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Bonus Episode: Digging Deep on Divis — Neolithic Secrets & Public Archaeology with Malachy Conway
In this bonus episode from the slopes of Divis Mountain, we join Malachy Conway, Northern Ireland Regional Archaeologist for the National Trust, as he shares behind-the-scenes insights from a live community excavation during the Festival of Archaeology.
Malachy takes us on a journey through 6,000 years of human history, from Neolithic pits and prehistoric pottery to 19th-century sheepfolds and modern-day volunteer-powered research. This is landscape archaeology at its finest — layered, complex, and full of surprises just beneath the surface.
🔍 Highlights include:
• Tracing prehistoric settlement under Victorian shepherd huts
• Reconnecting community and heritage through excavation
• The powerful role of public participation in archaeological research
• Farming, flint tools, and the archaeology of rubbish
• Nurturing the next generation of archaeologists — from kids to early-career pros
Whether you're a heritage enthusiast or simply curious about what lies beneath your feet, this episode reveals how archaeology creates meaning, fosters learning, and builds community—one trowel at a time.
🎙️ Recorded onsite with real volunteers and live excavations in progress.
🛠️ Learn more about how to get involved with National Trust NI and explore archaeology in action during the Festival: https://www.archaeologyuk.org
#DivisMountain #MalachyConway #PublicArchaeology #Neolithic #CommunityExcavation #FestivalOfArchaeology #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageMatters #NationalTrustNI #CareerInRuins #PrehistoricIreland #Volunteering #LandscapeArchaeology
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In this bonus episode from the slopes of Divis Mountain, we join Malachy Conway, Northern Ireland Regional Archaeologist for the National Trust, as he shares behind-the-scenes insights from a live community excavation during the Festival of Archaeology.
Malachy takes us on a journey through 6,000 years of human history, from Neolithic pits and prehistoric pottery to 19th-century sheepfolds and modern-day volunteer-powered research. This is landscape archaeology at its finest — layered, complex, and full of surprises just beneath the surface.
🔍 Highlights include:
• Tracing prehistoric settlement under Victorian shepherd huts
• Reconnecting community and heritage through excavation
• The powerful role of public participation in archaeological research
• Farming, flint tools, and the archaeology of rubbish
• Nurturing the next generation of archaeologists — from kids to early-career pros
Whether you're a heritage enthusiast or simply curious about what lies beneath your feet, this episode reveals how archaeology creates meaning, fosters learning, and builds community—one trowel at a time.
🎙️ Recorded onsite with real volunteers and live excavations in progress.
🛠️ Learn more about how to get involved with National Trust NI and explore archaeology in action during the Festival: https://www.archaeologyuk.org
#DivisMountain #MalachyConway #PublicArchaeology #Neolithic #CommunityExcavation #FestivalOfArchaeology #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageMatters #NationalTrustNI #CareerInRuins #PrehistoricIreland #Volunteering #LandscapeArchaeology
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