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Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 1:56 CIfA Salary Recommendations 6:59 Inflation & Archaeology 13:42 Gov. Youngkin Whitewashing History? 23:00 NOT Erasing History! 26:58 Finding Common Vocabulary? 30:05 Whither the ‘Culture War’? 41:02 Dr Neil Faulkner RIP (The Power of Archaeology) 53:59 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: Neil Faulkner: Obituary: https://tinyurl.com/2fc6k8wm *** Links: CIFA - Current salary recommendations: https://www.archaeologists.net/practices/salary Youngkin's promise of education reform on race, critics fear a whitewash: https://richmond.com/news/state-and-regional/in-youngkins-promise-of-education-reform-on-race-critics-fear-a-whitewash/article_771f1db2-4d9b-5386-8ab1-10abc84a76e9.html Youngkin’s win may spell changes for project highlighting history of enslaved: https://vpm.org/news/articles/29396/youngkins-win-may-spell-changes-for-project-highlighting-history-of-enslaved Munira Mirza is not a household name, but her exit is deeply damaging for Boris Johnson: https://inews.co.uk/news/analysis/munira-mirza-is-not-a-household-name-but-her-exit-is-deeply-damaging-for-boris-johnson-1442275 ‘Boris stopped listening’: How freezing out trusted advisers such as Munira Mirza left PM struggling to reset No 10: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/e2-80-98boris-stopped-listening-e2-80-99-how-freezing-out-trusted-advisers-such-as-munira-mirza-left-pm-struggling-to-reset-no-10/ar-AATtnQe *** Neil Faulkner, archaeologist, historian and ‘revolutionary socialist’ activist – obituary: [£]https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2022/02/07/neil-faulkner-archaeologist-historian-revolutionary-socialist/ Neil Faulkner: obituary: https://www.archaeologyworldwide.com/post/neil-faulkner-obituary Obituary: Neil Faulkner, historian, archaeologist and revolutionary (1958-2022): https://www.theleftberlin.com/obituary-neil-faulkner-historian-archaeologist-and-revolutionary-1958-2022/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction  1:40 Such Thing as a Good Rally? 17:15 Crisis? What Crisis? 32:31 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: LGBT+ History Month: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ *** Links: Metal detecting teen's top tips to find treasure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-suffolk-60218383 IS THERE ANY SUCH THING AS A GOOD RALLY? The Searcher Prof Michael Lewis Head of Portable Antiquities Scheme: https://tinyurl.com/urvdf7xc *** Crisis? What crisis? Archaeology under pressure in the United Kingdom, Archäologische Informationen 44, Early View Paul Belford, Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust: https://dguf.de/fileadmin/AI/archinf-ev_belford.pdf Has Groupthink & Gatekeeping Choked Public Archaeology Campaigning? - WB 30th Nov 2021: https://youtu.be/8JJF9jQT6hA

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction  3:18 Climate Change & UK Archaeology 7:49 Stoke Museums to Cut Curators! 18:27 Le Câtillon II Coin Hoard, Jersey 27:27 Negotiating a Price! 41:30 Effect on Local Museums 42:58 Shouldn’t We Also Sell Stuff? 1:00:27 How Can We Bring People ‘In’? 1:04:40 Why Don’t We Just Buy Archaeology? 1:06:02 Conclusions *** Link of the Week: Climate Change threatening Buried UK Treasures: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60091485 *** Links: Stoke ditches curators for museums to become film locations: https://www.artsindustry.co.uk/news/2762-stoke-turns-its-back-on-pottery-heritage-with-curator-redundancies Statement: Stoke-on-Trent Museums: https://www.stoke.gov.uk/news/article/994/statement_-_stoke-on-trent_museums How to respond to the consultation The full budget proposals are at: www.stoke.gov.uk/budget2022 People can give their views in the following ways:  budgetconsultation@stoke.gov.uk, twitter.com/sotcitycouncil facebook.com/sotcitycouncil  Or write to us at Budget 2022, Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1HH. *** Fears Jersey Award Could Lead to Inflated Valuations Under Treasures Act: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/12/24/fears-jersey-award-could-lead-to-inflated-valuations-under-treasure-act/ Jersey: Did we just invent “Casino Metal Detecting”? : https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode/947418 Experts in the UK tasked with valuing the record-breaking 2,000 year old Le Câtillon Coin Hoard… : https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/insight-how-coin-hoard-payment-was-decided/ Ministers ‘frustrated’ by coin hoard payment