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What's Benin Going On? - Dirt 206
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We meant to tackle this question before, but we can’t wait any longer! The Benin Bronzes have received media attention lately in a series of newswor...
The Best Vehicle for CRM: Cars, Trucks, or SUVs? - CRMArch 248
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of vehicle is the best for archaeology? Resident gearhead Andrew Kinkella leads the other hosts down the rabbit hole of gas mileage, durabil...
Where in the World? Part Six: The Zooarchaeology of Antarctica - Ep 50
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode of our miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. This episode is centred around Antarctica, foc...
Humans are the GOAT - Ruins 124
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Connor and David take the reins while Carlton settles into his new position at in Bloomington.After establishing Connor hasn’t seen...
A Cultural History of Glacier National Park - TAS 187
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Black...
Working in the Middle East with Paul - ArchaeoTech 187
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Paul tells us all about doing CRM in Saudi Arabia for the last few months. We talk about the field methodologies they used, how they s...
Animals With Jobs (How Domestication Works) - Dirt 205
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna saddles up to lead Amber on a faunal adventure! We’ll discuss the changes that happen when humans start influencing animal breeding. We’ll al...
Dr. Andrew Kinkella: FRAUD! - Pseudo 100
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a celebration of the 100th episode of the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast, I turn my pointed critique inward upon myself to reveal the ways in which I my...
ENCORE Settlers of Cerutti: Evaluating Claims About the Cerutti Mastodon Site - Ruins 123
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ENCORE: To kick off the new year, the boys invite Dr. Shane Miller (Mississippi State University; Ep. #21) and his friend Dr. Jesse Tune (Fort Lewis C...
Archaeology After Dark - TAS 186
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the past, nighttime urban activities have been overlooked by archaeologists, In this episode we interview Nan Gonlin and Meghan Strong about their ...
Petroglyph Education Foundation with Matt Zubia - Rock Art 88
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Zubia joins Dr. Alan Garfinkle to talk about his involvement with the upcoming Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival. They discuss some of the Native Am...
Eatin' Good In Your Motel Room - Ep 247
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking your own meals in your motel room while out in the field is an excellent way to save money. In this episode, we will discuss the ways folks ha...
Hopping Over to Himyar - DIRT 204
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first half of the first millennium CE, Himyar was based in what is today Yemen and flourished thanks to its role in inter-regional trade. We’...
Not just naked blue barbarians - Tea Break 4
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month Matilda focuses on the prehistory of Scotland, and specifically that enigmatic carved stone symbol known as the Pictish Beastie. Is it a do...
aDNA and Stone Tools with Beth Potter - Ruins 122
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are back with new content! We talk with Beth Potter, who is a PhD Candidate at the Department of Anthropology at the University of...
Field Safety Tech - ArchaeoTech 186
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of some tragic events AND an unseasonable hot summer we're talking about field safety tech. Good tech can not only keep you safer, but, it...
"If you can see me, weep" - TAS 185
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As drought continues to ravage the northern hemisphere, there is a silver lining as receding waters reveal previously covered archeological sites. Tod...
An Under-the-Weather Special - Dirt 203
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna is sick this week, so we've been unable to record new episodes. But rather than leave you hanging, we're releasing a lightly trimmed version of t...
The Shroud of Turin - Pseudo 99
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if the Shroud of Turin is a fake or not? Of course you haven’t, because you know it’s a fake! In this episode, let’s expl...
Poarch Identity - HeVo 66
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Jessica interviews Dr. Kelly Fayard (Poarch Band of Creek Indians), Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Denve...
ENCORE Tips, Tricks, and Dance Moves for Anthropology Undergrad and Grad Programs - Ruins 121
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Life in Ruins, we provide information about undergraduate and graduate school. We start off joking about our favorite episodes (a...
Ancient Chinese Oracle Bones and other Ancient Writing - TAS 184
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Preserving an Important Rock Art Site with Joseph Williams - Rock Art 87
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we interview Joseph Williams. Williams has collaborated on creating a nonprofit to specifically protect, conserve and educate about a ...
The Dirt Goes Site-Seeing - Dirt 202
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Anna and Amber debut a new (occasional) series: Site-Seeing! There are so many archaeological sites out there, and some of them tend to ove...
Do you need a graduate degree to be successful? Interview with someone that says 'no' - CRMArch 246
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While many assume an MA will open the gates to management ranks in CRM, it is not only not a magic bullet there is potential to achieve success withou...
