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Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 1:53 Links of the Week 2:51 News to Keep an Eye On 10:48 James Madison's Montpelier Row 15:39 The Nature of the Conversation & Claims 20:45 People are Passionate about the Past! 21:40 History is ALWAYS Contested 24:33 Stroud Council to Remove ‘Racist' Clock 26:26 Considering Context & Stakeholders 31:59 People are Allowed to Choose! 37:52 Contested Heritage in War 41:49 Check your Sources! 43:35 UNESCO's Perspective 44:57 Attempts at Erasure 45:25 Antiquities Coalition Recommendations 53:45 Conclusions Link of the Week: Disasters Emergency Committee: https://www.dec.org.uk/ Links: 18 April 2022 | Heritage and Climate: https://www.icomos.org/en/focus/18-april-international-day-for-monuments-and-sites/104836-18-april-2022-heritage-and-climate World Heritage Day 2022: History, theme and significance; here's all you need to know: https://www.firstpost.com/world/world-heritage-day-2022-history-theme-and-significance-heres-all-you-need-to-know-10562651.html CBA: Festival of Archaeology: https://www.archaeologyuk.org/festival.html Government blocks Oxford Street M&S demolition until plans can be scrutinised: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/government-set-block-oxford-street-153417571.html M&S Oxford St demolition scheme halted by Gove: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/ms-oxford-st-demolition-scheme-halted-by-gove Gove blocks plans to demolish Oxford Street M&S: https://www.building.co.uk/news/gove-blocks-plans-to-demolish-oxford-street-mands/5117103.article Highways: A303 Stonehenge: https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/south-west/a303-stonehenge/ James Madison's Montpelier: https://www.montpelier.org/ Montpelier says it's open to parity with slave descendants. Descendants call foul: https://www.npr.org/2022/04/20/1093673939/montpeliers-fight-with-descendants-of-the-enslaved-brings-employee-firings SAA Issues Statement on Action by Montpelier Foundation Board of Directors: https://www.saa.org/quick-nav/saa-media-room/saa-news/2022/04/13/saa-issues-statement-on-action-by-montpelier-foundation-board-of-directors Is there really a ‘woke war' at the National Trust? https://www.channel4.com/news/is-there-really-a-woke-war-at-the-national-trust Stroud council to recommend Blackboy clock is removed: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-61174269 Calls to remove 'racist' Blackboy clock in Stroud: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-58028722 *** Tigray: Why are soldiers attacking religious heritage sites? https://africanarguments.org/2021/03/tigray-why-are-soldiers-attacking-religious-heritage-sites/ Reports say Putin is deliberately targeting Ukrainian heritage, but is that true? https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/04/27/reports-say-putin-is-deliberately-targeting-ukrainian-heritagebut-is-that-true When cultural heritage becomes collateral damage in war: https://menafn.com/1104035121/When-cultural-heritage-becomes-collateral-damage-in-war&source=30 Russia is subjecting cultural heritage workers and other civilians to the war crime of forced military labour: https://conflictantiquities.wordpress.com/2022/04/17/russia-ukraine-war-crime-forced-military-labour/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   ***   0:00 Introduction   1:44 UK Arch Response to Ukraine 2:35 Letters from Ukraine & Russia 8:43 Statement from Neil Redfern 12:13 Open Letter to UNESCO WHC 16:15 Problems with ‘Homes for Ukraine' 26:09 Context of Holocaust Memorial 32:39 Government ‘Unlawful' 43:37 Closing Comments *** Link of the Week: Disasters Emergency Committee: https://www.dec.org.uk/ *** Links: Letters: War in Europe: - Current Archaeology: May/ June 2022: https://archaeologyuk.org/asset/12DE3F33-2F10-405C-8D6F86A90A63EFFD/ Neil Redfern Letter (photograph courtesy of a viewer) - Current Archaeology: May/ June 2022: https://twitter.com/Archaeos0up/status/1512709194192982020 Open letter to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-letter-to-the-unesco-world-heritage-committee-7-april-2022/open-letter-to-the-unesco-world-heritage-committee Damaged Cultural Sites in Ukraine Verified by UNESCO: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/damaged-cultural-sites-ukraine-verified-unesco Homes for Ukraine scheme: ‘I design Government systems for a living and it took me days' to apply for visa: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-e2-80-98i-design-government-systems-for-a-living-and-it-took-me-days-e2-80-99-to-apply-for-visa/ar-AAW6teP Ukraine war: Minister who took in refugee says friendship will 'last lifetime' - but there are issues with scheme: https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-minister-who-took-in-refugee-says-friendship-will-last-lifetime-but-there-are-issues-with-scheme-12584754 Just 1,200 Ukrainian refugees in UK homes under sponsorship scheme as 71% of applicants still waiting: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-uk-arrivals-b2053862.html Displaced Ukrainian students to receive free tuition in Scotland: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/education/displaced-ukrainian-students-to-receive-free-tuition-in-scotland-3654597 Refugees fleeing Ukraine (since 24 February 2022): https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/ukraine Why the Holocaust learning centre is set for the wrong location: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/feb/13/london-holocaust-memorial-learning-centre-calamitous-mistake Holocaust memorial: Planning permission for Parliament monument quashed: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61038593 Wrong place, right ruling: https://rozenberg.substack.com/p/wrong-place-right-ruling Full Judgement - High Court of Justice: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/LHPGT-v-Minister-for-Housing-Judgment-080422.pdf Behind the story: What now for the Holocaust Memorial?: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/behind-the-story-holocaust-memorial

The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Polish Historians' Perspectives on the War Next Door! - WB 2nd April 2022 Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction   4:05 Paul Barford Interview 28:44 Alina Nowobilska Interview 1:04:08 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week:   Disasters Emergency Committee: https://www.dec.org.uk/   *** Links: Pipeline April Fools' Article: CBA, CIfA & FAME LAUNCH JOINT MEDIA OPERATION: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2022/04/01/cba-cifa-fame-launch-joint-media-operation/ Paul Barford: @PortantIssues on Twitter Portable Antiquity Collecting and Heritage Issues: https://paul-barford.blogspot.com/ Alina Nowobilska: @WW2girl1944 on Twitter @hack_history on Twitter Refugees fleeing Ukraine (since 24 February 2022): https://data2.unhcr.org/en/situations/ukraine ‘Black Archaeology' in Eastern Europe: Metal Detecting, Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Objects, and ‘Legal Nihilism': https://www.counteringcrime.org/black-archaeology-in-eastern-europe Raphael Lemkin Center for Documenting Russian Crimes in Ukraine: https://instytutpileckiego.pl/en/instytut/aktualnosci/centrum-dokumentowania-zbrodni-rosyjskich-w-ukrainie-im The word “genocide” was first coined by Polish lawyer Raphäel Lemkin: https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/genocide.shtml At least 53 culturally important sites damaged in Ukraine – Unesco: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/01/at-least-53-culturally-important-sites-damaged-in-ukraine-unesco Inside the Efforts to Preserve Ukraine's Cultural Heritage: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/inside-the-efforts-to-preserve-ukraines-cultural-heritage-180979840/ News about the war from the official Ukrainian perspective: 135 war crimes against cultural heritage recorded in Ukraine: https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/3446115-135-war-crimes-against-cultural-heritage-recorded-in-ukraine.html

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 2:08 Recap of ArchUK4Ukraine 9:26 Reactions 11:08 CIfA's Response 14:41 CBA's Response 15:52 Comparison to Other Responses 16:46 Homes for Ukraine Scheme 18:38 FAME's Response (Blocking Us) 21:56 Accidentally Global? Heritage Alliance 24:50 Why is it SO Hard for Them? 31:26 Ways Forward – Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: Disasters Emergency Committee: https://www.dec.org.uk/ *** Links: 6 Things UK Archaeology Can do to Support Ukraine NOW! : https://youtu.be/bfQqzuWsUJ8 Call to Action Card, share freely and widely - No copyright claimed by PipeLine, Archaeosoup or Watching Brief: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U6Ar_gnLj_dYa1jaf6Z3zFMJmV9Uem6S?usp=sharing CIfA's Response: https://twitter.com/InstituteArch/status/1506329326509244417?s=20&t=fR8ddrQHYeuHZjudimJ0hw The Threat to Ukraine's Heritage – An Open Letter: https://www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/the-threat-to-ukraines-heritage-joint-letter/ “DON'T MENTION THE WAR” A Week of Fawlty Comms from CIfA, CBA & FAME: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2022/03/27/dont-mention-the-war-a-week-of-fawlty-comms-from-cifa-cba-fame/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 1:56 CIfA Salary Recommendations 6:59 Inflation & Archaeology 13:42 Gov. Youngkin Whitewashing History? 23:00 NOT Erasing History! 26:58 Finding Common Vocabulary? 30:05 Whither the ‘Culture War'? 41:02 Dr Neil Faulkner RIP (The Power of Archaeology) 53:59 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: Neil Faulkner: Obituary: https://tinyurl.com/2fc6k8wm *** Links: CIFA - Current salary recommendations: https://www.archaeologists.net/practices/salary Youngkin's promise of education reform on race, critics fear a whitewash: https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/in-youngkins-promise-of-education-reform-on-race-critics-fear-a-whitewash/article_771f1db2-4d9b-5386-8ab1-10abc84a76e9.html Youngkin's win may spell changes for project highlighting history of enslaved: https://vpm.org/news/articles/29396/youngkins-win-may-spell-changes-for-project-highlighting-history-of-enslaved Munira Mirza is not a household name, but her exit is deeply damaging for Boris Johnson: https://inews.co.uk/news/analysis/munira-mirza-is-not-a-household-name-but-her-exit-is-deeply-damaging-for-boris-johnson-1442275 ‘Boris stopped listening': How freezing out trusted advisers such as Munira Mirza left PM struggling to reset No 10: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/e2-80-98boris-stopped-listening-e2-80-99-how-freezing-out-trusted-advisers-such-as-munira-mirza-left-pm-struggling-to-reset-no-10/ar-AATtnQe *** Neil Faulkner, archaeologist, historian and ‘revolutionary socialist' activist – obituary: [£]https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2022/02/07/neil-faulkner-archaeologist-historian-revolutionary-socialist/ Neil Faulkner: obituary: https://www.archaeologyworldwide.com/post/neil-faulkner-obituary Obituary: Neil Faulkner, historian, archaeologist and revolutionary (1958-2022): https://www.theleftberlin.com/obituary-neil-faulkner-historian-archaeologist-and-revolutionary-1958-2022/  

