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Hosts Colin MacCormack, Elijah Fleming (@ecfleming.bsky.social) & Christie Vogler (@voguearchaeology.bsky.social) break down modern media depicting ancient Greece, Rome and the wider ancient world. Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/movieswedig

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Nov 10

Hello newcomers! If you like the ancient world AND pop media, than you are in good company! This season is focused on #Archaeology in film, but we'll also be discussing the latest films like Megalopolis, Gladiator II, & The Return. Find it at movieswedig.com or wherever you listen!
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Movies We Dig – The podcast about film, antiquity and everything in between

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 6d

If you'd like to make your own tier-list of "archaeology" films discussed on MWD, you can do so in the link below! Be sure to tag us on your tier list if you share it on your socials! Also let us know if there are any archaeology films or shows you think we missed. It might show up for Season 6!

Movies We Dig: Archaeology in Film

All the films discussed on the Movies We Dig podcast that relate to the field of archaeology. From ancient aliens, to looting, to maybe some actual archaeology.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 6d

What "archaeology" film set Colin off? To find out, check out our latest episode at movieswedig.com or wherever you like to listen. For our Wrap-Up episode, we reflect on our season surveying archaeology in film. Check out our official tier rankings of every archaeology film (that we've covered).

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 15d

Raffall, the online platform we are using to conduct the raffle, is based in the UK but meets all international legal requirements. That means you can participate no matter your location! Tickets are priced at £1.50 (~ $2 USD) each.

To learn more about the Memory Collective, visit collectivemem.com

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Mnemosyne is a collective for historians, archaeologists, artists, and other creators and educators dedicated to sharing content about and featuring the ancient world that is accurate, accessible, and...

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 15d

The Memory Collective is preparing to celebrate International Podcast Day via livestream, which starts tomorrow Sept. 27th at 12 PM Eastern at YouTube.com/@MoviesWeDig

If you want to help support the Memory Collective by purchasing some tickets, visit: raffall.com/396456/enter...

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 23d

It got at the mundaneness of archaeology, when most media treats it like a fantastical adventure story.

Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 23d

Like most excavations, we often come to love or hate people/characters with not much in-between. I think that's what I appreciate about this book. It really got the types of people you meet on digs and the interactions between them. Which is fun to recount after the fact but not while living it.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 23d

Check out her latest book, Salty, and be on the look out for Dig, the upcoming television adaptation of Excavations created by Amy Poehler and Michael Schur. Learn more about that here: variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘Parks and Recreation’ Alums Amy Poehler, Mike Schur Reunite for Peacock Comedy Series ‘Dig’

Amy Poehler and Mike Schur are teaming up once again for a comedy series at Peacock, Variety has learned.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 23d

We talk all things #archaeology: dirt, artifacts, repatriation, dirt, organized crime, horse-loving donkeys, more dirt and all the character types that seem to crawl out of the woodwork every summer to dig in remote Mediterranean villages. You can read more about Kate on her website.

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Kate Myers is the best selling author of "Excavations." Myers transports her readers with exotic destinations, a healthy dose of frothy humor, and creates a summer adventure for all to enjoy. She’s cu...

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · 23d

Grab your trowels, apply your sunscreen and get ready to get down and dirty as we chat with author Kate Myers about her smash-hit novel Excavations! Listen now at movieswedig.com!

The original book cover art used in this promo was created by Stephen Brayda.

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Tom & Lorenzo @tomandlorenzo.bsky.social · 23d

Support independent media, now more than ever. Not just news and politics, but film, TV, fashion and other cultural criticism and commentary, from podcasts to apps to good old-fashioned web sites. Pay for it. Turn your adblocker off so they can keep the lights on. Share it.

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The History on Film Podcast @historyonfilm.bsky.social · 25d

Check out all the cool stuff coming up on #HoFCast!

*The End of History with @feral-historian.bsky.social!
*Public media with @joshshepperd.bsky.social!
*A deep dive on 90s Nickelodeon with @chrisxmorgan.bsky.social!
*Monty Python with @cypheractive.bsky.social!
*Charles Band!
*Zombies!

AND MORE!!

The History on Film Podcast @historyonfilm.bsky.social · 25d

Here is one last promo trailer I made for the first part of #HoFCast season 2, which begins Monday! So excited to finally start sharing these episodes. Please share us with your friends and leave a rating/review on the podcast app of your choice, it helps people find us! youtu.be/xeh3AklRADc

Season 2 Coming Attractions, Part 1

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Supergiant Games @supergiantgames.bsky.social · Sep 12

HADES II v1.0 is coming September 25!🌒

Battle beyond the Underworld in our launch trailer.🏔️

Play in blazing-fast 120fps in TV Mode on Nintendo Switch 2, or 60fps on Nintendo Switch (w/ free upgrade to Switch 2). Transfer PC progress from Steam/Epic w/ Cross Saves.

