The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast

The second day of the Speaking Archaeologically ECR Conference saw a day full of exciting conversations between Team Speaking Archaeologically and Dr. Patrick Cuthbertson (UCL Institute of Archaeology). Ranging from use...

The first day of the Speaking Archaeologically ECR Conference saw a very important discussion that highlighted the importance of listening to and engaging in holistic dialogue with the public. Join Dr. Shriya Gautam and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

<p>What happens when a historic building can no longer serve its original purpose? Should it be preserved exactly as it is, or adapted for new uses?</p><p>In this episode of the Speaking Archaeologically Podcast, Simran...

<p>In this episode, join Simran Kaur as she explores the role of recording and sketching in preserving endangered heritage. Focusing on her doctoral fieldwork in Farrukhnagar, Haryana, the episode reflects on the...

<p>In this episode, we up where we last left off: the step wells of Delhi! Built in 1506 and tucked away in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, the Rajon ki Baoli was the site that set the entire Baolis of Delhi project...

<p>What began as a routine site visit in December 2019 soon turned into a race against time. When members of the Speaking Archaeologically Delhi Research Wing encountered the stepwells of Rajon ki Baoli and Gandhak ki...

<p>Join Mr. Diptarka Datta as he delves into how Sunder Nursery has continued to captivate artists through history. The episode will unpack how the monuments within this historic complex have been perceived in art and...

<p>Every excavation tells a story. Every artwork does too. Art allows archaeologists to trace the shifts that a monument goes through across time. In this episode, join panelists Diptarka Datta and Simran Kaur Saini as...

<p>Are museums slowly drifting into irrelevance? In an age of shrinking attention spans and endless digital content, many institutions face a pressing concern: disinterested visitors.</p><p>At the same time, collections...

<p>In this episode of Speaking Archaeologically, we explore the Piprahwa Relics Exhibition at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex and its significance in India’s decolonisation journey. Tracing the relics’ discovery by...