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction  1:40 Such Thing as a Good Rally? 17:15 Crisis? What Crisis? 32:31 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: LGBT+ History Month: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ *** Links: Metal detecting teen's top tips to find treasure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-suffolk-60218383 IS THERE ANY SUCH THING AS A GOOD RALLY? The Searcher Prof Michael Lewis Head of Portable Antiquities Scheme: https://tinyurl.com/urvdf7xc *** Crisis? What crisis? Archaeology under pressure in the United Kingdom, Archäologische Informationen 44, Early View Paul Belford, Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust: https://dguf.de/fileadmin/AI/archinf-ev_belford.pdf Has Groupthink & Gatekeeping Choked Public Archaeology Campaigning? - WB 30th Nov 2021: https://youtu.be/8JJF9jQT6hA

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction  3:18 Climate Change & UK Archaeology 7:49 Stoke Museums to Cut Curators! 18:27 Le Câtillon II Coin Hoard, Jersey 27:27 Negotiating a Price! 41:30 Effect on Local Museums 42:58 Shouldn't We Also Sell Stuff? 1:00:27 How Can We Bring People ‘In'? 1:04:40 Why Don't We Just Buy Archaeology? 1:06:02 Conclusions *** Link of the Week: Climate Change threatening Buried UK Treasures: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60091485 *** Links: Stoke ditches curators for museums to become film locations: https://www.artsindustry.co.uk/news/2762-stoke-turns-its-back-on-pottery-heritage-with-curator-redundancies Statement: Stoke-on-Trent Museums: https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/994/statement_-_stoke-on-trent_museums How to respond to the consultation The full budget proposals are at: www.stoke.gov.uk/budget2022 People can give their views in the following ways:  budgetconsultation@stoke.gov.uk, twitter.com/sotcitycouncil facebook.com/sotcitycouncil  Or write to us at Budget 2022, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1HH. *** Fears Jersey Award Could Lead to Inflated Valuations Under Treasures Act: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/12/24/fears-jersey-award-could-lead-to-inflated-valuations-under-treasure-act/ Jersey: Did we just invent “Casino Metal Detecting”? : https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/947418 Experts in the UK tasked with valuing the record-breaking 2,000 year old Le Câtillon Coin Hoard… : https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/insight-how-coin-hoard-payment-was-decided/ Ministers ‘frustrated' by coin hoard payment delay: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/ministers-frustrated-coin-hoard-payment-delay/ Gov refuses to confirm payment to Coin Hoard finders: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/gov-refuses-confirm-coin-hoard-payment/ Valuation battles frustrates coin hoard sale: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/more-one-valuation-coin-hoard/ Gov overrules Jersey Heritage and top official with £4.25m coin hoard fee: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/concerns-raised-after-government-agrees-425m-coin-hoard/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 1:36 A Brief History 9:29 Protest, Trial, Aquittal 18:32 An Archaeological Perspective 24:44 A Legal Precedent? 35:17 Final Comments *** Link of the Week: Secret Barrister Commentary: https://tinyurl.com/4uzukn3m *** Links: A Knee on His Neck: George Floyd's America: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/george-floyd-america/policing/ Edward Colston Statue Toppling and Colston Timeline of Events: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/edward-colston-statue-toppling-timeline-6444863 Bristol's Slavery ‘Cancer' was ‘Surgically Removed' by Colston Four, Says Historian David Olusoga: https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/james-obrien/bristols-slavery-cancer-was-surgically-removed-by-colston-four/ The Secret Barrister: Do the Verdicts in the Trial of the Colston 4 Signal Something Wrong with Our Jury System? 10 Things You Should Know: https://thesecretbarrister.com/2022/01/06/do-the-verdicts-in-the-trial-of-the-colston-4-signal-something-wrong-with-our-jury-system-10-things-you-should-know/ Discussing the Toppling of Edward Colston Statue in Bristol - Live Stream: https://youtu.be/zNexB4vVFpI Outrage as 'Space Archaeologist' Sarah Parcak Advises How to Topple Statues!? - WB June 2020 https://youtu.be/I7rXhuPT7I0 Muppets of the Month: Thugs 'Defend' Statues from No One & Fight the Police! - WB June 2020 https://youtu.be/2ZOQJv5WfSc Statue Wars, UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, Age of Samurai: Media Picks - WB 2nd July 2021 https://youtu.be/HTGoG2RIz98

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** Link of the Week: Raiders Temple Escape in LEGO: https://tinyurl.com/mryxfp4r *** Muppet(s) of the Month: A History TikToker's viral claim that Ancient Rome ‘didn't exist' is getting backlash from academics: https://www.insider.com/history-anthropology-tiktoker-ancient-rome-not-real-backlash-viral-2021-12 Man caught wearing fake arm in bid to fool staff giving Covid vaccine: https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-03/man-caught-wearing-fake-arm-in-bid-to-fool-vaccine-jab Jacob Rees-Mogg makes up a Saxon saint! https://twitter.com/dramdarcy/status/1472387033222070272 Bomb Squad Race to A&E After Patient Arrives with WW2 Artillery Shell Stuck up His Bottom: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16923295/bomb-squad-hospital-bottom-shell/ Bomb Squad Called to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after Man gets WWII Mortar Stuck up His Bottom: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/bomb-squad-called-gloucestershire-royal-6298076

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction & Link of the Week 4:00 One Millionth P.A.S. Record! 22:13 Skye Farmer Wrecks Cairn 45:43 Mike Ingram: An Appreciation *** Link of the Week: Raiders Temple Escape in LEGO: https://tinyurl.com/mryxfp4r *** 1 Million records of archaeological finds made by public now recorded: https://finds.org.uk/news/story/307 Lincolnshire pendant is millionth archaeological find by public: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-59607288 Portable Antiquities Scheme logs millionth archaeological find: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2021/12/portable-antiquities-scheme-logs-millionth-archaeological-find/ *** Farmer fined for digging up ancient burial cairn: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-59653333 Scot fined £18k for destroying ancient cairn help his building project: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/scot-fined-c2-a318k-for-destroying-ancient-cairn-to-help-his-building-project/ar-AARNUQF Skye farmer who destroyed ancient cairn for topsoil fined £18,000: https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/skye-farmer-who-destroyed-ancient-cairn-for-topsoil-fined-ps18000 *** RIP Mike Ingram: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/12/18/mike-ingram-an-appreciation/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 2:17 Following Up on Last Week 4:37 Michael Steinhardt & 180 Stolen Artefacts! 18:43 Comte de Paris & Banksy!? 37:44 Plans for Christmas Special *** Link of the Week: 'Archaeorant: Save British Archaeology': https://tinyurl.com/v8svt23u AI Produces Art Based on Prompts: https://app.wombo.art/ *** Links: The Sidon Bull's Head: Court Record Documents a Journey Through the Illicit Antiquities Trade: https://chasingaphrodite.com/2017/09/24/the-sidon-bulls-head-court-record-documents-a-journey-through-the-illicit-antiquities-trade/ D.A. Vance: Michael Steinhardt Surrenders 180 Stolen Antiquities Valued at $70 Million: https://www.manhattanda.org/d-a-vance-michael-steinhardt-surrenders-180-stolen-antiquities-valued-at-70-million/ IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A WARRANT TO SEARCH THE PREMISES LOCATED AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, 1000 5TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORI 10028 ("THE TARGET PREMISES") https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/4059759/2017-09-22-Application-for-Turnover-Order.pdf *** Banksy offers to raise £10m to buy Reading prison for art centre: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/dec/05/bansky-offers-to-raises-10m-to-buy-reading-prison-for-art-centre Banksy backs Reading Gaol arts centre plan: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2021/12/banksy-backs-reading-gaol-arts-centre-plan/ Banksy pledges to help save Reading jail with stencil sale: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-59535099 The Comte de Paris demands return of Château de Chantilly: https://www.tatler.com/article/jean-dorleans-chateau-de-chantilly-french-throne-hotel-fallout

