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The Evolving Human Story: Neurodiversity and Archaeology - ADHD 206
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective Season 2 finale, George steps back from individual episodes to take the long view—exploring what deep time can reveal about human...
The Archaeology of Indigenous South America - HeVo 106
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this month’s episode, Jessica talks with Dr. José Capriles Flores (Associate Professor of Anthropology at Penn State). We talk about Dr. Caprile...
The Pseudoanthropology of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) - Ep 184
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last time in episode 183 we checked out the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) meetings and found out that while they are behind in public outreac...
Ancient Skin-care with Katie Chin-Quee (part 1) - Ep 53
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life to practice a little bit of self care and join Matilda and her guest Katie ...
Is Destroying Archaeology for the Border Wall OK? TAS 329
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we bring you three stories from the news. The first is about an overcrowded cemetery in Colorado and it brings into question other cemeteries th...
May the Fourth Be With You (Part 2) - Trowel 66
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ash and Tilly continue their archaeological survey of the galaxy far, far away, examining the material culture and planetary landscapes that defines S...
We Are All Failures! - CRMArch 331
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take a moment to enjoy our many failures! Today the hosts talk about major career failures, what it taught them, and where they ended up after...
Caveman AI Slop - Screens 128
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re yelling at all you young whippersnappers to get off our lawn! That’s right, your favourite elder millennial academics are reviewing AI...
Women for Wolves with Anjali Ranadive - Ethno 36
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David has a deep discussion with Anjali Ranadive. Anjali Ranadive is a wildlife conservationist and founder of Women...
Dr. John Bellezza on Exploring Pre-Buddhist Tibet and Its Rock Art - Rock Art 164
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Alan Garfinkel interviews Dr. John Bellezza about his path from traveling in India and Tibet in the 1980s to focusing on Tibetan prehistory, ...
Reviving a Roman Matrix - EXARC 71
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if a once shared territory can foster a sense of belonging today and thus can help to heal problems of the present? Geza Frank, our guest in this...
Farming - ADHD 205
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Farming didn’t just change what we ate—it changed how we lived, thought, and experienced the world. In this episode, we explore the origins of agr...
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Meetings 2026! - Pseudo 183
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s head on over to the 2026 Society for American Archaeology meetings in San Francisco! While there, I saw an amazing sight - a few intrepid arch...
Pasts and Crafts: Knitting with Jessica van Dam (part 2) - Teabreak 52
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for part two of Matilda’s discussion with Jessica van Dam all about the archaeology of knitting! This time, the two discuss the social h...
Early Hominin Structures, Pompeii Discoveries, and the Band of Holes in Peru - TAS 328
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we cover three archaeology news stories. First up, a Nature-backed report on unusually old woodworking from Kalambo Falls, w...
May the Fourth Be With You (Part 1) - Trowel 65
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ash and Tilly as they travel where no man has gone before… no wait… wrong franchise! This episode, we jump into an archaeological survey of S...
The New Art of the Ancient World - DiA 13
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
L’Art Antique, or the art of the classical/antique world [Egypt, Greece, Rome], has many stylistic elements developed over the centuries that remain...
Anubis - DiA 12
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we unwrap the mystery of history’s most iconic guardian of the dead. From his origins in Ancient Egypt to his various depictions in moder...
Kansas Archaeology Month Event at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center - Plains 41
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Carlton breaks down his recent Kansas Archaeology Month event at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, titled: Field Exp...
Fossil Fools and The Electrification of Archaeology - CRMArch 330
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While some i.e. the current administration in America, aim to be fossil fools and bury their head in the sand, to the coming transition away from foss...
Unraveling Ancient DNA: Neanderthals, Natural Selection, and Burial Mysteries - TAS 327
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, we unravel fascinating stories of ancient DNA in the news! Uncover the touching story of Anglo-Saxon siblings buried together o...
Don Verdean (2015) w/ Dr. Andrew Kinkella - Screens 127
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re reviewing Don Verdean (2015), the story of a washed-up Biblical archaeologist who, under pressure from his financial backers, begins to ...
Dr Jayc Sedlmayr and Supernatural Gamekeepers - Rock Art 163
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr Jayc Sedlmayr about his research into indigenous theology and animal ceremonial traditions. Drawing on interdisci...
Migration/Dispersal with Dr Andy Shuttleworth - ADHD 204
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George is joined by Dr Andy Shuttleworth to explore human migration—or more accurately, dispersal. Humans move. We always have. Arc...
Don Verdean is a Terrible Movie - Pseudo 182
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I wish that I could give you a more positive report, as I am always a cheerleader for all movies, but check it out: Don Verdean is awful. I’m sorry....
Pasts and Crafts: Knitting with Jessica van Dam (part 1) - Teabreak 51
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following on in the same theme as the last few episodes, Matilda chats with guest Jessica van Dam all about the crafting practice and archaeology of k...