delay: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/ministers-frustrated-coin-hoard-payment-delay/ Gov refuses to confirm payment to Coin Hoard finders: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/gov-refuses-confirm-coin-hoard-payment/ Valuation battles frustrates coin hoard sale: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/more-one-valuation-coin-hoard/ Gov overrules Jersey Heritage and top official with £4.25m coin hoard fee: https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/concerns-raised-after-government-agrees-425m-coin-hoard/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. #archaeologynews #thepipeline #archaeosoup Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 1:36 A Brief History 9:29 Protest, Trial, Aquittal 18:32 An Archaeological Perspective 24:44 A Legal Precedent? 35:17 Final Comments *** Link of the Week: Secret Barrister Commentary: https://tinyurl.com/4uzukn3m *** Links: A Knee on His Neck: George Floyd’s America: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/george-floyd-america/policing/ Edward Colston Statue Toppling and Colston Timeline of Events: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/edward-colston-statue-toppling-timeline-6444863 Bristol’s Slavery ‘Cancer’ was ‘Surgically Removed’ by Colston Four, Says Historian David Olusoga: https://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/james-obrien/bristols-slavery-cancer-was-surgically-removed-by-colston-four/ The Secret Barrister: Do the Verdicts in the Trial of the Colston 4 Signal Something Wrong with Our Jury System? 10 Things You Should Know: https://thesecretbarrister.com/2022/01/06/do-the-verdicts-in-the-trial-of-the-colston-4-signal-something-wrong-with-our-jury-system-10-things-you-should-know/ Discussing the Toppling of Edward Colston Statue in Bristol - Live Stream: https://youtu.be/zNexB4vVFpI Outrage as 'Space Archaeologist' Sarah Parcak Advises How to Topple Statues!? - WB June 2020 https://youtu.be/I7rXhuPT7I0 Muppets of the Month: Thugs 'Defend' Statues from No One & Fight the Police! - WB June 2020 https://youtu.be/2ZOQJv5WfSc Statue Wars, UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, Age of Samurai: Media Picks - WB 2nd July 2021 https://youtu.be/HTGoG2RIz98

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** Link of the Week: Raiders Temple Escape in LEGO: https://tinyurl.com/mryxfp4r *** Muppet(s) of the Month: A History TikToker’s viral claim that Ancient Rome ‘didn’t exist’ is getting backlash from academics: https://www.insider.com/history-anthropology-tiktoker-ancient-rome-not-real-backlash-viral-2021-12 Man caught wearing fake arm in bid to fool staff giving Covid vaccine: https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-03/man-caught-wearing-fake-arm-in-bid-to-fool-vaccine-jab Jacob Rees-Mogg makes up a Saxon saint! https://twitter.com/dramdarcy/status/1472387033222070272 Bomb Squad Race to A&E After Patient Arrives with WW2 Artillery Shell Stuck up His Bottom: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16923295/bomb-squad-hospital-bottom-shell/ Bomb Squad Called to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after Man gets WWII Mortar Stuck up His Bottom: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/bomb-squad-called-gloucestershire-royal-6298076

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction & Link of the Week 4:00 One Millionth P.A.S. Record! 22:13 Skye Farmer Wrecks Cairn 45:43 Mike Ingram: An Appreciation *** Link of the Week: Raiders Temple Escape in LEGO: https://tinyurl.com/mryxfp4r *** 1 Million records of archaeological finds made by public now recorded: https://finds.org.uk/news/story/307 Lincolnshire pendant is millionth archaeological find by public: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-59607288 Portable Antiquities Scheme logs millionth archaeological find: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2021/12/portable-antiquities-scheme-logs-millionth-archaeological-find/ *** Farmer fined for digging up ancient burial cairn: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-59653333 Scot fined £18k for destroying ancient cairn help his building project: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/scot-fined-c2-a318k-for-destroying-ancient-cairn-to-help-his-building-project/ar-AARNUQF Skye farmer who destroyed ancient cairn for topsoil fined £18,000: https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/articles/skye-farmer-who-destroyed-ancient-cairn-for-topsoil-fined-ps18000 *** RIP Mike Ingram: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/12/18/mike-ingram-an-appreciation/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 2:17 Following Up on Last Week 4:37 Michael Steinhardt & 180 Stolen Artefacts! 