Archaeological Fantasies Podcast

New Chronology, Same Old Pseudoscience.

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

March is 'New Chronology' month!  We'll not only be looking at Anatoly Fomenko's idea about how history is far too long, but we'll also dip into ...

James, Lovecraft, and Archaeology

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Archaeology Fantasies Podcast! February is Lovecraft Month, because I like Cthulhu and Lovecraft's impact on pseudoarchaeology. ...

12 Mysterious Finds That Scientists Have Probably Already Explained.

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Dirtmas! This is the Audio version of a vlogmas video that's up on the YouTube Channel. I've posted it here for your listening pleasure. Let me ...

Archaeological Fantasies Update, and Where Have I Been.

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I felt like I needed to post some kind of update/explanation before I start launching new things. I do discuss some mental health things and just life...

The Dirt Takeover Episode, Archaeological Fantasies Ep 116

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anna Goldfield and Amber Zambelli invade the Archaeological Fantasies podcast in this special cross over with The Dirt podcast. We talk Race, Raci...

Coming up on Archaeological Fantasies:

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this interesting time...my semester is wrapping up, and I decided to change my thesis proposal with three weeks left in the semester...because reas...

The Hunt For Secret Mysteries: Skinwalker Ranch Pt1 with Bill Auchter.

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we start a brand-new collaborative project with Archaeothoughts and ArchaeoRPG which is a podcast miniseries we are calling The Hunt for Secret ...

Bro-Ventures with Annelise Baer. Archaeological Fantasies ep 115

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Annelise Baer about the Bro-Venture genre of adventure TV. We cover all the classics from Indiana Jones all the way to the most rec...

Undead Gender with Drs. Rebecca Gibson, Jay VanderVeen, and Holly Walters: Archaeological Fantasies ep 114

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk with Drs. Rebecca Gibson and Jay VanderVeen about their upcoming edited volume Monstrous Males and Fatal Females due out in 2021....

Blaming Lovecraft for All Things Pseudoarchaeology: Archaeological Fantasies Ep: 113

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode I take to the airwaves myself to tell you all what I think of H.P. Lovecraft and his Cthulhu mythos, the impact that it is had on society...

Pseudo TV with Annelise Baer

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Annelise Baer about some behind the scenes aspects of making Pseudo-television shows like Ancient Aliens. She tells how the researc...

Archaeology and the Path of the Spiritual Sun: It’s all Been Done Before.

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about the archaeology in the Path of the Spiritual Sun, how it's all been done before, there's nothing new...under the sun... Show...

Giant DNA and Mudfossils with Dr. Jennifer Raff.

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Dr. Jennifer Raff about the YouTube channel Mudfossil University and the possibility that Rocks are really just fossilized Giants. ...

Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! Archaeological Fantasies Podcast Ep 109

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Say Hello to the new year with Archaeological Fantasies.  Check us out to see what we're up to and what to expect in the new year.  Thank...

Academic Odysseys with Assassin’s Creed. Archaeological Fantasies Podcast Ep 108

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Dr. Jane Draycott @JLDraycott and Andrew Reinhard @adreinhard about the epic game Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. We discuss the overal...

Remix – Atlantis in Sardinia with Dr. Emily Holt – Archaeological Fantasies ep 107

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nuraghe Santu Antine in TorralbaCristiano Cani picture via Wiki Commons. Note: there was an issue with the Audio file. This is a repost of episode ...

Asteroids, Micro Diamonds, and the Younger Dryas with Jens Notroff: Archaeological Fantasies Ep 106

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk to Jens Notroff about a recent report about a newly discovered asteroid crater under the Greenland Glacier. How is this connected to the...

Where Are the Real Viking Women Warriors? With Chelsi Slotten Archaeological Fantasies Episode 105.

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not a real viking... Welcome to Season 5 of the Archaeological Fantasies Podcast! To start the year off we're talking with Chelsi Slotten about Vik...

