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Introducing a new podcast from the Archaeology Podcast Network. Behind the Trowel.
Behind the Trowel is a video podcast that delves into the fields of archaeology and history, as well as the individuals dedicated to bringing the past to life. Hosted by Natasha Billson, an archaeologist with experience in the UK commercial archaeology sector (also known as CRM) since 2013, she is one of the lead presenters on Channel 4's The Great British Dig and the creator of the social media account @tash_archaeo.
Behind the Trowel provides an inside look at archaeological digs and introduces you to the incredible people working in this field. We will discuss various topics, including excavation and conservation techniques, as well as how we interpret history through our findings. Additionally, we will invite guests to share their own stories and experiences in archaeology and history, offering you the opportunity to learn from a diverse range of voices.
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Stay up-to-date with Behind The Trowel podcast by following your host, Natasha Billson, on:
http://instagram.com/tash_archaeo
http://tiktok.com/@tash_archaeo
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Transcript
Introduction to Podcast and Host
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You're listening to the Archaeology Podcast Network. Welcome to Behind the Trowel, a video podcast where we dive into the world of archaeology, history and the people who bring the past to life. I'm Natasha Bilson, an archaeologist who has worked in the commercial sector, also known as cultural resource management since 2013. I am also a TV presenter, content creator and director of Heritage Media Group.
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So if this is your first time joining me, I'm excited to share my journey, work and what this podcast will bring you.
Natasha's Archaeological Journey
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So first off, how did I get into archaeology? Well, from the age of seven years old, I've been fascinated by the ancient worlds. And I remember opening a book of Tutankhamun and seeing how would Carter, an archaeologist, made this discovery. And I was thinking, wow, archaeologist, what is that? Then I did a little bit of digging through the botanica encyclopedia.
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I had a children's one so bright red and I remember reading it and I still think there might be a little paper clip on that page. I couldn't decide whether to do straight archaeology on land or underwater archaeology.
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and I've done a bit of both. I've dabbled here and there and we'll get into that I'm sure with the guests that we will have on the podcast. I graduated from Bournemouth University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in archaeology and a dream to travel the world.
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I've been very fortunate to work in some amazing places from Barbados to Cyprus to Siberia, Ukraine, Spain and Germany. So I have had my fair share of amazing opportunities, but I've also predominantly worked in the UK. I've been fortunate enough to work on some remarkable projects throughout my career, from excavations in the heart of London, to filming documentaries that bring history into people's homes, literally. And I truly believe that archaeology should be accessible to everyone, not just the experts. Being a field archaeologist, there's something quite magical about being able to unearth these settlements or artefacts, tools of everyday life or even something as simple as a pottery shard. It's these artefacts that tell us not just about historical events,
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but about the people who lived through them, their daily lives and how they shaped the world we live in today. It's the tangible connection to the past that I find most fascinating.
Podcast Goals and Themes
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This podcast is a continuation of the work that I've been doing online since 2013 and it will take you behind the scenes of the archaeological digs into the hearts so of the discoveries and introduce you to the incredible professionals working in this field We'll talk about everything from excavation techniques to conservation, all while focusing on the bigger questions of how do we interpret history through what we find in the ground. Tackle questions about our heritage. I'll also invite guests to share their own stories and experiences in archaeology and history so you can learn from a range of voices and disciplines.
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Now, I must say as well, I probably will be interviewing authors of books that I've read or are going to read.
Origins of 'Behind the Trowel'
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Behind the Trail was born on an excavation in Germany back in 2013. What a trip that was. An excavation run by the late Professor Timothy Dalville.
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OBE. So I find it quite fitting that the first episode of Behind the Trial podcast will be an interview conducted back in 2022 during a lockdown where we discussed Stonehenge and the Winter Solstice.
Invitation and Engagement
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Whether you're an aspiring archaeologist, a history buff, or simply curious about what lies beneath the surface, this podcast will have something for you. So thank you for joining me for my first episode on the Archaeology Podcast Network, and I'll see you next time. Bye! And don't forget to subscribe and follow Behind the Trowel and Tash underscore archaeo, as if you're spelling archaeology, on social media for updates and sneak peeks of podcasts to come.
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The Archaeology Podcast Network is 10 years old this year. Our executive producer is Ashley Airy. Our social media coordinator is Matilda Sebrecht. And our chief editor is Rachel Rodin. The Archaeology Podcast Network was co-founded by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle in 2014 and is part of CulturoMedia and DigTech LLC. This has been a presentation of the Archaeology Podcast Network. Visit us on the web for show notes and other podcasts at www.archpodnet.com. Contact us at chrisatarchaeologypodcastnetwork.com.