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The Archaeology Show is produced by the Archaeology Podcast Network. It's hosted by archaeologist's Chris Webster and Rachel Roden. We will interview people from around the world in a variety of topics. Enjoy the ride.
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Conclusive evidence that Vikings arrived well before Columbus - Ep 242
On this week’s news episode we start with two stories about slavery. The first comes from the discovery of a 2000 year old child’s show found in an Austrian mine. The second is from Ghana and the discovery of Britain’s first slave fort in Africa. Finally, we learn about conclusive evidence of Vikings arriving in the Americas well before Columbus.Links
* 2,000-Year-Old Child's Shoe Found in Austrian Mine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/2000-year-old-childs-shoe-found-in-austria-180982946/
* 2000-year-old child’s leather shoe discovered in Austrian salt mine
https://archaeologymag.com/2023/09/childs-leather-shoe-discovered-in-austria/
* Dig reveals the roots of Britain’s slave trade — and the bloody birth of our world
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/dig-reveals-the-roots-of-britains-slave-trade-and-the-bloody-birth-of-the-modern-world-ll5zzbmnn
* 'First English slave fort in Africa' uncovered on Ghana's coast
* https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66359512
* A Stunning Discovery Proves That Vikings Reached the Americas Before Columbus
* https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a45823574/vikings-in-america-before-columbus-new-discovery/
* RodsterAdventures Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/rodsteradventuresContact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Nov 19, 2023
Where and When would you go if you could time travel? - Ep 241
What if time travel were possible? Well, it is, sort of. Into the future, anyway. But what about time travel to the past? What rules would a time traveler likely have to follow from a historical perspective? Where would Chris and Rachel like to go and what would we like to do or see? We talk about all this on today’s episode. Where would you go? When would you go?Links
* From historical holidays to archeological sites, top destinations for the time traveller
https://apple.news/A4OszwT7TRH6VEdwtAbxu1A
* Human History Expedition
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/destinations/europe/land/human-origins-france-spain/
* Highlights of Albania
https://www.responsibletravel.com/
* Highlights of Ancient Greece
https://www.exodustravels.com/Contact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Nov 12, 2023
GREECE! For the last time until the next time - Ep 240
Seriously, it’s the last time we’ll talk about Greece. Well, our trip to Greece. Of course we’ll keep talking about Greece because it’s a SUPER cool place! Anyway, we talk about Athens, the Parthenon and the Acropolis, the Agora, and Kerameikos necropolis.Links
* History of Athens
* The Acropolis - UNESCO Site
* Athens Acropolis
* The Acropolis
* Kerameikos
* The Agora of Athens
* Rick Steves Audio ToursContact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Oct 29, 2023
How to Bury a Vampire - Ep 239
Well, we had to do something for Halloween because, well, that’s what podcasts do. So, in our style, we decided to talk about Vampires from a few news articles we found in the last couple months. Where does the legend come from? What did historic cultures do to suspected vampires? We learn all about it on this episode.Links
* Archaeologists unearth 17th Century ‘vampire child’ burial in Poland
https://archaeologymag.com/2023/08/archaeologists-unearth-vampire-child-burial-in-poland/
* 400-Year-Old ‘Vampire Child’ Was Buried with Their Foot Padlocked so They Wouldn’t Rise from the Grave https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/400-year-old-vampire-child-was-buried-with-their-foot-padlocked-so-they-wouldnt-rise-from-the-grave/
* Remains of a “female vampire” have been unearthed in Poland
https://archaeologymag.com/2022/09/remains-of-a-female-vampire-pinned-to-the-ground-have-been-unearthed-in-poland/
* Mystery of 'Vampire' Burials Solved
* https://www.livescience.com/48924-mystery-of-vampire-burials-solved.html
* Buried with sickles: early modern interments from Drawsko, Poland https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antiquity/article/buried-with-sickles-early-modern-interments-from-drawsko-poland/791AADE59597383DA4D5EA0221034AF9
* Governing from the Grave: Vampire Burials and Social Order in Post-medieval Poland (Cambridge): https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/5B289269B5042D982F9A534664BB2D72/S0959774314000754a.pdf/governing-from-the-grave-vampire-burials-and-social-order-in-post-medieval-poland.pdf
* The Horrors of History: Vampires (Ashland Community and Technical College): https://ashland.kctcs.edu/blog/posts/untitled.aspx#:~:text=The concept of the vampire,not widespread or well-known.
* A Natural History of Vampires
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/primate-diaries/a-natural-history-of-vampires/Contact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)
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Oct 22, 2023
The Archaeology of Crete - Ep 238
It’s another episode about Greece! We hope you love it as much as we did. On today’s show we talk about Crete and the Palace at Knossos. Knossos is where the Minoan civilization got it’s name from.Links
* Crete - from Britannica
https://www.britannica.com/place/Crete
* Knossos: Palace of the Minoans
https://www.livescience.com/27955-knossos-palace-of-the-minoans.htmlContact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
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Oct 15, 2023
Portara's, Temples, and Naked Men on Naxos - Ep 237
This week it’s another Greece episode featuring some of our travels. We spent a week on the island of Naxos and there is so much cool history there. We talk about the Portara, the remains of an ancient temple, the. Temple of Demeter, a Colossal Kouros, and olive presses.Links
* Naxos
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naxos
* Naxos History
https://www.naxos.net/history/
* Naxos Portara (or Temple Of Apollo)
https://www.greeka.com/cyclades/naxos/sightseeing/portara-naxos/
* Temple of Demeter at Sangri
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Sangri
* Naxos Melanes Kouros
https://www.greeka.com/cyclades/naxos/sightseeing/naxos-kouros/Contact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Oct 8, 2023
King's Landing and Castles - Ep 236
Chris and Rachel are on an epic trip and we talk about a few of the places we visited on today’s show. First up is Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia. Aside from being picturesque and awesome cities with wonderful people, Dubrovnik was also the filming site for Kings Landing and other locations in HBO’s Game of Thrones. In the third segment we talk about the small country of Montenegro and it’s massive mountains and vineyards.Links
* Split (UNESCO)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/97
* Dubrovnik (UNESCO)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/95/
* Kotor (UNESCO)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/125
* Venetian Works of Defense (UNESCO)
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1533
* Game of Thrones
https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones
* Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Dubrovnik
https://freetoursbyfoot.com/game-of-thrones-locations-in-dubrovnik/
* Virgin Voyages
https://www.virginvoyages.com
* Richie’s GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/631da8a4Contact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Oct 1, 2023
New UNESCO World Heritage sites for 2023, including OHIO! - Ep 235
UNESCO meet in September to review the nominations to the World Heritage list from 2022 and 2023. They have added added a bunch of new sites, so this week we take a look at some of our favorite new ones. Also, we talk about sites that have been removed from the “in danger” list, as well as a couple that have unfortunately been added to it.Links
* The 27 new Unesco World Heritage Sites for 2023 revealed
https://apple.news/Awx6AamRKRPy46fY6D0tlCQ
* New Inscribed Properties 2023+2022
https://whc.unesco.org/en/newproperties/?meeting=45COM&mode=list&inscribed=1
* The Criteria for Selection
https://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/
* Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1689
* Deer Stone Monuments and Related Bronze Age Site
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1621
* Old town of Kuldīga
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1658
* Uganda’s Tombs of the Kings of Buganda at Kasubi to be removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2607
* Ukraine: UNESCO sites of Kyiv and L’viv are inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger
https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2608
* The reverse side of the medal
https://www.mpg.de/11401948/unesco-world-heritageContact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
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Sep 24, 2023
2,400 Year Old Greek Statues - Ep 234
We are headed to Greece for a working vacation, so we have been on the lookout for new archaeology news about Ancient Greece! Today we’ve got a story about the furthest east ancient Greek City to be found, a rare and valuable marble lion head, and some temple ruins on an uninhabited Greek island with 2,400 year old statues.Links
* What Became of the Ancient Greek City they Found in Afghanistan
https://www.messynessychic.com/2023/09/01/what-became-of-the-ancient-greek-city-they-found-in-afghanistan/#:~:text=But%20Ai%2DKhanoum%20is%20not,China%20and%20India%20and%20beyond.
* Archaeologists find 'rare and valuable' ancient marble lion head
https://www.newsweek.com/archaeologists-find-rare-valuable-ancient-marble-lion-head-1824090#:~:text=Archaeologists%20have%20uncovered%20an%20unusually,the%205th%20century%20BC.
* Temple ruins on uninhabited Greek island reveal 2,400-year-old statues. Take a lookhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article278493769.htmlContact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Sep 17, 2023
Delicious Mummies?! - Ep 233
his week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First, we take a look at an article about Roman structure in the Swiss Alps. Then we head to Egypt where researchers are performing chemical analysis on the residue on the jars that held a mummy’s organs. And finally we look at an article about a site in in Peru where the remains of a possible religious cult leader have been uncovered.Links
* Ruins of 2,000-Year-Old Roman Walls Unearthed in Swiss Alps: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/2000-year-old-roman-buildings-found-in-switzerland-180982827/
* Ancient Egyptian mummy balm probably smelled delicious: https://www.popsci.com/science/mummy-balm-ingredients/
* 3,000-year-old tomb opened in Peru, possible cult leader unearthed: https://www.businessinsider.com/ancient-tomb-opened-pacopampa-peru-possible-religious-cult-leader-unearthed-2023-9
* Contact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Sep 10, 2023
Do Oral Histories Point to an EXTREMELY Early Arrival into the Americas? - Ep 232
On this news episode we start with a cool discovery in England and a great law that benefits everyone. Then we go to Spain and some very ancient burial practices. Finally, we look at one researcher that things oral histories, language, and genetics point to a massively early arrival of humans to the Americas.Links
* Amateur archaeologists 'disbelief' after finding rare Roman treasure in field: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1805750/archaeology-roman-treasure-britain-spt
* Ancient Human Remains Reveal How The Stone Age Buried Its Dead: https://www.sciencealert.com/ancient-human-remains-reveal-how-the-stone-age-buried-its-dead?utm_campaign=AppleNews&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=AppleNews
* Estimated time of arrival: https://apple.news/A6eykC_LuRlakW-OlZl1TcAContact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Aug 27, 2023
The oldest synagogue, Civil War soldiers, and Poseidon's Revenge - Ep 231
We’ve got a news episode this week and three great articles. First up is possibly the world’s oldest synagogue outside of Israel. However, not everyone believes it. Then we’ve got an article about some civil war soldiers that we know a lot more about now. Finally, what happens when you worship a god of the sea and it all goes wrong? The Greek city of Helike has an idea about that from 2,600 years ago.Links
* Synagogue unearthed in Russia may be one of the oldest outside Israel. But not everyone is convinced :https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/synagogue-unearthed-in-russia-may-be-one-of-the-oldest-outside-israel-but-not-everyone-is-convinced
* Four Bodies Found in Colonial Williamsburg Belonged to Confederate Soldiers: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/remains-found-in-williamsburg-were-confederate-soldiers-archaeologists-say-180982772/
* Cult center was destroyed 2,600 years ago in Greece. Now experts uncover its secrets: https://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/nat…
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Aug 20, 2023
Deconstructing the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages - Ep 230
We mention there is a YouTube video of this episode. Well, that was before we tried to edit it. There was a big error that couldn’t be overcome in the processing of the video. So, you don’t get to see Chris’ ugly face and Rachel’s face-for-video…maybe next week!
Lately it seems like every archaeology news article we read references the Stone, Bronze or Iron Age as a hook in the headline. We were curious, where does this come from, and is it valid to continue using it today? Join us for a deep dive on the origins of the Three Part Age system, whether it still holds up, or if it is an idea that just doesn’t apply to our current understanding of the ancient world.Links
* THE THREE-AGE SYSTEM: WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT MATTERS: https://stoneageman.com/stone-bronze-iron-age/
* The Development of the Three-Age System: https://www.rundetaarn.dk/en/article/the-development-of-the-three-age-system/
* Three-age system (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-age_system
* Aspe…
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Aug 13, 2023
Pompeii Frescos, the Kingdom of David, and a badass female warrior - Ep 229
We’re back with a news episode! This time we’ve got fast food in Pompeii, someone found the Kingdom of David, again, and an awesome female warrior.Links
* Pompeii had kitchen shrines, dozens of bakeries, and a 'pizza' fresco: https://www.insider.com/pompeii-kitchen-shrines-bakeries-pizza-fresco-archeology-russo-snake-find-2023-7
* Archaeologist Controversially Claims He's Found The Bible's Kingdom Of David: https://www.iflscience.com/archaeologist-controversially-claims-hes-found-the-bibles-kingdom-of-david-69800
* Archaeologists May Have Found The Lost Biblical City Of King David: https://www.iflscience.com/archaeologists-may-have-found-the-lost-biblical-city-of-king-david-47478
* Read the original journal article here: https://jjar.huji.ac.il/sites/default/files/jjar/files/jjar4_art-04_garfinkel_2023-05-23_01.pdf
* 2,000-year-old grave probably belonged to a female warrior, study says: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/27/iron-age-grave-england-scilly-isles/…
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Jul 30, 2023
Using Artificial Intelligence to Translate Ancient Text and Find New Sites - Ep 228
We’re playing an episode of the ArchaeoTech podcast for you on today’s episode. However, it was one that Chris and Rachel took over to do some tech-related news stories. We talk about artificial intelligence and how it’s being used to translate ancient text and find new sites.Links
* Segment 1
AI identifies 3 more 'Nazca Lines' figures in Peru
Accelerating the discovery of new Nasca geoglyphs using deep learning
* Segment 2
Researchers Use AI to Read Ancient Mesopotamian Texts
Translating Akkadian to English with neural machine translation
* Segment 3
A human–AI collaboration workflow for archaeological sites detection
AI spots Mesopotamian archaeological sites in satellite images
ARCHAEOLOGISTS USE AI TO IDENTIFY NEW ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN MESOPOTAMIAContact
* Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel Roden
rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Jul 23, 2023
A Teen with a Bracelet, Ancient Brazilians, and an Awful story about a Slave Ship - Ep 227
For some reason we have a Brazilian-themed show today…we start with the recovered skeletal remains of a teenager with a debilitating disease with an intricate bead bracelet. Then we look at an impossibly old site with jewelry made by very ancient Brazilians. Finally, we look at the discovery of a ship scuttled by a truly terrible person during the slave trade years.Links
Segment 1:
* Skeleton of Disabled Teen With Bracelet Puzzles Archaeologists: https://www.newsweek.com/skeleton-disabled-teen-bracelet-puzzles-archaeologists-1813779
* FROM SEED TO BEAD – HOW OUR YAWA #TOGETHER COLLECTION IS MADE: https://togetherband.org/blogs/news/yawa-bandSegment 2
* Early Humans Survived an American Ice Age, Archaeologists Say: https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/early-humans-survived-an-american-ice-age-archaeologists-say
* Evidence of artefacts made of giant sloth bones in central Brazil around the last glacial maximum; Proceedings of the Royal Society B: https://doi.org/10…
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Jul 16, 2023
Giant Hand Axes, Iron Age Textiles, and Ancient Oregonians - Ep 226
We’ve got three news stories for you today. First we go to England and find out just how big a “giant hand axe” is. Then we learn about textiles and jewelry from an Iron Age cremation burial. Finally, we’re honing in on the oldest human sites in North America with some new dates from a site in Oregon.Links
* Segment 1
Giant Hand Axes Discovered in England Point to Prehistoric Humans' 'Strength and Skill'
Ingray, L, et al, “On the Discovery of a Late Acheulean 'Giant' Handaxe from the Maritime Academy, Frindsbury, Kent” - Journal: Internet Archaeology
* Segment 2
Early Iron Age cremation burial containing bronze jewelry and rare textile fragments found in Austria
* Segment 3
Ancient find suggests Oregon had one of North America’s oldest human-occupied sites
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History - Oregon, Facebook PageContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Jul 9, 2023
The Backdoor to Hell, Dutch Stonehenge, and the Age of Bamboo - Ep 225
We’ve got a few really interesting news articles for this week. First, a priest found what he called the “backdoor to hell” in Mexico in the 1600s and sealed it off. Archaeologists may have found it. The we look at a Dutch henge complex that could have been use to monitor the solstices. Finally, we learn about a possible Age of Bamboo in the Philippines 39,000 years ago.Links
* Archaeologists Found the Ruins of the Famous ‘Backdoor to Hell'
* Project Lyobaa - Results from the first 2022 Season
* Archaeologists Discover 4,000-Year-Old 'Dutch Stonehenge'
* Damage on 39,000-year-old tools may reveal a prehistoric ‘Age of Bamboo’
* The invisible plant technology of Prehistoric Southeast Asia: Indirect evidence for basket and rope making at Tabon Cave, Philippines, 39–33,000 years ago, PLOS ONEContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Jul 2, 2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Reviewed and Deconstructed by Archaeologists - Ep 224
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was just released so you know we had to review it! We start with an overview of the movie plot, and then we spend some time looking at how historically accurate the artifacts, people, and events were. We rank the movie on a scale of 1-10 as well as all the IJ movies in order of best to worst, what’s your ranking?? Here’s ours:
Rachel: Dial of Destiny 8/10; IJ movies from best to worst: 3, 1, 5, 2, 4
Chris: Dial of Destiny 6/10; IJ movies from best to worst: 3, 5, 1, 4, 2Links
* The Real History Behind the Archimedes Dial in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’
* The Spear of Longinus: What happened to the Holy Lance?