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 2:36 ‘A Perfect Storm'? 8:00 Effect on Archaeology? 15:00 New Campaigns Emerge 26:05 The Sector's Reponse 36:49 GB News Blunder 41:23 Torpedoed? 44:40 The Next Challenge? 53:09 Groupthink & Ways Forward… *** Link of the Week: Unite Against Cultural Vandalism Rally: https://tinyurl.com/mryjkhvj *** the Big Read: TORPEDOED! HOW ESTABLISHMENT MOVED TO BLOCK INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN TO SAVE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/12/01/the-big-read-torpedoed-how-establishment-moved-to-block-independent-campaign-to-save-british-archaeology/ Department for Education Defunding Archaeology in 43 UK Universities! - WB Feb 2021: https://youtu.be/_28IF7vtaR4 Sheffield Shock Closure: Staff & Students Speak! - WB 27th May 2021: https://youtu.be/Qhm3JiUZymM ‘Unlawful', Myopic, Moronic & Macho Management in Archaeology (Various News) – WB 25th June 2021: https://youtu.be/Ssd45Bqy-IA Worcestershire Course off the Menu as Uni Ends Archaeology - WB 20th Aug 2021: https://youtu.be/UuBlnl1BlIk Advertising or Accountability? Archaeology Needs Critical Friends in the Media! - WB 12th Oct 2021: https://youtu.be/fVNq5fQq324 Parthenon Marbles Return “Up to British Museum”! & Why is Archaeology Pay So BAD? – WB 19th Nov 2021: https://youtu.be/2gBYK4wXK1o  

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 2:02 Parthenon Marbles Closer to Return? 22:26 Why is the Pay Archaeology so Bad? *** Link of the Week: HS2 Rail Extension to Leeds set to be scrapped: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59292120 *** Links: Return of Parthenon marbles is up to British Museum, says No. 10: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/nov/16/return-of-parthenon-marbles-is-up-to-british-museum-says-no-10 Greek Prime Minister to Challenge Boris Johnson over Return of ‘stolen' Elgin Marbles: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/greek-prime-minister-challenge-boris-6212043 Greek PM to Appeal to British Public for Return of Parthenon Marbles: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/nov/17/greek-prime-minister-to-appeal-to-british-public-for-return-of-parthenon-marbles Ex-Chancellor George Osborne Appointed as New British Museum Chairman: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/19395716.ex-chancellor-george-osborne-appointed-new-british-museum-chairman/ Easter Islanders Call for Return of Statue from British Museum: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/jun/04/easter-islanders-call-for-return-of-statue-from-british-museum *** Why is the pay in contract archaeology so bad? https://twitter.com/LeftistDadJokes/status/1459688929012158466 CIfA Minimum Salaries from April 2018: https://archaeologists.net/news/cifa-minimum-salaries-april-2018-1512728386 CIfA Current Salary Recommendation 2021: https://www.archaeologists.net/practices/salary CIfA Policy Statement on Pay in Archaeology: https://www.archaeologists.net/practices/pay Archaeology Pay & Training: Can The Industry Do More? https://www.archaeologists.net/sites/default/files/DF_Prospect_conference_proceedings_2013.pdf Profiling the Profession 2020: https://profilingtheprofession.org.uk/2-11-archaeologists-qualifications/ https://profilingtheprofession.org.uk/1-4-organisations-skills-needs-development/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction  4:11 More Today Programme Coverage 5:10 H.E.R. Today Gone Tomorrow? 20:51 It's not Easy Being a Student in 2021 30:22 Something Positive!? *** Link of the Week:  Corfitz Ulfeldt's pillory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corfitz_Ulfeldt *** Links: Council Acts After Accusations Metal Detecting Rally Company Used H.E.R. Data to Target Archaeology: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/11/08/council-acts-after-accusations-metal-detecting-rally-co-used-h-e-r-data-to-target-archaeology/ We were ahead of the curve - One of the benefits of the weekly format: The Today Programme and The War on the National Trust: An Episode in Shameful Journalism: https://bylinetimes.com/2021/11/04/the-today-programme-and-the-war-on-the-national-trust-an-episode-in-shameful-journalism/ No 10 is marching through cultural institutions - and making a battleground of the arts: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/08/tories-cultural-institutions-war-no-10-museums-decolonisation *** Save Sheffield Archaeology ‘United Against Cultural Vandalism' - 1st December: https://www.facebook.com/SaveSheffieldArchaeology/posts/195318222754570 Save Worcester Archaeology: Decision on the Future of Academic Staff: https://twitter.com/saveworcsarch/status/1453709108083924994 Big Mandate for Strike action at UK Universities over pay & working conditions: https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/11860/Big-mandate-for-strike-action-at-UK-universities-over-pay--working-conditions UCU members back strikes over pension cuts: https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/11857/UCU-members-back-strikes-over-pension-cuts University Strikes: Academics at 37 Institutions Support Action: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-59171771 Durham University staff vote to strike this term over pensions cut: https://www.palatinate.org.uk/durham-university-staff-vote-to-strike-this-term-over-pensions-cut/ *** Tulip Reaction: ‘Death to the Cocktail Cornichon': https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/tulip-reaction-death-to-the-cocktail-cornichon Tulip Tower plan Rejected by Gove: https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/tulip-tower-plan-rejected-by-gove-11-11-2021/ Archaeologists Discover Ancient ‘Hangover Prevention' Ring: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/archaeologists-ancient-hangover-prevention-ring-amethyst-scn/index.html  

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Today Prog Biased? 20:01 British Museum New TV Show *** Link of the Week: David Attenborough speaks at COP26: https://tinyurl.com/4xh463wm *** Links: The Interim Report on Colonialism and Slavery: https://www.restoretrust.org.uk/restore-trust-issues/interimreport We've Published our Report into Colonialism and Historic Slavery: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/news/weve-published-our-report-into-colonialism-and-historic-slavery BBC Radio.4 Today Programme: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qj9z The Today Programme and The War on the National Trust: https://bylinetimes.com/2021/11/04/the-today-programme-and-the-war-on-the-national-trust-an-episode-in-shameful-journalism/ Will the National Trust Now End its War on ‘Restore Trust'? : https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-national-trust-rages-on No Trust in the Today Programme: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/11/05/no-trust-in-the-today-programme/ The National Trust has Needlessly Provoked an ‘Anti-Woke' Campaign: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/13/national-anti-woke-campaign-slavery-churchill-culture-war Maitland – Neil Bennet CEO Profile: https://www.maitland.co.uk/people/our-team/neil-bennett/ Restore Trust Website: https://www.restoretrust.org.uk/ Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting in England and Wales: https://youtu.be/ApMJuHGPF9M More 4 Links up with the British Museum to Learn More About Our Hidden History: https://www.channel4.com/press/news/more-4-links-british-museum-learn-more-about-our-hidden-history Association of Detectorists: https://detectorists.org.uk/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 2:33 Who is Celtic Films? 5:36 Beneath the Surface 14:13 Quality & Motive 20:58 Compared to Game of Thrones? 26:20 Celticism & Final Thoughts *** Link of the Week: 'Reaction to Celtic Films Folder': https://tinyurl.com/av6hcyky Links: ‘Reaction to Celtic Films Folder': https://tinyurl.com/av6hcyky Celtics Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaelkingsbury/celtics US Plan for ‘Celtics' TV show knocked back by disbelieving Scots: https://www.thenational.scot/news/19606416.us-plan-celtics-tv-show-knocked-back-disbelieving-scots/ Archaeosoup - Mr Soup Comment: https://www.facebook.com/Archaeosoup/posts/4374916712587942 ‘Celtics' TV Series - IMDb: https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B01M98XYN5/ref=atv_dp_cr_1_star ‘Game of Thrones': By the Numbers: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danafeldman/2019/04/11/game-of-thrones-by-the-numbers/ Fascist Fantasies and the Celts: https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2021/09/28/the-celtics/  Gulag Vorkuta: Amazon Reviews: https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B01M98XYN5/ref=atv_dp_cr_1_star Weird ‘Belenus' Video: https://twitter.com/EwanMacKenna/status/1442762865644027904 The Celts! Did they Even EXIST? - Archaeosoup Video: https://youtu.be/fPv0UuHoQe8 The Celts! Revisited… - Archaeo-Chat: https://youtu.be/AtgEhGlBbFU  