New Archaeo-Genetics Articles With Jennifer Raff

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dr. Jennifer Raff is back with us to talk about some recent articles on genetics in archaeology. Particularly the discovery of a new genetic a...

The History of Pseudoarchaeology: From Engagement to Isolation.

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Things changed drastically as archaeology developed and professionalized. During the pre-professional time, or the Romantic Era of archaeology as Jeb ...

The History of Pseudoarchaeology: The Moundbuilders Myth

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The first thing to look at any time you start a new project is the history of the topic. Our topic is practically as old as the field of archaeology i...

Man-Bear-Pig with Alex and Simona from the ArchaeoAnimals Podcast : Archaeological Fantasies Ep 102

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Alex Fitzpatrick and Simona Falanga from The ArchaeoAnimals Podcast on the APN. We talk about Zooarchaeology and Cryptid Bones. W...

Archaeologists and Horror Movies in the MonsterTalk Crossover, Ep 101

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Image: Cupid Fountain (Copyright Winchester Mystery House) Hello Boys and Ghouls, it's time for the MonsterTalk/Archaeological Fantasies Hallo...

The Beardmore Relics with Douglas Hunter – Archaeological Fantasies Episode 100

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  Today we talk with Douglas Hunter about his new book Beardmore: The Viking Hoax that Rewrote History.  We talk about what the interesting ...

Sacred Fossils and Hindu Pseudoarchaeology With Dr. Holly Walters: Archaeological Fantasies Ep 99

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Dr. Holly Walters about sacred Salagrama Fossils in the Hindu religion. What are these beautiful Fossils? How are they incorporated...

Olmecs and Ancient DNA with Jennifer Raff – Archaeological Fantasies ep 98

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we start a new segment with Dr. Jennifer Raff. We explore the use of ancient DNA in archaeology and how our understanding of such has changed ...

Archaeogaming with Andrew Reinhard – Archaeological Fantasies Ep 97

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Andrew Reinhard about his new book Archaeogaming: An Introduction to Archaeology in and of Video Games. We talk about the Atari...

Canadian Pseudoarchaeology with Steph Halmhofer: Archaeological Fantasies EP 96

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with Steph Halmhofer about her recent survey on Canadian Fears, modeled after the Chapman Survey of American Fears. She's lookin...

Creative Outreach and Geek Cons with Paulina Przystupa – Archaeological Fantasies Episode 95

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with Paulina Przystupa (@punuckish) about the panel she put together at the SAA's this past Apil. Her topic was Creative Outreac...

Pseudoarchaeology and Pop Culture with David Anderson – Archaeological Fantasies Podcast Episode 94

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with Dr. David Anderson (@DSAArchaeology ) about the intersection of Archaeology and Pop culture, and how a history of pop cultur...

We’re On Hiatus Until July 1st! Yay Vacation!

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

  2018 has been a bit of a roller coaster for the Archaeological Fantasies blog and podcast. I know many of you have noticed, so I figured, Let'...

Bears Ears Rock Art with Vaughn Hadenfelt – Episode 93

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk Vaughn Hadenfelt of Friends of Friends of Ceder Mesa. With 30 years of experience as a guide and interpreter in Bears Ears National Monu...

CBC, The Solutrean Hypothesis, and Jennifer Raff – Episode 92

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the recent CBC episode of The Nature of Things titled Ice Bridge. We're revisiting the Solutrean Hypothesis as it's put forward by th...

Contact and Immigration In Archaeology – Episode 91

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about cultures south of the US border. We talk about what we expect to see, and do see, when early European cultures come in contact wit...

Welcome 2018 and Bears Ears Update – Episode 90

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the First episode of 2018! In this episode we talk about the effects of the recent EO on Bears Ears National Monument and other sites of si...

The Place of Stone – Dighton Rock with Douglas Hunter – Episode 89

25 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ken and Sara talk to author Douglas Hunter about his book linked below. The story of Dighton Rock and its relationship with the indigenous past is a f...