* Skeleton Pulled From the Antikythera Shipwreck Could Give Clues to Life Aboard the Vessel
* Decoding the Antikythera Mechanism, the First Computer
* Pseudo-Archaeology - The Antikythera Mechanism - Ep 96
* Archimedes of Syracuse
* Polybius Square
* Ear of Dionysius
* Ear of Dionysius from “The World o…
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Jun 25, 2023
12kyo Bird Bone Flutes, 3/4Myo Greek Archaeology, and Ancient Ovens - Ep 223
On this week’s news episode we first cover some cool bird bone flutes that were used up to 12,000 years ago as calls for birds of prey. We then go to Greece where the archaeological record has been pushed back a quarter million years to about 700,000 years ago by the presence of stone tools. Finally, we talk about some ancient ovens that were used consistently for over 5000 years by native Americans in northeastern Washington State.Links
* Segment 1
These 12,000-Year-Old Flutes Mimic the Sound of Prehistoric Birds
Bone aerophones from Eynan-Mallaha (Israel) indicate imitation of raptor calls by the last hunter-gatherers in the Levant
* Segment 2
Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years
* Segment 3
Ancient Ovens Uncovered in Washington State
Kalispel Tribe and WSU collaborate on 5,000‑year‑old archeological excavationContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Jun 18, 2023
The Archaeology of Handedness, or, how evolution hates lefties! - Ep 222
Chris, one of the hosts, is a lefty. He’s always had to deal with what that means. But, why are 85% of humans right-handed while only a disproportionate few are left-handed? It’s not fair! But, it is evolutionary. On today’s episode we talk about how we know when handedness in humans likely developed and why it was the right side that became dominant. Segment two features an interview for Lana Ruck, an archaeologist that studied handedness for her Master’s research.Links
* The prehistory of handedness: Archaeological data and comparative ethology
* Ancient Humans Were Mostly Right-Handed, Too
* Archaeology discovery: Neanderthals' 'third hand' solves mystery behind left-handedness
* EXPERIMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY AND HOMINID EVOLUTION: ESTABLISHING A METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING HANDEDNESS IN LITHIC MATERIALS AS A PROXY FOR COGNITIVE EVOLUTION - Lana Ruck Master’s ThesisContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Jun 11, 2023
Digesta, Roman Burials in Barcelona, and Standing Stones in France - Ep 221
This week we have 3 archaeology news articles. First, even more research points to animal digesta playing a crucial role in providing nutrition to prehistoric peoples. Once again, this also challenges the traditional idea that men were the hunters in hunter-gatherer societies. Then we head over to Barcelona were 9 Roman era burials were found below the city streets. And finally, a site with 37 standing stones has been bull dozed to make way for a hardware store in France.Links
* ‘Man, the hunter’? Archaeologists’ assumptions about gender roles in past humans ignore an icky but potentially crucial part of original ‘paleo diet’ - The Conversation
* TAS Digesta Episode 216
* Ancient graves with 1,500-year-old human remains found below city streets
* Anger as pre-historic stones destroyed for French DIY store
* Fury in France after ancient stones destroyed to make for DIY store
* Bonus: Archaeologists in Armenia Unearth a Bakery—Complete With 3,000-Year-Old FlourCo…
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May 28, 2023
Desert Kite Blueprints, Ancient Dysentery, and Stone Receipts - Ep 220
On today’s show we have 3 news stories from the Middle East. The first story is about rock art “blueprints” for desert kites in Jordan. Then we move over to Jerusalem where researchers have tested the microbes left behind in ancient toilets and a stone receipt was found on the pilgrimage road between the gates of the city and the temple. We finish up with a short update about the archaeology project in downtown Miami.Links
* Stone Engravings of Mysterious Ancient Megastructures May Be World's Oldest 'Blueprints'
* Desert Kites, Miami Pre-History, and Illicit Antiquities - TAS 165
* Ancient toilets unearthed in Jerusalem reveal a debilitating and sometimes fatal disease
* A 2,000-Year-Old Chalkstone Receipt, Carved With Customer Names and Prices, Was Just Uncovered in Jerusalem
* Archaeologists at the ancient Tequesta site in Miami are getting sick, at risk of cancerContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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May 21, 2023
Amazing New Views of the Titanic, Pompei Revelations, and a Rare Mayan God - Ep 219
We’ve got three stories about pretty well known places or events. The first contains a video and pictures representing over 700,000 images that were stitched together to form the most complete views of the Titanic, ever! We then go to Pompeii to discover that not everyone died as a result of the eruption of Vesuvius. Finally, we head down to Maya country to see a CRM project find a rare sculpture of a Mayan god.Links
* Titanic: First ever full-sized scans reveal wreck as never seen before
* Skeletons found in Pompeii ruins reveal deaths by earthquake, not just Vesuvius’ ancient eruption
* Archaeologists Digging Along a Train Route in Mexico Have Found an Extremely Rare Statue of a Maya Deity
* K’awiil: Ancient Maya Lightning LordContact
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May 14, 2023
Archaeology Drama! - Ep 218
We saved the drama for, well, YOU this time! We start with an archaeologist that’s trying to build somewhat of an archaeology theme park in Guatemala and the local community isn’t having it. Then we go to Netflix’s latest blunder regarding a show about Cleopatra. Finally, if you find something in England with your metal detector you’d better report it or suffer the consequences.Links
* U.S. Archeologist Seeks to Privatize Maya Historic Sites in the Name of Conservation
* What was behind the protest against an archaeologist at last week’s L.A. Times Book Festival
* Protesters disrupt talk by archaeologist Richard Hansen at L.A. Times Festival of Books
* Cleopatra wasn't a Black woman, Egypt tells Netflix in a feud over new drama-documentary
* Was Cleopatra a Black African Queen?
* Tea Break Episode with the Vintage Egyptologist
* Metal detectorists face years in jail for £766K Anglo Saxon coin plot
* Two men convicted of conspiring to sell 9th century Anglo-S…
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May 7, 2023
Puerto Rican Prehistory, a Bone Punch Board, and a Lost Underwater Cemetery - Ep 217
This week we have 3 news stories. First we head over to Puerto Rico where new analysis of human remains from a 4,000 year old site is helping redefine what we know about the early inhabitants of the island. Then we look at a 39,600 year old bone from Spain that may be a leather punch board. And finally, the Dry Tortugas National Park has found a lost underwater cemetery off the coast of Florida.Links
* Oldest human remains from Puerto Rico contradict idea of simple island nomads
* Reconsidering the lives of the earliest Puerto Ricans: Mortuary Archaeology and bioarchaeology of the Ortiz site
* This 39,600-Year-Old Bone May Have Been Used by Prehistoric Tailors
* A 39,600-year-old leather punch board from Canyars, Gavà, Spain
* A grave under the ocean? Team finds what could be submerged hospital off Florida KeysContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Apr 30, 2023
A Roman Fortlet, Grand Canyon Resources, and Redefining Prehistoric Gender Roles - Ep 216
This week we have three interesting archaeology news stories. First up is the recent (re)discovery of a Roman era fortlet in Scotland. Then we head over to the Grand Canyon where the Glen Canyon dam is having an unanticipated effect on downstream cultural resources. And finally we discus how digesta, or the partially digested vegetation in a large mammal’s digestive tract may have been a food source to prehistoric groups.Links
* Archaeologists Discover Lost Roman Fort in Scotland
* Archaeologists found a lost Roman fortlet in Scotland
* Grand Canyon's Archaeological Sites Degrading Due To Glen Canyon Dam
* DID EARLY FORAGERS EAT PARTIALLY DIGESTED FOOD FROM LARGE ANIMALS?
* Human consumption of large herbivore digesta and its implications for foraging theory - Evolutionary Anthropology
* Book: Don’t Sleep, There Are Snakes - Daniel EverettContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Apr 23, 2023
The Archaeology of Wine - Ep 215
This week we are taking a deep dive into the origins, history and archaeology of wine. We’ll cover the surprising “birthplace” of wine with some of the oldest evidence of wine making we have so far. Then we look at ancient shipwrecks in the Mediterranean and how they contribute to our knowledge of wine trade routes in Rome and Greece. And then finally, the oldest known wine type that is still in production today!Links
* Discover the Secret Birthplace of Wine - National Geographic
* History of Wine
* Five Turning Points in the Evolution of Wine
* Ancient Roman Shipwreck Loaded With Wine Amphorae Found Off Sicilian Coast
* A Shipwreck Graveyard Has Been Found Off This Greek Archipelago
* To taste the oldest wine still in production, head to Cyprus - Atlas ObscuraContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Apr 16, 2023
Mayan Ballgame, Mummy Tags and a Hopewell Site - Ep 214
This week we cover three recent archaeology news stories. First up is a ball game carving found at Chichen Itza in Mexico. Then we head over to Egypt where mummy tags are used to reconstruct the ancient climate. And finally bridge construction in Ohio has prompted the excavation of a Hopewell Hamlet.Links
* Intact Ball Game Carving Discovered at Chichen Itza
* Play Ball! - About the game
* Reviving a 3,000-year-old Ancient Ballgame - YouTube
* An Ancient Ballgame Makes A Comeback In Mexico - NPR
* Facebook page for the modern Ulama league in Mexico
* Mummies provide the key to reconstruct the climate of the ancient Mediterranean
* Mummy Labels: A Witness to the Use and Processing of Wood in Roman Egypt
* Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old dwelling site of Hopewell Native Americans in OhioContact
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* Rachel Roden
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Apr 9, 2023
Miami Update, a 35,000 yo Face, and 17th Century Golden Dental Work - Ep 213
On this news show we start with an update on the excavations and controversy surrounding the development of a new set of luxury high-rises in downtown Miami. We then see what the face of a 35,000 year old man from Egypt looks like. Finally, would it hurt to have gold wires woven in and around your teeth to keep them in place? A 17th-century Frenchwoman likely had some opinions about it.Links
* Battle Over Miami Development Site Where Ancient Artifacts Were Discovered
* The Tequesta of Biscayne Bay
* Desert Kites, Miami Pre-History, and Illicit Antiquities - Ep 165
* A New Maya Kingdom, What's an Anchoress? And paving over Miami's history - Ep 205
* Scientists Reveal the Real Face of a 35,000-Year-Old Egyptian Man
* Source Article: The Facial Approximation of the Skull of Nazlet Khater 2
* 17th-century Frenchwoman’s gold dental work was likely torturous to her teethContact
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Apr 2, 2023
Ram Skulls, Cavemen wielding clubs?, and Paleothermometry - Ep 212
This week we have 3 archaeology news stories! First up, 2,000 ram skulls have been discovered in Egypt’s temple of Ramses II. Then we cover the rent Sapiens article about whether prehistoric humans actually carried and used clubs. Then finally, a new technology is used to create a surprising climate profile at Paleolithic sites in Alaska.Links
* Over 2,000 ram skulls discovered in Egypt's temple of Ramses II, a new mystery for archaeologists - CBS News
* Club-Wielding Ancestors: Myth or Reality? - Sapiens
* The Use of Wooden Clubs and Throwing Sticks among Recent Foragers - Springer
* New investigations at Kalambo Falls, Zambia: Luminescence chronology, site formation, and archaeological significance - Journal of Human Evolution
* Understanding blunt force trauma and violence in Neolithic Europe: the first experiments using a skin-skull-brain model and the Thames Beater - Antiquity
* A reconstruction of prehistoric temperatures for some of the oldest archaeological sites…
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Mar 26, 2023
Paleoanthropology Series Part 4: Enter Genus Homo - Ep 211
MEMBERS: There’s a bonus segment!
This is our final episode in our overview of paleoanthropology and human evolution. It’s been a bumpy ride with a lot of species falling by the wayside, but, we’re down to the final few and we’ll see what happens to them! Don’t forget to check out the other episodes in this series and for members, there’s a special bonus segment for this episode in the Ad Free Downloads area on this episode’s page.Links
* Human Family Tree
* Human Evolution Interactive Timeline
* Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens in Europe - TAS 160
* Ancient Hazelnuts, Artistic Neanderthals and a Pompeiian Chariot - TAS 116 (where we mention Denisovans)
Bonus Segment Links
* Sima de los Huesos, the Pit of Bones
* The Sima de los Huesos Middle Pleistocene hominin site (Burgos, Spain). Estimation of the number of individualsContact
* Chris Webster
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Mar 19, 2023
Paleoanthropology Series 3 - The Rise and Fall of Paranthropus - Ep 210
In this second episode of our Paleoanthropology series we focus on the Paranthropus family of fossils. The are descended from the Australopithicenes and lived next to our early hominid ancestors, but, they are not directly on the line to humans.
MEMBERS! Don’t forget to check the early downloads page for a bonus segment!Links
* Human Family Tree
* Human Evolution Interactive TimelineContact
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Mar 12, 2023
Paleoanthropology Series Part 2 - Ep 209
In this second episode of our Paleoanthropology series we focus on the Australopithecus family of fossils.Links
* Human Family Tree
* Human Evolution Interactive TimelineContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Mar 5, 2023
Paleoanthropology Series Part 1 - Ep 208
We talk a lot about human origins, so we thought this would be a good time time to do an overview of paleoanthropology, and the human evolutionary tree. In this first episode of the series we start with some of the oldest human ancestors including Sahelanthropus tchadensis and Ardipithecus ramidus.Links
* Human Family Tree
* Human Evolution Interactive TimelineContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Feb 26, 2023
Shipworms, Head Lice, and Cracking Skulls - Ep 207
It’s a news episode again! This week we talk about a shipwreck from the 1800s that washed up on the shore in Massachusetts in the US. Then we head over to the other side of the world and see what was so important it had to be written on a comb. And finally, we look at some experimental archaeology that cracked some skulls with ancient stone tools.Links
* Wreck of ship lost to storm 139 years ago washes up on Massachusetts beach
* Scientists Translate the Oldest Sentence Written in the First Alphabet
* Scientists smash skulls with Stone Age weapons to solve ancient murders, video shows
* Unraveling Neolithic sharp-blunt cranial trauma: Experimental approach through synthetic analoguesContact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Feb 19, 2023
Magnetometry on the Lagash Project (Archaeotech 191) - Ep 206
Chris is sick this week and needs to let his voice rest so we are playing a really awesome episode of Archaeotech with Chris and his co-host Paul Zimmerman. Recently an article came out in CNN featuring the work that the team Paul is part of is doing in Iraq, so it was the perfect opportunity to talk about that article and play the episode that they recorded a couple months ago about how they use Magnetometry at Lagash.Links
* Archaeologists find 5,000-year-old tavern -- including food remains -- in Iraq
* Magnetometry on the Lagash Project - Archaeotech 191
* Geophysics in the Middle East with Marco Wolf - ArchaeoTech 192
* In the Field with the Lagash Archaeological Project, Iraq - TASContact
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Feb 12, 2023
A New Maya Kingdom, What's an Anchoress? And paving over Miami's history - Ep 205
On today’s news episode we start with another Maya Kingdom found just sitting under some bushes in the jungle. OK, it’s a LOT of bushes. Then we move over to the UK and learn more about a skeleton that’s been in the University of Sheffield’s collection since the early 2000’s. Finally we talk about why the people of Miami keep letting developers dig up and pave over their most important cultural resources.Links
* Vast Maya Kingdom Is Revealed in Guatemalan Jungle (Wall Street Journal)
* LiDAR analyses in the contiguous Mirador-Calakmul Karst Basin, Guatemala: an introduction to new perspectives on regional early Maya socioeconomic and political organization (Cambridge open access)
* Mysterious skeleton revealed to be that of unusual lady anchoress of York Barbican (University of Sheffield)
* The All Saints Anchoress? An Osteobiography (Medieval Archaeology, abstract only)
* Is Miami really going to keep letting developers pave over our most ancient sites?Contact…
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Feb 5, 2023
1.2 Million Year Old Tools, 20 kyo Proto Writing, and Crazy Rich Egyptians! - Ep 204
There's some "mind-blowing" news in archaeology this week! We start with early hominids in Ethiopia using tools 500,000 years earlier than anything thought. Then we move to a possible 20,000 year old writing system in rock art. Finally, the oldest mummy ever found in Egypt was covered in gold! What else will they find there?Links
* Archaeologists Discover 1.2 Million-Year-Old 'Workshop' in Mind-Blowing Find
* A surge in obsidian exploitation more than 1.2 million years ago at Simbiro III (Melka Kunture, Upper Awash, Ethiopia) (Abstract and figures only)
* Cave drawings from 20,000 years ago may feature an early form of writing
* Could These Cave Markings Be the Earliest Form of Writing?
* An Upper Palaeolithic Proto-writing System and Phenological Calendar (open access)
* Pseudo-Arch Podcast: The Antikythera Mechanism - Ep 96
* Body Ritual Among the Nacirema
* Archaeologists may have found Egypt's oldest mummyContact
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Jan 22, 2023
London Bridge is NOT Falling Down (Anymore)! - Ep 203
We’re in Lake Havasu City, AZ this week so naturally we’re talking about the London Bridge! Did you know that one of the three stone versions of the bridge to exist in the last 1500 years is here in Arizona? We talk about this history of the bridge and what led to this version being moved to an Arizona tourist town that was literally built around it.Links
* The London Bridge
* London Bridge History
* Remains of the Old London Bridge Contact
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Jan 15, 2023
Shipwrecks, Vikings, and Fekin' Nazis - Ep 202
This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories! First up, after a 2 year hiatus, underwater excavations of the HMS Erebus have resumed with some amazing new findings. Next, we head over to Scandinavia where genetic studies of the ancient remains tell a new story about the movement of people in and out of the area in the Viking era. And finally, how Nazis 'whitewashed' a shaman's prehistoric remains.Links
* Archaeologists Recover 275 Artifacts From Mysterious Arctic Shipwreck
* HMS Erebus: journal saved from Arctic shipwreck after 180 years
* Ancient DNA Paints a New Picture of the Viking Age
* Ancient DNA Reveals a Genetic History of the Viking Age
* The genetic history of Scandinavia from the Roman Iron Age to the present
* How Nazis 'whitewashed' a shaman's prehistoric remains Contact
* Chris Webster
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Jan 8, 2023
Stealing Archaeology - Ep 201
This week we happened across 3 different stories in the News about to looting and the collection of antiquities both by museums and individuals. There are many ways that looting happens, and it can have far reaching effects on both the looter(s) and the people from whom they stole.Links
* Oscar White Muscarella, archaeologist who exposed looted artifacts and fakes, dies at 91
* TAS Episode 165 - Desert Kites, Miami Pre-History, and Illicit Antiquities
* An Open Letter to Arrowhead Hunters
* Spanish police find hundreds of archaeological artefacts at two homes
* U.S. Returns Artifacts Taken from Iraq Museum in 2003 Invasion
* U.S. Returns Thousands of Artifacts, Including Hobby Lobby’s Gilgamesh Tablet, to Iraq
* National Museum, Baghdad: 10 Years Later
* World War II Looted Art: Turning History into JusticeContact
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Jan 1, 2023
What Year Is It and Why? - Ep 200
Have you ever wondered how we ended up with the calendar we have today? Where leap years come from, and why we need them? This week we take a look at our modern calendar and the ancient calendars that came before it.
