NEW PODCAST and Pompeii video exclusive
Added 2025-02-04 06:30:01 +0000 UTCThe next episode of the Time Team podcast is here! Click to listen:
Dr Helen Geake and Martyn Williams discover Pompeii like you've never seen it before. New excavations at the site have been unearthing perfectly-preserved bathhouses, skeletons and jewellery which allow us to learn even more about life in the ancient city before it was destroyed by a volcano. Dr Sophie Hay was heavily involved in the dig and takes us through the most breathtaking discoveries.
Patreon members can WATCH the interview right now!
Martyn revisits the site of an old Time Team dig in The Cotswolds where an exciting new discovery has been made. Plus, Time Team's Meg Russell tells us how archaeology is a family affair with three generations involved in the discipline and Helen answers more of your questions.
Comment on this post with your question for Helen to include in our next episode.
Comments
Question: I have not noticed anyone with their degree in Anthropology. Dr . Hay studies civilization, yet is still called an Archaeologist. Am I missing something?
Donna Oldenkamp
2025-02-19 03:45:32 +0000 UTCThanks Elaine. Glad you enjoyed the podcast
Martyn Williams
2025-02-17 15:40:08 +0000 UTCThanks Judith
Martyn Williams
2025-02-17 15:39:42 +0000 UTCI visited Pompeii over 20 yrs ago and remember the guide saying the city was in the midst of rebuilding from and earthquake, which might explain the building site Dr Hay spoke of..? But that bit of information made the visit that much more poignant. Wonderful interview, and hopefully can figure out how to watch the documentary on this side of the pond. Thanks for another very enjoyable and thought-provoking podcast.
Elaine P
2025-02-16 16:25:37 +0000 UTCI visited Pompeii in 1970 and have been fascinated most of my life. So much more has happened since then. Thanks for bringing new content and sharing it with us.
JUDITH COOKE
2025-02-16 01:14:55 +0000 UTCHI Gayle, Pompeii Archaeological Park's website has an article on the work they've been doing. It's here for you: https://pompeiisites.org/en/comunicati/one-of-the-largest-private-bath-complexes-ever-to-be-discovered-adjoining-a-banqueting-room-has-been-brought-to-lightduring-the-excavations-of-regio-ixin-pompeii/ Hope that helps!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-14 18:13:02 +0000 UTCA great question, Ken
Martyn Williams
2025-02-14 18:11:29 +0000 UTCI’ve been to Pompeii twice also. The second time was to primarily see the Villa if the Mysteries! It’s hard going there sometimes when you have to use a cane but have a helper and it’s worth the effort! I love the updates on continued efforts.
Gayle Hales
2025-02-12 17:19:48 +0000 UTCIs there a site to go to and see Dr Hay’s work in region 9?
Gayle Hales
2025-02-12 17:16:49 +0000 UTCQuestion: I couldn't find the episode but in a later one Tony reluctantly offered his opinion on an aspect of the dig. I was so impressed with Mick's reation. Mick told Tony something to the effect of "You've been doing this for 20 years, Tone. You're entitled to an opinion." Tony often asked the simple questions for the benefit of the audiance: "What's a motte and bailey castle?" but can you talk about Tony's actual interest/experience with archeology?
Ken Durbin
2025-02-11 19:41:14 +0000 UTCYou're welcome, Cecilia. Hope you're enjoying the additional content here on Patreon
Martyn Williams
2025-02-11 18:50:37 +0000 UTCThanks for talking to Dr Hay
Cecilia Lenk
2025-02-11 18:12:25 +0000 UTCReally good question, Frank. Thanks very much!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-10 13:34:59 +0000 UTCHi David, great question. Thanks!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-10 13:34:15 +0000 UTCReally enjoying the podcast. Question - Can Helen explain the relationship between Time Team and Wessex Archeology please? I often see them mentioned and I wonder which elements of the dig they are responsible for.
Frank Pellow
2025-02-09 07:13:40 +0000 UTCOnly tangentially related but I think there is a record from a soldier living at the absolute edge of the Empire in present day Slovakia complaining about cold weather and terrible wine. :)
Jakub Jůzl
2025-02-08 22:14:56 +0000 UTCQuestion: can we have an update about what is going on with dendrochronology in general, but particularly about work to extend or improve the standard timeline series.
David Alan Jones
2025-02-07 00:16:00 +0000 UTCFantastic question!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-06 13:38:58 +0000 UTCThank you for another excellent podcast! I have often wondered how Roman life in Britain might have differed from Roman life in and around Rome, given the differences in climate - especially up near Hadrian's Wall. Can we say anything about that from archaeology?
Wessex-Wyvern
2025-02-05 18:43:57 +0000 UTCThanks Gillian. Great question!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 14:09:12 +0000 UTCThanks Nigel!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 14:07:59 +0000 UTCI went to Pompeii many years ago and was blown away by the scale. Excellent interview and I really enjoyed the documentary on the BBC.
Richard Randlesome
2025-02-05 12:13:56 +0000 UTCGreat question!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 10:14:33 +0000 UTCWhat an excellent thought! How silly of us to forget to mention it. I'm sending Sophie an email right now so I'll put it to her. (Martyn)
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 10:13:41 +0000 UTCGlad you're enjoying the additional content, Donna. We appreciate your support!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 10:12:49 +0000 UTCGlad you're enjoying the additional content, Donna. We appreciate your support!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 10:12:48 +0000 UTCWe'll have to do an item on that in a future episode. Thanks Caroline!
