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That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

By: JORVIK Viking Centre
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In Viking times, a ‘Thing’ was a gathering; a place where leaders and warriors could meet and talk. In the 21st century, our ‘Thing’ is a virtual place where Viking academics and enthusiasts from around the world can come together to share knowledge.
Join Miranda and Lucas, from the JORVIK Viking Centre, as they delve into another fascinating topic about Vikings, archaeology, and more!

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Episodes
  • ‘To the divinity of the Emperor’ - The Roman Emperors in York

    ‘To the divinity of the Emperor’ - The Roman Emperors in York
    May 19 2025

    ‘Numini Augusti’ - ‘To the divinity of the Emperor’

    The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!

    Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to David Jennings, Chief Executive Officer at York Archaeology. David explains the Roman emperors who visited York and reveals the impact that these powerful men had upon the city.

    For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:
    Roman Empire governed from York - Septimius Severus
    Constantius Chlorus
    Constantine the Great

    And if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.

    Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

    Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!
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    31 mins
  • 'Master Victor, may you have a lucky win’ - Roman York’s Gladiators

    'Master Victor, may you have a lucky win’ - Roman York’s Gladiators
    May 19 2025

    'Domine Victor vincas felix' - ‘Master Victor, may you have a lucky win'

    The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!

    Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to David Jennings, Chief Executive Officer at York Archaeology. David explains a fascinating excavation site believed to be the resting place of York’s Roman Gladiators.

    For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:
    Excavation at Driffield Terrace, York
    York Archaeology - Gladiators

    And if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.

    Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

    Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!
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    25 mins
  • ‘To the spirits of the departed’ - York’s Roman Dead

    ‘To the spirits of the departed’ - York’s Roman Dead
    May 19 2025

    ‘Dis Manibus’ - ‘To the spirits of the departed’

    The Eboracum Roman Festival is returning to York from 19th - 31st May 2025!

    Join us for this series of episodes exploring the history and archaeology of Roman York. In this episode Lucas speaks to Dr Adam Parker, Curator of Archaeology at York Museums Trust. Adam reveals what we can learn about the lives of the inhabitants of Roman York through the study of their remains, their grave goods and the sometimes quite grand monuments erected above their graves.

    For information about the topics mentioned in the episode, please check out:
    York Museums Trust
    Yorkshire Museum

    And if you are interested in visiting the Eboracum Roman Festival information can be found here.

    Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

    Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!
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    44 mins
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..really enjoyed this, I kinda wish it was deeper information on the actual vikings, I'd like to see something for the initiated a little , but apart from that, nicely read. , many thanks. 4.5 star

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The saga stories are AMAZING, and some great interviews too. Not typically an area of interest for me, but this is a good intro to Norse history🙂

Good podcast

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Absolutely superb dramatisation of just one part of Emma's significant and history changing life.

Hope it encourages more to find out about this amazing woman.

Superb dramatisation and illuminating discussion

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