The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast

Join us on a journey to bridge the gap between amateurs interested in history, travellers, and professional archaeologists. Every day, various sites and objects lie forgotten, undocumented, and misunderstood. Our podcast brings together experts to share knowledge, spark conversations, and recreate the stories of the past. Tune in to explore the fascinating world of archaeology and uncover the secrets that lie hidden in plain sight.

The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Speaking Archaeologically, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Early Career Conversations with Speaking Archaeologically: The Beginning

  Aug 18, 20264 min

  We bring to you a brand new series: Early Career Conversations! At Speaking Archaeologically, we believe that dialogue does not necessarily need to happen at a certain place or within certain rooms. We believe that archaeological knowledge should move freely and everyone should be a part of these conversations. This idea resulted in the second annual edition of the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference in 2026. Over the next few weeks, we will bring to you snippets of these fascinating conversations and, hopefully in the process, invite you in this dialogue as well.

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  Reading Ancient Landscapes with GIS: Hydrology and the Archaeology of Badami

  Aug 5, 202627 min

  How can GIS help archaeologists uncover patterns hidden within ancient landscapes? In this episode, Ms. Mythrayi Harshavardhan (WSP India) in conversation with Mr. Diptarka Datta (WSP India and Speaking Archaeologically) explore the role of Geographic Information Systems in archaeological research through the case study of Badami, Karnataka. Focusing on hydrological analysis, she demonstrates how colonial-period survey maps can be combined with modern GIS toolkits to reconstruct past landscapes and better understand the relationship between water systems and human activity. This conversation highlights the value of spatial technologies in revealing new perspectives on archaeological landscapes and their long-term evolution.

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  Discussing Early Indian Coinage with Prof. Susmita Basu Majumdar

  Jul 1, 202643 minS4

  Join Dr. Shriya Gautam and Ms. Simran Kaur for an exciting conversation with Prof. Susmita Basu Majumdar (University of Calcutta), a leading numismatist and epigraphist. Following from her recent talk at Speaking Archaeologically about early Indian coinage in the collections of UK museums, this episode brings to you the Q&A session where we talked more about how to approach the study of Indian coinage and the challenges associated with it.

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  What Is Public Archaeology And Why Does It Matter?

  Jun 16, 20268 min

  Public archaeology is one of those terms that sounds self-explanatory: until you try to define it. It's not simply outreach. It's not just digging with volunteers or making documentaries. At its core, it's a question about who the past belongs to, and who gets to decide what it means. In this episode, we unpack the field a little: where the idea came from, how its definition has shifted over five decades, and why the tension between specialists and the public is still very much alive. Because all archaeology is public archaeology. The question is whether we're honest about that or not.

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  Archaeology, Misinformation, and the Power of the Podcast

  Jun 10, 20268 min

  You have probably heard a theory about the ancient world that sounded just plausible enough. It seemed intriguing. Perhaps, even pulled you in further into the world of alternative archaeologies. In this episode, we explore how pseudoarchaeology conquered the internet, why professional silence is not neutral, and what is actually at stake when myths about the past get weaponised in the present. This is about digital public archaeology: why it exists, why it matters, and why archaeologists showing up online is not optional anymore.

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