18:43 Comte de Paris & Banksy!? 37:44 Plans for Christmas Special *** Link of the Week: 'Archaeorant: Save British Archaeology': https://tinyurl.com/v8svt23u AI Produces Art Based on Prompts: https://app.wombo.art/ *** Links: The Sidon Bull’s Head: Court Record Documents a Journey Through the Illicit Antiquities Trade: https://chasingaphrodite.com/2017/09/24/the-sidon-bulls-head-court-record-documents-a-journey-through-the-illicit-antiquities-trade/ D.A. Vance: Michael Steinhardt Surrenders 180 Stolen Antiquities Valued at $70 Million: https://www.manhattanda.org/d-a-vance-michael-steinhardt-surrenders-180-stolen-antiquities-valued-at-70-million/ IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR A WARRANT TO SEARCH THE PREMISES LOCATED AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, 1000 5TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NEW YORI 10028 ("THE TARGET PREMISES") https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/4059759/2017-09-22-Application-for-Turnover-Order.pdf *** Banksy offers to raise £10m to buy Reading prison for art centre: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/dec/05/bansky-offers-to-raises-10m-to-buy-reading-prison-for-art-centre Banksy backs Reading Gaol arts centre plan: https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/news/2021/12/banksy-backs-reading-gaol-arts-centre-plan/ Banksy pledges to help save Reading jail with stencil sale: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-59535099 The Comte de Paris demands return of Château de Chantilly: https://www.tatler.com/article/jean-dorleans-chateau-de-chantilly-french-throne-hotel-fallout

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 2:36 ‘A Perfect Storm’? 8:00 Effect on Archaeology? 15:00 New Campaigns Emerge 26:05 The Sector’s Reponse 36:49 GB News Blunder 41:23 Torpedoed? 44:40 The Next Challenge? 53:09 Groupthink & Ways Forward… *** Link of the Week: Unite Against Cultural Vandalism Rally: https://tinyurl.com/mryjkhvj *** the Big Read: TORPEDOED! HOW ESTABLISHMENT MOVED TO BLOCK INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN TO SAVE BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/12/01/the-big-read-torpedoed-how-establishment-moved-to-block-independent-campaign-to-save-british-archaeology/ Department for Education Defunding Archaeology in 43 UK Universities! - WB Feb 2021: https://youtu.be/_28IF7vtaR4 Sheffield Shock Closure: Staff & Students Speak! - WB 27th May 2021: https://youtu.be/Qhm3JiUZymM ‘Unlawful’, Myopic, Moronic & Macho Management in Archaeology (Various News) – WB 25th June 2021: https://youtu.be/Ssd45Bqy-IA Worcestershire Course off the Menu as Uni Ends Archaeology - WB 20th Aug 2021: https://youtu.be/UuBlnl1BlIk Advertising or Accountability? Archaeology Needs Critical Friends in the Media! - WB 12th Oct 2021: https://youtu.be/fVNq5fQq324 Parthenon Marbles Return “Up to British Museum”! & Why is Archaeology Pay So BAD? – WB 19th Nov 2021: https://youtu.be/2gBYK4wXK1o

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 2:02 Parthenon Marbles Closer to Return? 22:26 Why is the Pay Archaeology so Bad? *** Link of the Week: HS2 Rail Extension to Leeds set to be scrapped: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59292120 *** Links: Return of Parthenon marbles is up to British Museum, says No. 10: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/nov/16/return-of-parthenon-marbles-is-up-to-british-museum-says-no-10 Greek Prime Minister to Challenge Boris Johnson over Return of ‘stolen’ Elgin Marbles: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/greek-prime-minister-challenge-boris-6212043 Greek PM to Appeal to British Public for Return of Parthenon Marbles: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/nov/17/greek-prime-minister-to-appeal-to-british-public-for-return-of-parthenon-marbles Ex-Chancellor George Osborne Appointed as New British Museum Chairman: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/national/19395716.ex-chancellor-george-osborne-appointed-new-british-museum-chairman/ Easter Islanders Call for Return of Statue from British Museum: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/jun/04/easter-islanders-call-for-return-of-statue-from-british-museum *** Why is the pay in contract archaeology so bad? https://twitter.com/LeftistDadJokes/status/1459688929012158466 CIfA Minimum Salaries from April 2018: https://archaeologists.net/news/cifa-minimum-salaries-april-2018-1512728386 CIfA Current Salary Recommendation 2021: https://www.archaeologists.net/practices/salary CIfA Policy Statement on Pay in Archaeology: https://www.archaeologists.net/practices/pay Archaeology Pay & Training: Can The Industry Do More? https://www.archaeologists.net/sites/default/files/DF_Prospect_conference_proceedings_2013.pdf Profiling the Profession 2020: https://profilingtheprofession.org.uk/2-11-archaeologists-qualifications/ https://profilingtheprofession.org.uk/1-4-organisations-skills-needs-development/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction  4:11 More Today Programme Coverage 5:10 H.E.R. Today Gone Tomorrow? 