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Hades II – v1.0 Launch Trailer (Coming Sep. 25!)

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Christie Vogler @voguearchaeology.bsky.social · Sep 11

If you ever had a question about the ancient Mediterranean world, this is the place to ask! You'll get to hear input from various scholars & creators who have dedicated their lives to teaching about the past in a manner that is accurate, accessible, and inclusive.

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Christie Vogler @voguearchaeology.bsky.social · Sep 11

Help support The Memory Collective AND possibly win one of these books by purchasing a raffle ticket! Tickets are priced at £1.50 (approximately $2 USD) each, but if you purchase 5 tickets, you receive 1 for free; and if you purchase 10 tickets, you receive 3 for free. Or just help spread the word!

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

Even if you cannot participate in the raffle yourself, we encourage our followers to share the raffle fundraiser with others. Thank you for all the support! We hope to see you at the International Podcast Day Livestream Event!

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

Due to the current nature of international trade, at minimum we need to sell enough tickets to cover shipping costs for each of the book prizes. Any proceeds beyond that will go directly to supporting the members and contributors of the Memory Collective. Learn more about us in the link below.

About the Memory Collective - Liv Albert

Mnemosyne believes that history should be accessible beyond the financial and structural confines of academia; it should be accessible in all senses of the word, and aims to amplify lost voices throug...

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

Raffall, the online platform we are using to conduct the raffle, is based in the UK but meets all international legal requirements. Tickets are priced at £1.50 (approximately $2 USD) each, but if you purchase 5 tickets, you receive 1 for free; and if you purchase 10 tickets, you receive 3 for free.

Enter Raffle to Win Books Authored by Members of The Memory Collective hosted by Mnemosyne: The Memory Collective

To help celebrate International Podcast Day, we are offering listeners an opportunity to win copies of various books authored by members of the Memory Collective and others. Funds raised will go direc...

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

As part of the International Podcast Day celebration, we are also holding a raffle fundraiser for the Memory Collective! You can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win a book, most of which were written by members of the Memory Collective.

Image has a background of crumpled and yellowing paper. The top half includes text in various sizes and fonts. The text reads (from top to bottom); International Podcast Day Raffle Fundraiser, Possibly win the following Books. This is followed by three rows of book covers with four books in each row. From top left to right, the books include Rex, The Seven Kings of Rome; Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire; Greek Mythology; Enemy of My Dreams; Nectar of the Gods; Women of Myth; The Women of Myth Oracle Deck; A Thousand Ships; Medusa; The History of Rome, The Official Lore Olympus Cookbook; and How to Think About War. Below the book cover images in an additional two lines of text that reads: Details and a link to purchase tickets to win one of these prizes is available in the description.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

We will have a couple of Listener Q&A sessions during the livestream event. If you have any questions about the mythology, history, archaeology, modern adaptations/reception of the ancient Mediterranean world, this is a great opportunity to ask! To submit a question, visit: forms.gle/bdRi11wXzygd...

Image has a background of crumpled and yellowing paper. The top half includes text in various sizes and fonts. In the center is a simple graphic depicting two speaking bubbles, one with a Q and the other with an A. The text reads (from top to bottom); Mnemosyne Memory Collective International Podcast Day Livestream Event. One more line of text below the image reads: See link in description to submit your questions.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

We have a ton of exciting activities planned throughout the day including Listener Q&A sessions, Myth and History Trivia, a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure: Survive Pompeii Quest, a live reading of Julius Caesar, and more! As we finalize plans, we’ll provide a schedule for the day’s activities.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

This event is meant to be an opportunity for our audiences to get to know other members of and contributors to the Memory Collective. However, you can learn more about the Memory Collective now by visiting collectivemem.com.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

For our friends in Australia, the livestream kicks off at 2 AM AEST on Sunday, September 28th BUT the livestream is planned to last for 10-12 hours, so everyone has a chance to join in on the fun! We’ll provide links to the livestream as we get closer to the date.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

Various members and contributors will be hopping on throughout the day to answer questions, play games, and much more! The livestream is happening Saturday, September 27th at 9 AM Pacific/11 AM Central/ 12 PM Eastern.

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Memory Collective is excited to announce our plans for a huge livestream event to celebrate International Podcast Day! @mythsbaby.bsky.social @ancienthistoryfan.bsky.social @partialhistorians.bsky.social @theozymandiasp1.bsky.social @emmapauly.bsky.social @movieswedig.bsky.social

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Movies We Dig Podcast @movieswedig.bsky.social · Sep 5

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! As always, if you like what you hear, please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! Stay up-to-date on all the Movies We Dig news by visiting movieswedig.com or checking out our socials at linktr.ee/movieswedig.

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The Podcast About Film, Antiquity and Everything in Between

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