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S8 Ep10: A day in a roundhouse
Join Derek as he takes Career in Ruins to Hengistbury Head, Dorset to meet curator and archaeologist Dr Hayden Scott-Pratt. In this on-location interview inside a reconstructed Iron Age roundhouse,…
S8 Ep9: A Career in South Asia
In this episode of Career in Ruins, hosts Lawrence and Derek reflect on the new year, share personal updates, and pay tribute to their late friend Kerry Ely. They discuss exciting developments in…
S8 Ep8: A Career in Stone
In this episode, the hosts reflect on their recent experiences at an awards ceremony, share insights from their visit to the Titanic exhibition, and discuss their ongoing projects. They welcome…
S8 Ep7: A Career in a Bit of Everything
In this episode of Career in Ruins, hosts Lawrence and Derek engage in a lively discussion with Rob Sutton, Director of Heritage Consultancy at Cotswold Archaeology. The conversation covers a range…
S8 Ep6: A Giant Day Out
Following the brilliant Time Team episode on the project, Career in Ruins visit Cerne Abbas, Dorset, to catch up with archaeologist Hugh Willmott and his team. Beneath the watchful gaze of the famous…
S8 Ep5: A Career in Careers
In this episode, Derek and Lawrence engage in a lively discussion with David Connolly, exploring his extensive career in archaeology, the significance of community engagement, and the evolution of…
Halloween Special: Career in Ruins 2025
In this Halloween-themed episode, Derek and Lawrence explore the origins and traditions of Halloween, discussing its historical significance, cultural practices, and spooky stories. They delve into…
S8 Ep4: A Career in Creativity
In this episode of Career in Ruins, hosts Derek Pitman and Lawrence Shaw discuss their recent award nomination and the importance of community in archaeology. They welcome Dr. Rose Ferraby, an artist…
S8E3 S8 Ep3: A Career Down Under
In this episode of Career in Ruins, hosts Lawrence and Derek engage in a lively discussion with Dr. Samuel Dix, an expert in conflict and first contact archaeology. They explore Sam's early…
S8 Ep2: A Career in Youth Engagement
Summary In this episode of Career in Ruins, hosts Lawrence and Derek discuss their recent travels across Europe, reflecting on the unique aspects of the British landscape compared to the vast open…
S8 Ep1 A career in classical antiquity
In this episode of Career in Ruins, Derek and Lawrence finally sit down—successfully!—with Dr. Robin Rönnlund, classical archaeologist at the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish Institute at…
A Career Catch Up
In this episode of Career in Ruins, Derek and Lawrence finally catch up after a busy few months. Derek joins us from sunny Greece while Lawrence checks in from a much rainier Britain. We chat about…
Bonus Episode: Digging Deep on Divis — Neolithic Secrets & Public Archaeology with Malachy Conway
In this bonus episode from the slopes of Divis Mountain, we join Malachy Conway, Northern Ireland Regional Archaeologist for the National Trust, as he shares behind-the-scenes insights from a live…
Festival of Archaeology Special - 2025
Festival of Archaeology 2025 We’re coming to you from the launch of the Council for British Archaeology’s 2025 Festival of Archaeology, high up on Divis Mountain, Belfast, hosted by the National…
S7 Ep4: A Career in Remains
In this special year-end episode of Careers in Ruins, we are thrilled to welcome Jacqueline McKinley, a trailblazer in osteoarchaeology. Jacqueline takes us on a journey through her remarkable…
S7 Ep3: A career in bogs
In this episode of Career in Ruins, Lawrence and Derek kick things off with some lighthearted chatter about the buzz surrounding Gladiator 2—what might Ridley Scott have in store for fans of ancient…
S7 Ep2: A career in death and burial
In this episode, hosts Lawrence Shaw and Derek Pitman sit down with Professor Mike Parker Pearson to delve into a career that has shaped the field of archaeology on multiple fronts. The conversation…
S7 Ep1: A Career at the trowels edge
In the first episode of the new season, Derek and Lawrence sit down with Chris Leonard, Senior Project Officer at Cotswold Archaeology. Chris shares his fascinating career journey, starting with a…
Tales from the Scottish Crannog Centre
In this special episode, we bring you exclusive coverage from the launch event of the Festival of Archaeology, hosted at the scenic Scottish Crannog Centre on the banks of Loch Tay. Join us as we…
S6 Ep7: A career behind the camera
Our first episode of 2024 is a fascinating chat with Karen Kirk. Karen has had a brilliant career which has spanned commercial archaeology, BBC drama productions and more recently, the production of…
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Career in Ruins has published 78 episodes since April 2019, covering topics in History, Science.
Career in Ruins is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 48m.
