Grave News Podcast

By Luke Barber and Jane Booth

Welcome to the Grave News Podcast - the archaeology podcast run by prospective undergraduates. Join Jane and Luke as they discuss archaeology's biggest questions, most interesting topics, and discover... more

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Grave News Podcast episodes:

December 18, 2022 Sutton Hoo
Following a short hiatus, Luke leads discussion on famous Anglo-Saxon burial mound - the Sutton Hoo. How well connected to other nations were the Anglo-Saxons? How does the Sutton Hoo boat measure up compared to the world's longest tapeworm? Many questions and rabbit-holes are explored on this episode of the Grave News Podcast.
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1h 35min
October 02, 2022 Misgendered Graves - Tomb BJ581
In the latest instalment of their archaeological dissections, Jane brings the past and prevailing issues surrounding Viking tomb BJ581 to light. From disproving stereotypes and discrediting biases, to discussing the effects of the Christianity in Scandinavia and the future of gender identification, no stones are left unturned.
Was 'she' a woman? Was she a warrior? And why is there such an uproar when bodies are decided to be women?
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1h 47min
September 10, 2022 Women in Antiquity
In this episode, Luke plays the expert on Ancient Egyptian culture and women within it, as compared to Greece and other historical cultures. From the subservience of Athens to the female Pharaohs of Egypt, this is a discussion of the archaeological record of women, how it diverges from written history, and how it is curiously intertwined with war.
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50min
August 31, 2022 Introductions!
As the first episode of many, this episode introduces both the hosts - Luke and Jane - and how the show will work. Plus, there is an impromptu dive into Egyptian society....
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9min

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How many episodes does Grave News Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.