History by the Pint

In May 1938, Adolf Hitler toured Italy. The artworks he encountered there would inspire one of the largest plundering operations in history. 

Where was Julius Caesar buried? Do any imperial ashes survive? What happened to the emperors' tombs in Rome? Alex and Chris find out.

Alex and Chris explore the amazing history and globe-trotting travels of Venice's famous statue group, the bronze horses of St Mark's.

Chris relays the latest archaeological news from Rome (2025).

Alex and Chris explore the Italian city of Ravenna, and its incredible collection of early Christian mosaics. 

From Jerusalem to Paris, Alex and Chris chart the extraordinary journey of one of Christianity's most revered relics  – the holy Crown of Thorns. 

Alex and Chris discuss ancient Rome's fascination with Egypt, and the story of the first obelisks to arrive in Italy. 

The guys discuss one of the greatest discoveries of 20th century archaeology – Caligula's ships from Lake Nemi, Italy.

Alex, Glynn and Chris discuss blockbuster exhibitions and the different ways museums tell history's biggest stories.

Lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki recaps all the latest archaeological news from Rome (2024).

Curator Glynn Davis recounts Boudicca's destruction of Colchester, and the discovery of a stunning hoard retrieved from the ashes. 

Producer and writer Alex Rowson explores the Cave of the Stone Sepulchre in Belize, a portal to the Maya underworld. 

Nero's Golden House was ancient Rome's most lavish residence. Dr Chris Siwicki takes us on a tour of the surviving remains.

Dr Chris Siwicki chats about the incredible marble plan of Rome, ancient history's largest jigsaw puzzle. 

Alex Rowson discusses the latest archaeological news from Pella in northern Greece – the capital of ancient Macedonia and birthplace of Alexander the Great.

Curator Glynn Davis reveals the fascinating and magical history of ancient amber. 

TV Producer and author Alex Rowson recounts his experiences filming the discovery of Richard III.

Lecturer and researcher Dr Chris Siwicki recaps all the latest archaeological news from Rome (2023).

Curator Glynn Davis chats about Colchester Castle Museum's new exhibition Gladiators: A Day at the Roman Games, and some fascinating new research on its star artefact, the Colchester Vase.