Magical Jinn and where to Find them with Mark Allen Peterson – Episode 88

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Dr. Mark Allen Peterson about the magical Jinn. Dr. Peterson tells us more about the ancient concept of Jinn, how that affect moder...

Biblical Archaeology with Eric Cline – Episode 87

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Dr Eric Cline from George Washington University. We talk about a variety of topics on Biblical Archaeology, the validity of real an...

GenCon50 and Gaming with Scott – Episode 86

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is a cross-over episode that was recorded at GenCon 50 earlier in 2017. Sara Head joined the hosts of Gaming with Scott to talk about the interse...

Haunted Objects with MonsterTalk – Episode 85

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's our second Halloween special and crossover with the MonsterTalk Podcast! Today we're Joined by Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow to talk about haun...

The Ark Encounter with James Bielo – Episode 84

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Ethnographer James Bielo about his work with the Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah's Ark and religious-themed experience in Kentucky....

The Enigmatic Iximaya Hoax With Roxanne Davila and Marcello Canuto – Episode 83

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Enigmatic Iximaya Hoax With Roxanne Davila and Marcello Canuto - Episode 83

Mermaids and Mummies – Episode 82

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at the Fiji Mummy and the recent Peruvian Mummy Hoax. How do these two cases intersect, what can one teach us about the other, and...

(Re-Play) Afrocentrism and the New World – Episode 81 (16)

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about Afrocentrism. What is it? Does it hurt or help ancient African cultures? And how does it affect archaeology in the new world...

Mayan Hieroglyphics with Jeb Card – Episode 80

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with co-host Jeb Card about Mayan Hieroglyphics. We talk about the Victorian worlds discovery of them, their fascination with them, how ...

Walking Moai Statues with Fernanda Meneses – Episode 79

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Fernanda Maneses about the mysterious Easter Island statues. We talk about the actual history of the Moai statues, the culture that...

Hobby Lobby and the Illegal Antiquities Trade with Donna Yates – Episode 78

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Dr. Donna Yates about the recent Hobby Lobby decision and the illegal antiquities trade. What was Hobby Lobby doing, how does this ...

Indiana Jones and Pseudoarchaeology – Episode 77

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about Indiana JOnes a pseudoarchaeological elements that run through almost all off the movies. We talk about how Indy came to be,...

Islam, ISIS, and Black Market Artifacts with Nathan French – Episode 76

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Nathan French from the University of Miami, Ohio. Nathan talks with us about Islam and the destruction of archaeological sites and ...

Antiquities Laws and Regulations – Episode 75

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Sara, Jeb, and Ken talk about some of the big antiquities laws that are impacting resources around the country. These laws are in ...

The Gungywamp – Episode 74

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the mysterious Gungywamp located in Connecticut. We examine the similarities between it and other sites like Mystery Hill aka Amer...

Göbekli Tepe, Bad Fox, No Comet – Episode 73

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Jens Notroff from the Gobekli Tepe research project about the recent news stories about possible evidence for a comet strike at the...

Ley Lines with Sharon Hill – Episode 72

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with our resident Geologist; Sharon Hill about Ley Lines. What are they, where did they come from, and can they be weaponized?

Corn in Unusual Places – Episode 71

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Serra, Ken, and Jeb explore the mystery of art depicting corn at Roslin Chapel. Corn had not yet been brought back from the New World when Roslin Chap...

How Archaeology Influences Geekery – Episode 70

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with special guest David Anderson about how archaeology has influenced various bits of Geek Culture. We look at archaeological themes in...

Cryptozoology and Archaeology – Episode 69

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about Cryptology and petroglyphs. Are there ancient images of Bigfoot painted on stone? How can we be sure what we think we're seeing is...

The Polynesian Connection – Episode 68

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the possibility of prehistoric trade and interaction between the Polynesian peoples and the early Americans along the East coast. ...