20:51 It’s not Easy Being a Student in 2021 30:22 Something Positive!? *** Link of the Week:  Corfitz Ulfeldt's pillory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corfitz_Ulfeldt *** Links: Council Acts After Accusations Metal Detecting Rally Company Used H.E.R. Data to Target Archaeology: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/11/08/council-acts-after-accusations-metal-detecting-rally-co-used-h-e-r-data-to-target-archaeology/ We were ahead of the curve - One of the benefits of the weekly format: The Today Programme and The War on the National Trust: An Episode in Shameful Journalism: https://bylinetimes.com/2021/11/04/the-today-programme-and-the-war-on-the-national-trust-an-episode-in-shameful-journalism/ No 10 is marching through cultural institutions - and making a battleground of the arts: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/08/tories-cultural-institutions-war-no-10-museums-decolonisation *** Save Sheffield Archaeology ‘United Against Cultural Vandalism’ - 1st December: https://www.facebook.com/SaveSheffieldArchaeology/posts/195318222754570 Save Worcester Archaeology: Decision on the Future of Academic Staff: https://twitter.com/saveworcsarch/status/1453709108083924994 Big Mandate for Strike action at UK Universities over pay & working conditions: https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/11860/Big-mandate-for-strike-action-at-UK-universities-over-pay--working-conditions UCU members back strikes over pension cuts: https://www.ucu.org.uk/article/11857/UCU-members-back-strikes-over-pension-cuts University Strikes: Academics at 37 Institutions Support Action: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-59171771 Durham University staff vote to strike this term over pensions cut: https://www.palatinate.org.uk/durham-university-staff-vote-to-strike-this-term-over-pensions-cut/ *** Tulip Reaction: ‘Death to the Cocktail Cornichon’: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/tulip-reaction-death-to-the-cocktail-cornichon Tulip Tower plan Rejected by Gove: https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/tulip-tower-plan-rejected-by-gove-11-11-2021/ Archaeologists Discover Ancient ‘Hangover Prevention’ Ring: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/archaeologists-ancient-hangover-prevention-ring-amethyst-scn/index.html

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Today Prog Biased? 20:01 British Museum New TV Show *** Link of the Week: David Attenborough speaks at COP26: https://tinyurl.com/4xh463wm *** Links: The Interim Report on Colonialism and Slavery: https://www.restoretrust.org.uk/restore-trust-issues/interimreport We’ve Published our Report into Colonialism and Historic Slavery: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/news/weve-published-our-report-into-colonialism-and-historic-slavery BBC Radio.4 Today Programme: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qj9z The Today Programme and The War on the National Trust: https://bylinetimes.com/2021/11/04/the-today-programme-and-the-war-on-the-national-trust-an-episode-in-shameful-journalism/ Will the National Trust Now End its War on ‘Restore Trust’? : https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-battle-for-the-soul-of-the-national-trust-rages-on No Trust in the Today Programme: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/11/05/no-trust-in-the-today-programme/ The National Trust has Needlessly Provoked an ‘Anti-Woke’ Campaign: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/oct/13/national-anti-woke-campaign-slavery-churchill-culture-war Maitland – Neil Bennet CEO Profile: https://www.maitland.co.uk/people/our-team/neil-bennett/ Restore Trust Website: https://www.restoretrust.org.uk/ Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting in England and Wales: https://youtu.be/ApMJuHGPF9M More 4 Links up with the British Museum to Learn More About Our Hidden History: https://www.channel4.com/press/news/more-4-links-british-museum-learn-more-about-our-hidden-history Association of Detectorists: https://detectorists.org.uk/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup   *** 0:00 Introduction 2:33 Who is Celtic Films? 