The Land Rovers Podcast

Episode 44THE LAND ROVERS PODCASTThe Black DeathArmed with new revelations about the incredible medieval pilgrim’s ampulla discovered in episode 40, the boys return to the mysterious field that kept it secret for almost 700 years.Are there more echoes of the Black Death lurking beneath the clay?Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! For images and videos of everything we discuss and discover, head to our instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastAnd find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcast

Episode 43.THE LAND ROVERS PODCASTThe Roman RiverWhen the boys get invited to walk the newly ploughed land at the mighty Roman fort Combretovium, they jump at the chance. It is George’s birthday after all, this is something he’s wished for, and what they discover littering the landscape is incredible.But it doesn’t stop there - the old Roman road crosses the river at the end of the fields - so they finish the day waders on and waist deep in ancient waters…Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! For images and videos of everything we discuss and discover, head to our instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastAnd find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcast

Episode 42.THE LAND ROVERS PODCASTGeorgian SecretsWith Suffolk full of golden stubble, the boys head back to the site of a Medieval market which has already revealed stunning glimpses of its long and bustling past. They unearthed weights, buckles, coins and even Roman brooches the last time they were here (episode 18), so what's waiting under the clay this time?One discovery they don't have to go digging for - a local eccentric antiquarian’s diaries, dusted off and brought along, offering tantalising new clues about the land, from strange finds and forgotten folklore to tales of peculiar Georgian remedies…Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! For images and videos of everything we discuss and discover, head to our instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastAnd find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcast

Episode 41. THE LAND ROVERS PODCASTThe Axe FieldAfter a year of waiting, the boys finally return to the site of their oldest ever find - a Bronze Age axehead.But new research has uncovered some secrets that the landscape has been keeping… including evidence of a nearby and previously unknown Bronze Age settlement. For images and videos of everything we discuss and discover, head to our instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastAnd find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcastIf you enjoy our podcast, please leave a 5 star review wherever you listen - it really helps us reach new listeners and spread the word!

Episode 40. THE LAND ROVERS PODCASTA Pilgrim's TreasureWe're now releasing the podcast weekly, it's the big 4-0 (40th episode) and we're celebrating in style - with one of our best finds ever! The boys fire up the Landy and head to new fields in a small rural community where memory and story run deep. Here, the landscape has been farmed the same way for 1,000 years, and after sifting through old maps and records they set out to discover whether the clay cradles evidence of the village’s haunting past - from Roman burials to the Black Death. And incredibly, IT DOES. Strap in for an episode where a dream find is unearthed…For images and videos of everything we discuss and discover, head to our instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastAnd find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcastIf you enjoy our podcast, please leave a 5 star review wherever you listen - it really helps us reach new listeners and spread the word!

Episode 39. THE LAND ROVERS PODCASTKing Rædwald’s RiverThe river Deben is one of Suffolk’s ancient meandering rivers, carving its way through the landscape like a great scar. At one end - Rendlesham and Sutton Hoo, the ancient palace and burial site of the Anglo-Saxon ruler King Readwald.At the other - the rural settlements of Debenham, Easton, Cretingham, which is where the boys have got permission to strap on their waders and go exploring.They soon discover that Cretingham reflects the river itself - on the surface, beautiful. Under the surface - ancient, mysterious and dark…Find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastIf you enjoy our podcast, please leave a 5 star review wherever you listen - it really helps us reach new listeners and spread the word!

Episode 38. THE LAND ROVERS PODCASTGolden MomentsA bit of a different episode this week. We’re calling it… Only Finds!George has been honeymooning, Paul's been wandering ancient ruins in Turkey, and so we've not been out in the field. BUT we didn't want to leave you empty handed, so here is something that actually turned out to be a cracking episode - 50 minutes of some of the most memorable finds and moments from the pod so far.It's got it all: Iron Age Gold, Bronze Age axes, Jacobean silver, Victorian lunchboxes and Napoleon.Normal service will resume next episode - we've got some incredible new land to tell you about!Find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcastAlso we're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastIf you enjoy our podcast, please leave a 5 star review wherever you listen - it really helps us reach new listeners and spread the word!

THE LAND ROVERS: A HISTORY HUNTING PODCASTEpisode 37. Devils, Plagues & Lost Roman Villas.Back in one of their favourite quintessential Suffolk villages, the boys discover that behind the chocolate box exterior lurk a whole host of myths, legends and secrets. And there's still one HUGE one to be discovered - a lost Roman villa complex.Having studied some old maps, Paul thinks he might have found the clue they've been missing that will point them in the right direction, does George agree? And can they find the evidence they need in the tumbling earth and long summer grasses?Find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcastAlso we're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastIf you enjoy our podcast, please leave a 5 star review wherever you listen - it really helps us reach new listeners and spread the word!

THE LAND ROVERS: A HISTORY HUNTING PODCASTEpisode 36. Gold, Silver and BronzeBack on the field that over the last few weeks has yielded Iron Age Gold and Roman silver, the boys are hoping for a full podium when they return. Find links to us on all the podcast platforms by visiting our website:https://shows.acast.com/the-land-rovers-a-history-hunting-podcastAlso we're on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelandroverspodcastAnd check out our behind the scenes videos on YouTube: The Land Rovers: A History Hunting Podcast.🔗 Links in bioIf you enjoy our podcast, please leave a 5 star review wherever you listen - it really helps us reach new listeners and spread the word!