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* Gregorian Calendar from WhatIs.com
* What years are leap years? From Government of Canada
* Leap Year
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Dec 25, 2022
The Best? of 2022 - Ep 199
As some of you celebrate Christmas and we all look to the end of 2022 there are the inevitable articles talking about the "Best" whatever. We saw one article from ABC that stood out to us and on this holiday episode, we're going to talk about why. Plus, we'll talk about some of our favorite episodes and articles from this year that we talked about on the show.Links
* Some of the best archaeological discoveries of 2022 - ABC News (different title online!)
* Episode 191 - Powerful Viking Women
* Episode 189 - Lady Sapiens
* Episode 187 - A cultural History of Glacier National Park
* Episode 185 - If You Can See me weep - Drought Archaeology
* Episode 161 - The Oldest PantsContact
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Dec 18, 2022
The Archaeology of the APN - Ep 198
It’s a solo show with Chris Webster today. They APN recently celebrated it’s eight birthday and Chris wanted to tell you a little bit about how the APN came about. It’s origin story, if you will. Also, he talks about the other shows in the “APN Encyclopedia” and what’s coming up in the future.Links
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* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
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Dec 11, 2022
Homo Erectus, Neanderthal and Roman Food! - Ep 197
This week we happened to find 3 news stories about evidence for eating and cooking food in the ancient world. First up is the first evidence of Homo Erectus cooking fish 780,000 years ago. Then, we fast forward to 70,000 years ago and leftover evidence of a Neanderthal meal gives us insight into how they prepared food. And finally, in Rome new excavations under the coliseum reveal the kind of snacks that spectators would have enjoyed.
For our members, we have a bonus segment describing how one journalist attempted to recreate the Neanderthal meal that we discussed in segment 2!Links
* Evidence of cooking 780,000 years ago rewrites human history
* Oldest cooked leftovers ever found suggest Neanderthals were foodies.
* Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Snacks in Sewers Beneath the ColosseumContact
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* Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet
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Dec 4, 2022
Don't Watch NBC's 'La Brea' if you want to retain brain cells - Ep 196
This is just a short episode because it was a busy week for us. However, I had time to watch a few episodes of the catastrophe of historical inaccuracies known as “La Brea”. It’s a show on NBC and it’s really bad! Chris rants on it for one segment.Links
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* Rachel Roden
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Nov 27, 2022
Ancient Apocalypse or Modern Lies? - Ep 195
CORRECTION: Graham Hancock wrote Fingerprints of the Gods NOT Chariots of the Gods which was written by Erich von Däniken. Our apologies for mixing up the two titles! The latest archaeological injustice from Graham Hancock is in the form of a brand new, and popular, Netflix series called Ancient Apocalypse. We talk about the eight-episode series, what we liked and what we didn't. Is Graham Hancock right? Is there evidence of an ancient civilization that lived during the last ice age that some how didn't make it through the ice age but did have time to reboot civilization in the people that were left? We'll see.Contact
* Chris Webster
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* Rachel Roden
* rachel@unraveleddesigns.com
* RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet
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Nov 20, 2022
100 Years of King Tut - Ep 194
This week we get back to archaeology in the news and talk about 3 recent news stories. First, a high elevation, hard to reach archaeology site in Peru with llama rock art. Then, we head over to Italy where a cache of Etruscan bronzes has been discovered in a 2,300 year old spa. And finally, it’s the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, so of course we had to look at a few recent articles about that discovery!
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* These remote Inca ruins rival Machu Picchu
* Archaeologists Find 24 Bronze Statues, Preserved in Tuscan Spa for 2,300 Years
* 100 years after unearthing King Tut's tomb, archaeologists make new discoveries
* Long-lost jewelry from King Tut's tomb rediscovered a century later
*…
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Nov 13, 2022
The Harvest of War with Author Stephen Kershaw - Ep 193
On today's episode Chris interviews Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw, author of the 2022 Pegasus Books: The Harvest Of War. It's the story of the battles between the Greeks and the Persians 2500 years ago and how the outcome shaped democracy and our world today. Join us as Dr. Kershaw tells us this story.Links
* 2022: The Harvest of War, Pegasus BooksContact
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Nov 6, 2022
An Archaeological History of New York City - Ep 192
New York City has had a long and varied history. From the time of the Native Americans to the late 1800s when the boroughs were folded into the city limits many people, cultures, and events have left their mark. That mark leaves a material culture that has been excavated by teams of archaeologists over the last half-century or more. That artifact collection now has a home and as a result, this book was written to tell the story OF that collection. We bring on two of the four authors in this episode to talk about the book and the city.
Nan A. Rothschild is an urban social archaeologist who was Ann Whitney Olin Professor of Anthropology at Barnard College and is adjunct professor at Columbia University.
H. Arthur Bankoff is the advisor to the chair for archaeology at the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and is a professor emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at Brooklyn College, City University of New York.
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Oct 16, 2022
PROMO: Forges, fieldwork, and frying pans - Tea Break 3
The Archaeology Podcast Network is taking a bit of a break for October, 2022. In the mean time, we’re introducing you to some of the other fantastic shows that we produce. Here’s an episode from one of our newer shows, “Tea Break Time Travel.” Enjoy!
The trowel is generally considered to be the essential piece in any archaeologist's toolkit, but how long have trowels been around and what kinds of trowels can you use in excavations? In this episode, Matilda chats with professional archaeologist and blacksmith Dr Zechariah Jinks-Fredrick about why we choose the tools that we do, but also the development of metal tools and metalworking in the past. What's the difference between a cow bone and a trowel? Very little apparently...Links
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Oct 9, 2022
PROMO: Domestication and Human Brain Size with Stefan Milo - A Life in Ruins 105
The Archaeology Podcast Network is taking a bit of a break for October, 2022. In the mean time, we’re introducing you to some of the other fantastic shows that we produce. Here’s the “A Life in Ruins” Podcast with one of their more popular episodes. Enjoy!
On this episode of A Life In Ruins Podcast, we have our good friend and frequent collaborator Stefan Milo on the podcast. Stefan is in the process of researching for a video on human brain size, and we talk about what he has found. Researchers have noted a decrease in brain size in humans within the last 30,000 years. We take a deep dive into how brain size has changed throughout the evolution of the genus Homo and potential reasons for the decrease in brain size. We talk about the possibility of human self-domestication and the theories surrounding it.Links
* When and Why Did Human Brains Decrease in Size? A New Change-Point Analysis and Insights From Brain Evolution in Ants by DeSilva et al.
* Hypotheses for the Evolu…
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Oct 2, 2022
Archaic Humans, Ancient Board Games, and Powerful Viking Women - Ep 191
It's been a few weeks since we have had a news episode and in that time there has been so many great stories we had trouble deciding which ones to chose! First up is a million year old skull found in in China. Then we head over to Greece where researchers theorize that mysterious stone spheres are part of a board game. And finally, a discussion about the recent Scientific American cover story "The Power of Viking Women."
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* Million-year-old skull found in China fills human evolutionary gap
* Stone spheres could be from Ancient Greek board game
* Viking Textiles Show Women Had Tremendous Power Contact
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Sep 25, 2022
The New Science of Archaeoecology - Ep 190
On this episode Dr. Stefani Crabtree and Dr. Jennifer Dunne join us to discuss their recent paper on the new field of Archaeoecology. While it is often acknowledged that there is an overlap between the fields of archaeology and ecology, it has not been defined as a separate area of study until now. The study of Archaeoecology aims to show not only how humans impact nature, but also how the ecosystems they lived within shaped human culture and dynamics.
**Coprolites were recovered nearby in Paisley Cave. Luther Cressman recovered sagebrush sandals from Fort Rock Cave, but noted that Paisley Cave was likely "one of the most important sites for Early [humans] in the whole West" where the coprolites were later recovered by Dennis Jenkins and his team.
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Sep 18, 2022
Rethinking Women in Pre-History with Lady Sapiens - Ep 189
A few episodes back we mentioned a documentary and book called Lady Sapiens: a journey into prehistory to look at women's roles and realign our assumptions. Thomas Cirotteau is a director and directed the documentary Lady Sapiens that looks at new research in this area. We bring him on to talk about this subject and some other things he's working on.
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* Lady Sapiens: Breaking Stereotypes about Prehistoric Women
* TAS 171 - Sacred Pools, Badass Prehistoric Women, and Giant Cave Art
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Sep 11, 2022
Experimental Archaeology - Ep 188
In the subfield of experimental archaeology, researchers use historic and pre-historic methods and materials to recreate different artifacts and items in the archaeological record. By doing this we learn how peoples of the past made the things we find during excavation, which adds to the context of the life people lived at that particular time period. This week we discuss 3 examples of experimental archaeology in the news including the boomerang as a multi-use tool, how large pots were created in Crete, and the reinterpretation of an artifact found at Sutton Hoo.
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* Wood sharpens stone: Boomerangs used to retouch lithic tools
* Scored Basins from Late Minoan Crete: an Experimental Interpretation from Construction…
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Sep 4, 2022
A Cultural History of Glacier National Park - Ep 187
We recently spent some time in Glacier National Park, and while we were there we took a tour of the park lead by Jack Gladstone, a member of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana. We were blown away by not only his cultural knowledge of the area, but also his amazing singing and songwriting! We just had to share (with Jack's permission of course!) some of the tour, plus some information on the prehistoric peoples of the area, the historic development of Glacier into a national park, and some of the recent archaeology they have found in the park.
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* Jack Gladstone
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* Jack Gladstone's Music on Spotify
* Glacier National Park
* Sun Tours Contact
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Aug 28, 2022
Archaeology After Dark - Ep 186
In the past, nighttime urban activities have been overlooked by archaeologists, In this episode we interview Nan Gonlin and Meghan Strong about their latest edited volume that focus on the ancient nocturnal landscape and lightscape.
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* After Dark: The Nocturnal Urban Landscape and Lightscape of Ancient Cities
* The Archaeology of the Night - Episode 35 (Feb, 2018)
* Night in Darkness in Ancient Mesoamérica
* Maya Vase Database Contact
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Aug 21, 2022
"If you can see me, weep" - Ep 185
As drought continues to ravage the northern hemisphere, there is a silver lining as receding waters reveal previously covered archeological sites. Today we talk about 3 things that have been revealed including the Stonehenge of Spain, hunger stones in central Europe, and Nero's Bridge in Rome.
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* 'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam
* What Are "Hunger Stones" And Why Did They Terrify People In Europe?
* Europe’s dry rivers reveal creepy “hunger stones”
* Hidden ancient Roman 'Bridge of Nero' emerges from the Tiber during severe drought Contact
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Aug 14, 2022
Ancient Chinese Oracle Bones and other Ancient Writing - Ep 184
We're taking a deep dive on ancient writing on this episode! After talking about the recent deciphering of Linear Elamite on the last episode we just wanted more. We'll talk about what writing means and mention other undeciphered languages. In the last two segments we'll talk about first written scripts in China and Mesoamerica. And for members, we've got a cool bonus segment about a curious artifact found in Mexico in the 1990s.
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* Where did writing begin?
* Writing (Wold History)
* Undeciphered scripts Segment 2
* Chinese Writing (World History)
* Chinese Writing (Britannica) Segment 3
* Mesoamerican Writing Systems
* Maya Writing Bonus
* The Cascajal Block: The Earliest Precolumbian Wr…
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Aug 7, 2022
Ice Age Footprints, a Zodiac Coin, and an Ancient Script - Ep 183
This week we discuss three recent archaeology news articles. First up is the recent discovery of 12,000 year old human footprints in the salt flat of UT. Then, we head over to Israel where a Roman coin with a zodiac symbol on it was found under water. And finally, researchers believe they have deciphered the ancient Iranian script, Linear Elamite.
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* Ice Age human footprints discovered in Utah desert
* Roman Coin Depicting Zodiac Symbol Discovered off Israel’s Coast
* Archaeologists Find Rare Zodiac Coin in Israel
* Have Scholars Finally Deciphered a Mysterious Ancient Script? Contact
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Jul 31, 2022
New research links Native Americans with the Ancient Chinese - Ep 182
On todays show we take a look at 3 recent archaeological news stories. First, a new national park in Canada is being developed in corporation with the First Nations tribes in the area. Then, research at an ancient Iraqi fortress may be the remains of an ancient city that was previously lost. And finally, new analysis of DNA found in 14,000 year old modern human DNA in China has been linked to Native Americans.
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* First Look At The Proposed Pituamkek National Park Reserve (National Parks Traveler)
* Lennox First Island Nation Website
* Krista son, Helen: Pitawelkek: A 2000 year old archaeological site in Malpeque Bay (Paper)
* Ancient fortress found by archaeologists may be a lost royal city
* Rabana-Merquly…
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Jul 24, 2022
The Archaeology Variety Show Episode 2 LIVE - Ep 181
This week enjoy Season 1, Episode 2 of The Archaeology Variety Show. This episode originally aired back in March 2022.
Segments:
* Where Are We?
* Last two weeks on the APN
* Interview with Andrew Kinkella
* Andrew’s Website
* Kinkella Teaches Archaeology - YouTube
* Archaeology or Aliens
* Archeologists Found the Location Where Jesus Walked on Water
* Archaeologists find 6,500-year-old pottery bearing the name of biblical judge
* The description of the Biblical destruction of Sodom is supported by recent archaeological discoveries.
* Pop Culture Archaeology: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
* The Archaeology of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
* Thuggee
* Monsters in the dark: the discovery of Thuggee and demographic knowledge in colonial India
* Site of the Week: The Thracian Tomb of Aleksandrovo
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Jul 17, 2022
Timelines: 210 BCE - Ep 180
In 210 BCE Qin Shi Huangdi, the self-proclaimed first emperor of China was laid to rest surrounded by a terra cotta version of his army and court. But what was going on at the same time in other places in the world? In this episode we talk about the terra cotta army in China. Then we move over to Europe/Northern Africa because the end of the Second Punic War between Rome and Carthage was coming to an end at the exact same time. Finally, we take a look at the one of the first unified empires in India, the Mauryan.
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* Emperor Qin's Tomb
* Terra Cotta Soldiers on the March
* Terracotta Army
* Qin Dynasty
* Second Punic War
* Europe at 200 BCE
* The Rise of the Roman Empire
* Archaeological methodology ap…
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Jul 10, 2022
Stones in Circles and the Ancients that Loved Them - Ep 179
News from the English Countryside is dominating the podcast today! We've got a 4,800 year old stone circle on top of a henge and two from Stonehenge. The first is about the parasites that the early builders of Stonehenge suffered from and the second is about ancient pits, lots of them, found in the area around Stonehenge. Those ancients really DID love their stones in circles!
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* Volunteers Uncover Rare, 4,800-Year-Old Stone Circle in England
* Definition of Henge
* Analysis of prehistoric feces shows Stonehenge people had parasites
* Intestinal parasites in the Neolithic population who built Stonehenge (Durrington Walls, 2500 BCE)
* TAS: Timelines: 2200 BCE - Ep 170 (Stonehenge)
* Hundreds of Ancient Pit…
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Jul 3, 2022
Recent Research at a Paleoindian Red Ochre quarry with Dr. Spencer Pelton - Ep 178
This week we interview Dr. Spencer Pelton, the Wyoming State Archaeologist, about his work on the Powers II red ochre quarry site. He recently co-authored a paper about that site, and in it they reveal that the dating results make the Powers Site potentially the oldest quarry site in North America. It's a fascinating and unique site and Dr. Pelton graciously shares his expertise on red ochre, how it was mined, and how it was potentially used by Paleoindian people in Wyoming.
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* In situ evidence for Paleoindian hematite quarrying at the Powars II site (48PL330), Wyoming
* This 12,000-Year-Old Wyoming Quarry Could Be North America’s Oldest Mine
* A Life in Ruins Episodes with Dr. Spencer Pelton
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Jun 26, 2022
Shipwrecks! - Ep 177
Randomly, there were lots of shipwreck stories in the news this week, so we decided to do a themed episode! First up, we have a story about a shipwreck recovery off the coast of Oregon. Then we move over to a viking age shipyard that was discovered in Sweden. And finally, the excavation of a ship from the middle ages presents a unique challenge to archaeologists.
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* Legendary Spanish galleon shipwreck discovered on Oregon coast
* 'First of its Kind' Viking Age Shipyard Discovered at Birka, a Swedish World Heritage Site
*…
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Jun 19, 2022
United Tools, Drought Finds, and the Most Important Site in the World - Ep 176
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We've got a lot to cover in this news episode. We start with a tale of the Swiss Army Knife of southern Africa. Then we talk about a site in Iraq visible now because of drought and being recording in a rapid way. Then we go to Turkey to talk about the most famous site in the world: Gobekli Tepe. But wait, there's more! For members we have a bonus segment about the world's oldest company.
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Jun 12, 2022
Ancient Inequality, A Slave Ship and Giant Statues - Ep 175
There's a lot in the archaeology news as field seasons around the world kick off into high gear! This week we've got stories about the quantifying inequality among past societies, the conservations efforts around the last ship to bring slaves to the United States, and giant statues in Sardinia. That's giant statues, not statues of giants!