Rejuvenating Native Languages - HeVo 105
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this month’s episode, Jessica speaks with Dr. Neyooxet Greymorning (University of Montana; Departments of Anthropology and Native American Studie...
The Digital Archaeological Record (tDAR) with Chris Nicholson - Plains 40
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton speaks with Christopher Nicholson, Director of the Center for Digital Antiquity, abou...
Airlie House 2.0: Let's Go! - CRMArch 329
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the Airlie House 2.0 movement and their efforts to improve the future of CRM archaeology. Expanding upon the first Airlie Hous...
From Pharaohs to Crosses: Egypt’s Hidden Worlds - TAS 326
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three discoveries, one shifting landscape: a mysterious buried structure beneath the ancient city of Buto, the newly identified tomb of Pharaoh Thutmo...
Luggage of the Gods (1983) - Screens 126
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luggage of the Gods (1983) is the surprisingly unproblematic story of a relict tribe of cave people living in the uncharted central part of America wh...
New Dog Studies and New Dog Course! - Ethno 35
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With two new dog genetic and archaeological studies in the news, David briefly overviews his thoughts on them before he interviews the researchers in ...
Mobile Artifacts and Conventional Signs with Dr Christian Bentz and Dr Ewa Dutkiewicz - Rock Art 162
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr Christian Bentz and Dr Ewa Dutkiewicz about their research on early systems of conventional signs. They explore h...
Osiris and Isis: Death of Love - DiA 10
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Links Read along, Pictures, and Citations: Detours in Artaeology Contact Printify Shop - shirts, stickers, and mugs, oh my! My Yo...
Osiris and Isis: Love Never Dies - DiA 11
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Love never dies; it’s not just a musical sequel to Phantom of the Opera, it’s the ancient story of love, murder, loss, a great journey, resurrecti...
Material Culture & Cognitive Evolution with Dr Matilda Siebrecht - ADHD 203
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George is joined by archaeologist and podcaster Matilda (Tilly) Siebrecht to explore what artefacts can really tell us about the huma...
Archaeotextiles with Ronja Lau (part 2) - Teabreak 50
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for part two of Matilda’s chat with textile archaeologist Ronja Lau! After discussing the background to Ronja’s current work in the Du...
The Daub Towers (Part 2) - Trowel 64
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ash and Tilly continue their discussion on archaeo-construction with experimental archaeologist and living historian Caroline Nicolay. Together, they ...
Heritage Interpretation: Shapes and Form - EXARC 01
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the EXARC Show, Jess Shaw hosts a lively talk on heritage interpretation with Caroline Nicolay from Pario Gallico. What does the te...
Carrying the Stories: Preservation and Responsibility in the Crow Nation with Aaron Brien - Plains 39
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton is joined by Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the ...
The Tomb of Fu Hao, Ancient China's Warrior Queen - TPM 34
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1976 near the ruins of the ancient capital Yin, archaeologists rediscovered the tomb of Fu Hao and it transformed our understanding of the Shang Dy...
Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) - Screens 125
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) is a surreal documentary by Werner Hertzog offering viewers an unprecedented glimpse of Europe’s oldest Palaeolithic...
Monte Verde Discussion Panel with Drs. Shane Miller, Spencer Pelton, Jesse Tune, and Carlton Gover - Ethno 34
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David hosts a panel of guests, including Drs. Shane Miller, Spencer Pelton, Jesse Tune, and Carlton Gover, to discus...
Interpreting the Past with Professor Duncan Garrow - ADHD 202
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George is joined by archaeologist Professor Duncan Garrow to explore how archaeologists turn fragments of evidence into meaningful st...
Skull Wars is a Great Book - Pseudo 181
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I have decided to stop using David Hurst Thomas’ 2000 book Skull Wars in my classes because it is a bit old at this point. But it’s still great, a...
Archaeotextiles with Ronja Lau (part 1) - Tea-break 49
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to venture into the mines! But make sure you are well dressed… This episode, Matilda chats with textile archaeologist Ronja Lau all abou...
BREAKING NEWS - Monte Verde is no longer a pre-Clovis site, with Dr. Todd Surovell - Ethno 33
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, Monte Verde in southern Chile has been one of the most famous archaeological sites in the Americas. The site was widely accepted as 14,50...
Treasures, Seated Skeletons, and Egyptian Receipts - TAS 325
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Archaeology Show, we tour three very different windows into the ancient world: a 5,000-year-old tomb packed with remarkable treasures...
The Daub Towers (Part 1) - Trowel 63
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to get out our plastering trowels out, because this episode Ash and Tilly are (re)joined by experimental archaeologist and archaeo-constru...
Fort Berthold Indian Reservation Visit - Plains 38
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Carlton recounts his recent trip to the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. The Fort Berthold Indian Reservation is the home o...
