The Ancient Palate Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-ancient-palate The Ancient Palate invites listeners to savour the flavours of antiquity. Host Elizabeth Gilkey, an archaeologist based in London and Oxford, journeys through the landscapes of the ancient Mediterranean in conversation with winemakers, historians, and archaeologists. Together, they explore how ancient craftsmanship and belief still ferment beneath the surface of today’s tables and vineyards. Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications. © 2026 Elizabeth Gilkey f431f290-7af3-56f8-bd0c-532c0684afd7 yes en Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:49:06 +0100 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:50:23 +0100 https://img.transistorcdn.com/wSME0LoB6yi1W5ZHtFQdzF2Pgc1VPcR54Qxgp-XPa5Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMmYx/Y2FmYjEwMDlhY2I1/ZTMzNDZkNjljNDIz/ZjEwNi5wbmc.jpg The Ancient Palate episodic Elizabeth Gilkey The Ancient Palate invites listeners to savour the flavours of antiquity. Host Elizabeth Gilkey, an archaeologist based in London and Oxford, journeys through the landscapes of the ancient Mediterranean in conversation with winemakers, historians, and archaeologists. Together, they explore how ancient craftsmanship and belief still ferment beneath the surface of today’s tables and vineyards. Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications. The Ancient Palate invites listeners to savour the flavours of antiquity. archaeology, winemaking, wine, Tuscany, Italy, viticulture Elizabeth Gilkey elizabeth.gilkey.24@ucl.ac.uk No No Dinner with the Dead: Etruscan Banquets and the Archaeology of Memory 3 3 Dinner with the Dead: Etruscan Banquets and the Archaeology of Memory full 42c05492-ca55-4238-a1b1-363b3f230d20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd499026 Step inside the painted tombs of ancient Etruria, where the musicians are still playing, the wine is still flowing, and the dead remain gathered around the table.


In this episode of The Ancient Palate, Elizabeth Gilkey explores Etruscan funerary banquets and the extraordinary tomb paintings of Tarquinia, asking what food, wine and feasting can reveal about memory, identity, gender and the enduring relationship between the living and the dead.

Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.

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In this episode of The Ancient Palate, Elizabeth Gilkey explores Etruscan funerary banquets and the extraordinary tomb paintings of Tarquinia, asking what food, wine and feasting can reveal about memory, identity, gender and the enduring relationship between the living and the dead.

Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.

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In this episode of The Ancient Palate, Elizabeth Gilkey explores Etruscan funerary banquets and the extraordinary tomb paintings of Tarquinia, asking what food, wine and feasting can reveal about memory, identity, gender and the enduring relationship between the living and the dead.

Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.

]]> archaeology, winemaking, wine, Tuscany, Italy, viticulture No Vinum et Veritas: The Spirit of Rome in the Vine 2 2 Vinum et Veritas: The Spirit of Rome in the Vine full 2aaa26b9-f8fb-4166-952c-b5f5d694c7bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3637821 In the Roman world, wine was more than a drink—it was ritual, economy, and empire distilled. This episode delves into the vineyards of ancient Rome, where wine was a marker of civilisation and commerce. Elizabeth Gilkey speaks with Dr Emlyn Dodd, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at the Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, and former Assistant Director at the British School at Rome, to uncover the craftsmanship, commerce, and culture behind ancient viticulture. Their discussion traverses vineyards and villas, amphorae and altars, tracing how Roman winemaking still echoes in the glass today.


Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.

]]> In the Roman world, wine was more than a drink—it was ritual, economy, and empire distilled. This episode delves into the vineyards of ancient Rome, where wine was a marker of civilisation and commerce. Elizabeth Gilkey speaks with Dr Emlyn Dodd, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at the Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, and former Assistant Director at the British School at Rome, to uncover the craftsmanship, commerce, and culture behind ancient viticulture. Their discussion traverses vineyards and villas, amphorae and altars, tracing how Roman winemaking still echoes in the glass today.


Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:51:57 +0100 Elizabeth Gilkey Elizabeth Gilkey 1065 In the Roman world, wine was more than a drink—it was ritual, economy, and empire distilled. This episode delves into the vineyards of ancient Rome, where wine was a marker of civilisation and commerce. Elizabeth Gilkey speaks with Dr Emlyn Dodd, Senior Lecturer in Classical Studies at the Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, and former Assistant Director at the British School at Rome, to uncover the craftsmanship, commerce, and culture behind ancient viticulture. Their discussion traverses vineyards and villas, amphorae and altars, tracing how Roman winemaking still echoes in the glass today.


Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.

]]> archaeology, winemaking, wine, Tuscany, Italy, viticulture No Ancient Vines, Modern Wines: The Etruscan Legacy at Castello di Potentino 1 1 Ancient Vines, Modern Wines: The Etruscan Legacy at Castello di Potentino full 81b6b462-8351-4f72-ac32-a72502432792 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12fc6666 This episode explores the Etruscan origins of Tuscan winemaking, highlighting how ancient techniques and traditions influence modern practices. Archaeologist Elizabeth Gilkey speaks with Charlotte Horton, award-winning winemaker at Castello di Potentino, to discuss the impact of Monte Amiata’s volcanic soil, the cultural and spiritual significance of wine, and the enduring link between history and viticulture.


Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.


]]> This episode explores the Etruscan origins of Tuscan winemaking, highlighting how ancient techniques and traditions influence modern practices. Archaeologist Elizabeth Gilkey speaks with Charlotte Horton, award-winning winemaker at Castello di Potentino, to discuss the impact of Monte Amiata’s volcanic soil, the cultural and spiritual significance of wine, and the enduring link between history and viticulture.


Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.


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Produced by Matt Aucott in collaboration with UCL Communications.


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