The Scarith of Scornello with Ingrid Rowland – Episode 67

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Ingrid Rowland about her work uncovering the fascinating and humorous story behind the Italian, Renaissance-era hoax, of the Scarit...

Pre-Columbian Horses in America – Episode 66

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about ancient horses before the Spanish re-introduction in the 1500's. What were these horses, how do we know they were here, and ...

50 Archaeological Sites to See in the World – Episode 65

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Serra, Ken, and Jeb talk about the myths and misconceptions surrounding some of the most important archaeological sites around the world.

Why Archaeological Fantasies? – Episode 64

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the new year, today we discuss why we do this! Why is it important to have accurate information about archaeology out there? Is it having...

The Pachuag Hoax – Episode 63

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest, Nicholas Bellantoni, talks to us today about the Pachuag State Forest Archaeological Hoax

Archaeology and Sherlock Holmes with Vincent W. Wright – Episode 62

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Vincent W. Wright about Sherlock Holmes, how Conan Doyle pulled many details for his stories from archaeology, and how the Sherlock...

Cannibalism with Lourdes Villalta – Episode 61

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Lourdes Villalta about cannibalism. We look at the stereotypes of the activity, how these stereotypes were used in the past to marg...

Movie Night! – Episode 60

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pop your popcorn, get your giant sodas, and get ready to talk movies! All three hosts bring up their favorite movies with archaeologists in them. Get ...

MonsterTalk Crossover! and Faeries! – Episode 59

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the crossover you've all been asking for, Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow join Ken, Jeb, and I for a very un-disney talk about Fairies and Li...

Digging New England Vampires – ENCORE Episode 40

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with Retired Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni and his work with an interesting Vampire burial. We talk the hows...

Margaret Murray, Witchcraft and Murder – Episode 58

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about murder most fowl and about Margaret Murray's investigations into what she thought might be motive by witchcraft. We talk about Mur...

Digging our Burrow’s Cave with Joe Wilson – Episode 57

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Joe Wilson about his research into the modern hoax of Burrows' Cave. We look at the history of the cave, some of the evidence for t...

Cthulhu with Jason Colavito – ArchyFantasies 56

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Jason Colavito about the writings of H.P Lovecraft, especially those dealing with the Cthulhu Mythos and the possible origins of th...

Piltdown Man and the Face on Mars – Episode 55

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at some new information about the Piltdown man, grouse about the media and how they handled it, and then take a long look at the infamou...

David Anderson and, Theosophical Society in America, and Why People Believe Weird Things. – Episode 54

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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Convergence and Independent Invention in Archaeology – Episode 53

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at some concepts in Archaeology, mainly the idea of two cultures creating similar looking technology independently of each other. We cal...

Unlucky Mummies and Wonderful Things – Episode 52

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about King Tut's curse and what the reality is behind the stories. What was the curse, when did it start, and what were the wonderful th...

Hexham Heads, ley lines, and Wear-sheep-men – Episode 51

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the fascinating Hexham heads. Are they cursed objects, spiritual totems for drawing wear-creatures, or just cleverly carved childr...

DNA in Archaeology with Jennifer Raff – Episode 50

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Another great episode of the Archaeological Fantasies Podcast

Chris Begley and the Lost City of the Monkey God – Episode 49

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Chris Begley about the Lost City of the Monkey God, or Ciudad Blanca "The White City". Chris tells us about looking for actual ruin...

Dinos among Men – Ica Stones and Acámbaro Figures – Episode 48

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we examine the evidence for the co-existence of Dinosaurs and humans. We specifically focus on the Ica stones and Acámbaro figures. What are th...

A HISTORY OF PSEUDO-ARCHAEOLOGY: Hyperdiffusion and Aliens – Episode 47

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today Ken, Jen, and Sara continue talking about the history of Parapsychology and the development of the concept of diffusionism and why professional ...