Turn That Frown Upside Down - The Positives in the Current State of Archaeology - CRMArch 328
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts consider the positives in the current state of CRM and academic archaeology. As anthropologists we are especially conscious of how society i...
Ancient Egyptian Goddesses of Necropolises - TPM 33
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode is about four lesser-known goddesses of the ancient Egyptian afterlife whose primary roles were ...
Blackened Teeth, Jaw Surgery, and Ancient Knitting - TAS 324
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are back with some News stories! First, we discuss evidence from an Iron Age cemetery in northern Vietnam showing intentional, permanent ...
Stone Age Advertising (Part 2) - Screens 124
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with more caveman TV commercials! From deodorant to veganism to car insurance, it seems like prehistoric people have been exploited to se...
The Anthropology of Tattooing with Aaron Deter-Wolf - Ethno 32
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David sits down in Nashville with archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf, a leading researcher in the archaeology of tattooing and co-editor ...
Decolinization and Understanding Cultural Perspective - Rock Art 161
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 161, Chris Webster and Dr. Alan Garfinkel discuss decolonization in archaeology and rock art studies, arguing that researchers must take In...
What Is a Human? The Evolution of the Nervous System - ADHD 201
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 – Episode 1! In the first episode of Season 2, we explore one of the most fundamental questions in archaeology and human history...
Archaeology of clothing - Tea Break 48
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the seasons change, it’s time to swap out your wardrobes for those clothes that have been stuffed at the back of the shelf or in a box in the att...
Can't Make Dragons Without Clay (Part 2) - AMT 62
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode, Tilly and Ash continue their quest with archaeologist and potter, Emma Harrison, to catalogue the Pennykettle Dragon Sanctuary...
Myths Part II - Plains 37
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carlton continues with a discussion on Myths brought to his attention from a listener’s email! But this time they’re not on Vikin...
Appropriate Use of Technology in Archaeology - CRMArch 327
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts discuss the use of technology in archaeology and the importance of using it appropriately. While our discipline will never escape the shovel...
Tombs of the Tomb Builders Part 2: Deir el-Medina - TPM 32
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, step inside Deir el-Medina, the remarkably well-preserved village of the artisans who built the royal tombs of ancient Egypt. Known i...
Stone Age Advertising (Part 1) - Screens 123
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NotToday we’re exploring the crazy world of marketing – caveman style! We’re reviewing a compilation of television commercials featuring prehist...
David's Trip to Mexico - Ethno 31
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David talks about his recent trip to Mexico. Initially, David went to Oaxaca to experience the local culture and tak...
America's Oldest Rock Art? with Dr George Harold Nash - Rock Art 160
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alan welcomes back Dr George Harold Nash to the podcast to discuss his article on Serra da Capivara National Park, one of the most im...
Welcome Back - Season 2 - ADHD BCE
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode George introduces the return of ADHD BCE for season 2! This season explores how archaeologists infer behaviour, cognition, and d...
Is Carbon 14 Dating Fake? - Pseudo 180
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we run head on into a question I have gotten throughout my career: is C14 dating fake? I’m going to go with a complex, multi-faceted answer of...
Gladiator training with Svenja Fabian (part 2) - Tea-break 47
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for part two of Matilda’s chat with ex-gladiatrix Svenja Fabian all about the topic of gladiatorial training! But how exactly would glad...
Slice of Life - DiA 07
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The coming new year is a good time to look back at human history and reflect on our choices. A figure that keeps changing with the times while still h...
Early Human Footprints, Ancient Clothing, and a 150-Year-Old Drink - TAS 323
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From a 150-year-old alcohol bottle unearthed in Utah—where the “real treasure” might be what it once tasted like—to footprints in White Sands ...
Nirriti and the Chaos of Pride - DiA 06
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pride isn't only for us humans. In some cases, it's a trait that even plagues the gods, well, false gods in this case. In this detour, we'll head into...
Mythic Breakdown of The Raven - DiA 05
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deep dive into the history and mythology woven into Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven from 1845. Follow the raven through the chamber door and into a worl...
Trowel 61: Can't Make Dragons Without Clay (Part 1) - Trowel 61
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Ash and Tilly are scaling it down and looking at how to analyse tiny little clay dragons from the Pennykettle Dragon Sanctuary. The catch...
Moundbuilder Myths and Viking Runestones in (or around) the Great Plains? - Plains 36
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carlton is back on the mic after the holiday break to talk about the Moundbuilder Myth, the Kensington Runestone, and the Heavener Runestone. Are they...
Eliminate Anthropology - CRMArch 326
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts discuss Jose Leonardo Santos’s article on negative public attitudes toward anthropology and the claim that the discipline is struggling, i...
