That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

Join Miranda as she speaks to Ian Milsted, Howard Jones, and Glyn Davies about the history and development of three archaeological units: York Archaeological Trust, Trent & Peak, and ArcHeritage. 

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Ever wondered what it was really like to be an archaeologist? From the ancient origins to modern day archaeologists, it's a world full of discovery and dirt. Join Miranda as she talks to Arran Johnso…

This episode, we’re stepping out of the Viking era to talk about a topic near and dear to York: Richard III. One of the most controversial rulers in British history, York has always been loyal to the…

Ever wanted to speak like a Viking but disappointed that language apps never have that option? Have no fear - we spoke to Ian Sharpe, author of the Vikingverse series and co-author of the new book "O…

Reenactment is so much more than people dressing up in a field and hitting each other with blunted weapons - though it definitely involves that too! Join us as we talk to four reenactors and living h…

Last season, we talked about the Coppergate Sock (listen here!) - today, we're talking with a modern day crafter who's working to preserve this ancient technique.

Emma 'Bruni' Boast is a Viking Age a…

Join us for our final episode on the Coppergate excavation! Today we're joined by the Director of Attractions, Sarah Maltby. We chat about the bigger picture of life on Coppergate, how the excavation…

Preservation is the name of the game on the podcast today. We talk to Ian Panter, head of conservation at York Archaeological Trust, and ask him about how the artefacts were preserved first in the so…

So far this season (and this podcast), we've talked a lot about the Vikings that lived here in York and especially on Coppergate. But the history of Coppergate is more than just the Anglo-Scandinavia…

We're continuing our deep dive on the Coppergate Excavation and talking to Rachel Cutler, Interpretations Assistant and Viking Interpreter here at the Jorvik Viking Centre.  She tells us about four s…

Welcome back to That Jorvik Viking Thing podcast! 

This season, we're excited to take a deep dive into the dig that started it all - the Coppergate excavation! Hear from the archaeologists who worked …

How did the world famous Horrible Histories series get its start? Why do people like grusome history so much? 

Learn all this and more as we talk to Terry Deary about everything from pandemics (both h…

What are the different types of modern Viking music? Is modern Viking music authentic? Would the Vikings have played didgeridoos?

We talk about all this and more with Alexander Milas (founder and dire…

The JORVIK Viking Festival has been going strong since 1985 - but Yorkshire has celebrated their Viking history for much longer than that. When and where did it all start? How are they related to mod…

Were women in the Viking Age they're stereotypically medieval subservient housewives, or were they're liberated feminists with land and property running around divorcing their husbands? Where did the…

What is the difference between a Viking saga and a Norse myth? Did the sagas and myths change over time? And most importantly, did the Norse gods come from Troy?

Learn all this and more as we speak to…