Archaeosoup Productions is owned, produced and published by Marc Barkman-Astles.

Marc has always believed in the value of heritage and the power of the past to directly inform who and what we are today.

His first archaeological ‘lecture’ was at the tender age of five when he gave an impromptu talk to families visiting the gatehouse at Beeston Castle, Cheshire!

In 2007, Marc graduated from the University of Durham with a First Class BA (hons) in Archaeology. Since then he has worked in Archaeological Units in North Wales, Yorkshire and the North East of England.

Originally from North Wales, Marc is now based in Wallsend, Tyne & Wear and primarily works in the North East of England.

Marc is comprehensively insured and has been subjected to an enhanced CRB check*.

*Documentation can be provided upon request.