About this episode

Paul Reed interviews archaeologist and wargamer Alex Sotheran about battlefield archaeology and the evolution of wargaming.

In this special episode of the Podcast, Paul Reed speaks with archaeologist and wargamer Alex Sotheran about his journey in battlefield archaeology and the evolution of wargaming. They discuss the significance of battlefield archaeology in understanding the human experience of war, the challenges faced in recovering human remains, and the impact of television on the field. Transitioning to wargaming, they explore its historical roots, modern developments in rules, and its potential as a thera...

People in this episode

Host: Paul Reed

Guest: Alex Sotheran

Topics covered

• battlefield archaeology
• wargaming
• human experience of war
• television impact
• historical roots
• modern developments

Keywords

• battlefield archaeology
• wargaming
• human remains
• television
• historical roots
• modern rules

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Organizations: battlefield archaeology, wargaming, television

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