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Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian studies at Washington University in St. Louis - HeVo 85
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Eric Pinto (Assistant Director at the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian studies at Washington Unive...
The Science of the Turin Shroud - Aliens 60
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into one of the most intriguing and controversial relics, the Shroud of Turin. Building on our previous dis...
How Technological Innovation Can Drive Greater Accessibility and Inclusivity in Archaeology - TAS 260
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Archaeology is always seen as a field pursuit and for the most part, it is. However the interpretations of archaeology should be accessible to all. Ou...
Ecstatic Postures and Altered States of Consciousness with Laura Lee - Rock Art 121
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting with rock art, sites, and artifacts is often important for gaining understanding. Today’s guest is Laura Lee. Laura is Vice President and...
Kinkella Visits the USS Hornet - Pseudo 139
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the USS Hornet the most haunted ship in America? No! How do I know this? Because my dad said so, and he should know because he worked on it for ...
Roman Wine, Microplastics, and a Lynx Burial - TAS 259
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have three fascinating Archaeology news stories! First up, Archaeologists have determined what Roman wine tastes like. Then, a new study ...
The Magnified Axe (part 2) - Trowel 16
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for another use(wear)ful episode? Then listen to part two of Ash and Tilly’s chat with special guest Dr Amber Roy, as they tackle the ...
Targeting of Ukrainian archaeological heritage - With Dr Pavlo Shydlovski and Dr Marta Andriiovych - Context S2E1
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The unprovoked Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022 marks the largest armed conflict in Europe since the second World War, and at least six mill...
Pain Meds/Drugs in the Field - CRMArch 285
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love getting show suggestions and questions from fans. We had one asking about drugs and pain meds being used in the field to manage fatique and pa...
Shroud of Turin - Aliens 59
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since we are so close to Easter, maybe it's time to discuss something connected to the holiday. So why not the Shroud of Turin? Some claim the cloth c...
Curse Tablets, Ice Skates and the Archaeology of Childhood - TAS 258
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First up, “curse tablets” were found at a Roman villa in the UK. Then, a 1,000 year old ...
The Rock Art of Little Lake, California - Rock Art 120
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Garfinkel has been going to Little Lake for about 50 years now. On today’s episode we describe Little Lake, the rock art there, and it’s signi...
Out of the dark ages and into downward dog - Tea-break 22
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to come out of the dark ages this month with one of the most famous British archaeological sites: Sutton Hoo. This episode, Matilda is joi...
The Archaeology of Southern Sinagua People - TAS 257
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss 3 archaeological sites that we visited while in Arizona: Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle and Well National Monume...
The Magnified Axe (part 1) - Trowel 15
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for an axe-tremely axe-citing episode! Ash and Tilly have to deal with a tricky situation over at the Bazkardum Society of Dwarfish Histor...
Boulder Ethnographic-Education Project: Indigenous Perspectives on Ethnography - HeVo 84
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica chats with the crew she has been working with on the Boulder Ethnographic-Education Project. The crew includes the amazi...
Golden Hats and Copper Scrolls - Aliens 58
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dust off our thinking hats and join in exploring two objects brought up in the Ancient Alien episode "Relics" from Season 6, episode 8. First, w...
Early Stone Tools, a Unique Burial, and a Stone Circle - TAS 256
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First, we discuss a new dating technique that researchers in Ukraine are using on early huma...
Andres Perez Arana - Archaeology under the Radar. Remote Sensing and Geophysics for the Layman - Arch and Ale 50
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our 50th episode, our Geophysics Technician Andres Perez Arana entertains a packed Red Deer to describe what archaeologists are able to observe wit...
The Lost Continent of Mu: For The Times When Atlantis Isn't Quite Dumb Enough - Pseudo 138
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For today, we are diving into a deep, dark abyss of the truly stupid. All I can say is that I am truly sorry, because your good sense, happiness, and...
Dark Lord Walks into a Tavern... - Trowel 14
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ouch! In episode 14, Tilly and Ash confront the Magisterium of Malintent, the Grand Council of Dark Lords to talk about their power dynamics and how t...
Suppliers Going Out Of Business: What Now? - CRMArch 284
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we scrambled for a topic this week, we all realized that we were having issues with companies going out of business. Whether buying screens, runni...