Hobbits, Canibals, Ethnocentrism, and Homo floresiensis – Episode 46

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Jeb and Sara talk about Homo floresiensis affectionately known as Hobbits, and Liang-Bua Cave. What do we know about H. floresiensis, how...

Interview with Nigel Hetherington from Past Preservers – Episode 45

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Ken and I talk with Nigel Hetherington from Past Preservers. We talk about Archaeology in the Media and how Past Preservers works to prov...

Interview with K Kris Hurst from About.com – Episode 44

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sara and Jeb interview K. Kris Hirst, the archaeology expert at About.com and an internet reporting pioneer!

Interacting with the Fringe – Episode 43

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about Ken and Sara's close encounters with the fringe. We talk about how we navigated the encounters and what we learned from them.

Interview with Sharon Hill from Doubtful News – Episode 42

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jeb and I interview Sharon Hill from Doubtful News. We talk about skepticism, blogging, geology, weird questions, and how rocks are not Sasquatc...

Ghost Hunting With April Beisaw – Archaeological Fantasies Podcast Episode 41

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Jeb and Sara talk to Dr. April Beisaw about ghost hunting with her students. What do they really get out of it and what do they learn...

Digging New England Vampires – Episode 40

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with Retired Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni and his work with an interesting Vampire burial. We talk the hows...

Witches, Shamans, and Looters with Stacy Dunn – Episode 39

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Dr. Stacy Dunn about her chapter in Jeb's upcoming book, Lost City, Found Pyramid. Her chapter is entitled "Witches, Shamans, and L...

A History of Pseudo-Archaeology: Diffusion – Episode 38

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we begin looking at the fascinating history of Pseudoarchaeology. When did it begin and how did it develop over the years. Today we look at the ...

The Viking-Less Newport Tower – Episode 37

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Jeb Card on as a new co-host (don't worry, Ken's not really chained in the basement), and we talk a bout the archaeology around the Newport...

Ken’s Excellent Epigraphy Trip, Davenport Tablets, and the Kensington Rune Stone – Episode 36

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ken tells us how his epigraphy trip wasn't a vacation and how he spent five days examining the Davenport Tablets at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Io...

Archaeological Terms to Use and Abuse – Episode 35

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about several archaeological terms that we hear get abused in the wild. We also get very meta and discuss the concept of archaeology and...

Excavating Roswell – Episode 34

07 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking with Jeb Card about actual excavations that were undertaken at the Roswell site. Did they find extraterrestrial artifacts? Find ou...

Stonehenge – Episode 33

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sara and Ken talk about Stonehenge and all it's glory. Who built it? How did they build it? When did they build it? Probably most importantly, why did...

The Mima Mounds – Episode 32

13 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What are the Mima Mounds? Are they natural? Were they created by gophers? Seismic activity? Humans? We explore all these possibilities and try to get ...

The Solutrean Hypothesis – Episode 31

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the controversy around the Solutrean Hypothesis and the modern misconceptions around the Bering Land Bridge.

The Importance of Myth and Oral Traditions – Episode 30

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about a important aspect of archaeology, traditional myths and oral traditions. These two aspects are often overlooked or reinterpreted ...

The Bosnian Pyramids – Episode 29

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This time we're discussing the Bosnian Pyramids. Are they actual pyramids, or nicely shaped hills? Where are the people who built them? What evidence ...

A Legion of Roman Swords – Episode 28

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk with Andy White of the Argumentative Archaeologist Blog about the work he's been doing uncovering the truth behind the recently discover...

Out of Place Objects – Episode 27

04 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Sara and Ken discuss out of place artifacts, or, OOPARTS. The talk about a number of artifacts that have been "discovered" that ap...

Mesa Verde and Horseshoe Canyon – Episode 26

21 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Ken and Sara talk about two of the sites on Ken's list of 50 sites that everyone must visit: Mesa Verde and Horseshoe Canyon. These a...