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 1:33 The Ryedale Hoard 18:05 Selling Human Remains? 20:11 Stephanie Black Interview *** Link of the Week: Black History Month: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk *** Links: Rare Roman Bronzes acquired by the Yorkshire Museum: https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/news-media/latest-news/rare-roman-bronzes-acquired-by-the-yorkshire-museum/ Ryedale Ritual Bronzes: Roman artefacts sell for £185,000: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-57069434 Yorkshire Museum Buys Ryedale Roman Bronzes from London dealer with help from wealthy donor: https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2021/yorkshire-museum-buys-ryedale-roman-bronzes-from-london-dealer-with-help-from-wealthy-donor/ Hanson's Listing: Ryedale Ritual Bronzes: https://hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/153/lot/70029 New York dealer arrested for selling ‘cookie cutter' manufactured good as authentic antiquities: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/08/26/new-york-dealer-arrested-for-selling-cookie-cutter-manufactured-goods-as-authentic-antiquities Owners urged to claim back heritage centre items: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/owners-urged-to-claim-back-heritage-centre-items/ Tik Tok User sells human bones, ignites ethical debate online: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/tiktok-user-sells-human-bones-ignites-ethical-debate/story TikToker selling human bones — including fetus skulls — spark ethics debate: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/tiktoker-selling-human-bones-e2-80-94-including-fetus-skulls-e2-80-94-spark-ethics-debate/ar-AAPF756 Selling dead bodies and mortuary artefacts in the UK today: Welbeck Hill: https://howardwilliamsblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/09/selling-dead-bodies-and-mortuary-artefacts-in-the-uk-today-welbeck-hill/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction 4:19 How We Began 11:55 Being a Critical Friend 18:17 Other Voices & The ‘Soul' of Archaeology 27:00 Conclusions Link of the Week: Watching Brief - Jan 2017: https://youtu.be/K2ytK6ar-ds Links: Archaeoscoop: Richard III: It's Him! https://youtu.be/Ga-K1qxey_g The ‘Sun' article is no longer online, but: Head of 'Geordie Roman god' found at Binchester: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-23164533 Archaeologists Find Ancient Stone Head Which Could Be Roman Geordie God: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/jul/04/stone-head-roman-geordie-god Cameron Appointed Peer, MOD and Odyssey Colluded over Balcehn's HMS Victory: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2012/07/cameron-appointed-peer-mod-and-odyssey-colluded-over-balchens-hms-victory/46034 Springtime for Hitler and “N@zi War Diggers”: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2014/03/springtime-for-hitler-and-nazi-war-death-porn-diggers/102632 Assumed Missing – Reported Buired – the Search for the Lost Spitfires of Burma: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2015/03/assumed-missing-reported-buried-the-search-for-the-lost-spitfires-of-burma/107095 The Buried Spitfires of Burma: A ‘Fake' History: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Andy-Brockman/The-Buried-Spitfires-of-Burma--A-Fake-History/24703841 High Court sets Stonehenge Tunnel on Road to Nowhere! What Happens Next? - WB 31st July 2021: https://youtu.be/i4E_Kqhoubo Sheffield Shock Closure: Staff & Students Speak! - WB 27th May 2021 https://youtu.be/Qhm3JiUZymM Sheffield University "Disposed of" Key Documents During Archaeology Dept Review - WB 12th June 2021: https://youtu.be/rQ77L-Z6iPI  “The Future of Our Past is Family" - Worcester Graduates Speak! - WB 30th Aug 2021: https://youtu.be/rgqI7HWGs-Q

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup ***  0:00 Introduction 02:05 Rolling News… 18:14 British Museum Hokusai NFTs *** Link of the Week: ‘Hi-Res Hokusai for Free': https://tinyurl.com/t89mm9nb *** Links: Stewartby Historic Brickworks Chimneys Demolished: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-58665319 Listed Birkenhead Bath Reopened to Public After Restoration: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-58679332 Grant Shapps Unchallenged on A303 Judgement by Transport Committee (Stonehenge Alliance): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=333856325159981 Transport Committee - Weds 22nd September 2021: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/3685f89e-91a7-4ca4-ac9f-bcc328bd1744 *** British Museum Enters World of NFTs with Digital Hokusai Postcards: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/24/british-museum-nfts-digital-hokusai-postcards-lacollection The British Museum is Minting NFTs of its Art - Because of a Cold LinkedIn Message from a Start-Up: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-industry-news-september-27-2021-2013772 What are NFTs, and What is their Environmental Impact? https://earth.org/nfts-environmental-impact/ Dr. Bendor Grosvenor Twitter: https://twitter.com/arthistorynews/status/1441445985230655492 The Reproduction Fee Hustle: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2017/11/20/the-reproduction-fee-hustle The End of Museum Image Fees? https://www.arthistorynews.com/articles/5362_The_end_of_museum_image_fees Hokusai's Imagination Leaps off the Page At British Museum: https://londonist.com/london/museums-and-galleries/hokusai-at-british-museum Sutton Hoo: Photos of 1939 Excavation Digitised: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-58727183

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction 01:53 Three Things to Keep an Eye on… 09:00 The Dorman Long Tower *** Link of the Week:  Former HE Listing for Dorman Long Tower:  https://tinyurl.com/3erbp934 ***  Links: 3,500 Year Old Clay Tablet Purchased by Hobby Lobby Returning to Iraq After 30 Years: https://www.newsweek.com/3500-year-old-clay-tablet-purchased-hobby-lobby-returning-iraq-after-30-years-1632033 Gilgamesh Dream Tablet to be formally handed back to Iraq: https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2021/sep/21/gilgamesh-dream-tablet-to-be-formally-handed-back-to-iraq Stonehenge campaigners welcome decision not to appeal court ruling: https://www.leighday.co.uk/latest-updates/news/2021-news/stonehenge-campaigners-welcome-decision-not-to-appeal-court-ruling *** Dorman Long Tower: Council ‘Cannot Consider Heritage' Over Demolition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-58485323 Brutalist Teesside Tower Handed Lifeline by Historic England Listing: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/brutalist-teeside-tower-handed-lifeline-by-historic-england-listing Former Historic England Listing for Dorman Long Tower: https://web.archive.org/web/20210913140520/https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1477999 MP Jacob Young's former ‘Save Dorman Long Tower' Page: https://web.archive.org/web/20210126110703/https://www.jacobyoung.org.uk/campaigns/save-dorman-long-tower MP Jacob Young's statement on Dorman Long Tower Demolition: https://twitter.com/JacobYoungMP/status/1438913195750662145?s=19 Dorman Long Tower to be Destroyed after Listed Status Revoked: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-58593615 Green Light Given to Demolish Dorman Long Tower After Successful Appeal: https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/green-light-given-to-demolish-dorman-long-tower-after-successful-appeal/ Dorman Long Tower to be Demolished as Nadine Dorries Axes Listed Status: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/sep/17/dorman-long-tower-to-be-demolished-as-nadine-dorries-axes-listed-status Report Reveals Cost of Repairing Dorman Long Tower: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19593244.report-reveals-cost-repairing-dorman-long-tower/ Dorman Long: Experts Stand By Grade II Listing of Tower: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-58637596 Early Morning Explosion to Demolish Dorman Long Tower takes place: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19590237.early-morning-explosion-demolish-dorman-long-tower-takes-place/ Thompsons Blow Down Iconic Dorman Long Tower – Video: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2021/09/20/thompsons-blow-down-iconic-dorman-long-tower/  

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 01:12 Chester Uni Reprieve 03:49 A Difficult Balance! 25:25 UCU Workload Report *** Link of the Week https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ https://open-city.org.uk/ https://www.yac-uk.org/news/join-us-at-wales-online-yac *** Links: Hong Kong Police Raid Tiananmen Massacre Museum: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/09/hong-kong-police-raid-tiananmen-massacre-museum Statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee Removed in Virginia Capital: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/virginia-remove-statue-confederate-hero-robert-e-lee-wednesday-2021-09-08/ Science Museum to Remove Climate Placard from Shell-Sponsored Show: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/sep/09/science-museum-to-remove-climate-placard-from-shell-sponsored-show Call to preserve Afghan Cultural Heritage and Protect Workers: https://www.dw.com/en/call-to-preserve-afghan-cultural-heritage-and-protect-workers/a-58957313 Norway Police Seize nearly 100 artifacts reportedly missing from Iraq: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/09/norway-police-seize-nearly-100-artifacts-reportedly-missing-iraq Newcastle University Staff Claim Workloads Unmanageable: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-58474726 Workload Report Newcastle University UCU: https://ncl.web.ucu.org.uk/files/2021/09/Newcastle-UCU-Workload-report-Aug2021.pdf

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 03:16 Worcester Graduates Speak 52:23 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: Save Worcester's Archaeology department: Change.Org: https://www.change.org/p/university-of-worcester-save-worcester-s-archaeology-department *** Reb Ellis Twitter: @MattockInHand Cat Lodge Twitter: @CatLodge1 Victoria Allnatt Twitter: @FloMidlands Links: WORCESTERSHIRE COURSE OFF THE MENU AS UNI AXES ARCHAEOLOGY: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/08/20/worcestershire-course-off-the-menu-as-uni-axes-archaeology/ Five workers face redundancy as university of Worcester scraps archaeology: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19522406.five-workers-face-redundancy-university-worcester-scraps-archaeology/ Ancient history? Worcester University to close its archaeology department in another blow to heritage sector: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/worcester-university-to-close-its-archaeology-department-in-another-blow-to-heritage-sector Thousands join call to save archaeology at Worcester University: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-58297752 Petition started to challenge university's "abomination" of a decision to scrap degree: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19532210.petition-started-challenge-universitys-abomination-decision-scrap-degree/ *** Statement from University of Worcester: “Following a declining interest in studying Archaeology, which has been seen UK-wide, the University of Worcester has very regretfully taken the decision to close the remaining offer in this subject. Applicant numbers have been very low for several years and have now declined to the level where a course in Archaeology at the University is simply unviable. We have made strenuous efforts to attract applicants but, despite all the efforts of the colleagues concerned and the work of the University as a whole, the trend away from studying Archaeology has proved to be deep seated and there is no alternative but to close the offer of our Archaeology courses.   The small number of students who are currently completing their studies will continue to be supported to gain their qualifications.   The number of staff affected is very small and the University will make every effort to find other ways of using their teaching expertise. Teaching staff concerned are being fully consulted.”

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 03:06 Jodie & Jack Interview 29:14 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week:  Save Worcester's Archaeology department: Change.Org: https://www.change.org/p/university-of-worcester-save-worcester-s-archaeology-department ***  Links: WORCESTERSHIRE COURSE OFF THE MENU AS UNI AXES ARCHAEOLOGY: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/08/20/worcestershire-course-off-the-menu-as-uni-axes-archaeology/ Five workers face redundancy as university of Worcester scraps archaeology: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19522406.five-workers-face-redundancy-university-worcester-scraps-archaeology/ Ancient history? Worcester University to close its archaeology department in another blow to heritage sector: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/worcester-university-to-close-its-archaeology-department-in-another-blow-to-heritage-sector *** Statement from Worcester University: “Following a declining interest in studying Archaeology, which has been seen UK-wide, the University of Worcester has very regretfully taken the decision to close the remaining offer in this subject. Applicant numbers have been very low for several years and have now declined to the level where a course in Archaeology at the University is simply unviable. We have made strenuous efforts to attract applicants but, despite all the efforts of the colleagues concerned and the work of the University as a whole, the trend away from studying Archaeology has proved to be deep seated and there is no alternative but to close the offer of our Archaeology courses. The small number of students who are currently completing their studies will continue to be supported to gain their qualifications. The number of staff affected is very small and the University will make every effort to find other ways of using their teaching expertise. Teaching staff concerned are being fully consulted.”  

