The Ancient Palate
The Ancient Palate
Podcast Description
London-based archaeologist Elizabeth Gilkey examines the Etruscan origins of Tuscan winemaking in engaging discussion with Charlotte Horton, award-winning winemaker and proprietor of Castello di Potentino in southern Tuscany.
This podcast is perfect for history enthusiasts, wine lovers, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of archaeology, culture, and gastronomy.
Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.
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Focuses on history, archaeology, and winemaking with episodes covering topics like the Etruscan influence on Tuscan viticulture, the role of volcanic soil in wine production, and the cultural significance of wine through history.
The Ancient Palate invites listeners to savour the flavours of antiquity. Host Elizabeth Gilkey, an archaeologist based in London and Oxford, journeys through the landscapes of the ancient Mediterranean in conversation with winemakers, historians, and archaeologists. Together, they explore how ancient craftsmanship and belief still ferment beneath the surface of today’s tables and vineyards.
Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.
In the Roman world, wine was more than a drink—it was ritual, economy, and empire distilled. This episode delves into the vineyards of ancient Rome, where wine was a marker of civilisation and commerce. Elizabeth Gilkey speaks with Dr Emlyn Dodd, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at the Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, and former Assistant Director at the British School at Rome, to uncover the craftsmanship, commerce, and culture behind ancient viticulture. Their discussion traverses vineyards and villas, amphorae and altars, tracing how Roman winemaking still echoes in the glass today.
Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.
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