The Red Sea Scrolls - Solving the Great Pyramid - Aliens 57
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time, we will continue our examination of the pyramids of Ancient Egypt, especially the Great Pyramid of Khufu. We will investigate the queen's p...
Archaeology of the AlUla region of Saudi Arabia with Dr. Rebecca Foote - TAS 255
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we interview Dr. Rebecca Foote, the Director of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research for the Royal Commission for AlUla in...
Deconstructing a Complex Panel from Eastern California - Rock Art 119
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Alan discuss a panel that was discovered in the eastern Sierra’s of California recently. It’s one of the most complex panels that either...
Atlantis: Let's Do This! - Pseudo 137
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, Atlantis in all its glory!!! In this episode, I track the history of the oxymoron otherwise known as “Atlantean thought.” What is the h...
Humans like decorating things - Teabreak 21
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After chatting with Danny all about the tools and techniques used in ancient tattooing, it’s time to talk about the tattoos themselves! For that, Ma...
Did early colonials were armor? - TAS 254
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got three great news stories for you this week. We start with the oldest rock paintings in South America. They might be conveying a message. N...
Great Balls of Post-processualism - Trowel 13
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you encounter two wizards throwing balls of fire at each other? Soothe them with archaeological theory of course! In this episode,...
Does archaeology have a passion problem? - CRMArch 283
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to an article Doug read about passion in regards to architecture, Doug asks Chris and Andrew some specific questions. They answer the questi...
Nubia: It's a real place! - HeVo 83
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Dr. Shayla Monroe (Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Harvard University) and Debora Heard (Ph.D. Candida...
The Last Wonder Standing: Ramping up the Giza Pyramids - Aliens 56
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How were the great pyramids of Giza built? This is a question that's been asked for a long time. The answers have been ranging from those based on the...
Ivory Baton, Pliny the Elder and Amelia Earhart - TAS 253
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 3 fascinating archaeology news stories. First, experimental research has helped researchers determine the function of an ivory baton...
Amerindian Perspectivism - Rock Art 118
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan and Chris have a conversation about how past Native American cultures interpreted and interacted with their environment, and how that should impa...
Augustus Le Plongeon: The World's Most Interesting Pseudoarchaeologist - Pseudo 136
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our “Old School Classics” theme here at the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast, today we have the tale of Augustus Le Plongeon, nineteenth centu...
Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica - TAS 252
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Chris talks to the editors of a fascinating new book about animals and their representation and symbolism in ancient Mesoamerica. We talk about ...
A Trail of Ice and Hags - Trowel 12
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12, like archaeological paladins, Tilly and Ash have been given a divine quest: find the Cailleach of Celtic Myth and…deliver her washing...
Interview with Renee Collins - CRMArch 282
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are interviewing Andrew’s former student Renee Collins on her history in archaeology and her past and present experiences in CRM. Renee is...
GIANTS! The Tall Tales of Archaeological Hoaxes - Aliens 55
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Giants have long fascinated us humans and seem to be a never-ending resource for archaeological hoaxes. Towards the end of the 19th century, there alm...
Bog Body, Ancient Assur and a Lost Tomb - TAS 251
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 3 news stories! First up, a 2,000 year old bog body was found in excellent condition in Ireland. Then, we take a look at the “lost...
Native American Perspectivism; Part 2 with Johnney Valdez - Rock Art 117
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alan brings Johnney Valdez back on to continue their discussion about Native American Perspectivism. Johnney talks about how native people think a...
The Scopes Monkey Trial - Pseudo 135
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Staying with our “Old School Classics” theme, this week we enjoy the fine wine that is the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. We also have the extra add...
Chinese Saddle, Cave Paintings and Us! - TAS 250
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a couple news stories, and then the story of us! First up, an Iron Age saddle in extremely god condition has been found in Xinjiang...
Fifty Shades of Silliness - Trowel 11
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time for something completely different this episode, as Ash and Tilly discuss their plans for the upcoming year. Spoiler alert: it includes live show...
Preparing for and Reacting to Dangerous Field Circumstances - CRMArch 281
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever encountered hostile land owners, aggressive guard dogs or other dangerous circumstances in the field? This week the crew chats about the...
