Notes: The Bare Bones - Ep 07 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:35:42 It’s time to dig up some old bones! In this episode, Ash and Judith have left Tilly in her sickbed to sift through the bones of history to explore the theme of The Bare Bones! They discuss how this theme is so important within the field of archaeology and medieval life, as well as their own person anecdotes on death, happy skeletons and medieval memes! It’s time to dig up some old bones! In this episode, Ash and Judith have left Tilly in her sickbed to sift through the bones of history to explore the theme of The Bare Bones! They discuss how this theme is so important within the field of archaeology and medieval life, as well as their own person anecdotes on death, happy skeletons and medieval memes! false full 7 b9815e7c-1c78-435b-b346-906fc43ae14b Book Worms: Melodies of Memories - Ep 06 It’s part two of a discussion from our Archaeo Book Club admins talking about the current monthly theme of “Melodies of Memories”. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith chat about how the theme is represented in fiction and popular non-fiction, especially in relation to depictions of the past. Listen in to hear all about the complexity of organs, why music might be limited by a lack of diversity in traditional publishing, and some personalised reading recommendations from our hosts.

Monthly Book: The Instrumentalist (Harriet Constable)

Other books mentioned:

  • Fair Helen (Andrew Greig)
  • Crystal Singer series (Anne McCaffrey)
  • A Little Trickerie (Rosanna Pike)
  • Songs Below Water (Bethany C. Morrow)
  • The Journey through Wales (Gerald of Wales)
  • Blood Orange (Karina Halle)
  • A Terribly Nasty Business (Julia Seales)
  • The Hobbit (J.R.R.Tolkien)
  • Appassionata Novel (Jilly Cooper)

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]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/book-worms-melodies-of-memories-ep-06-H8e5Z7l_ It’s part two of a discussion from our Archaeo Book Club admins talking about the current monthly theme of “Melodies of Memories”. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith chat about how the theme is represented in fiction and popular non-fiction, especially in relation to depictions of the past. Listen in to hear all about the complexity of organs, why music might be limited by a lack of diversity in traditional publishing, and some personalised reading recommendations from our hosts.

Monthly Book: The Instrumentalist (Harriet Constable)

Other books mentioned:

  • Fair Helen (Andrew Greig)
  • Crystal Singer series (Anne McCaffrey)
  • A Little Trickerie (Rosanna Pike)
  • Songs Below Water (Bethany C. Morrow)
  • The Journey through Wales (Gerald of Wales)
  • Blood Orange (Karina Halle)
  • A Terribly Nasty Business (Julia Seales)
  • The Hobbit (J.R.R.Tolkien)
  • Appassionata Novel (Jilly Cooper)

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]]> Book Worms: Melodies of Memories - Ep 06 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:35:44 It’s part two of a discussion from our Archaeo Book Club admins talking about the current monthly theme of “Melodies of Memories”. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith chat about how the theme is represented in fiction and popular non-fiction, especially in relation to depictions of the past. Listen in to hear all about the complexity of organs, why music might be limited by a lack of diversity in traditional publishing, and some personalised reading recommendations from our hosts. It’s part two of a discussion from our Archaeo Book Club admins talking about the current monthly theme of “Melodies of Memories”. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith chat about how the theme is represented in fiction and popular non-fiction, especially in relation to depictions of the past. Listen in to hear all about the complexity of organs, why music might be limited by a lack of diversity in traditional publishing, and some personalised reading recommendations from our hosts. false full 6 513d9b2e-2568-43b7-acd6-3cffbd0e8be0 Field Notes: Melodies of Memories - Ep 05 It’s time to delve into our memories through the theme of music. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith venture back in time, singing as they go! The three hosts discuss how this theme is explored within the field of archaeology, share their favourite musical anecdotes, and listen to Judith harping on (pun intended) about her current hyper-focus.

Monthly Book: The Instrumentalist (Harriet Constable)

Guess the favourite song! (as of the recording time…):

In Your Fantasy (ATEEZ)

The Mountain House (Tophouse)

Cân y cŵn (Gwyneth Glyn)

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]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/field-notes-melodies-of-memories-ep-05-Ro70crmE It’s time to delve into our memories through the theme of music. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith venture back in time, singing as they go! The three hosts discuss how this theme is explored within the field of archaeology, share their favourite musical anecdotes, and listen to Judith harping on (pun intended) about her current hyper-focus.

