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New Books in Archaeology

Alex Hallbom

Booking Overview

Academic interview series focused on archaeology and related ancient-history research, typically featuring scholars discussing recently published books or research with an expert interviewer. Credible pitches include archaeologists, historians, biblical scholars, anthropologists, and authors of substantial academic works; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized scholarly expertise and a relevant recent publication.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

marshallpoe@gmail.com

hello@newbooksnetwork.com

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Host

Alex Hallbom - Urban planner and writer based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University-affiliated archaeologists, historians, biblical scholars, anthropologists, architects, or related researchers with specialized subject expertise and a recently published scholarly book or substantial research project.
Required Achievements:  
Published a recent academic book or major research report, Holds a university professorship, lectureship, or research appointment, Conducts recognized specialist research in archaeology, ancient history, material culture, or related fields

Recent Guest Discussions

Jane Draycott - Fulvia, Women’s Political And Military Power In Ancient Rome, The Fall Of The Roman Republic, And Interpreting Literary, Documentary, And Archaeological Evidence.

Amihai Mazar - Tel Rehov, Bronze And Iron Age Archaeology, Small Finds, Household And Craft Activity, Scientific Analysis, Chronology, Environmental Evidence, And Reconstructing Life In An Ancient City.

Stefan Al - The Evolution Of Homes And Housing, Architecture’s Effects On Society And The Environment, Urban Development, Climate Change, And Sustainable Future Housing.

Patrick Nunn - Celtic Coastal Traditions, Environmental Change, Floods, Land Loss, Shifting Shorelines, And Oral Traditions As Records Of Historical Experience.

Recent Topics

Archaeology, Ancient History, Material Culture, Biblical Studies, Prehistory

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
New Books in Archaeology
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Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings with Ken Dark (Bloomsbury, 2026)

October 09, 2026

How Roman Britain ended is one of the most controversial questions in British history. Unique among former Roman citizens in Western Europe, the Britons established long-lived kingdoms, resisting 'barbarian' political takeover for centuries. Yet so little is known of them from written records that even the names of most of their kings are effectively lost to history.Packed with the latest discoveries and ground-breaking research, in Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost King...

Avraham Faust and Zev I. Farber, "The Bible’s First Kings: Uncovering the Story of Saul, David, and Solomon" (Cambridge UP, 2025)

September 14, 2026

Saul, David, and Solomon are among the most influential—and most contested—figures in the Hebrew Bible. The biblical narratives portray them as rulers of an expanding Israelite polity that eventually divided into the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Yet how much of these accounts reflects historical reality? Did the United Monarchy truly exist, and what can archaeology tell us about Israel’s earliest kings?In The Bible’s First Kings: Uncovering the Story of Saul, David, and Solomon (Cambridge UP...

Stuart McHardy, "Scotland's Geomythography: Myth, Landscape and the Roots of Culture" (Luath Press, 2025)

September 06, 2026

What can we learn from our landscape? How can Geomythography help us understand our cultural heritage? What is Geomythography? Geomythography is the interpretation of prehistoric and later societies at specific locales through a combination of oral tradition, place-names, landscape analysis and archaeology. The process is a means of finding new perspectives and interpretations to further the understanding of early and extant cultures, the continuities between them and investigating oral tradi...

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How do I get in touch with New Books in Archaeology?

New Books in Archaeology is hosted by Alex Hallbom. Its publicly listed emails are marshallpoe@gmail.com and hello@newbooksnetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for New Books in Archaeology?

The publicly listed emails for New Books in Archaeology: marshallpoe@gmail.com and hello@newbooksnetwork.com.

How many listeners does New Books in Archaeology have?

Podseeker estimates New Books in Archaeology reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for New Books in Archaeology?

New Books in Archaeology typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University-affiliated archaeologists, historians, biblical scholars, anthropologists, architects, or related researchers with specialized subject expertise and a recently published scholarly book or substantial research project. Common among recent guests: Published a recent academic book or major research report; Holds a university professorship, lectureship, or research appointment; Conducts recognized specialist research in archaeology, ancient history, material culture, or related fields. Recent guests include Jane Draycott, Amihai Mazar, and Stefan Al.

How hard is it to get booked on New Books in Archaeology?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does New Books in Archaeology cover?

Recent episodes cover Archaeology, Ancient History, Material Culture, Biblical Studies, and Prehistory. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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hello@newbooksnetwork.com

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