🎙️ The Shindig: A Special Interview with Colm Moloney

In this special edition of The Shindig, host Luke Barry sits down with Colum Moloney, founder of Rubicon Archaeology, to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. Thought lost to a corrupted hard drive, this insightful interview was recovered and now serves as a time capsule of Rubicon’s journey from humble beginnings to international expansion.

Colm shares his personal story, from discovering his passion for archaeology and history in primary school to founding one of Ireland’s leading archaeological firms. He reflects on the challenges of fieldwork, the evolution of commercial archaeology, and the excitement of managing large-scale infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and Germany.

We also explore Rubicon’s recent rebrand, the launch of new offices, and the company’s role in Europe’s largest civil engineering project, SuedLink. With anecdotes, advice for aspiring archaeologists, and a touch of nostalgia, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the past and the future of archaeology.

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The incredibly well preserved WW1 trenches and battlefields of Flanders fields on the Western Front are the focus of this remarkable interview with Simon Verdegem, a battlefield archaeologist for BAAC Vlaanderen, Skylarcs, and Head Archaeologist for Dig Hill 80, an internationally crowdfunded WW1 battlefield archaeology project.

Join Dr. Tom and Luke as they investigate the fascinating and haunting world of World War I archaeology with Simon, an expert in uncovering the stories of soldiers on the Western Front. In this episode, we explore the impact of trench warfare on the combatants, the emotional toll of excavating battlefields and their dead, and the remarkable discoveries that shed light on the daily lives of soldiers. Simon shares his insights on trench construction and its evolution and the incredible preservation of archaeological finds, from the trenches, tunnels and bunkers that look little changed since 1918, to the harrowing remains of a soldier’s cuddly toy.

We also discuss the dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO), the vital but traumatic journey of identifying fallen soldiers, and the international success of crowdfunding Dig Hill 80, an astonishingly intact battlefield at Wytschaete near Ypres.

#WW1 #FWW #Archaeology #History #WesternFront #FirstWorldWar #WorldWar1

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In this episode, Dr. Tom and Luke dive into the rich history of the Brookside Meadows Roman villa complex! From Bronze Age and Iron Age activity to not one, but two Roman villas and rare evidence for potential early medieval life, Red River Archaeology Group Site Director Francesca Giarelli and Project Manager Louis Stafford uncover the site's evolution and the significance of an area being developed for housing by Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

Explore the intriguing evidence of cult activities at a possible shrine or temple, the wealth of Roman artefacts that includes one of the most remarkable assemblage of painted wall plaster yet discovered in Roman England, and the fascinating challenges of identifying post-Roman activity. Hear about the team's dedication, the project's impact on the local community, and the global interest it has garnered. Join us for a captivating journey through time and archaeology!

#Roman #Romans #archaeology #history

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