Lascaux Cave: the original tattoo studio - Teabreak 20
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many things that don’t survive the thousands of years between the past and present, and so many crafts and skills that are very difficu...
Gunung Padang Uncovered: The Saga Continues - Aliens 54
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Digging Up Ancient Aliens, the host, Fredrik, revisits Gunung Padang, a site in Indonesia that has become known due to a study and ...
Time in the Ancient Mayan World - TAS 249
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we interview two of the editors of the new book Materialization of Time in the Ancient Maya World: Mythic History and Ritual Order, Dr. Davi...
Native Cosmology with Johnney Valdez - Rock Art 116
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we interview, Johnny Valedez, an influential speaker and advocate for his native heritage. He hails from Colorado and is discussing the various ...
Piltdown Man - Pseudo 134
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time for an old school classic! The year is 1912, the place is England, and the fossil is fake! In today’s episode, I give you the most famous arc...
Maroon Heritage in Dominica - HeVo 82
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Jonathan Rodriguez (3rd year PhD student in the Applied Anthropology program at the University of South Flori...
Cemeteries, Mummies, and Hercules! - TAS 248
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 3 fascinating archaeology news stories! First a children’s cemetery has been discovered in Turkey. Then, new research shows an Egy...
A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 2) - Trowel 10
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for part two of our discussion with our zooarchaeological expert guest Alex Fitzpatrick, to talk all about dragons. There’s a tricky si...
Becoming a World Archaeologist in 2024 - CRMArch 280
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You got into this field to travel, right? Well instead of traveling to Iowa, no shade on Iowa, why not travel to Saudi Arabia? Or how about England? W...
Not since Sneferu - Pyramid building 101 - Aliens 53
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve deeper into the top ten pyramids of the world according to the TV show "Ancient Aliens." Our focus is on the Egyptian pyrami...
Archaeology News from the North - TAS 247
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 3 archaeology news stories from Scandinavia! First, we discuss the oldest ship burial found so far in Norway. Then, a very old sword...
2023: Year in Review - Pseudo 133
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time to take a look back at 2023, and enjoy the highlights of pseudoarchaeological foolishness that we experienced together! From Ancient Apocalypse ...
The Archaeological Conservancy with Linsie Lafayette - Rock Art 115
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Linsie Lafayette is the Western Field Representative for the Western Regional Office based out of Reno, Nevada. She has worked in CRM and on many site...
A Bestiary of Dragons and Wyrms (part 1) - Trowel 9
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ash and Tilly are joined by zooarchaeologist Alex Fitzpatrick to talk all about the mythology of dragons. Why do dragons pop up in nea...
Khufu's pyramid scheme - Aliens 52
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time, we are going to look at the top 10 pyramids of the world according to Ancient Aliens. I could not tell if the list is based on how signific...
It's got pockets! - Teabreak 19
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You thought that last month was a short trip back in time, but this month is an even shorter trip as we travel to the Edo period of Japan with special...
Homo Naledi and the Cave of Bones Controversy - TAS 246
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tackle one of our favorite topics - controversy! Last summer, the team working on the Rising Star Cave site in South Africa released a se...
Where Were You In 1984: Kinkella Reviews Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - Pseudo 132
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s go back to 1984 and experience what it was like to watch Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom through the eyes of a 12 year old. How was the ...
Turns out you can make containers out of bark! - TAS 245
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First up is the reanalysis of skeletal remains in a neolithic mass grave in Spain is creatin...
Working with Indigenous Communities and Orangutan Conservation in Borneo - HeVo 81
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Liana Chua (social anthropologist and Tunku Abdul Rahman University Assistant Professor in Malay World St...
The Context of Timelines - Trowel 8
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ash and Tilly delve into the completed scenarios surrounding Time Travel. How would you react if you colleagues brought you back a bo...
Our Favorite Projects of 2023 - CRMArch 279
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Holiday episode! The crew talks about the best gifts to get your favorite archaeologist. They also talk about their favorite projects of 20...
Alien vs. Historian - Guest Ancient History with Angela - Aliens 51
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time, we have a guest, Angela, from the "Ancient History with Angela" channel on TikTok and Instagram, who will discuss a few clips about classic...
Rewriting Human History!!! 🤣 - TAS 244
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It seems like every week there is an article that says archaeologists are dumbfounded, astounded, or astonished. When that’s not happening we’re r...
