Ask An Archaeologist

Coming June 27th 2021- The brand new podcast from Ask an Archaeologist- Chronology Crew

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye   Music by From the Ashes   Thank you all

My first returning guest! Don't worry though if you haven't heard the first one I've followed Stan Lee's advice and recorded this so even new listeners can jump on-board. It's been such an interesting year with a seemingly endless number of things to preoccupy the mind, but for me the rise of pseudoscience and conspiracy theories is a trend worth watching and confronting. So who better to talk to than Archey Fantasies. 

https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/ The Festival of Archaeology runs from the 24th October to the 1st November- check out the website to find out how you can get involved   Music by From the Ashes

Archive time! I talk to Rachel Anne Smith about bias, movies and explosions in a really fun and wide ranging episode   Music by From the Ashes IG @PeeDeeMcGee Twitter @PaulDuncanMcG kofi- https://ko-fi.com/paulduncanmcgarrity

A collection of advice people wish they'd been given as archaeology students to help those just starting   Music by From the Ashes

It's time to answer your questions! I'm joined by Laura and we are up against the clock/sleeping baby.   We talk pyramids, what makes a civilisation and Stonehenge. https://ko-fi.com/paulduncanmcgarrity Twitter @Askanarch IG @PeeDeeMcGee Music provided by From the Ashes  

A slightly different interview this time as I talk to Steve White and focus in on one particular site- The Red Lion playhouse. Oh, also this guy knows how to rock hard. Music by From the Ashes Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/paulduncanmcgarrity

This month I talk to Rosie Everett about her work on @LostFrontiers @wetfuture and @Viral_Archive We cover ancient ecology, Doggerland and are only slightly interrupted by a loud child. Music by From the Ashes Twitter: @Askanarch @PaulDuncanMcG IG: @Peedeemcgee Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/paulduncanmcgarrity

A cracking interview with the host of the Archaeoduck youtube channel, Dr Chloe Duckworth We discuss experimental archaeology, conspiracy theorists comments and fire. Archaeoduck Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/archaeoduck Twitter- @Archaeoduck Talking Walls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoxWkeF-TcI Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/paulduncanmcgarrity

Here we go again- an absolutely fantastic chat with Eimear Duffy of the Motherfocloir podcast If you'd like to help support the podcast by tipping me the cost of a coffee you can do it here https://ko-fi.com/paulduncanmcgarrity Twitter @Askanarch @PaulDuncanMcG IG @PeeDeeMcGee   Music by From the Ashes

Hello Everyone   We are back and ready to rock with a new season   This episode I'm talking to planning and gaming archaeologist Florence Smith Nicholls Here is a link to the article mentioned in the interview   It's good to be back https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-07-exploring-the-afterlife-of-historical-sites-in-video-games   Alabama, Arkansas I do love my Ma and Pa

Season 4 of Ask an Archaeologist is coming in January (We had a boy if you were wondering)   As a special stop gap here is episode 1 of my new podcast Under London's Ground - where archaeologists chat facts about the city they work in and love Instagram- @underlondonsground Twitter- @Londonsunder underlondonsground.squarespace.com Music provided by Brown Boots

Ta ta for now :)

The internet was clearly overwhelmed by cricket today and had no room for my chat with Rachael Hall, but we did manage this quick promo for Ask an Archaeologist Day on Wednesday 17th July   Normal service will return   Music by from the Ashes   Billy Bragg 

Another Q and A with lots of chatting about volunteers, volunteering and how to be cloning ready   Music by From the Ashes   Here we come with our candy and our guns

Hello again everyone, here is another one. Talking to Sarah Hayes of the Coffin Works about Museums, social media and twin etiquette.   music by From the Ashes   If you ever have to go to Shoeburyness take the A road, the okay road that's the best. Go motorin' on the A13

It's another Q and A with Laura   We talk Vikings, Badmin and Influencers   Music by From the Ashes   It's wrong to wish on space hardware

This episode I'm chatting to Karen (KC) Martin-Stone, Australian archaeologist and comedian. We discuss her unusual route into archaeology, working in some of the most remote parts of Australia and creating comedy around archaeology   music as always by From the Ashes   I'm bound to follow my conscience and do whatever I can

Hello all   A rather echoing recording today, sorry about that, but it's worth a listen as I finally managed to pin down Nat Cohen- someone who was once described to me as the 'lady with the cathedrals'   Music by From the Ashes   still waiting for the great leap forwards

A break from the norm as I'm relaxing for Easter- so as a treat here is a bit of me doing some stand up Recorded at A Night of Unnecessary Detail at Backyard Comedy Club Music by From the Ashes 

Heads up everyone, it had to come sometime, I'm finally discussing the potential impact of Brexit on the UK Archaeology scene. Joining me on this politically charged chat (as well as many other topics) is Dr Andrew Gardner, a senior lecturer at the Institute of Archaeology. Music by From the Ashes @AskanArch on twitter   Then raise the scarlet standard high, Beneath it's folds we'll live and die

Hello- I'm joined again by Laura to answer some of the questions posed to @Askanarch   Lots of interesting stuff including embarrassingly small dinosaurs, accessibility in archaeology and meteors.   Music by From the Ashes   A girl took down a book of poems Not to say which book of poems  

Any interview with Jill of all trades Amy Atkins- If you are looking at starting a career in commercial archaeology this one has a few interesting tips that might be worth knowing for when you apply   Music by From the Ashes   If you are falling, I'll put out my handsIf you feel bitter, I will understand

Hello all- back once again like a renegade master. This interview is with Iszi Lawrence, the co-presenter of Radio 4's Making History.Hope you enjoy it- particularly the robotic sounds of a skype call :)   Music by From the Ashes Twitter @AskanArch   "all they taught you at school was how to be a good worker / The system has failed you, don't fail yourself." 