Digging Deep with Norma Gregory, African Diaspora Industrial Heritage Historian - HeVo 104
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this month’s episode, Jessica speaks with Dr. Norma Gregory (founder and director of Nottingham News Centre) about her efforts to document and ed...
Tombs of the Tomb Builders Part 1: The Lost City of the Pyramid Builders - TPM 31
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of this two-episode series on the tombs of the tomb builders, host Stephanie Rice journeys beyond the iconic monuments of the Giza P...
Ancient Egyptian Rock Art, a Funeral Pyre in Africa, and an Animal Skull Collection - TAS 322
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we deep dive three interesting archaeology news stories. First up, a rock art panel from Ancient Egypt depicts the conquest of the nomadic g...
Boonie Bears: Blast Intro the Past (2018) - Screens 122
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re exploring the world of the Boonie Bears, China’s biggest animation brand. In the sixth feature film, the bears _Blast into the Past—...
Dogs, Death, and Mourning in Human Culture - Ethno 30
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David talks about the book he's writing, reflects on the recent passing of his dog and his uncle, and what those hav...
The Living Traditions of Rock Art with Dr Joakim Goldhahn - Rock Art 159
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr Joakim Goldhahn about his journey through archaeology and rock art, from Scandinavia to Australia. Together, they...
So long, farewell... - ABC 14
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of running, this is the final episode for the Archaeo Book Club Podcast. Hosts and book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly bid a fond ...
Dan Farah’s Movie Age of Disclosure and his Interview on Bill Maher’s Club Random - Pseudo 179
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Farah released a documentary called “Age of Disclosure” which is all about how aliens are among us and we are fools for not believing him. Bil...
Gladiator training with Svenja Fabian (part 1) - Tea-break 46
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get down to business, to talk about gladiatorial training! In this episode, Matilda is joined by Svenja Fabian, who is a retired gladiatrix, o...
Sokar: Sands of the Underworld - DiA 09
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Myths of the Underworld are numerous, and diving deeper into the depths will lead to increasing darkness and illumination. In the deepest depths of th...
Archaeology of Discworld (Part 2) - Trowel 60
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s part two of Ash and Tilly’s archaeological survey of the Discworld (as popularised through the written works of Sir Terry Pratchett), and if ...
The Long Way Home: To Oaxaca and Back with Dave Williams - Plains 35
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton sits down with Dave Williams to discuss the intellectual and professional journey tha...
Do Unversity Rankings really matter? - CRMArch 325
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest U.S. News & World Report university rankings and question their relevance to archaeology and cultural re...
The Archaeology of the Real Scorpion Kings - TPM 30
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Stephanie Rice shares information about the origins of Ancient Egyptian kingship during the Predynastic period.Discover the real...
Strat Chat: Troy – Digging Deeper into the Layers of Legend - TAS 321
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 321 of The Archaeology Show, we take a deep dive into the long and complex history of Troy. We discuss the stratigraphy of the site, starti...
Cavegirl (1985) - Screens 121
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re reviewing Cavegirl (1985), a movie which Wikipedia misleadingly describes as a “sex comedy”. It tells the story of a teenage incel n...
The History of Dogs: Evolution, Archaeology, and Mythology - Ethno 29
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ethnocynology, David gets back to dogs!Ever wanted to hear his full manifesto on dogs, culminating nearly a decade of research? Wel...
Obsidian Conveyance Systems of the Pacific Northwest - Rock Art 158
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 158 of the Rock Art Podcast steps beyond rock art to explore “obsidian conveyance systems”—how volcanic glass moved through travel, trad...
Book Worms: Magical Pasts - ABC 13
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, our hosts Ash, Judith, and Tilly continue their discussion of the Archaeo Book Club’s January theme of “Magical Pasts”, this time ...
My Top 10 Favorite Cryptids - Pseudo 178
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Time to define what Cryptids are! People ask me about these beloved creatures (who don’t exist) almost more often than actual archaeology stuff! So ...
Archaeological Methods: Experimental Archaeology - Tea-break 45
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following the popularity of the previously coined “Tea-break Time Travel Training”, Matilda focuses in this episode on a commonly used method in a...
Stone Walls Beneath the Sea and Horns of War - TAS 320
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss three fascinating discoveries across Western Europe: a 7,000-year-old underwater stone wall off the coast of France, an exception...
Archaeology of Discworld (Part 1) - Trowel 59
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The day has finally arrived, where Tilly can ramble on to her heart’s content about her obsession with Terry Pratchett’s writing, because Ash and ...
Hematite and Hell Gap: Insights into Paleoindian Wyoming with Dr. Spencer Pelton - Plains 34
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton is joined by Dr. Spencer Pelton, Wyoming State Archaeologist, to explore what some of...
When Did you Finally Say "WOW, I'm an Archaeologist!!" - CRMArch 324
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heather, Andrew, and Bill share the moments—both as students and professionals—when they realized they were truly archaeologists....