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 10:12:00 +0000 UTCThanks Janie
Martyn Williams
2025-02-05 10:11:22 +0000 UTCI've been to Pompeii twice in my life. First time I was about ten years old (to put it into perspective, that was 1956), and the second time in 2006. I have a huge file of photos (most of which I took on the more recent visit), and have been enamoured of Pompeii all my life. Perhaps a past-life there. dunno. - excellent interview. thanks!
Janie Waters
2025-02-04 23:38:30 +0000 UTCI’m far from an expert, but I would imagine that putting a probe into the void to scan it, could do more damage than a liquid foam will do.
Dave Couchman-Boor
2025-02-04 22:59:15 +0000 UTCMatchu peshu in peru is similar to that part of pompei as you have the posh people at the top and the others at lower levels with a communal area in the middle.
caroline cleaveley
2025-02-04 19:38:14 +0000 UTCI watched the latest special! So glad I found Patreon for more in-depth content.
Donna Oldenkamp
2025-02-04 19:02:20 +0000 UTCI was wondering about those stairways too!
Mimi Schott
2025-02-04 17:57:04 +0000 UTCI was about to ask the same question. Dr Hay appeared to have almost unique expertise on Roman building techniques.
David Dearden
2025-02-04 17:46:30 +0000 UTCMansplaining
Rebecca Duncan
2025-02-04 17:43:45 +0000 UTCIn a previous episode, the question came up about stairs vs ladders in Roman villas. Is there anything at Pompeii that sheds any light on this?
Michael Sperry
2025-02-04 17:27:24 +0000 UTCAh, thank you for the info 👍
Gillian Gordon
2025-02-04 15:14:35 +0000 UTCNo – the acidic soil consumed the bones, just as it did the wood of the ship.
Julianne Ture
2025-02-04 15:05:17 +0000 UTCPumice becomes ashes: https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/ks3/gsl/education/resources/rockcycle/page3602.html
Julianne Ture
2025-02-04 15:02:43 +0000 UTCHi Nicholas, you'll find the actual podcast via the link in the description or via Apple/Spotify etc
Martyn Williams
2025-02-04 14:17:15 +0000 UTCHi Victoria, the podcast (available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube etc) is 39 minutes long. It contains a cut down version of the interview with Dr Sophie Hay. The full length, extended version of that interview is available to watch here on Patreon as bonus content to compliment the podcast. Hope that helps
Martyn Williams
2025-02-04 14:16:27 +0000 UTCI almost forgot to ask- during the eruption, which came first, the ash or the pumice?
Irene Daly
2025-02-04 13:17:24 +0000 UTCDr. Sophie was amazing. I was at Pompeii a year ago and after spending a full day we only saw a tiny portion of the city. On a practical note, what do they do with all the tons of pumice? And is there likely to be a special exhibition of the more personal finds, like the dishes and jewelry? Thank you again, Time Team, for a super podcast.
Irene Daly
2025-02-04 13:15:06 +0000 UTCIs this just a teaser trailer? Podcasts usually go about an hour or so. Am I missing the actual podcast?
Nicholas Birt, Whiskey Wookie
2025-02-04 12:28:40 +0000 UTClove this! just a quick question though. I started listening to this on Spotify, and then when I could sit down to watch I jumped on here but then realised this is just the Pompeii part of the podcast. how come Spotify and YouTube have the extended part that continues on to near 39 minutes but patreon only has the near 23 minute version? not a complaint by the way just a genuine question, I thought maybe you're going to upload the parts separately on patreon?
Victoria Fairley
2025-02-04 12:15:12 +0000 UTCOh no. I visited Pompeii about 40 yes ago. I suppose it’s time I went again !
Tim Walker
2025-02-04 11:09:46 +0000 UTCBrilliant! These podcasts just keep getting better.
Nigel Sadler
2025-02-04 10:25:09 +0000 UTCIs plaster casting still the best way to capture the detail in the Pompeii voids? Would a scan not do the job less invasively?
Matthew Adams
2025-02-04 10:10:56 +0000 UTCThe interview about Pompeii was fascinating, especially as I went there in April of last year with the first-class and recommended travel company, Ace Cultural Tours. We saw first-hand some of the fantastic frescoes and marble remains, as well as visiting Herculaneum which is equally well preserved. Both sites provided a fascinating insight into life pre-Vesuvius - a visit is certainly recommended!
Chrina Jarvis
2025-02-04 07:49:09 +0000 UTCPlease keep connected to the findings on the outskirt of Pompeji. We tend to forget the hard work and life of the people sustaining the marvelous items and sides. This talks are simply wonderful.
Chris
2025-02-04 07:41:59 +0000 UTCI have a question regarding Sutton Hoo: Was a skeleton discovered in mound 1? I’ve never heard of remains being with the ship burial, only the famous helmet and other items. Thanks. Gill
Gillian Gordon
2025-02-04 06:35:43 +0000 UTCMarvellous- I’ll watch this over breakfast right now!
Martin Young
2025-02-04 06:33:43 +0000 UTC
