Miles Russell on the Roman Villa: Extra Insights
Added 2021-06-13 17:35:49 +0000 UTCIf you enjoyed our interview with Dr Miles Russell discussing Roman villas, we're delighted to share some extra insights, exclusively on Patreon.
Watch the first part here: https://youtu.be/rTT18ulVD1Q
Comments
He is so positive and fun in this video and elsewhere. Love him
Alex Schultz
2021-06-27 22:34:58 +0000 UTCThis is so exciting !
Sarah Holloway
2021-06-16 21:14:12 +0000 UTCGreat interview. Yes, the villa economy would be fascinating and is definitely under-researched. Where did the substantial sums to build and maintain this villa come from, and what about the community that sustained it and depended on it. These are the sort of questions that aren't solved in three days, so it is good to hear that Tim is considering a longer term commitment.
Philip Stack
2021-06-15 19:04:58 +0000 UTCAbsolutely brilliant. Love the "approachable" explanations. Have listened to Miles Russell elsewhere. I really learnt a lot from this, my only question like Warren Feldman above is how you gauge "the end".
E Anna Johnson
2021-06-14 19:38:23 +0000 UTCBrilliant insights from Miles! I liked his explanation of the difference between a villa and a palace.
Eggs Ackley
2021-06-14 15:11:08 +0000 UTCAll my trenches would be in the wrong places
Mark Cooke
2021-06-14 12:07:16 +0000 UTCThanks Tim and Miles, great discusson.
Elizabeth Nickless
2021-06-14 10:23:34 +0000 UTCI love Miles so much. His sense of humour just shines through and his knowledge is awesome. Can't wait to see him in action again.
Heather Flowers
2021-06-14 01:20:59 +0000 UTCGreat interview. It was mentioned other Roman specialists will be part of the dig. Any word if Guy is coming back?
Chris Ward
2021-06-13 22:47:28 +0000 UTCLooking forward to seeing what the new Time Time can find.
John Matthew IV
2021-06-13 22:40:05 +0000 UTCWOW Prof. Russell!! Thank you for your articulate enthusiasm for the major importance of CONTEXT. As a cultural anthropologist, CONTEXT is at the heart of Discovery and Meaning in any archaeological exploration. And you make it soooooo Clear!! Thank you!
Martha Berryman
2021-06-13 22:07:03 +0000 UTCMiles is a joy to listen to and watch. His depth of knowledge is astounding, not just in the Roman period. I remember in one episode, I think it was Blacklands, where they were digging what was thought a possible Mesolithic or Neolithic site, Miles was the go-to man on that. On another dig even Mick said "Miles is the man for this prehistoric stuff, he's the expert." I would love to see Miles involved with the Roman dig somehow. Sounds like he would love it too.
Robert Boudreau
2021-06-13 21:03:49 +0000 UTCI would love to know why these villas were abandoned and eventually destroyed when Rome left Britain
Warren Feldman MD
2021-06-13 20:25:36 +0000 UTCVery good video and audio … thanks! Miles is great … his enthusiasm is inspiring! Sounds like a great dig plan to me! Any hope of identifying fields, quarries, etc. that were associated with the villa? Sounds like this villa dig might be a good subject for a Time Team re-visit in subsequent episodes?
Robert Wise
2021-06-13 20:04:34 +0000 UTCI agree with Miles, will be interesting to see the other buildings surrounding the villa. Hopefully there will be a stunning mosaic floor.
Bethany Molloy
2021-06-13 19:17:11 +0000 UTCWell thought out.
Connie L Merchant
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