Let's Dig Deeper

In the final episode of the Rome Run, I interview Rens Tacoma, Director of Ancient Studies at the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR) Rens is an expert in Roman social history, and in todays episode we dive into the concept of documentary fictions and so-called fake news in ancient Rome.Find out who produced misinformation in Rome and how fast it could spread around the empire!Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeologyDon't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review/rating so we can reach more listeners like you!Thanks for tuning in! New episodes every other Saturday

Jesper Carlsen, associate professor emeritus at the University of Southern Denmark and expert in the history of gladiators, joins me at the Danish Institute in Rome for this special episode of The Rome Run!Todays topic is the history and cultural significance of gladiators in ancient Rome. We'll get answers to some central questions, such as:Who could be a gladiator?What conditions did gladiators live under?What role did these warriors play in the cultural landscape of Rome?Tune in to the full episode now!Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeologyNew episodes every other Saturday (and apologies for the delay on this one!)

Classical archaeologist and lector emerita Birthe Poulsen joins me in Rome for a talk all about ancient Roman architecture!We cover some of the key Roman monuments like the Pantheon, Colosseum, Forum Romanum and so much more. Really a great episode for an overview of some of the best known ancient Roman structures.Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeologyNew episodes of Let's Dig Deeper every other Saturday - make sure to follow the podcast and subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Don't forget to rate/review the show, so we can reach more people like you!

Classical archaeologist and etruscologist Hampus Olsson joins this special episode of Let's Dig Deeper, to do a deep-dive on the Etruscan civilisation and its origins.Recorded at the Danish Institute in Rome, this episode takes a look at the early history of the Etruscans, their relationship with Rome and their civil structure. How did Etruscan society function, and how did the Etruscan people integrate into the Roman Empire?These are some of the questions we seek to answer today!Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeologyNew episodes of Let's Dig Deeper every other Saturday - make sure to follow the podcast and subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Don't forget to rate/review the show, so we can reach more people like you!

Welcome to the first episode of Let's Dig Deeper Season 3!We're kicking off this season with a series of special episodes - The Rome Run. This is a miniseries of 5 episodes that I recorded this summer when I stayed at the Danish Institute in Rome.This first episode covers the topic of the Roman baths and bathing culture within the empire. To enlighten me, I teamed up with Jens Koehler, classical archaeologist and adjunct assistant professor at John Cabot University. Jens is also part of the faculty at the American University in Rome. If you're curious about the Roman Baths after listening to this episode, here are some useful links:The Frontinus Society: https://www.frontinus.de/en/Healing Spas in Antiquity: https://healingspasinantiquity.es/New episodes of Let's Dig Deeper every other Saturday!Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeology/

Let's Dig Deeper celebrates its very first birthday with a special anniversary episode!In honor of the occasion, I'm sharing the story of how Let's Dig Deeper podcast came to be and what I've learned during this year of production. There's also a small q&a where I answer some of the things you guys were curious about over on Instagram.I really hope you enjoy this episode, and thank you for tuning into this show - especially if you've been here the whole year! Next Saturday I'm launching the first episode of The Rome Run. A series of special episodes I got to record this summer when I stayed at the Danish Institute in Rome. More on that next week :)Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeology/

Dr. Joe Roe and Dr. Tobias Richter join Let's Dig Deeper for a talk about the ancient origins of farming. How did humanity go from hunter-gatherers, to tilling the soil? And was that even a linear series of events?And can we use patterns of ancient climate change to learn about future changes?Find out in this episode!Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeology/

Christina Videbech, postdoc at the university of Bergen in Norway and co-author of the book Fire of The Mind, joins Let's Dig Deeper podcast.In this episode, we take a closer look at mental illness and insanity in ancient Rome.Did the Romans do therapy? Were Nero and Caligula really insane, or just insanely misunderstood? And could it be that Emperor Tiberius wasn't a monster, but just autistic?These are some of the questions we tackle in this episode!Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeology/

Professor Eva Andersson Strand and associate professor Elsa Yvanez from the University of Copenhagen join Let's Dig Deeper this week to teach us about textile archaeology. How much fabric do we have preserved from the past? How did ancient people produce, trade and use textiles? Tune in now for answers to these questions and many more.Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeology/Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/New episodes every other Saturday! Remember to subscribe and rate/review the podcast

Zoo-archaeologists Luise Ørsted Brandt and Anne Birgitte Gotfredsen star on this episode of Let's Dig Deeper to answer crucial questions such as:Do archaeologists lick bones?What can we learn from studying animal remains of the past?And can we predict the future by looking at earlier climate and migration patterns?Together, we take a closer look at what zooarchaeology can teach us and how working with faunal remains can paint a new picture of the past.Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeology/Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/New episodes every other Saturday! And remember to rate/review the podcast whereever you listen, and if you find this interesting, share the episode with a friend!