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 08:26 Heritage Sector & Climate Change 21:49 Stonehenge Plans Continue *** Link of the Week: IPCC Report Summary https://tinyurl.com/2n9w7h3a *** Links: AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/ IPCC Report: Summary for Policymakers: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM.pdf Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58130705.amp Climate crisis: Human-caused damage could be irreversible for centuries - UN report: https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/climate-change-crisis-landmark-united-nations-report-deliver-starkest-warning/ Joe Giddings: Practical things to do as an architect in response to IPCC Report: https://twitter.com/JoeGiddings4/status/1425067282892476422 2,500-Year-Old Ancient Olive Tree Burned Down in Evia Fires in Greece: https://greekreporter.com/2021/08/08/evia-fire-greece-ancient-olive-tree-burned/ UNESCO seriously concerned about the protection of World Heritage site of the Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (Ethiopia): https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-seriously-concerned-about-protection-world-heritage-site-rock-hewn-churches-lalibela Lalibela: Ethiopia's Tigray rebels take Unesco world heritage town: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58101912 Is Ethiopia's Lalibela known as the "Second Jerusalem" in danger? https://www.africanews.com/2021/07/21/is-ethiopia-s-lalibela-known-as-the-second-jerusalem-in-danger/ Centuries-Old Rock-Hewn Churches in Ethiopia Threatened by Warfare: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/rock-hewn-churches-ethiopia-tigray-conflict-1234601045/ Tigrayan fighters reportedly seize control of UN World Heritage Site in Ethiopia: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/06/africa/ethiopia-lalibela-tigray-forces-intl-afr/index.html Ethiopia: Troops and militia rape, abduct women and girls in Tigray conflict – new report: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/08/ethiopia-troops-and-militia-rape-abduct-women-and-girls-in-tigray-conflict-new-report/ Ethiopia's Tigray war: The short, medium and long story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54964378

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 01:58 Petuaria ReVisited 17:18 Stonehenge Plans Continue 21:14 Holocaust Memorial Controversy *** Link of the Week: Petuaria ReVisited: https://petuariarevisited.co.uk/ ***  Links: Not (just) Another Roman Fort!? : PETUARIA: ReVisited https://youtu.be/cwgxpxcqOJQ PETUARIA ReVisited: "The Roman Story is a Lot, Lot Bigger..." https://youtu.be/b53O42BXJoc Stonehenge tunnel: Highways England says plans are continuing https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-58092117.amp Stonehenge tunnel plans continue despite high court ruling https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/04/stonehenge-tunnel-plans-continue-despite-high-court-ruling Holocaust memorial in Westminster is given go-ahead after inquiry: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/29/holocaust-memorial-in-westminster-is-given-go-ahead-after-inquiry Holocaust memorial outside Parliament to go ahead https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58012111.amp  

0:00 Introduction & Background 07:03 Government's Plan 10:11 The Judicial Review 18:10 What Happens Next? 24:27 Effect on Archaeology? 37:25 What Have We Lost? *** Link of the Week: Day of Archaeology 2021: https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/day *** Links: Stonehenge tunnel campaigners win court battle: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-58024139.amp Judge Sets Stonehenge Tunnel on a Road to Nowhere: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/07/31/judge-sets-stonehenge-tunnel-on-a-road-to-nowhere/ UK landmarks may lose world heritage status, says Unesco: https://amp.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jul/30/uk-cultural-landmarks-may-lose-world-heritage-status-says-unesco-chief-stonehenge The Concept of Judicial Review: https://www.richardbuxton.co.uk/the-law/judicial-review-process Hon. Mr Justice Holgate's Decision - PDF: https://tinyurl.com/ee3ffd5a Stonehenge road and tunnel decision unlawful, rules judge: https://www.leighday.co.uk/latest-updates/news/2021-news/stonehenge-road-and-tunnel-decision-unlawful-rules-judge/ Highways England statement: http://analytics-eu.clickdimensions.com/emailcontent/aebRLaIJkmkeYnHNl2vCIS/1b913277-baef-eb11-94ef-000d3a872465 Stonehenge declared ‘safe' from threat of road tunnel project after High Court victory: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/stonehenge-declared-e2-80-98safe-e2-80-99-from-threat-of-road-tunnel-project-after-high-court-victory/ar-AAMMsP4 UK court overturns govt go-ahead for Stonehenge road tunnel: https://www.enca.com/news/uk-court-overturns-govt-go-ahead-stonehenge-road-tunnel Stonehenge tunnel is unlawful, High Court rules: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/07/30/stonehenge-tunnel-unlawful-high-court-rules/ 26th July: High Court Dismisses challenge to the Stonehenge tunnel on Environmental Grounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-57968573.amp  

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find.  0:00 Introduction 01:41 Umberto Albarella & Helen Thompson 18:24 Liam Hand 29:38 Some further thoughts Link of the Week: Save Sheffield's Archaeology Dept: Change.org:  https://tinyurl.com/3snupc7k ***  Links: Anger as Sheffield University confirms closure of respected archaeology department https://www.thestar.co.uk/education/anger-as-sheffield-university-confirms-closure-of-respected-archaeology-department-3306480 "I am heartbroken and disgusted": The community reacts to the closure of Sheffield University's archaeology department: https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/people/i-am-heartbroken-and-disgusted-the-community-reacts-to-the-closure-of-sheffield-universitys-archaeology-department-3307049 University of Sheffield confirm archaeology department will be closed in decision staff call 'unequivocal end' for the subject: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/education/university-of-sheffield-confirm-archaeology-department-will-be-closed-in-decision-staff-call-unequivocal-end-for-the-subject-3306310 University of Sheffield confirms archaeology department closure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-57820390.amp University of Sheffield Council agree to close archaeology department: https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/people/university-of-sheffield-council-agree-to-close-archaeology-department-3306342

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 01:42 Statue Wars: One Summer in Britain 19:23 UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss  25:04 Ghost of Tsushima PS4 27:42 Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan  Links: Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000wvzx Statue Wars: One Summer in Bristol, review - So, the BBC does give a voice to the white working-class: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2021/06/10/statue-wars-one-summer-bristol-review-bbc-does-give-voice  Statue Wars: BBC viewers 'admire' mayor for his handling of Bristol's 'deep levels of inequality': https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/statue-wars-bbc-viewers-admire-5515315 Uncharted: Golden Abyss: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncharted:_Golden_Abyss Ghost of Tsushima: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima  Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10551256/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #WatchingBrief #HistoryNews #ArchaeologyNews *** 0:00 Introduction 01:27 Sheffield University – What Next? 09:11 Gavin Williamson HEPI Speech 24:02 Minister acted ‘Unlawfully' Re: Stonehenge 35:15 George Osborne Appointed Chair of BM *** Link of the Week: The Stonehenge Alliance: https://stonehengealliance.org.uk/ *** Links: Will Hazell - Twitter Thread on Gavin William Speech to Higher Education Policy Institute: https://twitter.com/whazell/status/1407974596784050178 Andy Brockman Commentary of Gavin Williamson's Speech to Higher Education Policy Institute: https://twitter.com/pipelinenews/status/1408070878940696585 Stonehenge Road Tunnel go-ahead Illegal, High Court told: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jun/23/stonehenge-road-tunnel-grant-shapps-go-ahead-unlawful-high-court-told Stonehenge Tunnel: Minister acted ‘unlawfully': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-57570335.amp Venice at risk of UNESCO ‘endangered' listing: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/venice-unesco-endangered-list/index.html UNESCO: Liverpool Waters has ‘eroded' integrity of WHS: https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/unesco-liverpool-waters-has-eroded-integrity-of-whs/ Liverpool deserves better than the humiliation of losing of its UNESCO status: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/liverpool-deserves-better-than-the-humiliation-of-losing-of-its-unesco-status/ar-AALrs97 George Osborne appointed chair of the British Museum: https://amp.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jun/24/ex-chancellor-george-osborne-appointed-chair-british-museum Former Chancellor George Osborne to takeover as Chairman of British Museum: https://news.sky.com/story/former-chancellor-george-osborne-to-takeover-as-chairman-of-british-museum-12340789    

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #SaveSheffieldArchaeology #WatchingBrief ##AldiAcademic *** 0:00 Introduction   02:16 Protest Footage 05:18 Speakers at the Protest 13:46 Liam Hand Interview 22:20 Professor Umberto Albarella & Helen Thompson PhD Research Student. *** Link of the Week: Save Sheffield's Archaeology Dept: Change.org: https://tinyurl.com/3snupc7k *** Links: Live stream of protest on Facebook: https://fb.watch/6gE0KoDBMt/ Link to Youtube : https://youtu.be/WWG96RZfBQQ