Monthly Book: The Instrumentalist (Harriet Constable)

Guess the favourite song! (as of the recording time…):

In Your Fantasy (ATEEZ)

The Mountain House (Tophouse)

Cân y cŵn (Gwyneth Glyn)

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]]> Field Notes: Melodies of Memories - Ep 05 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:34:40 It’s time to delve into our memories through the theme of music. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith venture back in time, singing as they go! The three hosts discuss how this theme is explored within the field of archaeology, share their favourite musical anecdotes, and listen to Judith harping on (pun intended) about her current hyper-focus. It’s time to delve into our memories through the theme of music. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith venture back in time, singing as they go! The three hosts discuss how this theme is explored within the field of archaeology, share their favourite musical anecdotes, and listen to Judith harping on (pun intended) about her current hyper-focus. false full 5 1928ac7c-d91b-4ee9-b021-24aa76c11629 Book Worms: Vikings! - Ep 04 Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the July reading theme: Vikings!

In this “book worms” episode, the hosts share their thoughts on how Vikings feature in literature—exploring whether the theme lends itself best to fiction or popular non-fiction, and how well Viking culture is researched in popular stories. They discuss their group’s book choice, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, and give a brief rating summary, inviting listeners to join the conversation on their Discord.

Highlights include Judith’s Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless, Ash’s The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector, and Tilly’s Valhalla by Tom Holt—each offering a unique take on Viking and myth-inspired storytelling.

Monthly Book: Valkyrie: The women of the Viking world by Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir

Other books mentioned:

  • Women of the Dunes (Sarah Maine)
  • River Kings (Kat Jarman)
  • Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Shauna Lawless)
  • The Gospel of Loki (Joanne Harris)
  • Thud! (Terry Pratchett)

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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 08:10:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/book-worms-vikings-ep-04-XELKOJ6Q Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the July reading theme: Vikings!

In this “book worms” episode, the hosts share their thoughts on how Vikings feature in literature—exploring whether the theme lends itself best to fiction or popular non-fiction, and how well Viking culture is researched in popular stories. They discuss their group’s book choice, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, and give a brief rating summary, inviting listeners to join the conversation on their Discord.

Highlights include Judith’s Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless, Ash’s The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector, and Tilly’s Valhalla by Tom Holt—each offering a unique take on Viking and myth-inspired storytelling.

Monthly Book: Valkyrie: The women of the Viking world by Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir

Other books mentioned:

  • Women of the Dunes (Sarah Maine)
  • River Kings (Kat Jarman)
  • Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Shauna Lawless)
  • The Gospel of Loki (Joanne Harris)
  • Thud! (Terry Pratchett)

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]]> Book Worms: Vikings! - Ep 04 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:35:48 Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the July reading theme: Vikings! In this “book worms” episode, the hosts share their thoughts on how Vikings feature in literature—exploring whether the theme lends itself best to fiction or popular non-fiction, and how well Viking culture is researched in popular stories. They discuss their group’s book choice, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, and give a brief rating summary, inviting listeners to join the conversation on their Discord. Highlights include Judith’s Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless, Ash’s The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector, and Tilly’s Valhalla by Tom Holt—each offering a unique take on Viking and myth-inspired storytelling. Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the July reading theme: Vikings! In this “book worms” episode, the hosts share their thoughts on how Vikings feature in literature—exploring whether the theme lends itself best to fiction or popular non-fiction, and how well Viking culture is researched in popular stories. They discuss their group’s book choice, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, and give a brief rating summary, inviting listeners to join the conversation on their Discord. Highlights include Judith’s Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless, Ash’s The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector, and Tilly’s Valhalla by Tom Holt—each offering a unique take on Viking and myth-inspired storytelling. false full 4 2a23678a-6eb5-463f-ab7f-fe036359d62c Field Notes: Vikings! - Ep 03 Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash in Episode 3 as they set sail into the July reading theme: Vikings!

In this “field notes” episode, they share their own experiences with Viking archaeology, history, and literature, swapping favourite stories and first impressions. They discuss why Vikings remain such a popular and important topic, how research has changed over time, and why this theme continues to capture imaginations across disciplines.

Next episode, they’ll dive into the book club’s pick, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, along with personal reading recommendations, so stay tuned!

