‘Numini Augusti’ - ‘To the divinity of the Emperor’

The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!

Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to David Jennings, Chief Executive Officer at York Archaeology. David explains the Roman emperors who visited York and reveals the impact that these powerful men had upon the city.

For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:
Roman Empire governed from York - Septimius Severus
Constantius Chlorus
Constantine the Great

And if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.

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Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

'Domine Victor vincas felix' - ‘Master Victor, may you have a lucky win'

The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!

Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to David Jennings, Chief Executive Officer at York Archaeology. David explains a fascinating excavation site believed to be the resting place of York’s Roman Gladiators.

For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:
Excavation at Driffield Terrace, York
York Archaeology - Gladiators

And if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

‘Dis Manibus’ - ‘To the spirits of the departed’

The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!

Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to Dr Adam Parker, Curator of Archaeology at York Museums Trust. Adam reveals what we can learn about the lives of the inhabitants of Roman York through the study of their remains, their grave goods and the sometimes quite grand monuments erected above their graves.

For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:
York Museums Trust
Yorkshire Museum

And if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

‘Votum solvit laetus libens merito’ - ‘Willingly and deservedly fulfilled his vow’

The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!

Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to Emily North, Curator of Archaeology at York Museums Trust. Emily explains what archaeological finds from York have revealed to us about the wide variety of gods and goddesses venerated by the inhabitants of Roman York.

For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:
York Museums Trust
Yorkshire Museum

And if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Roman period as Eboracum. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Roman characters who bring the grandeur of the city's Roman History to life. Starting at Wellington Row, where the bridge linking the Roman fortress to the civilian settlement once stood, we'll travel to iconic locations like the Multangular Tower, Bootham Bar, and York Minster.

Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore the important landmarks of the Roman city and learn about the beliefs, trades and leisures of the people who once lived here. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveller, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Roman York.

Here's the route

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8BEQDCS8FxuwXTEV8

Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Roman history!

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, which was one of the greatest and most important cities of Medieval England. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Medieval characters who bring the splendour and squalor of the city's Medieval History to life. Starting at Clifford’s Tower, the largest surviving structure of York’s Medieval Castle, we'll travel to iconic locations like the Shambles, York Minster and the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey.

Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore the important landmarks of the Medieval city and learn about the beliefs, trades and leisures of the people who once lived here. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveller, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Medieval York.

To follow the route  use this link

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HWP4c6z1YdZNhLcA9

Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Roman history!

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Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Viking Age as Jorvik. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Viking characters who bring the city's 200 years of Viking History to life. Starting at St Helen’s Square, where the Viking invaders first crossed the river Ouse, we'll travel to iconic locations like York Minster, King's Square, and the Ouse Bridge.

Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore how the Viking legacy is still present in York's streets, language, and people. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveller, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Viking Age York.

Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Viking history!

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Join Miranda and Max as they delve into the fascinating world of Viking medicine, exploring remedies for ailments ranging from joint pain to the fear of being struck by lightning. Delving into ancient texts like the Lacnunga Manuscript, Bald's Leechbook, and The Old English Herbarium, we uncover the remedies that were available to people a thousand years ago.

Help to examine the effectiveness of these remedies, from bramble baths to buttery concoctions, shedding light on what might have worked and what might have been mere superstition.

Travel back in time as we explore the practical and mystical aspects of Viking healing, and see how they compare to more modern medicine.

A more in depth analysis of the Coppergate Woman can be found here:
JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Skeletons 

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In the latest episode in our Viking Bestiary series, we're shifting our focus from the enchanting world of Elves (who we spoke about a few episodes ago) to the realm of Dwarfs. Join us as we delve deep into the Norse sagas, exploring the multifaceted nature of these diminutive yet formidable beings.

Dwarfs in Norse mythology are far more than just stout, bearded craftsmen dwelling in mountain halls. We'll unravel the complexities of their character, their interactions with gods and humans, and their pivotal role in shaping the Norse cosmos. We'll explore their connections to the gods, from forging divine weapons like Thor's mighty hammer Mjölnir to engaging in riddle contests with Odin himself. We'll also unpick the interactions between dwarfs and humans, from the forging of legendary weapons to tales of mutual aid and cunning. 

Join us as we journey through the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, uncovering the fascinating tales of dwarfs and their enduring legacy in the pantheon of ancient lore.

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Join Miranda and Max as they continue their stroll around the JORVIK Viking Centre.
This time they're discussing a display case filled with some smaller and more ornate personal items worn by the people of Viking age York for adornment, status and practical purposes.

For our past Gallery Walk Throughs check out:
JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Travel and Trade
JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Skeletons
JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Brooches, Buckles and Blades
JORVIK Viking Centre Gallery Walk Through: Trade with the East

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