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16. Dawn Of A New Age, Pendeen, Cornwall

16. Dawn Of A New Age, Pendeen, Cornwall

FromNeil Oliver Podcast


16. Dawn Of A New Age, Pendeen, Cornwall

FromNeil Oliver Podcast

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this week’s podcast we travel with Neil across the British Isles into the Bronze Age, investigating the metal alloy that would transform the human species.The ancient world knew Cornwall as one of the richest sources of tin on the planet. And in the Bronze Age tin was in demand, because it is one of the two metals, along with copper, needed to make the new 'wonder' alloy, bronze. Neil takes us to Geevor tin mine on the incredibly beautiful Cornish coast exploring how this part of the British Isles played its part in helping to create the weapons, tools, jewellery and artworks that powered the world’s Bronze age.Check out the Podcast Instagram Account - Neil Oliver Love Letter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 7, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The History Podcast with Neil OliverSeason One: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the British IslesSeason Two: Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the WorldBe prepared to be swept away by Neil as he turns us all into time travellers!In this very personal and idiosyncratic journey Neil takes us with him on a thrilling adventure, taking us through time and space, giving us a unique insight into the whole of human history.Useful links:Neil Oliver Patreon Site – https://www.patreon.com/neiloliverSeries Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neiloliverloveletterPodcast series – all the usual providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/neil-olivers-love-letter-to-the-british-islesNeil Oliver's Love Letter to the British Isles & Neil Oliver's Love Letter to the World are both FBF Podcast Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.