Scott is a lucid teacher who brings the past to life with his effortlessly engaging style.
- The Mail on Sunday.
Michael Scott deftly steers the study of ancient history into the twenty-first century.
- Prof. Walter Scheidel, Stanford University
This is a properly exciting state of the art History TV.
- DAILY EXPRESS
He’s a brilliant historian and communicator ... his new book, X Marks the Spot, is told with the spirit of an explorer and the intellectual rigour of an academic ... an exhilarating and eye-opening read.
- Anna Baty, Hodder & Stoughton Senior Commissioning Editor
Michael, honestly, I do think the students of Warwick are very lucky to have you because your enthusiasm is so fabulous.
The sanctuary of Olympia during the Classical Period
I am writing a 10,000 word article on the sanctuary of Olympia during the Classical Period for the new Oxford […] Read More
X Marks the Spot: The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries
‘If you love Indiana Jones, this is the real thing. Michael Scott celebrates the fusion of scholarship and adventure […] Read More
15 Minutes of Fame: Kleisthenes – History Extra
As part of a series exploring lost or lesser-known figures from history who deserve their 15 minutes of fame, historian […] Read More
Sex – A Bonkers History
In a new series coming soon on Sky History, I put Amanda Holden through her paces, helping her get up […] Read More
X Marks the Spot – Hay Festival Tuesday 30 May 2023, 5.30pm
Archaeological finds tell us a lot about the past, but the stories behind archaeological exploration and discovery – what […] Read More
X Marks the Spot (or perhaps never, ever, marks the spot)
My new book – X Marks the Spot: The Story of Archaeology in Eight Extraordinary Discoveries – is coming out on 25th May 2023, published by Hodder and Stoughton. As the eagle-eyed may have spotted, […] Read More