5:36 Beneath the Surface 14:13 Quality & Motive 20:58 Compared to Game of Thrones? 26:20 Celticism & Final Thoughts *** Link of the Week: 'Reaction to Celtic Films Folder’: https://tinyurl.com/av6hcyky Links: ‘Reaction to Celtic Films Folder’: https://tinyurl.com/av6hcyky Celtics Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaelkingsbury/celtics US Plan for ‘Celtics’ TV show knocked back by disbelieving Scots: https://www.thenational.scot/news/19606416.us-plan-celtics-tv-show-knocked-back-disbelieving-scots/ Archaeosoup - Mr Soup Comment: https://www.facebook.com/Archaeosoup/posts/4374916712587942 ‘Celtics’ TV Series - IMDb: https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B01M98XYN5/ref=atv_dp_cr_1_star ‘Game of Thrones’: By the Numbers: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danafeldman/2019/04/11/game-of-thrones-by-the-numbers/ Fascist Fantasies and the Celts: https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2021/09/28/the-celtics/  Gulag Vorkuta: Amazon Reviews: https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B01M98XYN5/ref=atv_dp_cr_1_star Weird ‘Belenus’ Video: https://twitter.com/EwanMacKenna/status/1442762865644027904 The Celts! Did they Even EXIST? - Archaeosoup Video: https://youtu.be/fPv0UuHoQe8 The Celts! Revisited… - Archaeo-Chat: https://youtu.be/AtgEhGlBbFU

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 1:33 The Ryedale Hoard 18:05 Selling Human Remains? 20:11 Stephanie Black Interview *** Link of the Week: Black History Month: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk *** Links: Rare Roman Bronzes acquired by the Yorkshire Museum: https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/news-media/latest-news/rare-roman-bronzes-acquired-by-the-yorkshire-museum/ Ryedale Ritual Bronzes: Roman artefacts sell for £185,000: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-57069434 Yorkshire Museum Buys Ryedale Roman Bronzes from London dealer with help from wealthy donor: https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2021/yorkshire-museum-buys-ryedale-roman-bronzes-from-london-dealer-with-help-from-wealthy-donor/ Hanson’s Listing: Ryedale Ritual Bronzes: https://hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/153/lot/70029 New York dealer arrested for selling ‘cookie cutter’ manufactured good as authentic antiquities: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/08/26/new-york-dealer-arrested-for-selling-cookie-cutter-manufactured-goods-as-authentic-antiquities Owners urged to claim back heritage centre items: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/owners-urged-to-claim-back-heritage-centre-items/ Tik Tok User sells human bones, ignites ethical debate online: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/tiktok-user-sells-human-bones-ignites-ethical-debate/story TikToker selling human bones — including fetus skulls — spark ethics debate: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/tiktoker-selling-human-bones-e2-80-94-including-fetus-skulls-e2-80-94-spark-ethics-debate/ar-AAPF756 Selling dead bodies and mortuary artefacts in the UK today: Welbeck Hill: https://howardwilliamsblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/09/selling-dead-bodies-and-mortuary-artefacts-in-the-uk-today-welbeck-hill/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction 4:19 How We Began 11:55 Being a Critical Friend 18:17 Other Voices & The ‘Soul’ of Archaeology 27:00 Conclusions Link of the Week: Watching Brief - Jan 2017: https://youtu.be/K2ytK6ar-ds Links: Archaeoscoop: Richard III: It's Him! https://youtu.be/Ga-K1qxey_g The ‘Sun’ article is no longer online, but: Head of 'Geordie Roman god' found at Binchester: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-23164533 Archaeologists Find Ancient Stone Head Which Could Be Roman Geordie God: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/jul/04/stone-head-roman-geordie-god Cameron Appointed Peer, MOD and Odyssey Colluded over Balcehn’s HMS Victory: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2012/07/cameron-appointed-peer-mod-and-odyssey-colluded-over-balchens-hms-victory/46034 Springtime for Hitler and “N@zi War Diggers”: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2014/03/springtime-for-hitler-and-nazi-war-death-porn-diggers/102632 Assumed Missing – Reported Buired – the Search for the Lost Spitfires