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* Why some ancient societies were more unequal than others (BBC)
* Greater post-Neolithic wealth disparities in Eurasia than in North America and Mesoamerica (Nature)
* Unlocking the Se…
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Jun 5, 2022
ENOCRE: Two archaeologists visit Chichen Itza - Ep 174
ENCORE: We recently had the opportunity to visit Chichen Itza in Yucatán, Mexico. It was an incredible experience, but, being archaeologists, we of course came away with more questions than were answered! In this episode we give a brief overview Mayan civilization, including Chichen Itza, and then talk about our experience on an incredibly touristy tour! The take away is, do a little research ahead of time (like listening to this podcast!) to help prepare yourself before visiting the site!Links
* Chichen Itza (Park website)
* Chichen Itza
* The Sunlight Effect of Kukulcan or the History of a line
* Pre-Hispanic city of Chichen Itza (UNESCO)
* Chichen Itza (Britannica)
* Roadster Adventures Contact
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May 29, 2022
The First Black Archaeologist: A Life of John Wesley Gilbert - Ep 173
There have been many foundational people in archaeology and the life and achievements of one are now fully coming to light with a new book from Oxford University Press. "The First Black Archaeologist: A Life of John Wesley Gilbert" (Oxford University Press 2022), written by Dr. John W. I. Lee is a fascinating tale of an archaeologist that paved the way for so many that came after him. Join us as we learn about John Wesley Gilbert, the first Black Archaeologist.
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May 22, 2022
Pop Culture Archaeology - The Lost City - Ep 172
As with most times archaeology is represented in fiction there are some major inconsistencies in this movie. However, it's a fun comedy and at least you won't be bored watching it. We discuss what they got right and what they got wrong about archaeology, anthropology, and lost cities. There's even a bonus segment with a real lost city!
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May 15, 2022
Sacred Pools, Badass Prehistoric Women, and Giant Cave Art - Ep 171
We've got a few articles that are all over the place - literally - this week. The first is about a re-analysis of what was thought was an ancient harbor in Italy. Turns out there's more to it. Next we talk about, well, the prehistoric world in general as it pertains the role of women. As with everything, there's more to that story and it's way more complex than early researchers would have liked. Finally we have a story of massive cave art in a hard-to-access area in Alabama. The figures are massive and would have been difficult to see in their entirety.
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May 8, 2022
Timelines: 2200 BCE - Ep 170
This week we have a timelines episode focused on 2200 BCE. At that time, Stonehenge as we know it today was just completed in the UK. Conversely, the Akkadian empire began to fall in Mesopotamia, and the impressive Old Kingdom in Egypt also came to an end. Join us for a discussion about what was happening in 3 world powers in year 2200 BCE!
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* Stonehenge General Info from Wikipedia
* The Stones of Stonehenge
* Seeing Beneath Stonehenge
* Akkadian Empire (Wiki)
* The Akkadian Period (ca. 2350–2150 B.C.)
* Akkad
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May 1, 2022
Tutankhamun - Excavating the Archive with Dr. Daniela Rosenow and Professor Richard Parkinson - Ep 169
2022 marks the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of Tutankamun's tomb, and in celebration Dr Daniela Rosenow and Oxford Professor Richard Parkinson have helped create a museum exhibit that tells the story of its discovery and excavation. This unique approach highlights the people that did the excavation rather than the artifacts themselves for a unique approach to one of the most famous Egyptian archaeological discoveries. Join us for a conversation with Dr Rosenow and Professor Parkinson about the people responsible for excavating Tutankamun's tomb.
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Apr 24, 2022
In the Field with the Lagash Archaeological Project, Iraq - Ep 168
Paul Zimmerman took his microphone along with him on a trip to Iraq over March and April. While there he recorded with the team at the beginning of the project, around the middle, and then at the end - from the airport! It's a great journey through an archaeological project and you learn a lot about this amazing site in Iraq.
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* Droning on with Paul in Iraq - Archaeotech Ep 168
* The Lagash Archaeological Project Website
* Dr. Augusta McMahon’s Twitter
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Apr 17, 2022
Pueblo Bonito, Australian Settlers, and Tasty Dogs - Ep 167
This week we take a look at 3 archaeology news stories. First up is a recent study that looks at the deterioration of the Pueblo Bonito Great House at Chaco Canyon using historic photos of the structures. Second, is a new study that looks at the health defects and deficiencies found in the skeletal remains of a colonial era cemetery in Australia. Finally, new evidence shows cut marks on dog bones found in trash pits in colonial Jamestown, indicating there were times when they were food
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Apr 10, 2022
Ancient Surgery - Ep 166
Surgery has been performed throughout ancient history to varying levels of success. In this episode, we cover a brief history of surgery sound the world, as well as some specific techniques like trepanation and blood letting. Additionally we discuss several examples of surgery in the archaeological record.
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* 5,300-Year-Old Skull Offers Earliest Known Evidence of Ear Surgery
* This 3,000-Year-Old Wooden Toe Shows Early Artistry of Prosthetics
* The Historical Timeline of Surgery
* Hippocrates, Galen, and the uses of trepanation in the ancient classical world
* Edwin Smith papyrus
* 7 Native American Inventions That Revolutionized Medicine And Publi…
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Apr 3, 2022
Desert Kites, Miami Pre-History, and Illicit Antiquities - Ep 165
It's a news episode! We've got desert kites in the Middle East (so, game fences?), a return to the Miami Circle and associated sites, and finally some illicit antiquities getting pulled from an auction in New York.
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* Segment 1
* Well-Preserved, 9,000-Year-Old Shrine Discovered in Jordan Desert
* Desert Kites
* Segment 2
* Prehistoric Human Remains Found at Miami Luxury-Condo Site
* Segment 3
* Ancient Artifact Pulled From Christie's Auction After Archaeologist Claims Suspect 'Provenance' Contact
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Mar 27, 2022
AI Epigraphers, British Kings, and Stone Age Reconstructions - Ep 164
This week we discuss some interesting archaeology news articles. First up is a new algorithm that can read and restore Ancient Greek texts. Second, a researcher claims to have found approximately 65 previously unknown British royal burials. We definitely have a lot of questions about that statement! And finally, a beautiful reconstruction of a Stone Age woman by both artists and archaeologists is on display in Sweden.
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* Archaeology: Restoring ancient texts using artificial intelligence
* New study identifies the likely burials of up to 65 British Kings
* The Royal Burials of 65 Celtic Kings Identified in England and Wales
* This Beautiful Reconstruction of a Stone Age Woman Feels Almost Like Time…
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Mar 20, 2022
Timelines: 1100 CE in North America - Ep 163
We’ve got another timelines episode! This time we look at 1100 CE in North America. We decided to focus on some of the most iconic sites at that time and look at what caused them to succeed and ultimately fail.
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* Chaco Canyon
* Chaco Canyon National Park Page
* Chaco Canyon - Arch365 003
* Ancient America - Chaco Canyon - Arch365 172
* Greater Chaco Landscape - Heritage Voices 22
* What is Chaco? Location, Features, and Chronology with Rich Friedman - Site Bites S1E1
* Origins of Chaco - Who were the Chacoans and where did they come from? with Dr. Cathy Cameron - Site Bites S1E2
* Major Debates in Chacoan Archaeology with Paul Reed - Site Bites S1E3
* “Chaco” after Chaco with Dr.…
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Mar 13, 2022
The Archaeology Variety Show Episode 1 LIVE - Ep 162
We've started a new show! Join Chris and Rachel LIVE every other Wednesday at 4pm PST/7pm EST. Find the schedule and sign up for each show at www.kulturomedia.com/live-events. On this episode of TAS we present you the first show with an interview with A Life In Ruins Host Carlton Gover, a game show called Archaeology or Aliens, and Pop Culture Archaeology! There's a few more segments and we have fun throughout.
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* A Life in Ruins Podcast
* Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
* Archaeology or Aliens
* 1. Archaeology breakthrough after spy satellite images unveiled world's ‘first city’
* 2. Origins of the 30,000-year-old Venus of Willendorf solved
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Mar 6, 2022
Ancient Ear Surgery, Roman Mosaics, and the Oldest Pants EVER! - Ep 161
We've got FOUR news articles for you today. The first is about the oldest ear surgery that took place over 5,000 years ago. She lived! For a little while anyway. Then we go to London where one of the best Roman mosaics to be found in the last century was uncovered. They had all the best things! Finally (sort of) we go to China and look at the oldest pants, or trousers, ever found. We have a fourth article about a new rock art dating technique but that's in our bonus content for members of the APN. If you're not a member head over to https://www.archpodnet.com/members for more info.
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* 5,300-Year-Old Skull Offers Earliest Known Evidence of Ear Surgery
* Ancient Roman floor more than 1,500 years old fou…
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Feb 27, 2022
Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens in Europe - Ep 160
The intersection of Neanderthals, and modern Homo Sapiens is a very unique and super interesting time period. Wedecided to do a deep dive on the origins of Homo Nenaderthalensis, how they ended up in Europe and were able to inter breed with modern humans and have a lasting genetic imprint on the human genome.
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* French cave findings suggest Europe’s first Homo sapiens arrived earlier than thought
* An Evolutionary Timeline of Homo Sapiens
* Who were the Neanderthals?
* Homo neanderthalensis (Smithsonian)
* Homo Sapien Origin Contact
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Feb 20, 2022
Neolithic Drum Sculpture, Homo Sapiens in Europe, and the Coronado Expedition - Ep 159
This week we have three super interesting news stories that grabbed our attention. First, a beautiful carved chalk drum was found with a Neolithic child burial in the UK. Second, new evidence shows the entry of Homo Sapiens into Europe may have been 10,000 years early than researchers previously realized. And finally, an archaeologist in Arizona claims to have found evidence that re-maps the route taken by the Coronado Expedition in 1540.
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* “Remarkable" 5,000-Year-Old Drum Sculpture Found In Neolithic Children's Grave (IFLScience)
* British archaeologists found a 5,000-year-old drum and three children locked in a neolithic embrace (Wash Post)
* French cave findings suggest Europe’s first Homo s…
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Feb 13, 2022
Spines in Peru, Decapitated Romans and Egyptian Notepads - Ep 158
This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news articles. First, spines excavated in the Chincha valley of Peru are threaded on reeds posthumously. Archaeologist speculate this may have been done by the family members of the data after looting by the Spanish occurred. In segment 2 we take a look at a cemetery in the UK with an unusually high number of decapitated bodies. And finally, it turns out that ancient Egyptians used broken pot sherds as a type of notepad that school children used to practice script writing.
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* Native Peruvians threaded corpses’ spines on to sticks, study suggests
* Scientists found 192 spines threaded on poles in Peru, a macabre practice that may be a response to Europeans…
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Feb 6, 2022
Timelines: 79 CE in Pompeii, Teotihuacán, and Aksum - Ep 157
Everyone knows that the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE buried the Roman town of Pompeii in volcanic ash, abruptly ending its time as a flourishing port city on the Bay of Napes. But, what what else was happening in the ancient world at the same time? In this Timelines episode, we begin by chatting about Pompeii and it's unfortunate demise in segment one. Then we move over to Central America, where Teotihuacán is entering its monumental architecture building phase at the same time. And finally, in segment three we look at the Kingdom of Aksum, which was growing into a thriving trade town on the route between Rome, the middle east and India. These three very similar, yet very different stories were taking place at the same time of approximately 79 CE around the world!
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Jan 30, 2022
Ancient Boardgames, a Roman Market in the UK, ¡y mas edificios en Machu Pichu! - Ep 156
This week we discuss a 4,000 year old board game that was discovered in Oman. Then in segment two, we head over to the UK where a Roman market town has been excavated in advance of the HS2 railway construction. And finally, LIDAR has uncovered more structures in association with Machu Picchu.
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* Archaeologists Unearth 4,000-Year-Old Stone Board Game in Oman (Smithsonian Magazine)
* 4,000-year-old stone game board discovered (Oman Daily Observer)
* Qumayrah Valley in Oman: new discoveries of ancient towers, copper trade and games (Press release from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw)
* HS2 dig uncovers the Roman market town that vanished (The Times)
* High-speed rail construction reveals Roman town in the UK (ars technica)
* Ancient and hidden, Machu Picchu's complexity uncovered by archaeologists (NBC…
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Jan 23, 2022
Wooden Romans, Arabian Highways, and History on the Seashore - Ep 155
We’ve got some interesting articles from the news media to discuss today. We start with a massive dig in the UK that’s been going on since 2018. The HS2 Rail Project has unearthed thousands of artifacts. This time, we’re talking about a carved wooden Roman figure with amazing preservation. Then we go to Arabia to learn about ancient highways. Finally, we see what can be found on the Cape Cod National Seashore.
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* ‘Exquisite’ Roman figure found on HS2 dig in Buckinghamshire
* HS2 Website
* Archaeologists discover ancient highways in Arabia
* Dig this: Historian goes deep into the archaeology of Cape Cod
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Jan 16, 2022
Sutton Hoo "Ghost Ship" and The Dig (111) - Ep 154
This week, the hosts are a little under the weather so we pulled a favorite from the archives for today’s episode. We hope you enjoy!
With the recent release of The Dig, a Netflix film focused on the excavation of an incredible burial ship at Sutton Hoo, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at this site! Sutton Hoo is extremely important and interesting for many reasons and we dive into those as well as review the movie. Did we like it? Join us and find out!
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* UK National Trust - Sutton Hoo
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* Edith Pretty
* Mercie Lack and Barbara Wagstaff
* The Dig Trailer
* Sutton Hoo burials: reconstructing the sequence of events
* Current Archaeology…
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Jan 9, 2022
The Sumerian Site of Lagash with Paul Zimmerman - Ep 153
Dr. Paul Zimmerman, also a host of the ArchaeoTech Podcast, is working with a team that's investigating the ancient city of Lagash in Iraq. We talk about the history of Lagash and it's place in the chronology of the area. We also talk about what the team hopes to find and what questions they hope to answer in the coming field seasons. For a more technical discussion of what Dr. Zimmerman is doing at Lagash check out the ArchaeoTech episode below.
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Links
* Lagash Archaeological Project
* Droning on With Paul in Iraq - ArchaeoTech 168
* Stele of the Vultures
* Gudea
* Lagash
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Jan 2, 2022
Serpent Imagery in Rock Art with Dr. Alan Garfinkel - Ep 152
This is a special presentation from the Rock Art Podcast. On this episode Dr. Alan Garfinkel tells us about snake and serpent imagery in rock art. What does it look like and what could it mean?
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Dec 26, 2021
Shipwrecks, a rediscovered cemetery and Neanderthals - Ep 151
This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First, researchers have discovered 2 well preserved shipwrecks off the coast of Ceasarea that are from two different time periods, but very close together on the sea floor. Second, a forgotten African American cemetery has been re-discovered under a parking lot and building in Clearwater Florida. And finally, new research shows that Neanderthals may have had a bigger impact on the Pleistocene landscape than we previously thought.
Links
* Segment 1
* Spectacular Artifacts Found in Two Ancient Shipwrecks
* Segment 2
* 'Thank God you found me': Florida officials unearth a fourth forgotten Black cemetery
* Segment 3
* Landscape modification by Last Interglacial Neanderthals
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Dec 19, 2021
Muons and the Terracotta Army, Mesolithic Baby burial and Pseudoscience in Jordan - Ep 150
This week we discuss three very different archaeological news stories! First, archaeologists in China plan to use Muons to “see” inside the unopened and presumably un-looted tomb of China’s first Emperor Qin Shi Huang. His tomb is protected by the famed Terracotta Army, but has remained unopened due to preservation concerns. The second article is about a European Mesolithic baby burial, and the great care with which she was buried. Finally, we head over to Jordan to learn about recent research that was twisted to “prove” the story of the city of Sodom in the Bible, and how this is dangerous pseudoscience that damages the archaeology of the area.
Links
* Segment 1
* Cosmic rays could unearth secrets of Terracotta Army tomb
* Seeing deeper with atmospheric muons: From archaeology to geology
* Segment 2
* Baby Buried With Care 10,000 Years Ago Found in Italian Cave
* Earliest modern female human infant burial found in Europe
* Segment 3
* When Biblically Inspir…
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Dec 12, 2021
Textiles in the News - Ep 149
In segment 1 we discuss a recent article about 25 burials found at the Chan Chan archaeological site in Peru, and the textile objects they were buried with. Segment 2 is all about new evidence for the type of material used to weave cloth at Çatalhöyük, 8000-9000 years ago. And finally, archaeological evidence in Britain shows how Neolithic weavers joined bast fibers using a splicing technique that has been developed at many times and in many places around the world.
Links
* Segment 1
* Peru: Skeletal remains of 25 people found at Chan Chan archaeological site
* Endangered Site: Chan Chan, Peru
* Chan Chan
* Segment 2
* Unearthed textiles from Stone Age settlement reveals history of clothes making
* Anatolian Neolithic Weavers At Çatalhöyük Used Trees to Make The Oldest Cloth
* Segment 3
* Unraveling the Secrets of Bronze Age Thread: Textile Reveals Highly Advanced and Complex Process Used 3,800 Years Ago
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Dec 5, 2021
Under Jerusalem with Andrew Lawler - Ep 148
Andrew Lawler is a journalist and an author with an interest in history and archaeology. In his latest book he looks at the history of excavations in Jerusalem. Andrew starts at the beginning in the 1800s and looks at many of the characters and excavations that have helped define the city.
Andrew Lawler is author of the newly released Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City. A long-time journalist, he has written about archaeology for more than two decades for a host of magazines. His most recent piece was the cover story for the November National Geographic on the 100 greatest archaeological discoveries.
Links
* Andrew Lawler's Website
* Book: Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City
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Nov 28, 2021
Archaeological Hoaxes Round-Up! - Ep 147
Sometimes modern humans just can’t resist the urge to falsify archaeological evidence - we don’t always know why, but sometimes it may be to support their own theory of history, or sometimes just for a joke. In this episode we explore 3 archaeological hoaxes, who the perpetrators were (if known) and why they did it.