ENCORE: Down Unda' the Sea with Dr. Maddy McAllister - Ruins 120
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of A Life in Ruins Podcast, we interview Dr. Maddy McAllister, a maritime archaeologist with the Museum of Tropical Queensland. Dr. Mc...
Ice Age Footprints, a Zodiac Coin, and an Ancient Script - TAS 183
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Building the Virtual Rosewood Cemetery - Archaeotech 185
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ed Gonzalez-Tennant joins us again in Paul's absence to tell us about the site he's been working on for many years now: The Rosewood Cemetery in F...
The Past Smells - DIRT 201
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've asked this on the show before, but..what did the past smell like? In this episode, we talk about some of the ways that researchers are finding a...
Kinkella Visits "The Thing" - Pseudo 98
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to one of the creepiest nights of my life. Alone on a desert highway one evening in 1998, I decided to pull over into a deserted parking lot. ...
Where in the World? Part Five: The Zooarchaeology of Oceania - Animals 49
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode three of a miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. Join us on a journey to Oceania as we learn about th...
ENCORE Something A-foot in White Sands National Monument with Dr. Shane Miller and Dr. Jesse Tune - Ruins 119
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ENCORE: Something's afoot. There is, yet again, another controversial preclovis find. This time, away from the West Coast and in New Mexico. The contr...
New research links Native Americans with the Ancient Chinese - TAS 182
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Continuing with Pointed Petroglyphs - Rock Art 86
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode we didn't get a chance to complete the discussion of Dr. Garfinkel's upcoming publication. We talk more about what the pointed pet...
The Careers Problem in CRM with Kenneth Aitchison and Christopher Dore - CRMArch 245
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Members! Don't forget to check your member pages for a bonus segment!Christopher Dore and Kenneth Aitchison join the team to discuss their latest rese...
Summer Blockbuster 3: Avatar - Dirt 200
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up our inaugural Summer Blockbuster series, Amber leads us on a mission to Pandora with Avatar (2009). Rather than exploration of the culture ...
Forges, fieldwork, and frying pans - Tea Break 3
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
ENCORE: If a Yoda, Archaeology had: A Philosophical Discussion with our Mentor Dr. Robert L. Kelly - Ruins 118
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we are taking our first vacation. We are going to leave you with a classic episode of ours. Enjoy!On Episode 27 of A Life in Ruins Po...
The Archaeology Variety Show Episode 2 LIVE - TAS 181
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Contested History, Identity, Culture & Heritage in Times of War & Peace - WB 22nd April 2022
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an ey...
Statement on Ukraine from CBA & Government 'unlawful' on planning AGAIN! - WB 15.04.2022
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an ey...
Getting Started with QGIS - ArchaeoTech 184
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Edward Gonzalez-Tennant joins us again as a guest co-host while Paul is surveying in the middle east. Ed is an expert in QGIS and on today's show ...
Summer Blockbusters: Apocalypto - Dirt 199
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amber guides Anna through the jungle of the 2006 film Apocalypto...but hopefully a little less racistly than director Mel Gibson did! We’ll talk abo...
The Crystal Skull of Belize - Pseudo 97
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard of "The Crystal Skulls," but this crystal skull in particular is near and dear to my heart. Found in Belize in the 1920s, the mystery ...
Indigenous Led Cultural Resource Management and Heritage Companies - HeVo 65
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Jessica hosts a panel of Indigenous Cultural Resource Management and Heritage company leaders. The panel includes Dr. Ashley Spive...
Timelines: 210 BCE - TAS 180
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Special Discussion On Safety in Memory of Kaylen - CRMArch 244
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have all been in a situation that we weren't comfortable with in the field. And we've all been afraid to speak up when something is wrong. In the w...
Revisiting the Pointed Petroglyphs of the Coso Range - Rock Art 85
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Coso Range in the eastern Mojave Desert is a place we've talked about a lot. Now, Dr. Garfinkel, with help from two other researchers, is releasin...
What's Your Best First Season Strategy? - CRMArch 243
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've graduated and are starting your first season as an archaeologist in Cultural Resources Management. Are you just excited to have a job and call ...
Summer Blockbusters: The Dig - DIRT 198
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a month of Summer Blockbusters, where we talk about the archaeology in movies that aren't Indiana Jones! This week, it's the 2021 film The ...
Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Gover Back Over - Ruins 116
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of A Life in Ruins Podcast, Carlton is back! Connor and Carlton sit down and discuss his wild and crazy summer in the field. They do a...