Monthly Book: Valkyrie: The women of the Viking world by Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir

Other books mentioned:

  • Ragnar Loðbruk’s Saga
  • History of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus
  • Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
  • Gretti’s Saga
  • Poetic Edda
  • Volsung Saga
  • Last Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel Kay

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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/field-notes-vikings-ep-03-e1ONR7qh Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash in Episode 3 as they set sail into the July reading theme: Vikings!

In this “field notes” episode, they share their own experiences with Viking archaeology, history, and literature, swapping favourite stories and first impressions. They discuss why Vikings remain such a popular and important topic, how research has changed over time, and why this theme continues to capture imaginations across disciplines.

Next episode, they’ll dive into the book club’s pick, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, along with personal reading recommendations, so stay tuned!

Monthly Book: Valkyrie: The women of the Viking world by Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir

Other books mentioned:

  • Ragnar Loðbruk’s Saga
  • History of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus
  • Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
  • Gretti’s Saga
  • Poetic Edda
  • Volsung Saga
  • Last Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel Kay

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"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

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]]> Field Notes: Vikings! - Ep 03 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:31:20 Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash in Episode 3 as they set sail into the July reading theme: Vikings! In this “field notes” episode, they share their own experiences with Viking archaeology, history, and literature, swapping favourite stories and first impressions. They discuss why Vikings remain such a popular and important topic, how research has changed over time, and why this theme continues to capture imaginations across disciplines. Next episode, they’ll dive into the book club’s pick, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, along with personal reading recommendations, so stay tuned! Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash in Episode 3 as they set sail into the July reading theme: Vikings! In this “field notes” episode, they share their own experiences with Viking archaeology, history, and literature, swapping favourite stories and first impressions. They discuss why Vikings remain such a popular and important topic, how research has changed over time, and why this theme continues to capture imaginations across disciplines. Next episode, they’ll dive into the book club’s pick, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, along with personal reading recommendations, so stay tuned! false full 3 005c170a-24dd-4f47-b165-ecebe4572b29 Book Worms: Under the Sea - Ep 02 Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the June theme, Under the Sea, from a literary perspective. They discuss how this watery theme lends itself to fiction and non-fiction, reflect briefly on their book club pick Mudlarking by Lara Maiklem, and share their own favourite reads inspired by the sea.

Highlights include Judith’s pick The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey, Ash’s Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm, and Tilly’s Seafaring Lore and Legend by Peter D. Jeans—three very different takes on underwater stories and myths!

Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem

Other books mentioned:

  • Seafaring Lore and Legend (Peter D. Jeans)
  • Whispers of the Deep (Emma Hamm)
  • The Mermaid of Black Conch (Monique Roffey)
  • Swallows and Amazons (Arthur Ransome)
  • Marsh King’s Daughter (Elizabeth Chadwick)
  • Pyrates (George Macdonald Fraser)
  • The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea (Axie Oh)
  • The Deep (Rivers Solomon)
  • Is a River Alive (Robert McFarlane)

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]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:35:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/book-worms-under-the-sea-ep-02-Xi7orWFx Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the June theme, Under the Sea, from a literary perspective. They discuss how this watery theme lends itself to fiction and non-fiction, reflect briefly on their book club pick Mudlarking by Lara Maiklem, and share their own favourite reads inspired by the sea.

Highlights include Judith’s pick The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey, Ash’s Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm, and Tilly’s Seafaring Lore and Legend by Peter D. Jeans—three very different takes on underwater stories and myths!

Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem

Other books mentioned:

  • Seafaring Lore and Legend (Peter D. Jeans)
  • Whispers of the Deep (Emma Hamm)
  • The Mermaid of Black Conch (Monique Roffey)
  • Swallows and Amazons (Arthur Ransome)
  • Marsh King’s Daughter (Elizabeth Chadwick)
  • Pyrates (George Macdonald Fraser)
  • The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea (Axie Oh)
  • The Deep (Rivers Solomon)
  • Is a River Alive (Robert McFarlane)

