#1039 - Neil Oliver

#1039 - Neil Oliver

From Shaun Newman Podcast by Shaun Newman

April 23, 2026 · 1h 15m · Season 1 · Episode 1039

About this episode

Neil Oliver discusses his background in archaeology and history, his work in media, and his views on current events.

Neil Oliver is a Scottish archaeologist, historian, television presenter, author, and broadcaster. He studied archaeology at the University of Glasgow, worked in the field, and later trained as a journalist before rising to prominence in 2002 as the charismatic host of popular BBC documentary series such as Coast, A History of Scotland, Vikings, and Sacred Wonders of Britain. Known for his passionate storytelling, deep dives into British and world history, archaeology, and cultural heritage, he has also written numerous books blending history with personal reflection. In recent years, Oliver has become an outspoken commentator on current events, freedom, and skepticism toward authority. His YouTube channel, simply called "Neil Oliver", serves as the home for his regular monologues, history series, interviews, and news commentary. Watch the Cornerstone Forum 26’ https://shaunnewmanpodcast.substack.com/ Silver Gold Bull Links: Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/ Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com Text Grahame: (587) 441-9100 Bow Valley Credit Union Bitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gateway Email: welcome@BowValleycu.com Get your voice heard…

People in this episode

Host: Shaun Newman

Guest: Neil Oliver

Topics covered

  • archaeology
  • history
  • cultural heritage
  • current events
  • freedom
  • skepticism

Keywords

  • Neil Oliver
  • archaeologist
  • historian
  • BBC documentaries
  • cultural commentary
  • YouTube channel
  • freedom
  • skepticism

Sponsors

Silver Gold Bull

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, Bow Valley Credit Union

Places: University of Glasgow

More episodes of Shaun Newman Podcast

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Shaun Newman Podcast podcast page.