Stones in Circles and the Ancients that Loved Them - TAS 179
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Teaching That Tech-Mindset with Dr. Ed Gonzalez-Tennant - ArchaeoTech 183
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Edward Gonzalez-Tennant has been on the show before talking about some of his research. Now we bring him on to co-host while Paul is out and in th...
Sea Peoples - Dirt 197
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The Sea Peoples” is a term that refers to a seafaring culture of unclear origin that bopped around the eastern Mediterranean and adjoining areas ...
The Antikythera Mechanism - Pseudo 96
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Found in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, the Antikythera Mechanism has been the subject of all sorts of claims, some outlandish, some sim...
Where in the World? Part Four: The Zooarchaeology of Asia - Animals 48
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode three of a miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. This episode is centred around Asian zooarchaeology,...
Connor and David's Declassified CRM Survival Guide - Ruins 115
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connor and David discuss the highs and woes of CRM archaeology. They start out discussing #bus and #vanlife and the issues that David is having with h...
Recent Research at a Paleoindian Red Ochre quarry with Dr. Spencer Pelton - TAS 178
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-auth...
What's Your End Goal? - CRMArch 242
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We should all have goals in any job we’re in. What’s your current set of goals for your CRM career? Do you want to run a company? Become a profess...
The Dirt Gets Wrecked - Ep 196
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Y'all, it has been a TOUGH WEEK. You can tell because Anna somehow manages to get the episode intro WRONG after doing it correctly nearly 200 times. B...
A flame from my hearth to yours - Tea Break 2
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another journey into the past and this month Matilda will be chatting with Ashleigh Airey all about the development of candles. When wer...
The soul of the object - Tea-Break 1
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of Tea-break Time Travel, Matilda is joined by Sarah Lord from Potted History to talk about the oldest clay object in the world:...
My Cousin Vinny: A Conversation about Genetics and Neanderthals with Dr. Vincent Battista - Ruins 114
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Life In Ruins podcast, Connor and David chat with Vincent Battista, a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in genetics.Vincent go...
Shipwrecks! - TAS 177
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 shipwrec...
New 3D Software for Artifact Documentation and Analysis - ArchaeoTech 182
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Archaeologists have been 3D scanning artifacts for a while now. But, what do you do with those scans? We post them on websites, use them in reports, a...
CLAMoring for Data with Christine Bassett - DIRT 195
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahoy! We’re still at sea, the ocean is still None of Our Business, and yet we’re learning so much about it! This week, we’ve got a special guest...
Chariots of the Gods: A Book Review - Pseudo 95
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard of the title, but have you ever actually read the book? No worries, I've done it for you! Join me as I break down the chapters, demystify...
Indigenous Education, Climate Change, and Technologies of Care - HeVo 64
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Jessica interviews Dr. Clint Carroll, Associate Professor of Native American and Indigenous Studies in the Department of Ethnic St...
Pirates and Privateers from Long Island Sound to Delaware Bay with Dr. Jamie L. H. Goodall - Ruins 113
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of A Life in Ruins Podcast, we get the best pirate scholar, Dr. Jamie L. H. Goodall, back on the show. We discuss how she has been sin...
United Tools, Drought Finds, and the Most Important Site in the World - TAS 176
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MEMBERS: CHECK YOUR AD-FREE DOWNLOADS FOR THIS EPISODE'S BONUS SEGMENT!We've got a lot to cover in this news episode. We start with a tale of the Swis...
The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Polish Historians' Perspectives on the War Next Door! - WB 2nd April 2022
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an ey...
Perspectives on Rock Art with Ann Norman - Rock Art 84
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest scholar, Ann Norman, provides a remarkable story of her life and passion as a student of rock art. From extensive studies and first-hand tes...
Terra Nullius - Dirt 194
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Terra nullius is a Latin phrase meaning “nobody’s land,” but historically it has tended to mean something closer to *grabby hands.* What does it...
How to Get Published in Archaeology - CRMArch 241
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MEMBERS! CHECK YOUR MEMBER PAGES FOR A BONUS SEGMENT 4 ON GETTING PUBLISHED IN A JOURNAL!!Have you ever thought about publishing a book or article in ...
Tea-Break Time Travel - TeaBreak 0
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Back to the mediaeval period, to see the earliest printing press or spinning wheel? To the Bronze Age, wa...