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]]> Book Worms: Under the Sea - Ep 02 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:32:49 Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the June theme, Under the Sea, from a literary perspective. They discuss how this watery theme lends itself to fiction and non-fiction, reflect briefly on their book club pick Mudlarking by Lara Maiklem, and share their own favourite reads inspired by the sea. Highlights include Judith’s pick The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey, Ash’s Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm, and Tilly’s Seafaring Lore and Legend by Peter D. Jeans—three very different takes on underwater stories and myths! Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the June theme, Under the Sea, from a literary perspective. They discuss how this watery theme lends itself to fiction and non-fiction, reflect briefly on their book club pick Mudlarking by Lara Maiklem, and share their own favourite reads inspired by the sea. Highlights include Judith’s pick The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey, Ash’s Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm, and Tilly’s Seafaring Lore and Legend by Peter D. Jeans—three very different takes on underwater stories and myths! Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem false full 2 ddab7c2f-0f63-49ab-9310-8a8c6d4b3bf4 Field Notes: Under the Sea - Ep 01 Welcome to the first episode of the Archaeo Book Club, now part of the Archaeology Podcast Network!

Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they wade into our June reading theme: Under the Sea.

In this “field notes” discussion, we share our own experiences with watery archaeology, from shipwrecks and submerged cities to muddy river finds, and talk about how this theme has surfaced in our work, studies, and reading. We swap favourite anecdotes, explore why underwater and riverway archaeology matters, and look at how interest in the topic has evolved over time.

Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem

Other books mentioned:
Doggerland: Lost World Under the North Sea (read for free here)

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]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:30:00 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/field-notes-under-the-sea-ep-01-QFkMMKFS Welcome to the first episode of the Archaeo Book Club, now part of the Archaeology Podcast Network!

Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they wade into our June reading theme: Under the Sea.

In this “field notes” discussion, we share our own experiences with watery archaeology, from shipwrecks and submerged cities to muddy river finds, and talk about how this theme has surfaced in our work, studies, and reading. We swap favourite anecdotes, explore why underwater and riverway archaeology matters, and look at how interest in the topic has evolved over time.

Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem

Other books mentioned:
Doggerland: Lost World Under the North Sea (read for free here)

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]]> Field Notes: Under the Sea - Ep 01 Archaeology Podcast Network 00:31:36 Welcome to the first episode of the Archaeo Book Club, now part of the Archaeology Podcast Network! Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they wade into our June reading theme: Under the Sea. In this “field notes” discussion, we share our own experiences with watery archaeology, from shipwrecks and submerged cities to muddy river finds, and talk about how this theme has surfaced in our work, studies, and reading. We swap favourite anecdotes, explore why underwater and riverway archaeology matters, and look at how interest in the topic has evolved over time. Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem Other books mentioned:Doggerland: Lost World Under the North Sea Welcome to the first episode of the Archaeo Book Club, now part of the Archaeology Podcast Network! Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they wade into our June reading theme: Under the Sea. In this “field notes” discussion, we share our own experiences with watery archaeology, from shipwrecks and submerged cities to muddy river finds, and talk about how this theme has surfaced in our work, studies, and reading. We swap favourite anecdotes, explore why underwater and riverway archaeology matters, and look at how interest in the topic has evolved over time. Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem Other books mentioned:Doggerland: Lost World Under the North Sea false full 1 2673b7fb-196e-4e2c-b7cb-ae30bb9fd21b Welcome to the Archaeo Book Club! - Ep 0 Welcome to the podcast of the Archaeo Book Club, an online community for lovers of archaeology and books! The book club was started back in 2022 as a way to explore how archaeology is depicted in fiction and popular non-fiction. Every month, we pick a different archaeology-related theme, and our book club members vote on a book to read for that theme. Each “field notes” episode, book club admins Tilly, Judith, and Ash discuss the latest theme and talk about its archaeological background, and make their own suggestions for further reading in each “book worms” episode. This podcast is for anyone who loves to explore the past, and loves to read!

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]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:25:40 +0000 chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Archaeology Podcast Network) https://archaeo-book-club.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-archaeo-book-club-ep-0-xkunmd5b Welcome to the podcast of the Archaeo Book Club, an online community for lovers of archaeology and books! The book club was started back in 2022 as a way to explore how archaeology is depicted in fiction and popular non-fiction. Every month, we pick a different archaeology-related theme, and our book club members vote on a book to read for that theme. Each “field notes” episode, book club admins Tilly, Judith, and Ash discuss the latest theme and talk about its archaeological background, and make their own suggestions for further reading in each “book worms” episode. This podcast is for anyone who loves to explore the past, and loves to read!

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