Links
* Segment 1
* Spencer Lake Horse Skull
* Pseudo archaeological Claims of Horses in the Americas
* Segment 2
* The ‘Coso Artifact’
* The Coso Artifact: Mystery from the Depths of Time
* The Coso Artifact (NCSE)
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Nov 21, 2021
Pompeii Slave's Rooms, Homo Naledi, and ancient theater toilets - Ep 146
We've got three news stories for you again this week. The first is about a find at Pompeii, where they are always finding cool things, that's different from most. Archaeologists have found what they think are slave's quarters, an underrepresented group in the archaeological assemblage. Next we have some new thoughts after a recent reconstruction of the 300kyo Homo naledi. Finally, archaeologists get really excited about 2000 year old toilets in Turkey.
Links
* Segment 1
* Slaves' room unearthed in Pompeii reveals lives of marginalized citizens.
* Segment 2
* Homo Naledi Child Skull's Reconstructed
* A child’s partial skull adds to the mystery of how Homo naledi treated the dead
* Immature Hominin Craniodental Remains From a New Locality in the Rising Star Cave System, South Africa
* Expanded Explorations of the Dinaledi Subsystem, Rising Star Cave System, South Africa
* Segment 3
* Possible Actor's Toilet Uncovered in Theater at Smyrna
* Dig in Turkey finds thea…
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Nov 14, 2021
Ancient Social Networks, The First Falkland Islanders, and a Massive Floor Mosaic - Ep 145
On today's show we have three news articles for you. The first is about pottery making styles were passed down in the Indus Valley in the 3rd millennium BCE. The second discusses new findings that suggest a European in 1690 wasn't the first person to set foot in the Falkland Islands. Finally, we talk about the re-opening of a Palace to visitors in Palestine that shows one of the largest floor mosaics every discovered.
Links
Segment 1
* Rediscovering the ancient social networks and industries of Indus Civilisation villages
* Setting the wheels in motion: Re-examining ceramic forming techniques in Indus Civilisation villages in northwest India (J. Of Anth Arch)
* TwoRains Project
Segment 2
* Team Discovers Evidence of Prehistoric Human Activity in Falkland Islands
Segment 3
* Palestinians Unveil Huge Mosaic at Jericho Desert Castle
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Nov 7, 2021
A Roman Mausoleum, Culloden Battlefield, and Roman Statues - Ep 144
We've got three news articles for you this week. We start in Turkey with a discovery of a Roman mausoleum. We then head to Scotland and the Culloden Battlefield. Archaeologists hope to find out more personal details of some of the soldiers involved and to do some 3D mapping. Finally, it's back to Romans. This time their presence is found under a Norman church in England.
Links
* Archaeologists reveal Roman sanctuary in ancient Doliche
* Archaeological digs in new locations at Culloden Battlefield
* Trio of ‘Astounding’ Roman Statues Found Beneath Medieval Church in England
* “Once-in-a-lifetime” Roman statue discovery
* Rōdster Adventures
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Oct 31, 2021
Vikings! - Ep 143
In the wake of the new dating of a Viking settlement in North America we decided to discuss that article and two others about Vikings. They were explorers, conquerers, and very interesting people. Enjoy this episode!
Links
* Viking Map of North America Identified as 20th-Century Forgery (Smithsonian Magazine)
* Evidence for European presence in the Americas in AD 1021 (nature)
* Goodbye, Columbus: Vikings crossed the Atlantic 1,000 years ago (Reuters)
* 6 Misconceptions About the Vikings (Mental Floss)
* Sutton Hoo "Ghost Ship" and The Dig - Ep 111
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Oct 24, 2021
Pre-Clovis Sites Part 2 - Ep 142
With the definitive dating of the “human” footprints at White Sands pushing back the earliest human occupation of North America to 21,000 to 23,000 years BP, we decided to take a look at several well known pre-Clovis sites. These sites are often controversial and heavily debated amongst archaeologists. We’ll discuss the findings from each site, why they are controversial, and what we think.
Links
* Stunning footprints push back human arrival in Americas by thousands of years (Nat Geo)
* Evidence of humans in North America during the Last Glacial Maximum (Science)
* 130k-Year-Old Arch Site with Dr. Steven Holen - Special Episode - The Archaeology Show
* Radioactive Science and a 130,000-Year-Old Mastodon - ArchaeoTech 52
* Settlers of Cerutti: Evaluating Claims About the Cerutti Mastodon Site - Ruins 37
* Reclaiming Indigenous Histories and the Indigenous Paleolithic - HeVo 31
* Getting "in tune" with the Paleoindian with Dr. Jesse Tune - Ruins 50
* Ancient Ameri…
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Oct 17, 2021
Pre-Clovis Sites Part 1 - Ep 141
With the definitive dating of the “human” footprints at White Sands pushing back the earliest human occupation of North America to 21,000 to 23,000 years BP, we decided to take a look at several well known pre-Clovis sites. These sites are often controversial and heavily debated amongst archaeologists. We’ll discuss the findings from each site, why they are controversial, and what we think. In Part 1 we cover four of the youngest pre-Clovis Sites including, Paisley Cave in Oregon, Monte Verde in Chile, Gault in Texas and Topper in South Carolina.
Links
* Explore Pre-Clovis Sites (Old, but holds up!)
* Pre-Clovis Sites
* A Life in Ruins Episode 77
* Paisley Caves
* Monte Verde (Wiki)
* New Archaeological Evidence for an Early Human Presence at Monte Verde, Chile
* Gault, TX
* Evidence of an early projectile point technology in North America at the Gault Site, Texas, USA
* Topper Site
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Oct 10, 2021
Ammonite and Mary Anning - Ep 140
Released on Hulu in 2020, Ammonite is a fictionalized movie that portrays a few years at the end of Mary Anning's life. She was an amateur paleontologist and with her family discovered the first ichthyosaur fossils in England. We talk about the movie, what it got right and what it didn't, and about the real Mary Anning and her life, work, and discoveries.
Links
* Ammonite IMDB Entry
* Ammonite movie review and summary by Roger Ebert
* Mary Anning (Wikipedia)
* Mary Anning: the unsung hero of fossil discovery
* Ammonite: Who was the real Mary Anning?
* Mary Anning (Lyme Regis Museum)
* The forgotten fossil hunter who transformed Britain’s Jurassic Coast
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Oct 3, 2021
Reconsidering Point Typologies of North Carolina with Dr. Randy Daniel - Ep 139
In this episode we interview Dr. Randy Daniel of East Carolina University about his new book: Time, Typology, and Point Traditions in North Carolina Archaeology. His research interests include the archaeology of prehistoric hunter-gatherers in the Southeastern United States, particularly hunter-gatherer adaptations at the end of the last Ice Age. Dr. Daniel recognized the need to update, revise and add to the previous point typology definitions in North Carolina, which lead to the book published earlier this year. We chat with Dr. Daniel about why the update was needed, as well as his methodology and approach towards working with private land owners and amateur collectors.
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* Time, Typology, and Point Traditions in North Carolina Archaeology (Daniel 2021)
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Sep 12, 2021
HEADLINES: 6kyo Croatian Settlement, Clovis Camp, and Rare Find in Poland - Ep 138
We’ve got three completely different news stories for you this week. We start with a site that was found in Croatia by basically looking at satellite maps and looking for interesting shapes in the water. We then go to Michigan in the USA and look at a Clovis site that was found by a self-taught researcher. Finally, we head to Poland where a farmer found, and reported, a unique hoard of metal artifacts.
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* Archaeologist discovers 6,000 year-old island settlement off Croatian Coast
* Clovis Camp Site Discovered in Michigan
* Farm Field find rewrites archaeological history in Michigan
* The Belson Site: A paleoindian campsite on the outwash plains of the Central Great Lakes
* Farmer finds rare treasures from Unetice Culture
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Sep 5, 2021
Olcott Archaeology with Jason Cooper - Ep 137
This week we interview Jason Cooper, an archaeologist with the Washington DOT, the current president of the Association for Washington Archaeology, and former archaeologist with the environmental firm, AMEC. In 2008 we were lucky enough to work on an Olcott excavation with Jason, and now he has co-written a book about those findings. We discuss the significance of the Olcott tradition in Washington, as well as how our findings on the CRM project in 2008 contributed to our knowledge of the Olcott people.
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* Hunters of the Mid-Holocene Forest
* Association for Washington Archaeology
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Aug 29, 2021
TIMELINES: The World During the Signing of the Declaration of Independence - Ep 136
Timelines is back, and this time we take a look at a time that is extremely significant to the United States: 1776, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We explore the events leading up the the Revolutionary war in America, as well as what was happening at the same time in other parts of the world: China and Africa.
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* Declaration of Independence
* China and America in 1776: A Comparison
* Qing Dynasty
* Ten Great Campaigns
* Imamate of Futa Toro
* The Islamic Revolution of Futa Toro
* The History Search
* Imamate of Futo Toro
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Aug 23, 2021
Romans in Israel, Greeks in Pompeii and an Abby in England - Ep 135
Your news for the week includes a Roman basilica, the largest found in Israel, uncovered in the city of Ashkelon. Next is a preserved, mummified, body of a freed Greek slave that lived in Pompeii. Finally, we go to England to find the remains of an Abbey that fell into disuse in the 1500s.
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* 2000 Year Old Basilica Unearthed in Ashkelon
* Archaeologists find mummy, evidence of Greek in Pompeii
* Archaeologists find skeleton, evidence of Greek in Pompeii
* Stunningly preserved mummy of slave found in Pompeii graveyard
* Archaeologists recover lost part of St. Mary's Abbey
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Aug 15, 2021
Decapitated burials, lava tubes filled with bones, and an ancient mint - Ep 134
In this week’s episode of The Archaeology Show, we take a look at 3 recent archaeology news articles. First, a Roman graveyard containing an unusually high number of decapitated burials, indicating they may have been executed criminals. Second, lava tubes in Saudi Arabia with thousands of bones deposited by hyenas representing many different animals, including humans. Finally, we discuss spade shaped coins made in a 2500 year old Chinese mint.
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* 'Exceptionally high' number of decapitated bodies found at Roman burial site
* https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/02/world/europe/roman-burials-decapitated.html
* https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/31/europe/decapitated-roman-remains-scn-scli-intl/index.html
* Thousands of Human and Animal Bones Hoarded by Hyenas in Lava Tube System
* https://www.heritagedaily.com/2021/08/thousands-of-human-and-animal-bones-hoarded-by-hyenas-in-lava-tube-system/139869
* https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12520-021-01365-6
* Ancient Coin Mi…
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Aug 8, 2021
Paleo Diet Myths, A Headless Statue, and Mummified Sheep - Ep 133
On today’s show we start with an article that claims to “debunk” the Paleo Diet. However, what it really does is just talk about a lot of really cool food-related things in history. Next we go to Turkey and learn about a headless statue that was recently discovered. Finally, we end in an Iranian salt mine where naturally mummified sheep were found.
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* The real Paleo diet: Scientists debunk ancient food myths
* Headless Statue of Ancient Woman Discovered in Turkey’s ‘Mother Goddess City’
* 1600 Year Old Mummified Sheep Found in Iranian Salt Mine
* News Article
* Paper
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Aug 1, 2021
Roman City Markers, a 4k yo Iraqi City, and a 13k yo Battle - Ep 132
On this weeks episode we have 3 interesting archaeology news articles. First up is the discovery of a Roman Pomerium marker defining the boundary of city of Rome 2000 years ago. Second, a 4000 year old city in Iraq has been discovered. And finally, a reanalysis of skeletons from a Pleistocene era graveyard in Sudan provide new insight into how the people buried there died.
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* Ancient Rome's city borders were discovered in a rare stone
* 4,000-year-old city discovered in Iraq
* Scientific Reports: New insights on interpersonal violence in the Late Pleistocene based on the Nile valley cemetery of Jebel Sahaba
* Nature
* Daily Mail
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Jul 25, 2021
Oldest Art? A Nubian Cathedral, and the Temple of the Winged Lions - Ep 131
Paul Zimmerman from the ArchaeoTech podcast joins Chris and Rachel on their archaeological project in the high desert of Nevada. We talk about a dubious piece of Neanderthal art - I mean, art is art, right? We also look at a Nubian cathedral that was recently excavated. Finally, Paul helps us understand the Temple of the Winged Lions at Petra. He's actually worked there!
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* A 51,000-year-old carved bone is one of the world’s oldest works of art, researchers say
* NBC Article
* Nature
* Archaeologists find ruins of vast Medieval Nubian cathedral in Sudan
* The Art Newspaper
* University of Warsaw Article
* A Journey from the Excavation Archive Back to the Site: The Architectural Decoration of the Temple of the Winged Lions
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* Michael Press on Palmyra
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Jul 18, 2021
Ancient Egyptian Tombs, Cave Lighting, and Turkey Bone Tattoos - Ep 130
We have three great news stories for you this week. First, we talk about an article from Smithsonian about ancient tombs in Egypt. Check out the documentary coming out in 2021! Next we look at an experimental archaeology article looking at three different cave lighting systems and their effectiveness. Finally, we look at the oldest tattooing tools ever found in North America.
Links
* Inside the Tombs of Saqqara
* Scientists reconstruct cave lighting systems used by early humans
* Tennessee site yields oldest known American tattoo tools
* https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/oldest-tattoo-tools-tennessee-native-american
* Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352409X21002145?via%3Dihub
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Jul 4, 2021
New Humans, Buried Time Capsule, and a Shaman's Snake Stick - Ep 129
This week we discuss three recent news articles about archaeology. First, potential new additions to the hominin evolutionary tree. Then, a CRM firm in South Carolina opens a time capsule from the mid 1800s. And finally, a carved wood staff is found in Finland and it may have belonged to a Shaman.
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* Mysterious skull fossils expand human family tree — but questions remain
* Contents of long-buried time capsule surprise archaeologists
* Possible shaman's snake stick from 4,400 years ago discovered in a Finnish lake
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Jun 27, 2021
A 1000 yo Chicken Egg, a Unique Child Burial, and Fancy Viking Clothes - Ep 128
There are a lot of interesting archaeology articles in the world this week. On today’s episode we cover just three. We start with an uncracked 1000 year old chicken egg. Then we talk about a unique child burial in Poland. Finally, we talk about fancy viking clothes and the cost to make them.
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* Archaeologists Discover - and Crack - an Intact 1,000 year old chicken egg
* Girl buried with finch in her mouth puzzles archaeologists
* Original German Article: The girl with finches: a unique post-medieval burial in Tunel Wielki Cave, southern Poland
* Unique Viking textiles found in woman’s grave
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Jun 13, 2021
Canadian Residential Schools - Ep 127
A recent article discussing the discover of over 200 child burials in Canada has brought the Canadian Residential School system back into the light. The schools were for First Nations children to be indoctrinated into white society. They striped children of languangen and identity and forced them into gender-typical labor. it was a horrifying time in Canada that came to an end, in once case, in just 1996.
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* Why Canada is mourning the deaths of 215 children
* The Residential School System
* https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/the_residential_school_system/
* http://summit.sfu.ca/system/files/iritems1/12440/etd7411_SDielissen.pdf
* Finding Cleo
* Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report
* https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AAA-Hamilton-cemetery-FInal.pdf
* https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kamloops-residential-school-remains-update-1.6053467
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Jun 6, 2021
Scottish Petroglyphs, Lithic Dating, and CRM in Wyoming - Ep 126
This week we have 3 stories of Archaeology in the news. First, the oldest petroglyphs in Scotland, and also the only animal shapes, were discovered by an amateur archaeologist. Second, we discuss new developments in lithic dating using OSL. And finally, a large scale environmental survey on an Air Force base is announced in Wyoming.
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* 'An incredible discovery': Prehistoric animal carvings found in Scotland for first time
* Oldest human traces from the southern Tibetan Plateau in a new light
* Direct dating of lithic surface artifacts using luminescence
* F.E. Warren AFB to conduct field surveys June 14 to Oct. 22
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May 30, 2021
NEWS: Climate Models, Non-Kosher Ancient Judeans, and Coins - Ep 125
We have three articles for you today. The first is about current climate models and how they don't take archaeological information into consideration. For example, how many acres of food were grown per person in 1500 Europe verses China? Next we look at why pig and fish remains were in abundance in some ancient Judean settlements? Weren't they supposed to be Kosher? Finally, a paper that's still just an abstract suggests that coin makers in ancient Greece and Rome found it hard to make bronze dies.
Links
* Archeologists Are Making a Push to Improve Climate Modeling
* What Archaeology Tells Us About the Ancient History of Eating Kosher - Smithsonian Magazine
* Link to paper in the Journal of the Institute of Archaeology of Tel Aviv University
* Model for ancient Greek and Roman coinage production - ScienceDirect
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May 23, 2021
Obsidian Flakes in Lake Huron, A Wielbark Cemetery, and a Computer Program Sorts Pottery - Ep 124
This week on The Archaeology Show, we discuss three exciting Archaeology Articles and News stories. First, two obsidian flakes from central Oregon have been found in an early Holocene settlement in Lake Huron. Second, an extensive cemetery in Poland gives the Wielbark civilization its name. And finally, researchers in Arizona have programmed a computer to sort pottery sherds faster and more consistently than humans can.
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* Central Oregon obsidian from a submerged early Holocene archaeological site beneath Lake Huron
* The Goths, the Wielbark Culture and over 100 years of research on the eponymous site
* Archaeologists teach computers to sort ancient pottery
* Applications of deep learning to decorated ceramic typology and classification: A case study using Tusayan White Ware from Northeast Arizona
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May 16, 2021
Neanderthals with gnawed bones, Sicicillian Wine and the Human Diet - Ep 123
This week on The Archaeology show, we discuss 3 recently published Archaeology Articles and stories in the news. First, Neanderthals are back in the news, again! It seems like there is something new about Neanderthals, and this time it is the discovery of 9 individuals with gnawed bones found in an Italian cave. Second, new research uses chemistry to identify beer and wine residue in ancient Sicilian jars. And finally, new research looking at the diet composition of ancient humans, as compared with modern humans.
