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Jericho: Ditching the Dirt

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This podcast series has been produced by MA Museum & Artefact Studies students from Durham University as part of our online exhibition, Jericho: An Ancient City Revealed, in partnership with Durham University’s Oriental Museum. Join us as we cover topics related to archaeology, archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon, and excavations at Ancient Jericho, and have a listen as we interview some fascinating guests! PLEASE NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the position of Durham University or the Oriental Museum.

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June 8, 2021

Episode 7 Women in Archaeology

Expanding on the accompanying online exhibition’s theme of female archaeologists, through its focus on Kathleen Kenyon, this episode takes a look at Gertrude Caton-Thompson (1888-1985) and Tessa Wheeler (1893-1936). These women were pioneering archaeologists in their own right, who had a connection to Kenyon, as she trained under them in Zimbabwe and Verulamium respectively. This episode will also be addressing wider themes, such as Feminist Archaeology and misogyny within the field. Read and download the transcript for this episode on the <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/attractions/explorefromhome/events/jerichopodcasts/">Oriental Museum website</a>. Check out our online exhibition at <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum/whatson/details/?id=48828">Jericho: An Ancient City Revealed</a>. Follow Oriental Museum on social media. Facebook: <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/Oriental.Museum60/">Oriental Museum Durham University</a> Instagram: @oriental.museum.durham Twitter: @dumuseums You can also find more information at <a href="http://www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum">www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum</a>.

June 8, 2021

Episode 6 The PEF and Ancient Jericho: Interview with Felicity Cobbing

This episode continues the interview with Felicity Cobbing, Chief Executive & Curator of the Palestine Exploration Fund (PEF). It will delve into the workings of the PEF and its deep connection with Ancient Jericho, through the excavations of Charles Warren in 1868, and John Garstang between 1930 and 1936, which are touched upon in the accompanying online exhibition, highlighting the excavations conducted prior to Kathleen Kenyon. Read and download the transcript for this episode on the <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/attractions/explorefromhome/events/jerichopodcasts/">Oriental Museum website</a>. Check out our online exhibition at <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum/whatson/details/?id=48828">Jericho: An Ancient City Revealed</a>. Follow Oriental Museum on social media. Facebook: <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/Oriental.Museum60/">Oriental Museum Durham University</a> Instagram: @oriental.museum.durham Twitter: @dumuseums You can also find more information at <a href="http://www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum">www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum</a>.

June 8, 2021

Episode 5 What links Ancient Jericho and Durham?

Durham University’s Oriental Museum has 128 objects from Ancient Jericho in their collection.  This episode will be presenting the fascinating research conducted by a member of the team, which looks at how the objects came to the Oriental Museum. They have also discovered a fascinating connection between Kathleen Kenyon’s excavation and Durham University, so do tune in! Read and download the transcript for this episode on the <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/attractions/explorefromhome/events/jerichopodcasts/">Oriental Museum website</a>. Check out our online exhibition at <a href="https://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum/whatson/details/?id=48828">Jericho: An Ancient City Revealed</a>. Follow Oriental Museum on social media. Facebook: <a href="https://en-gb.facebook.com/Oriental.Museum60/">Oriental Museum Durham University</a> Instagram: @oriental.museum.durham Twitter: @dumuseums You can also find more information at <a href="http://www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum">www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museum</a>.

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What is Jericho: Ditching the Dirt?: This podcast series has been produced by MA Museum & Artefact Studies students from Durham University as part of our online exhibition, Jericho: An Ancient City Revealed, in partnership with Durham University’s Oriental Museum. Join us as we cover topics related to archaeology, archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon, and excavations at Ancient Jericho, and have a listen as we interview some fascinating guests!

PLEASE NOTE: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the position of Durham University or the Oriental Museum.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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