For our very first episode we are talking about the book "The Dig" by John Preston. This is an historical fiction book featuring the events and people involved in the discovery and excavation of the Sutton Hoo site in England which changed our understanding of the "Dark Ages."An adaptation of this story was recently released for streaming on Netflix.___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/

For our very first episode we are talking about the book "The Dig" by John Preston. This is an historical fiction book featuring the events and people involved in the discovery and excavation of the Sutton Hoo site in England which changed our understanding of the "Dark Ages." An adaptation of this story was recently released for streaming on Netflix. ___ Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below! https://www.fpan.us/give/

The Dig, Part 1 of 2

Digging books that aren't drier than dirt.

Join archaeologists Barbara and Tristan—who share over 40 years of experience in their field—as they read and discuss books that make archaeology approachable and engaging. From tales of the illicit artifact trade to wild myths of ancient aliens and Atlantis, from high-tech LIDAR "discovering" "lost" cities to the occasional murder mystery, no topic is off limits.

Winner of the 2024 Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation Education Award

Want to support the show? Donate here:
👉https://www.fpan.us/give/

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Digging books that aren't drier than dirt. Join archaeologists Barbara and Tristan—who share over 40 years of experience in their field—as they read and discuss books that make archaeology approachable and engaging. From tales of the illicit artifact trade to wild myths of ancient aliens and Atlantis, from high-tech LIDAR "discovering" "lost" cities to the occasional murder mystery, no topic is off limits. Winner of the 2024 Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation Education Award Want to support the show? Donate here: 👉https://www.fpan.us/give/

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