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* Gnawed bones of 9 Neanderthals found in Italian cave
* How Scientists and Archeologists Trace Beer and Wine through Antiquity
* Chemical evidence for the persistence of wine production and trade in Early Medieval Islamic Sicily
* A global carbon and nitrogen isotope perspective on modern and ancient human diet
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May 9, 2021
Laotian Jars, Oldest African Human Burial, and Saudi Arabian Stone Rectangles - Ep 122
This week we discuss three interesting archaeology stories in the news. First, new dating techniques are used to date Laos' field of jars. Then, we discuss the oldest known homo sapien burial found in Africa. Finally, excavations of mustatils in Saudi Arabia shed some light on what these structures were used for.
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* Archaeologists finally uncovered some of the mystery behind Laos’s Plain of Jars
* Dating the megalithic culture of laos: Radiocarbon, optically stimulated luminescence and U/Pb zircon results
* Africa's Oldest Human Burial Site
* These mysterious stone structures in Saudi Arabia are older than the pyramids
* The mustatils: cult and monumentality in Neolithic north-western Arabia
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May 2, 2021
Archaeology of a Country with some News - Ep 121
On today’s episode Chris and Rachel discuss a recent visit to the historical monuments in Philadelphia, PA and Gettysburg. In the last segment they talk about the recent discovery of a grind stone in Orkney, Scotland and what it means for our understanding of the Neolithic in that area.
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* Archaeological Investigation of the Carriage House, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Archaeological Investigations at the Tower Stairhall, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Archaeological Monitoring of A Structural Engineering Study of the Retaining Walls at Independence Square
* Archaeological Report on the Investigation of a Brick Vault Catchment "Cistern Number 2," Beneath the Cement Floor Basement of Old City Hall
* Archaeological Survey Report, Area F, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Dock Creek Archaeology Archaeological Project 13 Recommendations
* Neolithic grind ston…
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Apr 26, 2021
Lost City in Luxor, LiDAR in Tikal and Harriet Tubman's Father's Home - Ep 120
This week, on the archaeology show, we take a look at a couple new(ish) discoveries that have been in the news this week. First, an extremely well preserved city in Luxor Egypt has been discovered and dated to the reign of Amenhotep III. Next, LiDAR helps researchers discover a new monument in Tikal that appears to be influenced by the people of Teotihuacan, the future conquerers of Tikal. And finally, archaeologists in Maryland believe they have found the home of Ben Ross, Harriet Tubman's father.
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* 'Lost golden city of Luxor' discovered by archaeologists in Egypt
* Archaeologists discover mysterious monument hidden in plain sight
* Harriet Tubman’s father’s home discovered by archaeologists in Maryland
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Apr 18, 2021
Repatriation of the Benin Bronze with Neil Curtis - Ep 119
This is a special episode of The Archaeology Show hosted by Tristan Boyle.
Recently it was announced that a Benin Bronze, a statue head of an "Oba" or king, would be returned from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland to Nigeria.
Head of Special Collections, Neil Curtis describes the process of repatriating the item as well as what that means for other items in the collection.
Recently a number of books have been published that talk about the punitive expedition of 1897, where the British razed the city of Benin (modern day Nigeria) and looted various items from the people of Benin. Over the years, these cultural items were bought or taken into many museums, including the British Museum, National Museum of Scotland and Berlin Museum. Dan Hicks' recent book The Brutish Museums (Interviewed on Modern Myth) and Barnaby Philip's Loot both describe the violent removal of the Benin Bronzes by the British and where they are held today.
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Apr 11, 2021
Two archaeologists visit Chichen Itza - Ep 118
We recently had the opportunity to visit Chichen Itza in Yucatán, Mexico. It was an incredible experience, but, being archaeologists, we of course came away with more questions than were answered! In this episode we give a brief overview Mayan civilization, including Chichen Itza, and then talk about our experience on an incredibly touristy tour! The take away is, do a little research ahead of time (like listening to this podcast!) to help prepare yourself before visiting the site!
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* The Sunlight Effect of Kukulcan or the History of a line
* Pre-Hispanic city of Chichen Itza (UNESCO)
* Chichen Itza (Britannica)
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Mar 27, 2021
Dhaka Muslin, Bohemian Graves, and a Bone Tool - Ep 117
In this week’s archaeology news, we discuss three articles that captured our attention! The first is all about the ancient Dahka fabric, how it was produced, and how that knowledge has been lost to time. The second is an article about a Bohemian grave in the Czech Republic with unique grave goods. And the final story is about an ancient bone tool found in Australia.
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* The Legendary Fabric that No One Knows How to Make (BBC)
* Gold and precious gems unearthed in a 5th-century grave in Bohemia (Live Science)
* Statement from the East Bohemian Museum in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
* Rare bone tool artefact revealed (Cosmos)
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Mar 21, 2021
Ancient Hazelnuts, Artistic Neanderthals and a Pompeiian Chariot - Ep 116
This week in archaeology news we discuss three archaeology stories int he news. First up is an ancient hazelnut shell found in Scotland that has been radiocarbon dated to more than 10,000 years ago. Second, we discuss the growing evidence for Neandertal, Denisovan and early Homo Sapien collaborations and sharing of ideas that contributed to an explosion of creativity and art. Finally, Pompeii is back in the news! This time an intact ceremonial chariot was discovered, and we discuss this contribution to what we know about Pompeiian society in 79 CE.
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* Hazelnut Shell Sheds Light on Life in Scotland More Than 10,000 Years Ago (Smithsonian Magazine)
* Neanderthals helped create early human art, researcher says (The Guardian)
* A Lamborghini of Chariots is Discovered at Pompeii (NPR)
* ‘Miraculously’ Well-Preserved Ceremonial Chariot Found at Villa Outside of Pompeii (Smithsonian Magazine)
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Mar 13, 2021
Letter packets, Diadems and Ancient Bogota - Ep 115
This week was packed full of interesting archaeology news stories, so join us for a discussion about the 3 that caught our eye! First up is a story about using x-ray microtomography to virtually unfold historical letters. Then, in segment 2 we cover a story about a burial site in Spain that indicates that the social and political rulers of the culture may have been women. Finally, we discuss an innovative new approach to studying Bogota's prehistoric irrigation system.
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* Unlocking history through automated virtual unfolding of sealed documents imaged by X-ray microtomography
* Emblems and spaces of power during the Argaric Bronze Age at La Almoloya, Murcia
* Ancient woman may have been powerful European leader, 4,000-year-old treasure suggests
* El Argar
* Aerial Photographs Uncover Bogotá’s Indigenous Hydraulic System
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Mar 6, 2021
Timelines - Egypt, Peru and China: 2600-2500 BCE - Ep 114
For the last few months we’ve been talking about a new type of episode and here’s the first one: welcome to Timelines. This idea is all about taking an anchor event or time period that pretty much everyone has heard about and then looking at what was happening in other parts of the world at the same time. The idea is that sometimes these big anchor events can overshadow other really important things. Our first episode has the building of the pyramids at Giza in Egypt as the anchor. We also talk about what’s happening in Peru and China at the same time.
Links
* Egypt
* “Pyramids at Giza” from National Geographic
* “Pyramids of Giza” Britannica
* Estimating Population in Ancient Egypt
* Ancient Egyptian Agriculture
* Caral in Peru
* Sacred City of Caral-Supe
* Caral
* First City in the New World?
* Quipu: South America's Ancient Writing System
* Norte Chico civilization
* China: Majiayao Culture
* Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities…
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Feb 27, 2021
Ancient Beer, Stolen Stonehenge Stones, and an Ancient Chinese City - Ep 113
Welcome to another archaeology news episode! We have three stories to discuss this week. We start with what’s basically an ancient beer factory in Egypt. Then we travel to Stonehenge in England to talk about the origin of the inside circle of stones called the Bluestones. Finally, we look at an ancient Chinese City that archaeologists have spent many years excavation.
We discuss these articles from the perspective of an archaeologist to show how a skeptical and scientific perspective can clear up what journalists think is important about recent discoveries.
Links
* Archaeologists Discover Ancient Beer Factory in Egype - CNN
* Ancient beer factory unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt - NBC News
* The original Stonehenge? A dismantled stone circle in the Preseli Hills of west Wales - Cambridge University Press Online, 12 Feb 21
* Stonehenge may be a rebuilt stone circle from Wales, new research suggests - CNN
* Dig at ancient site uncovers capital of first unified state -…
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Feb 18, 2021
#AnthroDay 2021 with Dr. Katie Sampek - Ep 112
AnthroDay is a celebration of Anthropology that the American Anthropological Association hosts every year. On today's episode we talk to the Archaeology Chair of the AAA, Dr. Katie Sampek about what you can expect to see at the AnthroDay page on the AAA website and what the mission of AnthroDay is. We also talk about Dr. Sampek's research regarding historical archaeology, landscape archaeology, and her work at Harvard.
Links
* American Anthropological Association
* Heritage, Tourism, and Race - Heritage Voices Episode 48
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* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Feb 13, 2021
Sutton Hoo "Ghost Ship" and The Dig - Ep 111
With the recent release of The Dig, a Netflix film focused on the excavation of the incredible Anglo-Saxon burial ship at Sutton Hoo, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at this site! Sutton Hoo is extremely important and interesting for many reasons and we dive into those as well as review the movie. Did we like it? Join us and find out!
We had so much to talk about that we couldn’t fit it all into the episode. Become an APN member to get access to the rest of the conversation!
Links
* UK National Trust - Sutton Hoo
* The British Museum
* Edith Pretty
* Mercie Lack and Barbara Wagstaff
* The Dig Trailer
* Sutton Hoo burials: reconstructing the sequence of events
* Current Archaeology
* Sutton Hoo
* Roadster Adventures
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* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Feb 8, 2021
Royal purple dyed textile, Neanderthal/Homo Sapien teeth and Chumash Beads as currency - Ep 110
We’ve got three great articles to discuss on this week’s news episode. Check out the links below for more information.
Links
* Royal Purple Dyed Textile
* https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/purple-dye-israel-bible-solomon-david-b1795242.html
* http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/royal-purple-textile-09301.html
* Neanderthal/Homo Sapien Teeth
* https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/02/01/europe/neanderthal-interbreeding-teeth-scn/index.html
* https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047248420302001?via%3Dihub
* https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/science-environment-55882130
* Chumash Beads as Currency
* https://apple.news/AHSQ1veR0QuaiHHQUv1_-Bg
* https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278416520302105?via%3Dihub
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* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jan 30, 2021
The Archaeology of Harry Potter - Ep 109
Join us as we have a discussion about the Harry Potter Universe from an Anthropological and Archaeological perspective. The readers and watchers of Harry Potter are expected to believe that a magical world exists both completely separately but in the same space as the "real" world. Naturally, for these two nerds this brings up so many questions about how the two intersect, both currently, historically, and even prehistorically!
Links
* Find your Hogwarts House!
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* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jan 23, 2021
What's in the News: CNN, Egypt, Peru, and Beer - Ep 108
This podcast was mentioned in a CNN article! Check out the link below. On this news episode we also talk about a 3000 year old city of the dead in Egypt, the takeover of the oldest city in the Americas in Peru, and how to identify historical beer cans.
Links
* CNN: 'The Dig' and five other culture recommendations if you love ancient discoveries
* Ancient coffins, burial sites and a funeral temple discovered in Saqqara necropolis will 'rewrite history'
* https://www.livescience.com/queen-temple-book-of-dead-found-egypt.html
* The Oldest City in The Americas Is an Archeological Wonder, And It's Under Invasion
* Wikipedia: Caral
* An Archeologist’s Guide to Beer Cans
* Rodster Adventures
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jan 16, 2021
Amazonian Petroglyphs and Duck from Food Counter in Pompeii - Ep 107
Rachel Roden joins Chris to discuss some recent archaeological sites in the news. From the much-discussed pictographs in the Amazonian Rain Forest to a Pompeii Lunch counter and ALL the trash that people leave on sites, we talk about it all.
Links
* New Photos from the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Ancients’ Reveal Details About Prehistoric Amazonian Life - Like a Fondness for Bungee Jumping” - From This Is Colossal
* Here is the journal article: Colonisation and early peopling of the Colombian Amazon during the Late Pleistocene and the Early Holocene: New evidence from La Serranía La Lindosa
* “What’s On The Menu In Ancient Pompeii? Duck, Goat, Snail, Researchers Say” from NPR
* “Archaeologists find 2,000 pieces of plastic at Iron Age site” from CNN
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Dec 27, 2020
Searching for Cleopatra with Dr. Kelly Olson - Ep 106
On January 8th, 2021 on CBC a documentary called “Searching for Cleopatra: The Woman Behind the Myth” premiers. Dr. Kelly Olson, a professor in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario lectures on Cleopatra and contributed to this documentary. Chris talks to her about Cleopatra: what was she like, what sort of ruler was she, what happened to her descendants, and more.
Links
* Searching for Cleopatra on the CBC
* Dr. Kelly Olson’s University Site
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* Chris Webster
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Dec 19, 2020
Creationism and Scientific Racism with Dr. Jon Marks - Ep 105
Dr. Jonathan Marks has written numerous books on anthropology, genetics, and has begun to write about racism and similar topics in science. Chris talks to him about his last book on scientific racism and his upcoming book about creationism. This is a great discussion about things that we don't talk about much in anthropology and the sciences, but should.
Jonathan Marks is Professor of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he has taught since the beginning of the present millennium, after brief stretches at Yale and Berkeley. His primary training is in biological anthropology and genetics, but his interests are broad, and he has published on the topics of human origins and human diversity across the sciences and humanities from American Anthropologist to Zygon. In 2006 he was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In 2012 he was awarded the First Citizen’s Bank Scholar’s Medal from UNC Charlotte. In recent years h…
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Dec 12, 2020
Visualizing the Ancient World with Simon Young and LithodomosVR - EP 104
Simon Young from Australian-based LithodomosVR joins us on his third interview for the Archaeology Podcast Network! He talks about the latest in VR technology and how things like Web VR are changing the way we look at the ancient world.
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Links
* ArchaeoTech Ep 45
* ArchaeoTech Ep 108
* LithodomosVR
* Ancient World
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* Archaeology Southwest
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Nov 14, 2020
New evidence for Neolithic textiles in the Orkney Islands - Ep 103
Recently, new evidence for Neolithic fabric was found impressed on a sherd in the Orkney Islands. In an area where the environment is not conducive to preservation of textile, archaeologists must look for evidence in unconventional ways. Recently, a team from The University of the Highlands and the Islands in Scotland used Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) to identify the impression of woven fabric on a sherd. Chris and Rachel discuss the fabric impression, how it could have been made, and what the broader implication are of this discovery.
Links
* “Rare evidence for Neolithic Textiles identified on Orkney”, Science Notes, Current Archaeology, July 17, 2020
* Textiles and Animal Skins from ScARF
* Flint Howe, Luce Sands
Support
* Archaeology Southwest
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
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Sep 19, 2020
YCTA From the Field - Pt 2 - Ep 102
This time it’s just Chris and Richie. They talk about fire survey during all the west coast fires in 2020, cast iron pans, and how out of shape Chris is!
Links
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Support
* Archaeology Southwest
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Sep 12, 2020
YCTA From the Field! - Ep 101
Welcome to another episode of You Call This Archaeology?!?! Richie and Chris couldn’t get online and go live so they roped in Rachel, the other crew member, and sat down in front of Rachel and Chris’ RV to talk about archaeology, fieldwork, and of course, totally random things.
Enjoy this episode from the windswept plains of northeastern Nevada!
Links
* Rodster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Support
* Archaeology Southwest
Contact
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Aug 29, 2020
The Boxgrove Horse Butchery Site with Dr. Matt Pope - Ep 100
A half-a-million-year-old internationally significant archaeological site in Sussex, England, offers unprecedented insights into the life of a poorly understood extinct human species, according to new UCL research. The findings of a meticulous study led by UCL Institute of Archaeology are detailed in a ground-breaking new book ‘The Horse Butchery Site’, published by UCL Archaeology South-East’s ‘Spoilheap Publications’. The study pieces together the activities and movements of a group of early humans as they made tools, including the oldest bone tools documented in Europe, and extensively butchered a large horse 480,000 years ago. Project lead, Dr Matthew Pope (UCL Institute of Archaeology) is our guest today.
Links
* The Horse Butchery Site: a high resolution record of Lower Palaeolithic hominin behaviour at Boxgrove, UK. SpoilHeap Monograph 23. Authored by Matt Pope, Simon Parfitt and Mark Roberts.
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* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Aug 22, 2020
Fuel Use in Ancient Times with Dr. Gregg Griffin - Ep 99
Dr. Griffin's research focuses on analyzing archaeological deposits to answer questions on production of goods and fuel use. Dr. Griffin has excavated all over the world from Neolithic settlements in the North Atlantic to Second World War battlefields in the Pacific. On today's show we talk about the different types of fuel that people used in the past. It's not all poop - but most of it is.
Links
* Ness of Brodgar
* Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust
* EXARC
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
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Aug 15, 2020
Neanderthals Making Yarn?! - Ep 98
This is a crossover episode with Rachel Roden and Historical Yarns!
Recently, evidence of twisted cord was discovered on a Neanderthal archaeological site. While the exact use of this cord is unknown, we discuss our theories for how Neanderthals could have applied this technology to everyday life. Most importantly, this discovery contributes to breaking down the myth that Neanderthals were technologically inferior to their human contemporaries.
Links
* Direct evidence of Neanderthal fibre technology and its cognitive and behavioral implications
* Neanderthal Cord Weaver
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Rachel
* Ravelry
* Instagram
* Twitter
* Facebook
* Website
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Aug 8, 2020
Liminal Places with Rebecca Lambert - Ep 97
Rebecca Lambert studies those places in our world that we don't either think about or even like to think about. Shadows, hidden areas, underpasses. These places are sometimes scary, sometimes strange, and sometimes make you feel different on the other side. What can we learn about places on the edge, or, liminal places? We explore these spaces on today's episode.
