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The Modern Myth of The British Empire with Kim A. Wagner - Modern Myth - Episode 20

This episode dives into the world of the British Empire - as it is viewed in Britain and the lingering narratives that surround it.

Today's guest is Kim A Wagner, Professor of Global and Imperial History, who discusses the reality of the British Empire and challanges the "balance sheet" view of history which sees historical events as simply "good" or "bad".

We also get on to the topic of the culture war that seems to be happening in the UK when it comes its own colonial legacy and in particular adherence to the reminders of that past in the forms of statues and names of buildings and colleges.

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The Black Trowel Collective with Aris Poliopoulos and Colleen Morgan - Modern Myth - Episode 19

Today's epsiode is all about mutual aid, anarchism and archaeology. I sat down recently with Aris Politopolis and Colleen Morgan, both of whom are members of The Black Trowel Collective. We discuss what the BTC does and in particular the function of its microgrants, which provide $5-$300 in grants to students of archaeology, with no questions asked.

We also talk about the ways in which anarchism has influenced this kind of work and what "anarchaeology" may mean in terms of working with others.

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  • You can find out more about Black Trowel Collective by visiting the website

  • https://blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/ or their Twitter http://twitter.com/blacktrowel

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The Modern Myth of Stirling with Dr. Murray Cook - Episode 18 - Modern Myth

Today's episode we talk to Dr Murray Cook about his new book The Anvil of Scottish History: Stories of Stirling. We discuss what makes Stirling a place of deep history and how often this is overlooked.

We also discuss excavations during covid and the benefits of being outdoors.

PLease also forgive the intrusions from my puppy.

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  • You can find his book from where you purchase books or following this link https://www.extremispublishing.com/the-anvil-of-scottish-history.html

    Dr. Murray Cook also runs Rampart Field School http://www.rampartscotland.co.uk/

    Stirling University Profile - https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/arts-humanities/our-research/centre-for-environment-heritageand-policy/people/honorary-and-associate-members/dr-murray-cook---hon-research-fellow/

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The Modern Myth of the Brutish Museums with Prof. Dan Hicks

This episode of Modern Myth is all about repatriation, restitution and the return of artefacts. The Brutish Museums is a new book from Professor Dan Hicks, of the University of Oxford and Curator of World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum.

 

In this episode we discuss the items that are currently in museums that were obtained during colonial times, under duress or through direct violence. In particular Professor Hicks has been working with the Benin Dialogue Group in order to have the Benin Bronzes returned to Nigeria. We also discuss what is meant by restitution rather than repatriation and its effect on more dialogue.

 

 

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Heritage Traineeships with Phoenix Archer - Episode 16 - Modern Myth

It is always important to be open to hearing both when things go well and also when there are serious issues. In the UK, there is a feeling that systemic racism is either overemphasised or poses no real threat. However this ignorance leads to those who experience racism having to be suffer and work harder in order to have a normal life or employment.

In this conversation I am speaking to Phoenix Archer who gained a certification in Conservation with Historic Environment Scotland, a traineeship facilitated by the Next Step Initiative. Next Step provide opportunities for BAME individuals for traineeships and training in Scotland.

Phoenix tells me about her experiences at HES, based at the Engine Shed in Stirling, Scotland. She tells me about the difficulties of moving to a new city, living in a hostel before find accommodation as well as experiencing harassment at work. Despite writing letters to her managers, and making it known that she felt uncomfortable, it all seemed to fall on deaf ears.

Phoenix works for several organisations, including St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen, Ahead of the Game - Application and CV services and new in October BIPOC and them some, which seeks to highlight BIPOC representation in arts and Media.

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  • https://www.facebook.com/AOTGTheReal/ https://www.facebook.com/ProgressinDialogue/ https://www.stmachar.com/education_outreach.htm

    https://www.facebook.com/BIPOC-and-then-some-115065223670327

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Episode 12 : Time Team (UK)

Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Anarchaeologist podcast, today's show stars James Dilly, Kim Bidduph and Paul Carmichael. We are talking about Time team!

We talk about what time team is and our fond memories of it, James reveals his special connections to Time Team, and we look at the future of what an archaeological show can be like.

 

Paul gives us an insight into the world of broadcasting and what hurdles future shows may face; so if you are interested this episode is for you!

 

 

We also talk about the Time Team Campaign on Change.org run by time team fans,

 

"Mick Aston sadly passed away on 24th June 2013, He featured in 19 out of 20 Series of the popular programme Time Team.

We think it would be really nice and fitting to pay #Respect to the late Mick Aston via doing a Special 'One-Off' DIG in memory of him at a location Mick would have loved!

We know More4 are to air old episodes of Time Team in tribute of Mick on July 13th 2013, But us Time Team Fans would like to see a Special 'One Last Dig' for Mick.

Thank You,

Lee Brady"

 

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