Hello again, another interview, this time with Sara Head of @ArchyFantasies  ArchyFantasies.com Music as always by From the Ashes   I raised a family/In times of austerity

Another Q and A session where I properly go off on one about toilets and Dr Jones again :)   Music by From the Ashes   It's wrong to wish on space hardware

Hello everyone and Happy 2019! I'm talking to conservator Lucie Altenburg this episode, so it's all about stick this together, learning from objects and ... cosplay?   Music is by From the Ashes Youtube video on The Archaeology of Dr Who https://youtu.be/F8jEOPAtdww   I was a railwayman, Between the Wars

Hello everyone   This one's a beaut- Dr Brenna Hassett and I cover everything from starting out in America, to the use of lasers and on to the work of Trowel Blazers   music by From the Ashes Image by Steve Cross   Way over yonder in the minor key

Dr Sadie Watson   Project Officer extraordinaire- we cover everything from Urban archaeology to inspiring the next generation   @AskanArch for any question Music by From the Ashes   There is power in a factory, power in the land...

I'm joined by Liz Knox as we tackle the future of Archaeology, opportunities for younger people and the UK possibly pulling out of UNESCO- so you know a light and fluffy episode :)   I'm just waiting for the great leap forward

Archaeologist and broadcaster who loves dinosaurs Raksha Dave. A lovely interview covering her time on Time Team, diversity in archaeology and a host of other things   Follow her @Raksha_Digs, it's well worth it Music is by From the Ashes contact me via @Askanarch 18th November 2018- 2NorthDown for A Practical guide to Attacking Castles   I don't want to change the world, I'm not looking for a new England..  

Hello all. It's my first swapcast- where one interview ends up on two feeds (lazy/efficeint)   This one is with Dr Victoria Stiles and it's lovely.   not much else from me today, its been a long day and I'm off to bed now. Night!   @AskanArch for your questions please

I went along to DigNation 2018 and got to meet a bunch of people who inspired me to take up archaeology, so it's a genuine shock I managed to hold it together enough to get these interviews :) @Askanarch

This episode I talk to zooarchaeologist and scicomm powerhouse Alex Fitzpatrick Catch her on twitter where she is prodigious and very entertaining @ArchaeologyFitz Go listen to her podcast too @ArchaeoAnimals Ask questions for future episodes @AskanArch Music was by 'From the Ashes' Voice was by 'my face' I was wearing an off the shoulder number from Dior and my hair was by 'Wind and Bushdrag'

Another interview from the Edinburgh Festival, this time with comedian Andrew Noel McClelland   @AskanArch on twitter if you want to ask any questions in future episodes   Music is by From the Ashes- check them out on band camp   I'm going to go lie down now- probably read a book... oooo no I've got that new issue of BBC History through, brilliant.

From the Edinburgh Festival an interview with one of the founders of Stand Up History, Alex Farrow   I'm soooooo sleepy...

This week I talk to museum professionals and bloggers extraordinaire Terri Dendy and Kristin Hussey   QUICK WARNING- I think I missed a couple of mild swear words in the edit- there's definately at least one crap, so a heads up if you are listening with small children.   Follow on @AskanArch to pose your questions Music by the utter superstars From the Ashes and if you are at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival 2-26 (not the 14th) 12.30pm Espionage 'A Practical Guide to Attacking Castles'

The podcast returns with a few changes but the same mix of facts and humour. This week Paul sits down with Osteologist Elizabeth Knox to talk all things bones.   Follow us @AskanArch to pose your questions Music as always by From the Ashes- lovely bunch of lads   Thanks, it feels good to be back.

Welcome to a new episode! This time Paul talks snowmen, routes into the industry and castles. And dressing gowns, again. 

Welcome to a new episode! Paul talks with James Wright about buildings, masons and the fascinating history of Tattershall Castle. If you'd like to get in touch with James about his lectures, you can do so via the University of Nottingham - https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/archaeology/people/james.wrights

Welcome to a new episode! In this very cosy episode Paul grapples with a ubiquitos signs, attempts sature and begrudgingly rates some more dinosaurs.

Welcome to a new episode! Here Paul talks to Emma Bakel from MOLA. For more about what they do, check out their website here - https://www.mola.org.uk/

Welcome to our second series! We explain the hiatus, then Paul dives right into your questions talking about conflict zones, historical digs and more than you expect about towels...

Welcome to Episode 7! In this surprisingly pop culture heavy Q&A episode Paul talks about 00's pop music, ITV's Bromans and pitches a plot for a new Indiana Jones film.

----more----Welcome to episode 6! Here Paul talks with Becky Gilmore, the Exhibition Curator at the Wellcome Genome Campus.

Paul's symposium https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-first-playhouse-in-drury-lane-a-symposium-on-the-cockpit-phoenix-tickets-34273459841

Welcome to the third episode! Here Paul expounds on the ethics of the British Museum, on power structures in Archaeology and on how we know what the ancient Egyptians wrote.

Welcome to our second episode! Here Paul talks with Stephanie Ostrich from Citizan about foreshore archaeology, getting the public involved and embracing the history of a different country.   You can find out more about Citizan here - www.citizan.org.uk or you can follow Stephanie on Twitter @Steph_Ostrich