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What exactly is maritime archaeology? Join hosts Jasmine and Greta from the Maritime Archaeology Trust as they explore several themes, from submerged landscapes to military shipwrecks. Learn more about gripping stories and unique artefacts with guest segments from museum founders, archaeologists and volunteers. This podcast was created as part of the Fathoming The Future project and made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Welcome to the Friends of the British Overseas Territories Podcast! We are a charitable organisation which aims to promote the Overseas Territories and their interests, and strengthen the UK’s deep historic links to them. If you have any suggestions for topics, send over an email to reem.ibrahim@fotbot.org, and we’ll get back to you!
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In Conversation with two former British Overseas Territory Premiers for Bermuda and the Turks and Caicos Islands
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Join us for this unique podcast episode, originally recorded as a live webinar, with two former premiers the Hon Michael Dunkley (Bermuda) and the Hon Sharlene Linette Cartwright-Robinson (Turks and Caicos Islands) as they open up about what it was really like to serve as Premier. The discussion is facilitated by our very own Reem Ibrahim.…
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In Conversation with the Maritime Archaeology Sea Trust
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Join our hosts Jasmine, Greta and Iro' as they delve into geoarchaeology. Exploring what it is, what it can tell us about sites, and how it can work in conjunction with other methods. Featuring guest speakers: Christin Heamagi, Garry Momber, Crystal El Safadi and Stephanie Blankshein.By Maritime Archaeology Trust
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Have you heard of St Helena? What is it like to visit? St Helena Island is one of the remotest Islands on Earth. It is a subtropical paradise where the mountainous terrain and micro-climates create an astounding diversity of landscapes all within a few minute’s drive. On St Helena, there is so much to explore. Yet most people aren't even aware of i…
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In Conversation With FOTBOT CEO Philip Smith
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In this launch episode of the FOTBOT Podcast, our Events Coordinator Reem Ibrahim sits down with the CEO of FOTBOT Philip Smith to discuss the history of the charity 10 years on, the highs and lows, as well as the future prospects for the British Overseas Territories.By FOTBOT
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The UK Overseas Territories are a fascinating and diverse set of islands. But how can we protect their fragile environments and species? Joining our host Reem Ibrahim is the Marine Conservation Society's UK Overseas Territories Conservation Officer Amdeep Sanghera. For over 20 years, the Marine Conservation Society have been working in the Caribbea…
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News from the British Overseas Territories
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What's new with the British Overseas Territories? Chaired by Reem Ibrahim, we hear an update on current events in Montserrat, St Helena, and the Chagos Islands. On the panel, we hear from our Vice President Claude Hogan, Lisa Honan OBE, and Rosy Leveque. We also hear from our CEO Philip Smith, who gives a charity update and let's us know what to lo…
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In Conversation with UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
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In this episode, we hear from Dr Ruth Mullet on the history of Antarctica, and the fantastic work that the UK Antarctica Heritage Trust does to promote Antarctica's heritage, which comes with tales of adventure, ambition, scientific discovery and hope. The discussion is chaired by Reem Ibrahim. Dr Ruth discusses her work, and explains the unique de…
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Preserving Gibraltar’s Heritage for the Future
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Gibraltar is one of the most well-known British Overseas Territories, with an incredibly rich culture and history. In this podcast episode, our Events Coordinator Reem Ibrahim chairs an enthralling panel discussion on just this very topic! On the panel, we hear from Len Goss, Andrew Lord, and Peter Jackson. We hear about the history, present, and f…
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In this episode, hosts Jasmine and Greta celebrate International Day for Women In Maritime by sharing stories of several incredible women. Learn about daring tales of a woman who jumped into a well with improvised dive kit and went onto shape maritime archaeology, a teenage girl who was left alone on St Helen's Fort in a storm and kept a light hous…
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This episode, hosts Jasmine and Greta discuss shipwrecks and their relationship to the marine environment. How can artificial reefs help the ocean? Can historical shipwrecks be a hindrance to the environment? And what does a changing ocean mean for the future of wreck sites? The episode includes segments from volunteer Benita and the Trust's Direct…
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Join our hosts Jasmine and Greta as they introduce the wreck of the SS Camberwell which sunk in 1917. The Camberwell was a cargo ship that was transporting an incredible array of items on its last voyage and was struck on its way to Calcutta. Many of the crew aboard were known as 'lascar' sailors and were lost during the tragedy. Maritime Archaeolo…
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