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#44
Yesterday · 1 hr 14 min
Archaeologists and Classicists Discuss The Odyssey - Ethno 44
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has been out for a few weeks, but how does it hold up to a panel of archaeologists and classicists? In this episode, I’m joined by archaeologist, author, and YouTuber Raven Todd DaSilva, classicist, researcher, and PhD student Cosima Carnegie, and classicist and ancient dog expert Dr. Alyce Cannon to break down Nolan’s The Odyssey from the perspectives of archaeology, ancient history, and the original Homeric epic. So how accurate is Christopher Nolan’s The Odys
#172
Friday · 38 min
Dr George Nash and Bacon Hole, Palaeolithic Art - Rock Art 172
In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr. George Nash about Ice Age archaeology and rock art in South Wales. They explore the remarkable discoveries at Bacon Hole and Cat Hole, including a painted cave panel rediscovered after disappearing beneath calcite for decades, and a stylized reindeer engraving dated using uranium-thorium dating. They also examine Ice Age hunter-gatherer movement, the changing landscape of the Gower Coast, and how new technologies such as D-Stretch are revealing previously in
#191
Wednesday · 33 min
Seventh Century Māori in Antarctica? Survey Says No! - Ep 191
Did the Māori of New Zealand make an ocean voyage all the way to Antarctica in the 7th century AD, predating the European discovery by many hundreds of years? No. Why not? Because listen and I’ll tell you, that’s why!
#60
Tuesday · 26 min
Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 1) - Teabreak 60
It’s time for a guest! Jessica and Matilda are joined by Mayanist Zac Lindsey in this episode focusing on the aesthetic concept of “cute”. But what exactly is “cute”? How can we study it archaeologically? And can we pitch a new idea to Disney featuring an adulterous rabbit? Listen in to find out!
#339
Monday · 32 min
Ancient Inscriptions - TAS 339
In this episode of The Archaeology Show, we follow three discoveries that reveal how much ancient meaning can survive—and how much can still elude us. First, we look at rare Neolithic obsidian arrowheads from central Anatolia, etched with one-of-a-kind geometric designs that took real effort to carve, yet remain impossible to interpret. Then we head deep into Spain’s Cova de les Dones, where a hidden chamber holds 120 Latin inscriptions—evidence of an organized Roman cult centered on a mysteriou
#19
September 4 · 55 min
Archaeologist Commentary Tomb Raider (2013) part 2 - DiA 19
Part two of my Archaeologist commentary on the 2013 Tomb Raider game. The Tomb Raider vs Himiko: Battle For Yamatai. Continue along as we dive deeper into the Dragon’s Triangle and raid some more tombs to save our friends.
#72
September 4 · 44 min
Archaeology of the Hobbit: Memories and Dirt - Trowel 72
Ash and Tilly have finally started chapter 2 of The Hobbit, which means its time for some frantic last-minute preparations before they set off on their quest, or on their archaeological excavation! Together, they discuss their packing essentials, their bucket-list sites, and why you should always know where your handkerchief is.
#74
September 4 · 25 min
Weir Fishing in Focus - EXARC 74
Some Ancient Technologies last until the present day and Weir Fishing is one of them. Fascinated by the dimensions of an archaeological find of a fishing weir, photographer and filmmaker Frank Wiersema decided to make a film about this phenomenon. Frank chats with host Noah Melton about the multi-pronged approach he took to making the film. Challenges he encountered ranged from the complexity of replicating a fishing weir as a museum display in Swifterkamp open-air museum to considerations regar
#49
September 3 · 26 min
Archaeology for Everyone: Citizen Science and the Windy Ridge Quarry with Chris Johnston - Ep 49
In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton speaks with Chris Johnston, Operations Director of the PaleoCultural Research Group (PCRG), about his journey through archaeology and the importance of bringing the public into archaeological research. Chris discusses his path from his undergraduate program at CU Boulder, through graduate research on communal bison hunting at the Roberts Ranch Buffalo Jump, his time as Assistant State Archaeologist of Colorado, and his return to PC
#339
September 2 · 53 min
Using your archaeology superpowers for good - CRMArch 339
In this episode, Heather, Andrew, and Bill talk about how archaeologists can use their skills to help communities conserve the sites they value. From networking with archivists to becoming a historical recreationist, the show hosts discuss ways archaeologists can connect with history in fun, fruitful ways. So grab your faux fur viking hat, your drinking horn, sit back and listen to how you can use your superpowers to do good things.