Links
* Rebecca's Twitter: @LadyLiminal1
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
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Aug 1, 2020
YCTA July 26, 2020 - Ep 96
Welcome to another re-broadcast of the live You Call This Archaeology show with Richie Cruz and Chris Webster. On today's episode we talk a lot about camping, RVs, and summer fieldwork.
Links
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
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Jul 18, 2020
Camping, RVs, and Computers, YCTA Live on July 5, 2020 - Ep 95
Join Chris Webster and Richie Cruz on You Call This Archaeology!?!? It's a live show that they do most Sundays on the APN Facebook page and Richie's Happy Archaeology Fun Time channel on YouTube and Twitch. This week they talk about everything from RVs to Truck camping and more.
Links
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
Affiliates
* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Jul 11, 2020
Balkan Heritage and Fresco Hunting in Bulgaria - Ep 94
On today's show Chris interviews Drs. Ivan Vasilev and Vassil Tenekedjiev about there work with the Balkan Heritage Foundation in Bulgaria. Dr. Vasilev is the co-founder of the Foundation and an instructor at the Balkan Heritage Field School. Dr. Tenekedjiev is the branch manager of the Foundation and also an instructor at the Balkan Heritage Field School. Together they share an interest in medieval Balkan archaeology and history, late antiquity, and early Christian archaeology and history.
Links
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
* Balkan Heritage Foundation
* Balkan Heritage Field School: An educational program of Balkan Heritage Foundation that aims to provide hands on and theoretical education for archaeology and conservation students/ enthusiasts.
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Jul 4, 2020
You Call This Archaeology? June 28 2020 - ep 93
Join Chris Webster and Richie Cruz for an episode of You Call This Archaeology?!?! It's a live show about nothing, but sometimes about archaeology, that they do on the APN Facebook page. Head over and "like" the page to get notified when they go live so you can join in the conversation. On this episode they talk about RVs, camping, mine sites, and more.Links
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Affiliates
* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!
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May 30, 2020
ArchaeoGemology with Jenny Hildebrand - LIVE - Ep 92
Welcome to a recording of You Call This Archaeology LIVE on Facebook. On this episode, recorded on May 24, 2020, Richie and Chris talked to Jenny Hildebrand about her new career as a gem appraiser and her desire to combine that with her love for archaeology.
Links
* Loren Nicole
* Reno Rock Hounds
* APN AEX2020 Mini Con
* BVW Jewelers
* Archaeogemology
* Archaeo-gemmological investigation of gemstone glyptics (seal stones and ceremonial stones) and ancient jewelleries mounted gemstones in İzmir Archaeological Museum (Turkey)
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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May 17, 2020
You Call This Archaeology? May 10, 2020 - Ep 91
Chris and Richie get together on Facebook Live, Youtube, and Twitch to create another masterpiece of nothing! That TV show from the 90’s really did have a plot but this truly is a show about nothing. Join us and laugh.
Links
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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May 3, 2020
YCTA FB LIVE with Stuart Rathbone and the Archaeology of the Donner Pass Route - Ep 90
Welcome to another replay of You Call This Archaeology, this time with a special guest. Stuart Rathbone joins us to talk about his research on the Donner Pass Route between Reno, Nevada and Sacramento, California.
Links
* PDF: “Over the Hill”. A Stratified approach to the archaeology of the Donner Pass Route through the Sierra Nevada: Find it here: www.archpodnet.com/archaeology/90
* Roadster Adventures
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Apr 25, 2020
You Call This Archaeology LIVE from April 19, 2020 - Ep 89
Welcome to another presentation of the Facebook Live recording of The Archaeology Show called “You Call This Archaeology”. Chris Webster is joined by Richie Cruz and we talk about all things archaeology and NOT archaeology. Enjoy this random, rambling, episode :)
Links
* Roadster Adventures
* Lumafusion
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
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Apr 18, 2020
Bose Sunglasses and Locked Down Archaeology - Ep 88
This is a mostly un-edited recording of the You Call This Archaeology Show featuring Richie Cruz and Chris Webster. We recorded it on April 12, 2020. If you’d like to be notifed of future recordings head over to the FB page and like it!
Links
* Bose Frames
* Roadster Adventures
* Lumafusion
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
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* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Digital Marketing Course
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Apr 4, 2020
The American Flat Mill near Virginia City, Nevada - Ep 87
The American Flat Mill was built at great expense in 1922 and shut down just four years later. It was a marvel of architecture and has an amazing story associated with it. On this episode we talk to BLM archaeologist Alicia Jensen and the archaeologist that wrote the report on the site, Ron Reno, about the American Flat Mill and how and why the BLM did what they did with it.
Links
* Check out the cool interactive maps of the site here.
* Documentary about the American Flat Mill
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Mar 7, 2020
Where The Military Takes Your Land And You Live In An RV - Ep 86
Chris Webster and Richie Cruz talk about everything from working on military bases to conferences.
Links
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
* Roadster Adventures
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
Affiliates
* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Feb 15, 2020
Archaeology in the Eastern Mojave and YouTube Videos - Ep 85
This is another live recording of the You Call This Archaeology show by Chris Webster and Richie Cruz. We talk about archaeology near Ridgecrest, CA, the new GoPro Hero 8 Black Action camera and how to make quality YouTube videos.
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Richie Cruz
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
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* Wildnote
* Digital Marketing Course
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Feb 1, 2020
Where Everything Is Compared to Pyramids - Ep 84
This episode was recorded live on the APN’s Facebook page on January 26th, 2020 with Chris Webster and Richie Cruz. We talk about the article below, boats, cars, and other things barely related to archaeology!
Links
* A Student Found An Ancient Canadian Village That’s 10,000 years Older Than The Pyramids
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* TeePublic
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Jan 25, 2020
A Reverence for History - Ep 83
Chris and Richie discuss a number of things on a live episode of You Call This Archaeology! Join in Live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/archpodnet.
Links
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
Affiliates
* Wildnote
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Jan 18, 2020
Maritime Archaeology - Ep 82
Chris and Bill sit down with maritime archaeologist Stephanie Gandulla from the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Michigan. It’s a short but awesome episode!
Links
* Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
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Jan 11, 2020
How to Fail and Succeed with a Master's Degree in Archaeology - Ep 81
Richie and Chris record episode 70 of the You Call This Archaeology live show and subject your ears to it. We actually talk about some archaeological things in this show.
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
* Richie Cruz
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
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* Wildnote
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* TeePublic
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Jan 4, 2020
Rock a To Do List or Calendar for 2020 (YCTA RAW) - Ep 80
Welcome to a recording of the live, You Call This Archaeology Show from December 15th, 2019. Richie Cruz and Chris Webster talk about all sorts of things and much of it has nothing to do with archaeology. But hey - everyone needs a break :)
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* Digital Marketing Course
* TeePublic
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Dec 28, 2019
The Institute for Field Research - Ep 79
The Institute for Field Research, or IFR, was started by Dr. Ran Boytner in 2011. Since then the IFR has helped organize field schools around the world and has even been branching out from just archaeology. On this episode April and Chris talk to Dr. Boytner about the IFR, how you get a field school into the IFR, and how students can apply.
Links
* IFR Website
* IFR on Instagram
* IFR on Facebook
* Episode talking about attending a conference (mentioned in the last segment)
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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* Wildnote
* Digital Marketing Course
* TeePublic
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Dec 21, 2019
BONUS Your Career in Archaeology // YCTA LIVE - Ep 78
Originally broadcast LIVE on Facebook (www.facebook.com/archpodnet) on December 8th, 2019.
Welcome to a BONUS TAS: The December 8th Recording of You Call This Archaeology with Chris Webster and Richie Cruz of HappyArchaeologyFunTime.com. Join us live by following ArchPodNet on Facebook or Happy Archaeology Fun Time on YouTube.
By the Minute
* 2:05 Richie is still on Windows 7
* 4:10 iPhone 11 Pro video shot by John Wick Director
* 4:50 Richie has a new phone case
* 5:33 The RPA and the new RA Certification - is it a scam? Reactions from the socials
* 10:20 Richie hates MS Word and Office 365
* 11:23 Old word processing programs 11:42 Mission Impossible and floppy disks
* 13:15 Holliday decorations and eco friendly trees
* 14:45 Renting Christmas Trees in the UK
* 14:59 Forests and fuels reduction
* 19:30 Cyber Truck as a field vehicle
* 21:45 Should I start a business in archaeology?
* 22:35 YouTube Comment - Bad References, how to proceed? Also Resume's and…
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Dec 14, 2019
"Born a Slave, Died a Pioneer", the Nathan Harrison Story with Dr. Seth Mallios - Ep 77
Dr. Seth Mallios joins April and Chris to talk about his new book, “Born a Slave, Died a Pioneer: Nathan Harrison and the Historical Archaeology of Legend” (2020 Berghahn Books). Nate Harrison had a long life and an amazing story, from his birth into slavery in Kentucky, to the gold mines of northern California’s Gold Rush, and to the hills of San Diego. Join us while we learn about the amazing life of Nathan Harrison as told through historical documents and archaeological research.
Links
* Born a Slave, Died a Pioneer: Nathan Harrison and the Historical Archaeology of Legend. Seth Mallios, Berghahn Books, 2020.
* CRM Arch Podcast Episode 133 with a clip near the end of an interview with the current owner, Vicki Morgan, of the Nathan Harrison home site.
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
Affiliates
* Wildnote
* Digital Marketing Course
* TeePublic
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Nov 2, 2019
Our Dwindling Archaeological Record, and Drones - Ep76
Richie Cruz joins Chris Webster for a recording of You Call This Archaeology that we decided to record and release here. It’s a fun conversation that goes from the archaeological record that we’re starting to produce less and less to drones to whatever else. Enjoy!
Links
* Happy Archaeology Fun Time
* YouTube
* Website
* ArchPodNet on Facebook
* Jordan Jacobs Episode
* Jordan’s Books on Amazon
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
Affiliates
* Wildnote
* Digital Marketing Course
* TeePublic
* Timeular
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Oct 19, 2019
Space, Egypt, and Prehistory - Ep 75
Today on the Archaeology show is a replay of the last episode recorded on KNVC in Carson City, Nevada. Chris talks about a 9000 year ol mask, King Tut, Space Archaeology, and some fieldwork.
Links
* King Tut
* 9000 Year Old Mask
* Space Archaeology
Contact
* Chris Webster
* chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Oct 6, 2019
Woodstock Archaeology and Paleolithic Life - Ep 74
It’s another recording from the former radio show at KNVC in Carson City Nevada. We talk about some recent articles in the news of archaeology.
LinksWoodstock Archaeology17 Key Milestones in Paleolithic LifeNotify Experts of FindsClimate Change in Arch SitesRitualized Cannabis use in China 2500 years agoContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Sep 21, 2019
Northern European Rock Art with Rauno Lauhakangas - Ep73
Rauno Lauhakangus is the president of the Finnish Rock Art Society and a physicist. He’s on TAS to talk about northern European Rock Art and how we interpret that past through the rock carvings. Also, there’s no pictographs in Finland?
LinksFinnish Rock Art Association (in Finnish)ContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Sep 7, 2019
1800 Year Old Alaskan Footprints - Ep 72
Recently, 1800 year-old footprints were found in Alaska. Gerad Smith, one of the researchers on the project from the University of Alaska joins Chris Webster on his radio show on KNVC in Carson City, Nevada.
LinksKNVCContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Aug 24, 2019
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science with Dr. Michele Koons - Ep 71
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a massive organization that strives to teach the public about the world around us. Dr. Michelle Koons is the Curator of Archaeology at the DMNS and brings us a report on what they're doing these days and what you can see and participate in if you visit. We talk about one such project in detail: The Magic Mountain Community Archaeology Project.
LinksDenver Museum of Nature and ScienceDr. Michele Koons Profile at DMNSContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Aug 10, 2019
Plants, Architecture, and Old Guns - Ep 70
Today’s show was recorded at KNVC.org in Carson City Nevada. Chris is joined by his co-host for this episode, Brian Woods. We talk about about plants, architecture, and guns.
LinksTAU Researchers Indentified Millennia-Old Animal, Plant Remains on Tiny Cave Flint ToolsItaly’s “House of the Archaeologist” expresses history through materiality137-year-old Winchester rifle found in Nevada has a new homeKNVCContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jul 27, 2019
Cultural Appropriation - Ep 69
Chris Webster is joined again by Brian Woods in the studio at KNVC Community Radio in Carson City Nevada for a chat about goddess figurines and cultural appropriation.
LinksKNVCContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jul 13, 2019
Archaeology In The News for May 2019 - Ep 68
Chris Webster is joined again by Brian Woods in the studio in Carson City, Nevada for the radio show on 95.1 FM and Carson Community Media.
LinksKNVCContactChris Websteraachris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jun 30, 2019
Cities: The First 6000 Years - Ep67
Whether you live in a city or not we all are familiar with cities and how they impact our lives. Some of us live in them and others just visit them when we need things or social interaction that we can’t get elsewhere. Our guest today has studied the history of the city and some of what Dr. Monica Smith has found may surprise you.
LinksCities: The First 6,000 YearsA Prehistory of Ordinary PeopleContact
Chris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jun 15, 2019
CRM Archaeology, The Maya, and More with Dr. Amanda Harvey - Ep 66
Today’s show was recorded as a live radio show on KNVC, 95.1 FM, Carson Community Media in Carson City, Nevada on May 10th, 2019. Chris spoke with archaeologist Dr. Amanda Harvey about her career in archaeology which spans the Maya, the southeast, and the Great Basin.
LinksKNVCContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Jun 1, 2019
Paleoindian Projectile Technology with Richie Rosencrance - Ep 65
Today I talk to University of Nevada Reno Graduate student Richie Rosencrance about his research into Paleoindian projectile point technology. We talk about early arrivals by humans to North America and the Great Basin, among other things.
This show is a reply of a recording from Chris’ live radio show on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson Community Media. Listen live at www.knvc.org/listen-live
LinksKNVCContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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May 18, 2019
Archaeology Skills in the Real World - Ep 64
Today, April and Chris talk about their skills as archaeologists and how they translate to the real world. Can identifying artifacts in the field help you in another aspect of your life? What about writing? Accuracy? Project Management?
Contact
Chris Webster
chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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May 4, 2019
US Border Archaeology - Ep 63
This episode was originally recorded live on KNVC 95.1 FM in Carson City Nevada on April 19th, 2019. Chris talks about several past episodes on TAS, and then “digs” in to his work on the US/Mexican border. No guests today; just the ramblings of a heat-stressed archaeologist.
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Apr 20, 2019
Project Archaeology with Samantha Kirkley - Ep 62
Today episode is a recording of Chris’ radio show on KNVC.org 95.1 FM in Carson City, Nevada. He’s joined by guest co-host Richie Cruz and Samantha Kirtkley to talk about her involvement with Project Archaeology.
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Apr 6, 2019
CRM Archaeology with Michelle Cross - Ep61
Today’s show is a recording of Chris’ radio show on Carson Community Media in Carson City, Nevada. it’s with CRM Archaeologist Michelle Cross from Stantec. She was just elected the next president of the Society for California Archaeology.
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Mar 23, 2019
Richie Cruz and CRM Archaeology from KNVC 95.1 FM - Ep 60
This episode is a recording of a live radio show from Chris Webster called The Archaeology Radio Show. Listen live on Fridays at the links below. The guest is Richie Cruz and he talks about Cultural Resource Management Archaeology with Chris.
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Mar 9, 2019
Interview with Dr. Monty Dobson from America From The Ground Up - Ep 59
This episode is the recording of Chris Webster’s radio show interview on KNVC 95.1, Carson City Community Media with Dr. Lemont Dobson from the TV series, “America: From the Ground Up.” We talk about the series and archaeologists on TV in general.
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Feb 23, 2019
Creating a Digital Future with Wildnote CEO Kristen Hazard - Ep 58
Kristen Hazard is the CEO and founder of Wildnote, a digital data collection and management platform that is helping environmental firms to their work faster and more accurately. Chris interviews her on The Archaeology Radio Show on KNVC, Carson City Media.
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Feb 9, 2019
California Rock Art with Dr. Alan Garfinkel - Ep 57
Today’s episode is actually a recording of the first interview I did as a radio host at KNVC 95.1 in Carson City Nevada. They cut off the first few minutes so we pick it up with one of my next questions. I talk to Dr. Garfinkel about Rock Art, his career and how he got into it, and what it all means in the greater cultural context.
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Jan 26, 2019
Creating Archaeological TV That Doesn't Suck - Ep 56
I met up with Dr. Monty Dobson, creator of the TV series, America From The Ground Up, now in its second season. We spoke at the Society for Historical Archaeology Meetings in St. Charles Missouri in January of 2019 about his production studio and what it takes to make good TV for archaeology.
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Jan 12, 2019
Can Your ClipBoard Do That? - Ep55
Today play another episode of the live-on-Facebook show “You Call This Archaeology” with Chris Webster and Richie Cruz. We talk about contract archaeology, wireless chargers, Megan Fox, and the digital archaeology transition, among other things. Get notified when we go live on Facebook by liking the page!
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Dec 29, 2018
Megan Fox Teaches Archaeology - Ep54
So, Megan Fox likes archaeology and wants to tell us all about it. Well, our host Chris Webster has a few things to say about that. They're, surprisingly, not all bad. Check out the show if you haven't - it won't be on for long.
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Dec 15, 2018
Radio Killed the Podcast Star - Ep53
On Friday, Dec. 7th, 2018 Chris took this show on the radio. He’s doing a new show every Friday from 12pm to 1pm PST. Unfortunately the equipment that normally records the live broadcast went down before the show and no one noticed. So, Richie Cruz joined us again to talk about the show and some other things in a Facebook Live episode of You Call This Archaeology.