of Burma: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2015/03/assumed-missing-reported-buried-the-search-for-the-lost-spitfires-of-burma/107095 The Buried Spitfires of Burma: A ‘Fake’ History: https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Andy-Brockman/The-Buried-Spitfires-of-Burma--A-Fake-History/24703841 High Court sets Stonehenge Tunnel on Road to Nowhere! What Happens Next? - WB 31st July 2021: https://youtu.be/i4E_Kqhoubo Sheffield Shock Closure: Staff & Students Speak! - WB 27th May 2021 https://youtu.be/Qhm3JiUZymM Sheffield University "Disposed of" Key Documents During Archaeology Dept Review - WB 12th June 2021: https://youtu.be/rQ77L-Z6iPI  “The Future of Our Past is Family" - Worcester Graduates Speak! - WB 30th Aug 2021: https://youtu.be/rgqI7HWGs-Q

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup ***  0:00 Introduction 02:05 Rolling News… 18:14 British Museum Hokusai NFTs *** Link of the Week: ‘Hi-Res Hokusai for Free’: https://tinyurl.com/t89mm9nb *** Links: Stewartby Historic Brickworks Chimneys Demolished: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-58665319 Listed Birkenhead Bath Reopened to Public After Restoration: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-58679332 Grant Shapps Unchallenged on A303 Judgement by Transport Committee (Stonehenge Alliance): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=333856325159981 Transport Committee - Weds 22nd September 2021: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/3685f89e-91a7-4ca4-ac9f-bcc328bd1744 *** British Museum Enters World of NFTs with Digital Hokusai Postcards: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/24/british-museum-nfts-digital-hokusai-postcards-lacollection The British Museum is Minting NFTs of its Art - Because of a Cold LinkedIn Message from a Start-Up: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-industry-news-september-27-2021-2013772 What are NFTs, and What is their Environmental Impact? https://earth.org/nfts-environmental-impact/ Dr. Bendor Grosvenor Twitter: https://twitter.com/arthistorynews/status/1441445985230655492 The Reproduction Fee Hustle: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2017/11/20/the-reproduction-fee-hustle The End of Museum Image Fees? https://www.arthistorynews.com/articles/5362_The_end_of_museum_image_fees Hokusai’s Imagination Leaps off the Page At British Museum: https://londonist.com/london/museums-and-galleries/hokusai-at-british-museum Sutton Hoo: Photos of 1939 Excavation Digitised: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-58727183

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup 0:00 Introduction 01:53 Three Things to Keep an Eye on… 09:00 The Dorman Long Tower *** Link of the Week:  Former HE Listing for Dorman Long Tower:  https://tinyurl.com/3erbp934 ***  Links: 3,500 Year Old Clay Tablet Purchased by Hobby Lobby Returning to Iraq After 30 Years: https://www.newsweek.com/3500-year-old-clay-tablet-purchased-hobby-lobby-returning-iraq-after-30-years-1632033 Gilgamesh Dream Tablet to be formally handed back to Iraq: https://amp.theguardian.com/books/2021/sep/21/gilgamesh-dream-tablet-to-be-formally-handed-back-to-iraq Stonehenge campaigners welcome decision not to appeal court ruling: https://www.leighday.co.uk/latest-updates/news/2021-news/stonehenge-campaigners-welcome-decision-not-to-appeal-court-ruling *** Dorman Long Tower: Council ‘Cannot Consider Heritage’ Over Demolition: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-58485323 Brutalist Teesside Tower Handed Lifeline by Historic England Listing: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/brutalist-teeside-tower-handed-lifeline-by-historic-england-listing Former Historic England Listing for Dorman Long Tower: https://web.archive.org/web/20210913140520/https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1477999 MP Jacob Young’s former ‘Save Dorman Long Tower’ Page: https://web.archive.org/web/20210126110703/https://www.jacobyoung.org.uk/campaigns/save-dorman-long-tower MP Jacob Young’s statement on Dorman Long Tower Demolition: https://twitter.com/JacobYoungMP/status/1438913195750662145?s=19 Dorman Long Tower to be Destroyed after Listed Status Revoked: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-58593615 Green Light Given to Demolish Dorman Long Tower After Successful Appeal: https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/green-light-given-to-demolish-dorman-long-tower-after-successful-appeal/ Dorman Long Tower to be Demolished as Nadine Dorries Axes Listed