#136
August 30 · 1 hr 3 min
De Poten van de Bizon (2024) with Maarten Peels - Screens 136
Today we’re joined by filmmaker Maarten Peels to talk about his 2024 short film De Poten van de Bizon (The Bison’s Legs), the story of two friends who go on a dream quest to make a cave painting. Maarten did extensive research in order to avoid the clichéd caveman tropes and make something we’ve never seen before: a plausible and scientifically accurate portrayal of Palaeolithic life. We are absolutely in love with this film, and highly recommend that you pause the episode and go watch it right
#171
August 28 · 44 min
'Rock Art: An American Story' with Stephen Alvarez - Rock Art 171
In this episode, Alan speaks with Stephen Alvarez about his new book, Rock Art: An American Story, exploring the enduring significance of rock art across North America. They discuss Indigenous perspectives, the sacredness of rock art sites, and how ancient imagery continues to connect people with place, culture, and history. The conversation also considers the challenges of interpreting and dating rock art, and the importance of respecting and protecting these remarkable records of the past.
#190
August 26 · 37 min
The Odyssey vs Treasure Planet: Which Movie Reigns Supreme? - Pseudo 190
Today on the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast, we pit The Odyssey against Treasure Planet in a movie match up to the death! Why these two disparate films (besides the vague pseudoarchaeological vibes inherent in both)? Because my daughter said she likes Treasure Planet better than The Odyssey.
#59
August 25 · 39 min
Archaeology of Chopsticks - Teabreak 59
It’s finally time for the final installment of Jessica and Matilda’s deep dive into the archaeology of cutlery! This episode, they discuss chopsticks. But what exactly is a chopstick? How does politics affect what we know about their history? And what do they have to do with baseball bats? Listen in to find out!
#48
August 20 · 25 min
Unpacking the Medicine Wheel: Blackfoot History and Archaeological Interpretation with Dr. Trevor Peck - Plains 48
In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton speaks with Dr. Trevor R. Peck about one of the most recognizable, and often misunderstood, archaeological features of the Northern Plains: the “medicine wheel.” Drawing on his article “Unpacking the ‘Medicine Wheel’ Rubric,” Trevor discusses why archaeologists have historically grouped a diverse range of stone features under this broad label and why more careful identification of their function and cultural affiliation matters. T
#338
August 19 · 47 min
PART 2: The Growing Threat… What Is Really Happening - CRMArch 338
This episode continues the ongoing discussion about the challenges and changes currently affecting cultural resource management (CRM). We take a closer look at what is happening within the field, what these changes could mean for cultural resources and historic preservation, and, most importantly, what we can do about it.
#109
August 18 · 1 hr 9 min
Kalash Heritage and the Legacy of Archaeology in Pakistan - HeVo 109
On this month’s episode, Jessica speaks with Dr. Uzma Rizvi (Professor of Anthropology and Urban Studies at Pratt Institute) and Sayed Gul Kalash (Archaeologist, Museum Professional, and Cultural Preservationist from the Kalash Valley, Chitral, Pakistan). The two discuss their discovery of archaeology as a field and their subsequent journeys to become archaeologists. As a result, Gul Kalash became the first and only Kalash community woman archaeologist/anthropologist. The two then discuss how th
#338
August 17 · 43 min
The Mystery of Rongorongo, an Etruscan Well, and a Lost Convent - TAS 338
This week, we’re exploring three archaeology articles in the news this week. First, we head to Rapa Nui, where new research into the mysterious Rongorongo script could reshape our understanding of when and how writing developed on the island. Then, we examine an Etruscan ritual well filled with offerings to the goddess Uni—and later, human remains. Finally, we travel to Denmark, where plans for an underground parking garage led archaeologists to the unexpected discovery of a long-lost medieval c
#135
August 16 · 44 min
Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (1967) - Screens 135
Today we’re reviewing Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (1968), the story of a cool Russian sci-fi movie about an exploratory mission to Venus which an American studio dubbed and re-cut to include telepathic “prehistoric” women, for some reason. In truth there’s very little prehistory in this one, so we get to talk about space travel for forty minutes! (Astronomers and engineers, please send your complaints and corrections to screensofthestoneage@gmail.com)
#43
August 15 · 1 hr
Dog Data Science and Identity with Alexandra the Average - Ethno 43
In this episode of Ethnocynology, I sit down with dog science communicator Alexandra the Average for a wide-ranging conversation about dogs, science, identity, and the ways our own cultural biases shape how we understand dogs themselves. Alexandra discusses her approach to navigating misinformation in the dog and animal-welfare world, including why she relies on multiple studies rather than individual papers. But also the importance of reading beyond the abstract, and how scientific findings ca

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