Et tu, Clovis? On the Efficacy of the Clovis Point with Dr. Devin Pettigrew - Ep 112
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we bring back Dr. Devin Pettigrew to discuss a paper that came out in 2021. The name of that paper is "On the efficacy of Clovis flute...
Ancient Inequality, A Slave Ship and Giant Statues - TAS 175
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ine...
Gamification of Education with RISC - ArchaeoTech 181
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MEMBERS CHECK YOUR BONUS PAGE FOR A GREAT BONUS SEGMENT!We talk a lot about how to get archaeologists to learn more outside the field of archaeology i...
Interview With The New Guy - Pseudo 94
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s back! In this episode, APN kingpin Chris Webster interviews Andrew Kinkella about who he is, why he’s restarting the Pseudoarchaeology Podcas...
Fruits de la Mer - Dirt 193
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode one of our themed month: The Dirt at Sea! The oceans (and seas and lagoons and fjords and so on) have provided people with food and...
Where in the World? Part Three: The Zooarchaeology of the Americas - Animals 47
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode three of a miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. This episode is centered around American zooarchaeol...
The Past, Present and Future of Chichen Itza with Evan Albright - Ruins 111
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk with Evan Albright about his book "The Man Who Owned a Wonder of the World". This book (published in 2015), tells the story o...
ENCORE: Two archaeologists visit Chichen Itza - TAS 174
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ENCORE: We recently had the opportunity to visit Chichen Itza in Yucatán, Mexico. It was an incredible experience, but, being archaeologists, we of c...
Little Petroglyph Canyon and Rock Art Dating - Rock Art 83 (5)
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
China Lake Naval Weapons Center in central eastern California is home to many weapons inventions and the most dense collection of rock art in the west...
Video Game Archaeology with Dr. Bill Farley - DIRT 192
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are surprising intersections between video game creation and archaeology, and that, of course, comes along with the good, the bad, and the ugly ...
Books that Shaped Your Career - CRMArch 240
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Archaeologists read a lot but most of what we read does not change way we view and practice archaeology. On today's show, our hosts talk about the boo...
Maya Ask You a Question? A Conversation with Dr. David S. Anderson - Ruins 110
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of A Life in Ruins podcast, we have back on one of our favorite guests Dr. David S. Anderson. We start out with a huge announcement (l...
The First Black Archaeologist: A Life of John Wesley Gilbert - TAS 173
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Open Source Protocols - ArchaeoTech 180
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An important component of scientific research is reproducibility. In other scientific fields like medicine, protocols (step-by-step instructions) help...
Cargo Cults: Actually a Thing? - Dirt 191
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First used to describe religious movements that emerged in Melanesia following contact with Allied military personnel in World War II, cargo cults are...
The Dirt Podcast with Dr. Anna Goldfield - Ruins 109
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Carlton interviews Dr. Anna Goldfield from The Dirt Podcast to talk about Dr. Goldfield's inspiration in becoming a zooarchaeologist,...
Pop Culture Archaeology - The Lost City - TAS 172
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Chumash Rock Art and Other Trips with Stephen Bryne - Rock Art 82
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this 82nd episode we interview Stephen Bryne, professional archaeologist and a student of rock art. Stephen talks about his adventures studying Ch...
The Discovery of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance and Underwater Archaeology in CRM - Ep 239
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MEMBERS - Check the ad-free page for a bonus segment!The incredible discovery in March 2022 of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance on the Antarctic sea floo...
They Told Us So - Ep 190
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had plenty of instances on the show (in the main feed and especially in Old News) of archaeological research bearing out information that exis...
Digging to the Other Side Podcast - HeVo 63
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, Jessica hosts the crew of the Digging to the Other Side Podcast. We talk about what got them all interested in archaeology, how ...
Just The Boyz: The Hangover Edition - Ruins 108
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we recap our recent adventures in Colorado. We start out by going nowhere and continue doing that for the rest of the episode. Highli...
Sacred Pools, Badass Prehistoric Women, and Giant Cave Art - TAS 171
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 harb...
On Hedgehogs and Marvelous Minds: A New Technology for Point Data Collection? - ArchaeoTech 179
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love it when archaeologists look at other technologies that on first glance are not appropriate for archaeology. However, they're willing to give i...
Becoming Dr. Bonesaw with Naomi Martisius - Dirt 189
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amber's under the weather, so Anna goes solo with special guest Dr. Naomi Martisius. Naomi tells us how she deciphers clues about human beh...