Archaeo-Chat: Rebecca Wragg Sykes - Kindred: Neanderthals Life, Love Death and Art Welcome to Archaeo-Chat. In this series we record unscripted conversations about archaeology, what it is like to be an archaeologist and related topics.   Today, I chat with Rebecca Wragg Sykes about her new book and our oft' misunderstood cousins, Neanderthals...   Links:   Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art:   https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/kindred...   Rebecca on Twitter:   https://twitter.com/LeMoustier   Website:   https://www.rebeccawraggsykes.com/

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup   Link of the Month: 01:09:04 - Impressive Water Purification System Found at Ancient Maya City: https://www.realclearscience.com/quick_and_clear_science/2020/10/23/impressive_water_purification_system_found_at_ancient_maya_city.html Giant Cat Drawing Discovered on Hillside in Peru: https://www.euronews.com/2020/10/17/giant-cat-drawing-discovered-on-a-hillside-in-peru   Origins and Genetic Legacy of Prehistoric Dogs: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/370/6516/557 Do all Dogs go to Heaven? Tracking Human-Animal relationships Through Archaeological Survey of Pet Cemeteries: https://tinyurl.com/y2tvunf6 *** 01:27:28 – Muppet of the Month: Reactions as Magna Carta Used to Try and Get Around Covid Restrictions: https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/video-reactions-as-magna-carta-used-to-try-and-get-around-covid-restrictions/02/11/ Horrible Histories Song – Magna Carta 800 Years: https://youtu.be/XTWQzF1027I *** 01:38:26 – Media Picks Barbarians - Netflix: https://youtu.be/-cA7kwBSUaU Reclaiming, on Netflix, an Ancient Battle Beloved of Germany’s Far Right: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/arts/television/barbarians-netflix.html War Walks BBC2: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00snyg6/broadcasts/upcoming   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Walks

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup   Link of the Month: The Paper Chase: The Printer, The Spymaster & The Hunt for the Rebel Pamphleteers: https://tinyurl.com/y6xqh7am Links: 05:30 – UK Archaeology outside the European Union: Wessex Archaeology Announced as Highways England’s Archaeological Specialists for A303 Upgrade Near Stonehenge: https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/news/wessex-archaeology-announced-highways-englands-archaeological-specialists-a303-upgrade-near A303 Stonehenge Contractors Named: https://highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/a303-stonehenge/latest-news/a303-stonehenge-contractors-named/ MPs Reject Attempts to Strengthen Post-Brexit Fishing Protections: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/oct/13/brexit-mps-reject-adopting-sustainable-quotas-in-fisheries-bill Government Overturns Measures Aiming to Guarantee UK Food Standards in New Law: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/government-overturns-measures-aiming-to-guarantee-uk-food-standards-in-new-law-39616777.html Planning reforms are ‘big opportunity’ to tear down brutalist buildings, says Jenrick: https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/planning-reforms-are-big-opportunity-to-tear-down-brutalist-buildings-says-jenrick/5108337.article Institute for Government - Preparing Brexit: How Ready is the UK? https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publications/preparing-brexit-how-ready-uk Latest on EU-Brexit Talks, Tony connelly (RTE) Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/tconnellyRTE/status/1324041492105728003 *** 28:29 – Mass Exodus of Students is Expected as Second English Lockdown Starts: https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/education-54796255 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Students Defy Guidance and Race Home Before Lockdown in England: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/03/students-defy-guidance-and-race-home-before-lockdown-in-england Site Working in the UK and COVID-19: Last Updated May 2020: https://www.archaeologists.net/practices/coronavirus/siteworking Can Construction Workers and Builders Work During the Second Coronavirus Lockdown? https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/11242165/construction-workers-builders-coronavirus-second-lockdown/ *** 47:23 - The Function of History and Uncomfortable Truths: China Insists Genghis Khan Exhibit Not Use Words ‘Genghis Khan’: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/14/china-insists-genghis-khan-exhibit-not-use-words-genghis-khan   French Museum Postpones Genghis Khan Exhibition, Accusing Chinese Authorities of Censorship: https://hyperallergic.com/594655/french-museum-genghis-khan-chinese-authorities/   Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial Content: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54509975 Anglo-Saxon Girl’s Skull with Nose and Lips Cut off is ‘Earliest Physical Evidence of Brutal Punishment for Female Adultery’: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/anglo-saxon-skull-female-adultery-brutal-punishment-a4560701.html   National Trust ‘Facing Questions Over its Purpose: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8874335/National-Trust-facing-questions-purpose-regulator-warns-inquiry-looming.html   The National Trust’s State of Historical Confusion: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-national-trust-s-state-of-historical-confusion

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup 01:08:13 - Pink Wellies get the Boot as Police Intervene to Stop Metal Detecting Rally Breaching COVID Rules: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2020/10/03/pink-wellies-get-the-boot-as-police-intervene-to-stop-metal-detecting-rally-breaching-covid-rules/ Metal detectorist unearths 1,150 year old Viking board game: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/metal-detectorist-viking-board-game-lincolnshire-hnefatafl-torksey-auction-b421635.html *** 01:31:53 - Royal Academy’s cruel dilemma: sell a Michelangelo or lose 150 jobs: https://tinyurl.com/yy9rjcqa Royal Opera House to sell off David Hockney painting in bid to stay afloat: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/oct/04/royal-opera-house-to-sell-off-david-hockney-painting-in-bid-to-stay-afloat This is how bad things are for museums: They now have a green light to sell off their art: https://tinyurl.com/ycwtwq4p American Alliance of Museums: Questions and Answers about Selling Objects from the Collection: https://www.aam-us.org/programs/ethics-standards-and-professional-practices/questions-and-answers-about-selling-objects-from-the-collection/ Centre for art law: Museums and COVID-19: from Deaccessioning to Reopening: https://tinyurl.com/y3uod24s *** 01:54:01 – Muppets of the Month: Lost Shrewsbury chapel remains hidden as team ‘digs in the wrong castle’: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/shrewsbury/2020/09/26/archaeologist-were-digging-in-the-wrong-castle-but-discoveries-made/ *** 02:04:07 – Media Picks: Steve Coogan confirms Richard III movie ‘next year’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-54015723 Britain's Biggest Dig BBC2 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mmrf  Bone detectives Ch 4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/bone-detectives-britains-buried-secrets

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup   Link of the Month: 5 Hints & Tips for Self-Shooting Video Content: https://tinyurl.com/y4d6qbft Links: 02:10 – Historic England Satisfied with ‘adequate’ Stonehenge tunnel investigations: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/historic-england-satisfied-with-adequate-stonehenge-tunnel-investigations-06-10-2020/ Two rare ladies loos in Northumberland and Sunderland have been given Grade II listed status: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/two-rare-ladies-loos-northumberland-18866159   *** 21:09 - Covid-hit university students: ‘Why have they sent us here?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-scotland-54292728 COVID-19: Coventry University student flats partygoers flout rules: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-54349548 COVID outbreak: Manchester Metropolitan University students in lockdown: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-manchester-54289648 COVID: About 40 Universities report coronavirus cases: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-54322935 Newcastle students who break COVID rules face expulsion: https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2020-09-22/newcastle-students-who-break-covid-rules-face-expulsion Coronavirus: Students ‘scared and confused’ as halls lock down: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54308329 A new front in America’s Pandemic: College Towns: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/06/us/colleges-coronavirus-students.html COVID-19 Could be endemic in deprived parts of England’: https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/05/covid-19-could-be-endemic-in-deprived-parts-of-england? Students admit to lying to break coronavirus law as they party in Newcastle: https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/01/students-admit-lying-to-break-coronavirus-law-as-they-party-in-newcastle-13355762/ More than seven hundred students test positive for coronavirus at Northumbria University: https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2020-10-02/hundreds-of-students-reportedly-self-isolating-at-northumbria-university-and-the-university-of-newcastle Coronavirus: Consider pausing university return, says Labour: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-54313054?fbclid=IwAR1UL19k6QupzF5VbZqtut1JPAAkxxJx7Qo59T10vs__yA4oU-seyr1Be7c *** 47:25 - Trump wants TikTok deal to pour $5 billion into ‘real history’ education. It’s not that simple: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/20/business/trump-education-fund/index.html A historian takes on Trump’s view of American history: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/09/21/historian-takes-trumps-view-american-history/ Trump’s vision for American history is a nightmare: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/09/white-house-history-conference-curriculum.html Why Boris Johnson mustn’t rewrite British History: https://www.tes.com/news/why-boris-johnson-mustnt-rewrite-british-history ***

57:26 - British Museum removes statue of slave-owning founder: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/aug/25/british-museum-removes-founder-hans-sloane-statue-over-slavery-links?   New Statue Context: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3362294473818000&id=169284376452375 Museum felt ‘Extremely Compromised’ by Minister’s Plea to Keep Slave Trader Statue: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/museum-of-the-home-robert-geffrye-statue_uk_5f480bb2c5b6cf66b2b4ed4c? Bonnie Greer Interview: https://youtu.be/u0CcdkFFv7M In defence of Hans Sloane: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/in-defence-of-hans-sloane? The Little-Known Role of Slavery in Viking Society: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/little-known-role-slavery-viking-society-180975597/ *** 01:22:12 - National Trust restructuring plans are ‘one of the most damaging assaults on art historical expertise ever seen in the UK’: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/comment/national-trust-restructuring-plan-job-cuts? The trendies have destroyed the National Trust: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-trendies-have-destroyed-the-national-trust?   Is the National Trust turning into a National Joke? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8652387/Is-National-Trust-turning-national-joke-GUY-ADAMS-investigates.html? Oxburgh Hall: Thousands of ‘rare items’ found in attic: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-53804700? Amazing secrets found under National Trust manor house’s floorboards: https://www.edp24.co.uk/features/heritage/oxburgh-hall-norfolk-discovery-under-floorboards-1-6796085?   *** 01:58:09 – Muppet of the Month Trump erroneously says 1918 Spanish Flu ‘probably ended’ WWII, which happened two decades later:   https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/10/trump-1918-spanish-flu-probably-ended-wwii-which-happened-two-decades-apart/3340770001/   soupgate Tweet:   https://twitter.com/Archaeos0up/status/1301143528605655041?s=20   The Atlantic Twitter thread:   https://twitter.com/TheAtlantic/status/1301642301656137730?s=19&fbclid=IwAR3gg9GI8Y9QKJwKMk_5sxYq3ZBhIZDyynVQNI65ef9e9rT3KT1KnZtISXU   Trump: Americans Who Died in War Are ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’:   https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-americans-who-died-at-war-are-losers-and-suckers/615997/   White House attacks 'false' Atlantic story about Trump insulting dead soldiers: 'What a disgrace!':   https://www.foxnews.com/media/atlantic-story-trump-dead-soldiers? *** 02:20:44 – Media Picks: Mortal Engines (2018): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1571234/