Status: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/sep/17/dorman-long-tower-to-be-demolished-as-nadine-dorries-axes-listed-status Report Reveals Cost of Repairing Dorman Long Tower: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19593244.report-reveals-cost-repairing-dorman-long-tower/ Dorman Long: Experts Stand By Grade II Listing of Tower: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-58637596 Early Morning Explosion to Demolish Dorman Long Tower takes place: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19590237.early-morning-explosion-demolish-dorman-long-tower-takes-place/ Thompsons Blow Down Iconic Dorman Long Tower – Video: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2021/09/20/thompsons-blow-down-iconic-dorman-long-tower/

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup *** 0:00 Introduction 01:12 Chester Uni Reprieve 03:49 A Difficult Balance! 25:25 UCU Workload Report *** Link of the Week https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ https://open-city.org.uk/ https://www.yac-uk.org/news/join-us-at-wales-online-yac *** Links: Hong Kong Police Raid Tiananmen Massacre Museum: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/sep/09/hong-kong-police-raid-tiananmen-massacre-museum Statue of Confederate commander Robert E. Lee Removed in Virginia Capital: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/virginia-remove-statue-confederate-hero-robert-e-lee-wednesday-2021-09-08/ Science Museum to Remove Climate Placard from Shell-Sponsored Show: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/sep/09/science-museum-to-remove-climate-placard-from-shell-sponsored-show Call to preserve Afghan Cultural Heritage and Protect Workers: https://www.dw.com/en/call-to-preserve-afghan-cultural-heritage-and-protect-workers/a-58957313 Norway Police Seize nearly 100 artifacts reportedly missing from Iraq: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/09/norway-police-seize-nearly-100-artifacts-reportedly-missing-iraq Newcastle University Staff Claim Workloads Unmanageable: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-58474726 Workload Report Newcastle University UCU: https://ncl.web.ucu.org.uk/files/2021/09/Newcastle-UCU-Workload-report-Aug2021.pdf

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 03:16 Worcester Graduates Speak 52:23 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week: Save Worcester's Archaeology department: Change.Org: https://www.change.org/p/university-of-worcester-save-worcester-s-archaeology-department *** Reb Ellis Twitter: @MattockInHand Cat Lodge Twitter: @CatLodge1 Victoria Allnatt Twitter: @FloMidlands Links: WORCESTERSHIRE COURSE OFF THE MENU AS UNI AXES ARCHAEOLOGY: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/08/20/worcestershire-course-off-the-menu-as-uni-axes-archaeology/ Five workers face redundancy as university of Worcester scraps archaeology: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19522406.five-workers-face-redundancy-university-worcester-scraps-archaeology/ Ancient history? Worcester University to close its archaeology department in another blow to heritage sector: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/worcester-university-to-close-its-archaeology-department-in-another-blow-to-heritage-sector Thousands join call to save archaeology at Worcester University: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-58297752 Petition started to challenge university's "abomination" of a decision to scrap degree: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19532210.petition-started-challenge-universitys-abomination-decision-scrap-degree/ *** Statement from University of Worcester: “Following a declining interest in studying Archaeology, which has been seen UK-wide, the University of Worcester has very regretfully taken the decision to close the remaining offer in this subject. Applicant numbers have been very low for several years and have now declined to the level where a course in Archaeology at the University is simply unviable. We have made strenuous efforts to attract applicants but, despite all the efforts of the colleagues concerned and the work of the University as a whole, the trend away from studying Archaeology has proved to be deep seated and there is no alternative but to close the offer of our Archaeology courses.   The small number of students who are currently completing their studies will continue to be supported to gain their qualifications.   The number of staff affected is very small and the University will make every effort to find other ways of using their teaching expertise. Teaching staff concerned are being fully consulted.”