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Dec 1, 2018
You Call This Archaeology?!?! - Ep52
Here is the recording of a live show we do on Facebook at the ArchPodNet page. Richie Cruz is the co-host and we talk about a variety of things loosely tied to archaeology. And I mean loosely.
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Nov 3, 2018
Studying Human Evolution without the Humans - Ep51
Can you study human evolution without looking at humans or human ancestors specifically? Our guest on this show is doing just that. By studying old world monkeys in the fossil record, ASU graduate student Irene Smail is learning about how humans and monkeys ate and lived on the African landscape.
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Oct 20, 2018
The Earliest North Americans with Dr. David Kilby - Ep50
The people known to archaeologists as "Clovis" were widely thought to be the first people to migrate to North America. Where did they come from and how did they get here? Also, when did they get here? These questions remain unanswered in North American Prehistory but we're getting a lot closer. Dr. David Kilby joins us to talk theories and some of the latest evidence.
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Oct 6, 2018
A 5000 Year Old Burial Site in Kenya with Elizabeth Sawchuk - Ep 49
5000 years ago pastoralists in Kenya created a burial site with a specific plan. For at least the next 400 years, possibly as long as 800 years, over 500 people of all ages and classes were buried with amazing precision and care. With no system of writing it's unclear how they accomplished this. Dr. Elizabeth Sawchuk, one of the researchers on the project, gives us some insight into life around Lake Turkana 5000 years ago and about the people buried there.
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Aug 25, 2018
Coffee With an Indian - Episode 48
The Coffee With an Indian Podcast, hosted by Brian Melendez, is a raw look at growing up and living a tribal lifestyle. Brian weaves an emotional narrative of his life that is sometimes sad, sometimes funny, and always instructive.
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Aug 11, 2018
Lithophones, The Original Rock Music - Episode 47
Similar in technology and acoustic style to the xylophone, lithopones are rocks that have been used to make music and sounds for thousands of years and all over the planet. Long and usually skinny, lithophones are rocks that are either natural or have been shaped to produce certain sounds or notes. On today's episode we talk to Marilyn Martorano about her research into lithophones in the American Southwest.
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Jul 28, 2018
Amache Japanese Incarceration Center Field School Report - Episode 46
April is back from field school! This was the 10th year anniversary of the Amache Field School, run by Dr. Bonnie Clark of the University of Denver. April is a Co-Director of the field school and she has a report on what the did, what they found, and what's next. Amache is a fascinating place with a complicated history. If you have questions, please reach out and we'll get them to the right people.
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Jun 30, 2018
Current News and New Shows for 2018 - Episode 45
It's just Chris today! April is out on her field school. Chris talks about some current archaeology in the news and gives his take on the stories. He also talks about three great new shows coming to the Archaeology Podcast Network this summer.
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Jun 16, 2018
The Funny Thing About Science - Episode 44
On June 1st Chris Webster and Comedian Brian Woods did a live science and comedy show at the Reno Collective in Reno, Nevada. I'm posting it here because it's very relevent to this group.
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Jun 2, 2018
New York in 1911 and Learning from History - Episode 43
Chris saw a video several months ago that really challenged his preconceived notions of what the past was like. That video was a promotional video about New York City shot in 1911. There is no commentary, it's not scripted, and it just looks like cut-together scenes of life in the big city in that year. It's fascinating. April and Chris spend most of the show talking about that video, what it means, and what we can learn from it. They also talk about the rephotography movement and other representations of the past.
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May 19, 2018
Ancient DNA with David Reich - Episode 42
Massive technological innovations now allow scientists to extract and analyze ancient DNA as never before, and genomics is emerging as important a means of understanding the human past as archeology, linguistics, and the written word. In his new book Who We Are and How We Got Here (Pantheon), David Reich describes how the human genome provides not only all the information that a fertilized human egg needs to develop but also contains within it the history of our species. Join Reich as he discusses how the genomic revolution and ancient DNA are transforming our understanding of our lineage as modern humans, and how DNA studies reveal a deep history of inequality—among different populations, between the sexes, and among individuals within a population. He examines how research contradicts the orthodoxy that there are no meaningful biological differences among human populations, at the same time using evidence provided by genomics and ancient DNA to show that the differences that do exi…
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May 5, 2018
The Ancient Celts with Barry Cunliffe - Episode 41
Sir Barry Cunliffe returns for the third time to The Archaeology Show! On today's show, we talk to him about the Ancient Celts and the second edition of the book with the same name. Archaeologists have learned a lot about the ancient Celts since the first edition of the book was released and we scrape the surface on this show.
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Apr 21, 2018
Deep Time Dreaming: Uncovering Ancient Australia - Episode 40
Historian Billy Griffiths has written a very interesting and unique book related to the historical and ancient past of Australia. Quite a few people came together to create the narrative of history that we know today and their stories are told in this book. Before they did their work the history of Australia was very misunderstood. Check out his podcast then go read the book and learn something new about an amazing place.
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Apr 7, 2018
Open Access Archaeology Textbook - Episode 39
Why do textbooks cost so much? Part of the reason is that for one person to do it they need to be compensated. Another reason is that books are big, have lots of color pages, and are expensive to produce. That's why this Open Textbook idea is interesting. Today we talk to Katie Kirakosian - a professor at UMASS that is leading a team that is making a North American Archaeology textbook that will be free to download and use for everyone! It's a very interesting idea and we explore a lot of topics surrounding open access on this episode.
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Mar 24, 2018
Indiana Jones in History with Justin Jacobs - Episode 38
We're joined on today's show by historian and author Justin Jacobs. Jacobs wrote "Indiana Jones in History: From Pompeii to the Moon". It's a great read about the real circumstances in history that produced Indiana Jones-like behavior regarding the acquisition of antiquities across the world. In the final chapter, Jacobs gives an academic breakdown of the franchise and says what he things the 5th movie (Out in 2020) could be about.
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Mar 10, 2018
Tribalism and Nationalism - Episode 37
Triblism developed out of actual tribes and the need to defend your family - since you were likely related to everyone in the tribe. It's also evolutionary and helps protect your genes. Those early tribes would eventually evolve into societies that lived in larger towns and cities. This has developed into nationalism on a larger scale. Also, things within our lives that we think are benign might not be. Students yelling to kill or crush the other team at college sporting events, for example.
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Feb 24, 2018
American Veterans Archaeological Recovery Project - Episode 36
The American Veterans Archaeological Recovery project, or, AVAR provides a great opportunity for veterans to gain experience in a new skill and work with a team again like they did in the military. It's therapeutic, instructional, and awesome for all involved and Stephen Humphreys joins us to tell us all about AVAR.
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Feb 10, 2018
The Archaeology of the Night - Episode 35
Much of archaeological site interpretation is based on a bias of not only typical male and female responsibilities, but also, activities that take place during the day time. Both of those are assumptions that need to change. Editors Nancy Gonlin and April Nowell produced a book called, "Archaeology of the Night" to get other archaeologists to consider their work from the perspective of the night. What are we missing by not considering special artifacts and features that may be designed for use at night? This is a fascinating episode that challenges our assumptions about site interpretation.
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Jan 27, 2018
Chasing Earhart with Chris Williamson - Episode 34
Chasing Earhart is an upcoming multi part documentary film series that will explore Amelia Earhart's life, times, family, friends, and all the lore and theories that have sprung up in the wake of her disappearance.
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Jan 13, 2018
Attending an Archaeological Conference - Episode 33
Where DO archaeologists present there work? Conferences. Often, prior to an article publication, book, or other format an idea or research is presented at a professional conference. Sometimes, this is the ONLY place a site is talked about. How can you go to a conference? Do you need to be an archaeologist? Once you're there, how do you dress and act? All this and more on today's episode.
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Dec 30, 2017
Field Schools, Not Just for Students - Episode 32
Interested in learning about archaeology or working at a fantastic site? Then a field school might be just the thing! Whether you want an extended working vacation, are starting your career, or are trying to figure out whether you chose the right major, an archaeology field school could be the answer. April and Chris talk about what to expect out of a field school, who can go, where they happen, and how much they cost.
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Dec 16, 2017
On Museums with Chris and Paul - Episode 31
On today's episode, Chris and Paul sit on the National Mall in the middle of the United State's most prestigious museums. They talk about the current state of museums, what they like and don't like, and offer up some suggestions for the museum of the future.
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Dec 2, 2017
The APN and Public Archaeology - Episode 30
It's a solo show today! I talk about the upcoming Arch365 season, other shows on the APN, and our membership system. I also talk about public archaeology and podcasts as digital preservation. This is the topic of my, Chris Webster's, paper at the 2017 AAA conference in Washington D.C.
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Nov 18, 2017
Images of the Ice Age with Paul Bahn - Episode 29
Archaeologist and author Dr. Paul Bahn joins us on this episode to talk about the latest edition of his book, "Images of the Ice Age" from Oxford University Press. The book covers the history of rock art and rock art discovery mostly in Western Europe. This fascinating discussion will leave you thirsting for more rock art, and, wondering about the controversies mentioned at the end of the show!
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Nov 4, 2017
Writing Archaeology - Episode 28
Writing about archaeology shares similarities with other scientific writing but it also can show it's own style. Archaeologists have to be able to not only tell other scientists about their research, but, have to be able to convey that to the public in a number of ways. On this episode we talk about the different places you'll find archaeological writing, what it takes to create it, and how to find the original sources of articles you're reading.
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Oct 21, 2017
Recreating Vintage Clothing with Abby Cox - Episode 27
Ever wondered how those clothes in the past were created and worn? Well, Abby Cox of American Duchess and Royal Vintage Shoes did. She studied dress-making in the 18th century and has recreated those styles using the techniques of the period. This is a fascinating discussion about experimental historic archaeology. We even talk about hair care and how people kept clean in a time that seems so dirty when compared to modern times. The discussion might surprise you!
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Oct 7, 2017
A Chat With British Archaeologist Sir Barry Cunliffe - Episode 26
Today we talk to Sir Barry Cunliffe, a British archaeologist and Oxford University professor. Sir Barry has worked all over the UK and Europe, written many books, and influenced British archaeology. This is an awesome chat about his career and directions in British archaeology.
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Sep 23, 2017
The Artifact Roadshow - Episode 25
On today's show we talk to two archaeologists that have organized an amazing outreach system that they're using in the mid-west. It's called the Artifact Roadshow and it's a place where people can bring in their finds and have them recorded and evaluated. It's a great tool for public outreach and can be modeled anywhere.
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Sep 9, 2017
On The Ocean with Sir Barry Cunliffe - Episode 24
New from Oxford University Press - On the Ocean by Sir Barry Cunliffe. On the Ocean talks about seafaring vessels and the people that used them from prehistoric times through 1500 AD. It's a fantastic read shows the ingenuity of people across many cultures.
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Aug 26, 2017
Searching for Amelia - Episode 23
On today's episode, we interview Tom King, the senior archaeologist for the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, or, TIGHAR. They just finished their most recent expedition to the island where they think Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan landed their Lockheed Electra. It's still uncertain what happened after they landed, but, the evidence is building. This episode covers the most recent expedition to Nickamororo Island.
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Aug 12, 2017
The Archaeology All Around Us - Episode 22
On today's episode, Chris and April are joined by APN co-founder Tristan Boyle to talk about his recent experiences in Italy and his revelations about archaeology. Archaeology and history are everywhere you look. Take a look around you and see - really see.
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Jul 29, 2017
Fossil Teeth and Homo Naledi with Dr. Shara Bailey - Episode 21
On today's show, we talk to Dr. Shara Bailey about what ancient teeth can tell us about human evolution and ultimately about ourselves. What is paleoanthropology? What can we learn from the shape of teeth and how they are worn? All this and more on this episode of the Archaeology Show.
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Jul 15, 2017
Forest Service Archaeologist Neil Weintraub - Episode 20
On today's show, April and Chris interview Kaibab National Forest Service archaeologist Neil Weintraub. We talk about fire archaeology, vandalism in the forest, and public outreach.
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Jul 1, 2017
The Archaeology of Games - Episode 19
On today's show we talk with ArchaeoGaming pioneer and expert, Andrew Reinhard. We find out what archaeogaming is and why it's important to the public. It's not just about the ethics of archaeology as represented in games, but, the games themselves.
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Jun 17, 2017
Great Basin Prehistoric Sandals with Geoff Smith - Episode 18
On today's show we talk to Dr. Geoff Smith of the University of Nevada, Reno about a paper he co-authored in a recent issue of American Antiquity. It's all about dating sandals from a famous cave in northern Nevada, Last Supper Cave, and what they can tell us about the last 11,000 years of history and occupation in that area.
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Jun 3, 2017
Is Science Racist - Jon Marks - Episode 17
I today's show we talk to Dr. Jonathan Marks about his latest publication, "Is Science Racist?". If science is racist, what can we do as citizens and scientists to combat that ideology? What can we do to rid science of it's racism? It's a complicated problem and we hope this starts some conversations.
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May 20, 2017
Life in the Pueblo with Kathryn Kamp - Episode 16
On today's show April and Chris interview the author of a staple in many anthropology classes, "Life in the Pueblo" by Kathryn Kamp. This is a foundational book for many people and we talk about her motivation behind writing it and what's changed over the years. We also talk about children in the archaeological record and about how they aren't thought about enough when doing analysis.
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May 6, 2017
130k-Year-Old Arch Site with Dr. Steven Holen - Special Episode
Today's show is a joint episode from the Archaeology Show and the CRM Archaeology Podcast. We talk to Dr. Steven Holen, the primary author on a letter in Nature at the end of April, 2017 detailing a site from San Diego, CA with an apparent 130,000 year old archaeological site. It's a controversial find and we try to get into the science and figure out what's going on and where we go from here.
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Apr 22, 2017
SAA Live Podcast Forum
APN presents the live podcast forum from the 82nd Annual Meeting of Society for American Archaeology. The APN hosts in attendance for the discussion included Michael Ashley, Jeb Card, Ken Feder, Kirsten Lopez, Chris Sims, Stephen Wagner, and Chris Webster. The audience also joins the panel for this first-of-its-kind session at the SAA.
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Apr 8, 2017
The Harris Matrix w/ Edward Harris Himself - Episode 13
Chris Webster sits down with Edward Harris and Cinzia Perlingieri at SAA2017 to talk about the Harris Matrix - a stratigraphic model that emphasizes artifacts deposited in sequences on surfaces over time. This model holds up in complicated stratigraphic contexts where palimpsests of human activity result in mixed deposits. Listen to this illuminating episode for more!
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Mar 25, 2017
The Material Culture of Archaeologists - Episode 12
On today's episode Chris and April talk about the material culture of archaeologists. What do we treasure? What do we own? Why? Depending on the type of archaeologist you are you're going to have different tools and a different outlook on life. We cover it all here.
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Mar 11, 2017
Jamestown w/ David Givens - Episode 11
On today's episode Chris and April talk to Senior Staff Archaeologist at Jamestown Rediscovery, David Givens. David talks about the history of Jamestown, the archaeology, and where they're going from here.
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Feb 25, 2017
Archaeology of Climate Change - Episode 10
Dr. Colleen Strawhacker, an archaeologist with the interdisciplinary research group, the National Snow and Ice Data Center, joins the podcast to talk about the archaeology of climate change. Strawhacker works closely with indigenous groups in the Arctic to study resilience and failure in the wake of drastic environmental change.
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Feb 11, 2017
Signal Towers on the Irish Coast - Episode 9
Stuart Rathbone joins the show to talk about signal towers on the Irish coast.
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Jan 28, 2017
The Atlatl with Dr John Whittaker - Episode 8
On today's show we try out a slightly different format. Dr. John Whittaker, professor and author of many books and papers on flintknapping and stone tool use, starts out the first segment with a lecture about the Atlatl - an ancient spear-throwing device. For the last two segments Chris and April ask Dr. Whittaker about the Atlatl, his experiences with the device, and the growing community of atlatl enthusiasts.
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Jan 14, 2017
Cooking for Archaeologists - Episode 7
We talk with Dr. Colin Amundsen about his podcast, "Cooking With Archaeologists", the related cookbook, and the challenges of podcasting for archaeology.
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Dec 31, 2016
Greatest Archaeological Impacts of 2016 - Episode 6
On today's episode April and Chris talk about the most meaningful impacts to archaeology in 2016. It's not about the best finds or the greatest sites - it's about what had the most impact on story that we try to tell about the history of the planet. Below are some links that we talked about.
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Dec 17, 2016
Landscapes and Vikings in Sweden - Episode 5
On today's show we talk to Swedish archaeologist and blogger, Dr. Martin Rundkvist, about his work in Sweden. Dr. Rundkvist has some interesting work on landscape archaeology and has worked on a number of Viking sites.Links Aardvarchaeology BlogBook: In the Landscape and Between WorldsVikings - TV ShowContactchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
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Dec 3, 2016
Interview with Carol Ellick - Episode 4
Guest, Carol Ellick, talks with Chris and April about public archaeology, and the challenges and opportunities for the field.
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Nov 19, 2016
Interview with Bonnie Clark - Episode 3
Bonnie Clark joins this episode to chat about her work at Amache, a Japanese-American Internment Camp that operated during WWII, and with descendants of internees.
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Nov 5, 2016
The Anthropologist Documentary - Episode 2
On today's show, April and Chris interview Seth Kramer (Director) and Dr. Susan Crate (the Anthropologist) about their 2015 documentary about climate change, "The Anthropologist".
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Oct 22, 2016
Why Archaeology, A Beginning - Episode 1
April and Chris start the first official episode of this new show by talking about, well, archaeology, We figured that we should start the show with some background and a little foundation in the field of archaeology.
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Oct 21, 2016
The Archaeology Show - Episode 0
This is Chris Webster and April Kamp-Whitaker. We're the hosts of the Archaeology Show. We started this show to bring you news, information, and insights to the world of archaeology and beyond.
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