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup   Link of the Month: Brontë Parsonage Museum Appeal (COVID-19): www.justgiving.com/bronteparsonageappeal Links: 03:55 – Bronte Parsonage raising money to stay open & Blackstone buy Ancetry.com:  Coronavirus: Bronte Parsonage raising money to stay open: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-53950183 Bronte Parsonage Museum confirm they are in consultation over staff redundancies: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/bronte-parsonage-museum-confirm-they-are-consultation-over-staff-redundancies-2959956 Brontë Parsonage Museum Appeal (COVID-19): www.justgiving.com/bronteparsonageappeal Blackstone to acquire Ancestry.com for $4.7 billion: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ancestry-m-a-blackstone-group/blackstone-to-acquire-ancestry-com-for-4-7-billion-idUSKCN2512ES? Blackstone to Acquire Ancestry, Leading Online Family History Business, for $4.7 Billion: https://www.blackstone.com/press-releases/article/blackstone-to-acquire-ancestry-leading-online-family-history-business-for-4-7-billion/? Private equity wants to own your DNA: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/blackstone-private-equity-ancestry-com-dna/?fbclid=IwAR1dGc4wQ07acBVkxb3-YKpFhTSSa3IawTiNJR83OgeliJF0HvvGxu94XrQ Watching Brief: Ancestry.com Denies Exploiting Users' DNA - May 2017: https://youtu.be/vWGHkEuG4Lw *** 23:27 – Beirut blast: dozens of historic buildings in Lebanon capital at risk of collapse: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/14/beirut-blast-dozens-of-historic-buildings-in-lebanon-capital-at-risk-of-collapse?   Beirut explosion: The battle to save the city’s buildings: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200820-beirut-explosion-the-battle-to-save-the-citys-buildings?   Beirut explosion: How conspiracy theories spread on social media: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/53669029?fbclid=IwAR0okBdXhrsTfUNpEiENOTUDgn8hMGxL5EjiiCq2_SnT12FsH95M7BfQuXA *** 35:55 - Britain’s first ever Viking helmet discovered: https://www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/preston-park-museum-britains-first-ever-viking-helmet-discovered/? Yarm Viking helmet ‘first’ to be unearthed in Britain: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-53713029?   An Unprecedented Nintendo leak turns into a moral dilemma for archivists: https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/30/21347074/nintendo-gigaleak-controversy-history-preservation-archives? ***

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup   Link of the Month: Day in the Life: Ancient Egyptian Doctor: https://tinyurl.com/yy2m99cp Links: 0:44 – New Homes to get ‘Automatic’ Permission in England planning shake-up: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53625960?fbclid=IwAR1IL1VY_fSw_ihQ35_8NetzUM6R2fBIlxOazVz8uAF02WG18978JcZ26CM Race to the Bottom: Reform to planning system in England could be catastrophic: https://amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/aug/06/race-to-the-bottom-reform-to-planning-system-in-england-could-be-catastrophic? Plans Revised for York Roman Quarter scheme set to create 450 jobs: https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2020/07/31/plans-revised-for-york-roman-quarter-scheme-set-to-create-450-jobs *** 19:23 – Stonehenge: Sarsen Stones Origin Mystery Solved: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-53580339 Origins of Sarsen Megaliths at Stonehenge: https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/6/31/eabc0133?fbclid=IwAR25sMPawJ9kKdNNpkTIWmg7sTv17e2P6ir28UEML8AojM2WdIYKK--3TI8 *** 42:16 – People Told to Avoid ‘Dangerous’ Magnet Fishing after Leeds Bomb Scares: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/people-told-avoid-dangerous-magnet-18694429?fbclid=IwAR0ayoJ7_ULcvF8FWzbtMjV43F8yzkB9DoMkEeypwxB52nhVlu-aunes7rc Magnet Fishing Laws – Is it Legal? https://tinyurl.com/y59wt38q Water Safety and Magnet Fishing: https://tinyurl.com/yxg8vjt9 Hadrian’s Wall illegal Metal Detector Vigilance Plea: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-tyne-53456290? *** 01:01:33 – Moscow expecting ‘balanced’ decision on Hagia Sophia: https://tinyurl.com/y5s8xebe Turkish Court 1934 conversion of Hagia Sophia into Museum Illegal: https://tinyurl.com/y2hjubje Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum welcome Muslim Worshippers: https://tinyurl.com/y2qwcngy Turkey Meets UNESCO obligations in change of Hagia Sophia’s status: https://tinyurl.com/yyhlc6z5 USECO Statement on Hagia Sophia: https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-statement-hagia-sophia-istanbul Some of Hagia Sophia’s mosaics will be covered during Muslim Prayers: https://tinyurl.com/y4h3owfh North Aegean Governor urges finances suspension of mosque restoration on Lesvos: https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/07/15/north-aegean-governor-urges-finance-suspension-of-mosque-restoration-on-lesvos/ Syria will build a new Hagia Sophia with Russian assistance to protest against Turkey: https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/07/29/syria-will-build-a-new-hagia-sophia-with-russian-assistance-to-protest-against-turkey/

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find.   #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup   Link of the Month: Black Trowel Collective Microgrants:   www.blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com   Links: 01:27 – Honorable Mentions and News to Keep and Eye On: An Archaeologist Who ‘Discovered’ One of the Earliest Crucifixion Scenes is Going to Jail for Faking His Unbelievable Finds: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/spanish-archaeologists-fake-discoveries-1885953?fbclid=IwAR2mnf4RBJb56DoxHfK5AEVeumd2HT-JrnwaXRvEqo3x6Qy3P7YjfQuKLlQ The Oldest And Largest Mayan Ceremonial Structure Ever Discovered Has Been Revealed: https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/the-oldest-and-largest-mayan-ceremonial-structure-ever-discovered-has-been-revealed/?fbclid=IwAR3wUtxplqlqRcLHoKmTmYGg5huYfgEd601yw4fNUZMsfeVZVhiR8bhTBYo Major discovery of oldest and largest Mayan Structure in MExico sheds light on the rise of the Ancient Civilization: https://tinyurl.com/ydfoa2ma Archaeology in Development Management PDF: https://www.algao.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Archaeology_in_Development_Management.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2Tz0gEH15EhBpRR0ray7tlcvsoeJ3khsFqkFF0o4-XOXQxdKLsP8wELhw 14:47 – COVID-19 Heritage Sector Response: Vindolanda Fort: Roman site becomes family’s lockdown home: https://tinyurl.com/yb3bkb35 COVID-19 and Brexit hit bid to save The London shipwreck: https://tinyurl.com/ycnuz328 £250,000 Boost to Creswell Crags From NLHF: https://www.creswell-crags.org.uk/2020/06/26/250000-boost-to-creswell-crags-from-national-lottery-heritage-fund/?fbclid=IwAR28vuDPUyKia2BSkDMiVvE9ZS8OD4dq1S3SLlLlO5DbtJlz6KdxA-zyUHU Higher education: reopening buildings and campuses: https://tinyurl.com/ycyhqo2e Heritage Alliance COIVD-19 Guidance Hub: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p4w-6tGao9SmwDAfSB9yOY5482Tvmgz9miZyfn8XnNQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR12Qz5GDzQYlj7k3xZl4U4dMN2bgVqkK32zrBbO-TB3XPFdOJFTxL9Epkg Back to the grind: Historic Mills Boosted by flour shortage during COVID-19 lockdown: https://tinyurl.com/y7zbc8dr 35:56 - Sarah Parcak - Statue toppling instructions: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8376541/Archaeologist-gives-instructions-safely-pull-obelisks-George-Floyd-protests.html Edward Colston statue pulled out of Bristol Harbour: https://tinyurl.com/yagelvfl Boris Johnson says removing statues is ‘to lie about our history’: https://tinyurl.com/y9xhj6zr Statue Wars: Mary Beard: https://tinyurl.com/ycnl8nre David Olusoga: “Thousands of Britons opposed abolition - Because they owned slaves”: https://tinyurl.com/y74gftcd Calls grow for black history to be taught to all English school pupils: https://tinyurl.com/ydxvtk7s George Floyd: Welsh black history lessons backed by race council chief: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-52950562?fbclid=IwAR0MaUwjSibjT_OHrXMuVoEziG3gYxOkvOVeX3cPDu8pgr-bEYZrsKg9tfA The history of the British Empire is not being taught: https://tinyurl.com/yd5h6tqx

