Sutton Who, What, Where - the Story of The Dig

Curator Sue Brunning tells Iszi about the true story behind the excavation at Sutton Hoo, and how this famous discovery changed our understanding of the past.

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Egyptologists' Notebook

From making up hieroglyphs to pinching obelisks, the history of Egyptology is nearly as fascinating as Egyptology itself.

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Exploring the Arctic

It’s cold up there - or is it? Turns out the arctic is a lot warmer than you think and it’s only getting hotter. Iszi looks into the current culture of the arctic before it is lost forever.

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The History of Magic

It’s Harry Potter’s least favourite subject - but it is absolutely fascinating. Iszi chats to archaeologist, author and British Museum Trustee Chris Gosden about the history of magic through the ages.

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What is Tantra?

Iszi chats to curator Imma Ramos about the history and philosophy of Tantra, and its influence on the world today. Imma is the curator of the special exhibition Tantra: enlightenment to revolution.

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Exploring the Collection

Iszi and Natalie Haynes discuss writing Historical fiction. From research to relating to people in the past. Plus making their stories come alive today. If you are an aspiring writer, I really recommend giving this one a listen!

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Writing the Bronze Age with Natalie Haynes

Iszi and Natalie Haynes discuss writing Historical fiction. From research to relating to people in the past. Plus making their stories come alive today. If you are an aspiring writer, I really recommend giving this one a listen!

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Boudicca with Stephen P. Kershaw

Was Boudicca a blue warrior powered by values of freedom and revenge? Did she ever pose a real threat to Roman authority in Britain? Stephen P. Kershaw gives the History of this fascinating historical figure.

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Meeting the Moth Man!

How the British Museum keeps pests under control during the 2020 COVID19 lockdown and how the zoology changes without any visitors providing their usual shed skin and footfall. And how Baryonyx fits into all this!

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Why The Athenians Built The Acropolis.

Its almost 2500 years since the Battle of thermopylae - Iszi and historian David Stuttard discuss the story

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Tom Holland says you're Christian.

We look at the history of Christianity and how despite my humanist credentials I think just like a Christian.

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Show offs

Greg Jenner on the most famous actor of all time! No, we’ve not heard of him either…

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How to conserve dissolvable shoes...

We look at the history and modern challenges of science and conservation at The British Museum

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The Favourite

A BECHDEL CAST Z LIST DEAD LIST MASHUP BONUS EPISODE! Iszi, Jamie and Caitlin analyze the film THE FAVOURITE for its historical and feminist credentials. Olivia Colman gets put through the microscope.

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Roman Britain

Sam Moorhead and Iszi discuss why the Romans wanted the soggy islands of Britain, how it was central to the Roman Empire and what happened when they abandoned it.

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A Very British Spiderman

No violence: all charm. This podcast isn't about Marvel, but it is of a man who marvels at the smallest and least understood creatures.

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Troy Harder

In this additional episode devoted to the legend of Troy, Iszi speaks to exhibition curators Alexandra Villing and Victoria Donnellan to discover the truth behind the ancient myth..

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