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 03:06 Jodie & Jack Interview 29:14 Closing Thoughts *** Link of the Week:  Save Worcester's Archaeology department: Change.Org: https://www.change.org/p/university-of-worcester-save-worcester-s-archaeology-department ***  Links: WORCESTERSHIRE COURSE OFF THE MENU AS UNI AXES ARCHAEOLOGY: http://thepipeline.info/blog/2021/08/20/worcestershire-course-off-the-menu-as-uni-axes-archaeology/ Five workers face redundancy as university of Worcester scraps archaeology: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19522406.five-workers-face-redundancy-university-worcester-scraps-archaeology/ Ancient history? Worcester University to close its archaeology department in another blow to heritage sector: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/worcester-university-to-close-its-archaeology-department-in-another-blow-to-heritage-sector *** Statement from Worcester University: “Following a declining interest in studying Archaeology, which has been seen UK-wide, the University of Worcester has very regretfully taken the decision to close the remaining offer in this subject. Applicant numbers have been very low for several years and have now declined to the level where a course in Archaeology at the University is simply unviable. We have made strenuous efforts to attract applicants but, despite all the efforts of the colleagues concerned and the work of the University as a whole, the trend away from studying Archaeology has proved to be deep seated and there is no alternative but to close the offer of our Archaeology courses. The small number of students who are currently completing their studies will continue to be supported to gain their qualifications. The number of staff affected is very small and the University will make every effort to find other ways of using their teaching expertise. Teaching staff concerned are being fully consulted.”

Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find. *** 0:00 Introduction 08:26 Heritage Sector & Climate Change 21:49 Stonehenge Plans Continue *** Link of the Week: IPCC Report Summary https://tinyurl.com/2n9w7h3a *** Links: AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/ IPCC Report: Summary for Policymakers: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM.pdf Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity': https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58130705.amp Climate crisis: Human-caused damage could be irreversible for centuries - UN report: https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/climate-change-crisis-landmark-united-nations-report-deliver-starkest-warning/ Joe Giddings: Practical things to do as an architect in response to IPCC Report: https://twitter.com/JoeGiddings4/status/1425067282892476422 2,500-Year-Old Ancient Olive Tree Burned Down in Evia Fires in Greece: https://greekreporter.com/2021/08/08/evia-fire-greece-ancient-olive-tree-burned/ UNESCO seriously concerned about the protection of World Heritage site of the Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela (Ethiopia): https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-seriously-concerned-about-protection-world-heritage-site-rock-hewn-churches-lalibela Lalibela: Ethiopia's Tigray rebels take Unesco world heritage town: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-58101912 Is Ethiopia's Lalibela known as the "Second Jerusalem" in danger? https://www.africanews.com/2021/07/21/is-ethiopia-s-lalibela-known-as-the-second-jerusalem-in-danger/ Centuries-Old Rock-Hewn Churches in Ethiopia Threatened by Warfare: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/rock-hewn-churches-ethiopia-tigray-conflict-1234601045/ Tigrayan fighters reportedly seize control of UN World Heritage Site in Ethiopia: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/08/06/africa/ethiopia-lalibela-tigray-forces-intl-afr/index.html Ethiopia: Troops and militia rape, abduct women and girls in Tigray conflict – new report: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2021/08/ethiopia-troops-and-militia-rape-abduct-women-and-girls-in-tigray-conflict-new-report/ Ethiopia’s Tigray war: The short, medium and long story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-54964378