57:26 - A Massive, Late Neolithic Pit Structure associated with Durrington Walls Henge: https://tinyurl.com/y6v28m6l Scrap Stonehenge road tunnel plans say archaeologists after neolithic discovery: https://tinyurl.com/y9fj9y83 Planning the future of a prehistoric find: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jun/25/planning-the-future-of-a-prehistoric-find?fbclid=IwAR1rWSTCeRQj_RkkHO_At_rsHmEq75s3qppusFRidRZOjtfrIRJ_QlY-Frk *** 01:22:48 - Latvian Group Legenda Told to Cease and Desist in search for Lost RN Personnel: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2020/06/29/latvian-group-legenda-told-to-cease-and-desist-in-search-for-lost-rn-personnel/?fbclid=IwAR1ICDlRY51smb8ceOa7JLlMCIdJN2SDouIjIRwl0syn99rgYKhc37CRsJo Trio who dumped mustard gas in Woodhall Spa lake sentenced: https://tinyurl.com/y7cf2bju *** 01:44:15 – Muppets of the Month: The Far Right demonstrators gather in London to ‘protect’ symbols of UK history: https://tinyurl.com/ya7unjep   Offerings to Churchill?: https://www.facebook.com/Archaeosoup/photos/a.509991202413865/3042393475840279/?type=3&theater   In London skirmishes, suspect far-right protester is rescued: https://tinyurl.com/ybv55wgs Ancient Peak District stone circle damaged by campfires: https://tinyurl.com/yav6krfj Copy of Spanish Baroque painting botched by amateur restoration: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53141755?fbclid=IwAR0PXxeqii3OH_zRUmTgcNl4i6Eedw1RghQzFJdfx_fxLXfblkugLrHILlk *** 02:15:48 - Black and British: A Forgotten History: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b082x0h6 Bethany Hughes and Greek Odyssey: https://www.channel5.com/show/a-greek-odyssey-with-bettany-hughes/

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find.   Link of the Month: The Buried Spitfires of Burma: A ‘Fake’ History: https://buriedinburma.com/ Links: 01:28 - Coronavirus & Archaeology Update: Guidance on searching for Archaeological finds in England during COVID-19: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-on-searching-for-archaeological-finds-in-england-during-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR1RIg6o-309yMX1a19h9JenBQAWdSb9ME0UKo9Rh6bXvi0wd-ANAs5ie5E National Trust Scotland confirms emergency measures: https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/trust-confirms-emergency-measures Culture Secretary announces cultural Renewal Taskforce: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/culture-secretary-announces-cultural-renewal-taskforce?fbclid=IwAR2NHSNTVLhZcejGN5BX9go5eOIdAuFGSseB6vfakUQMNMycs4OydoJpDgw Smugglers Are Using Coronavirus Lockdowns to Loot Artifacts: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2020/04/30/smugglers-are-using-coronavirus-lockdowns-to-loot-artifacts/#14691a8136bf 21:02 - Carbon Dating, the Archaeological workhorse is getting a major reboot: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01499-y?fbclid=IwAR2WSBeEbiRDKyVwV8yYYjYtxwq1U-rFuPuP2ax_6eC54ztbLa1ISLqy4cE 31:43 - United States Files Civil Action to Forfeit Rare Cuneiform Tablet Bearing Portion of the Epic of Gilgamesh: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/united-states-files-civil-action-forfeit-rare-cuneiform-tablet-bearing-portion-epic?fbclid=IwAR2WSBeEbiRDKyVwV8yYYjYtxwq1U-rFuPuP2ax_6eC54ztbLa1ISLqy4cE Museum of the Bible Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/museumofBible/status/1262763818574319622?s=07&fbclid=IwAR1LyhIH6N3-J1OlOXt4JZQr86_2oSZ7yOR4eNQQ35_158UCnEhwzCSs4cM Hobby Lobby Sues Christies, Wants us to Feel Sorry for Them: https://www.thedailybeast.com/hobby-lobby-sues-christies-wants-us-to-feel-sorry-for-them?fbclid=IwAR1SlYvgyuJvErbUr45xJhcx_YWalv0oeUfNpEInt-iHF921hz50-7stqf4 46:49 - Rio Tinto blasts 46,000 year old Aboriginal site to expand iron ore mine: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/26/rio-tinto-blasts-46000-year-old-aboriginal-site-to-expand-iron-ore-mine?fbclid=IwAR0u6ED6oFZ17iCZdM96XNM9siz3Lvx344IAGmNndmHuXdUFKaiGqMmzkYw Juukan Gorge: Rio Tinto blasting of Aboriginal site prompts calls to change antiquated laws: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/30/juukan-gorge-rio-tinto-blasting-of-aboriginal-site-prompts-calls-to-change-antiquated-laws?fbclid=IwAR2ZOl6TSSh1rqptOE15RYf3d9zq7ifToZfSLmjn2zFM3NOfaWaFJoNgQCc Rio Tinto apologises to traditional owners after blasting 46,000-year-old Aboriginal site: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/31/rio-tinto-apologises-to-traditional-owners-after-blasting-46000-year-old-aboriginal-site?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Messenger&fbclid=IwAR2ZZUxJBvmygRp4jpsKWnK2BunK1zzWHwtu6miS7K30qyTiRWv8iEKW4HI 01:24:08 - Media Picks: A House Through Time - Bristol: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/may/26/a-house-through-time-review-an-absorbing-important-history-lesson German VE Day Coverage: VE Coverage marks end of WW2 in Europe with unprecedented holiday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52574748?fbclid=IwAR3VYN51jhKNukKCIGUvyvw5y7PrGXmYc_CnKMuoKs4mV8QGffkz8Lxi1-g The President of Germany marks 75 years since the end of the war in Europe: https://www.facebook.com/Archaeosoup/posts/2949424781803816?__tn__=-R Britain Needs to STOP its WW2 OBSESSION! https://youtu.be/5c4DQziNLfM

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find.   Link of the Month: Online History and Archaeology Resources: https://tinyurl.com/rvd6kgd Links: 01:24 - Most of Zagreb’s Museums Damaged by Earthquakes: https://www.total-croatia-news.com/lifestyle/42336-museums?fbclid=IwAR0sY3RNJqd4mbOkKYshsrL3FcDN4YvjgfQggT7PBnYc2AYcDmGEeolGlWo 5.4 – Magnitude Earthquake Damages Zagreb Cathedral, Museums: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cathedral-museums-damaged-zagreb-earthquake-180974498/?fbclid=IwAR3tC4MAlCDord1Zn3Jokw3IPO30S1aBB4uIG1x6tKCJkUu-zuQ4jWnFpGk *** 05:51 - Updates: One Year after Notre Dame Fire: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/14/one-year-after-notre-dame-fire-officials-struggle-to-keep-restoration-on-track?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Messenger&fbclid=IwAR2oDFLre77eXLzXvApwABiWvkxIKgOc5-wD9Xb7rVk3l8iMYfOzA8FRMf8 Oxford professor arrested on suspicion of ancient papyrus theft: https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/apr/16/oxford-professor-arrested-ancient-papyrus-bible-theft-dirk-obbink?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Tweet&__twitter_impression=true&fbclid=IwAR0SW7OSL6sHRJPxeWZL-11mhNM262v-z1XNgb2S9APdnBjDC4j3dq0yvBg *** 14:12 - Anger as Historic England Greenlights Controversial Planning Application at Old Oswestry Hill Fort:   http://thepipeline.info/blog/2020/04/22/anger-as-historic-england-greenlights-controversial-planning-appliction-at-old-oswestry-hill-fort/?fbclid=IwAR38UXvqZ5Zo5HpbUWAqnTjdBopWatGOjQXQoYnRKe5mtjlEXth44g54vPQ Save Old Oswestry Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/OldOswestryFort/status/1252241564841185280?fbclid=IwAR2s20MzHnvZaEY-Sx3Q3KD4jkYNqQ6qcSKJxbmT5K5Jpe9Ja7UQ9pLO3bY Historic England Letter: https://twitter.com/OldOswestryFort/status/1252535422007365633?fbclid=IwAR1_OanqA_DP_Iea4jBljk8-En0Mu7lu1sfNSzrxJFcc0wzXmpXMUgIOczA https://historicengland.org.uk/content/docs/whats-new/historic-england-advice-letter-to-shropshire-council-old-oswestry-hillfort/ *** 38:56 - Coronavirus & Archaeology Update: Prospect Archaeology update safety advice: https://twitter.com/prospectarchs/status/1254677830417420289 Team of Archaeologists has been arrested in Peru for violating lockdown to excavate Pre-Columbian tombs: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/archeologists-arrested-peru-lockdown-1828383?fbclid=IwAR1wNjLrY0MY5ddhaBzXZ3g9yHvTZ7JBPF8PGglqAitLylZoMlDly73eetY Historic England announces £2m emergency fund for heritage specialists: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/historic-england-announces-2m-emergency-fund-for-heritage-specialists/10046879.article?fbclid=IwAR0V4FmgSBB-IPeDtwjWcwZtEm3QtLOQ_4mwRkBgGF7nxJQmDg5k62vTvQE Connected construction to continue at Lincoln Cathedral: https://lincolncathedral.com/connected-construction-to-continue/ Buckinghamshire couple dress in period costumes for walks: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52214966?fbclid=IwAR2Kmxf7meRxIIiHdnKHv6VEsdrtKVlkvyNCrx2jjLBby87Yu0_JdZOg00A