Studying Archaeological Sites and Artifacts with New Technologies with Denisse Argote - ArchaeoTech 211
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we bring back Dr. Denisse Argote to talk about some of the new things she and her team are doing in Mexico. We get an update on Teotih...
Kon-Tiki! - Pseudo 131
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I was a kid, I loved the story of Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki. I was enraptured in wonder as I read about the exciting and dangerous expedit...
Gender and Sex in Rock Art from the Rock Art Podcast - TAS 243
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gender and sex today are fluid concepts. Is that because it’s a new idea or because it’s finally something that can come out of the shadows? On to...
Is There a Doctor in the House (Part 2) - The Zooarchaeology Special - ArchandAle 49
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday the 27th of November, 2023 we invited four Zooarchaeologists from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Archaeology to talk about th...
They're taking the samples to Isengard (part 2) - Trowel 7
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode seven, Tilly and Ash go strider-ing into the heart of the archaeological problem and continue their tavern-talk with archaeobotanist Genove...
Gender and Sex in Rock Art - Rock Art 114
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gender and sex today are fluid concepts. Is that because it’s a new idea or because it’s finally something that can come out of the shadows? On to...
Dealing with toxic culture in the CRM industry - CRMArch 278
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before you finish reading this, click the link below and donate to Richie! If it’s way past the original date then donate to someone else. On this s...
Medieval Comic Strips - Teabreak 18
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s episode we take a very short trip back in time, because we’re looking at the Bayeux Tapestry. Joining me is professional embroider...
Power of the Obelisk - Live from Stockholm - Digging 50
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What will we talk about today? I'm glad you asked; I will cover an episode from the latest season of Ancient Aliens titled "The Power of the Obelisks....
Conclusive evidence that Vikings arrived well before Columbus - TAS 242
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
A update on tDAR with Keith Kintigh - ArchaeoTech 210
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We bring back one of the founders of tDAR, Keith Kintigh for this episode. Keith gives us the tDAR backstory and tells us how it’s staying relevant ...
Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg: The Accidental Pseudoarchaeologist - Pseudo 130
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today let’s explore the life of Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg (1814-1874), a dedicated scholar who found and published some amazing work on ...
Lumbee Perspectives on Environment, Culture, and Community - HeVo 80
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Ryan Emanuel (Associate Professor of Hydrology in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke Universi...
Where and When would you go if you could time travel? - TAS 241
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 trav...
I Can't See the Charcoal for the Trees! with Chris Atkinson - ArchandAle 48
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An Investigation into Charcoal Production in West and South Yorkshire.Recorded at the Red Deer Sheffield on the 30th October 2023Archaeology & Ale is ...
They're taking the samples to Isengard (part 1) - Trowel 6
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode six, Tilly and Ash need some help with a commission from the Hoggle-Bush Historical Society of Fanghorn Forest. With special guest, archaeo...
Rock Art and Native Indigenous Perspectives - Rock Art 113
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a long break, Chris discusses a few topics with Alan. Today’s episode is a discussion about indigenous perspectives from two people that admit...
Dealing with looting in CRM - CRMArch 277
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are your experiences with looting in CRM? Here, the hosts discuss their experiences dealing with a looted site, and the public perception of wha...
Cathars, lady Foixes, and the return to Rennes-le-château - Ep 49
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
this time, I'm not alone! I have Ph.D. candidate Grace Rinehart Macrae, the Time Traveling Archaeologist, with me. We will learn more about the Cathar...
GREECE! For the last time until the next time - TAS 240
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 SUPE...
Finding Medieval Walls in Mongolia with Gideon Shelach-Lavi - Ep 209
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have an interesting interview today with Gideon Shelach-Lavi. He’s part of a team that is researching walls in Mongolia. These walls span a large...
Gunung Padang Is Not A Pyramid: Does Anyone Double-Check Anything Anymore? - Pseudo 129
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I have rushed over to the microphone to give you a stern rebuttal to the current pseudoarchaeological silliness surrounding Gunu...
Cute Animals Galore! - Animals 64
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From quokkas to otters, we have selected some of the most endearing animals on the planet to bring you the ‘Cutest Case Studies of All Time’. Tune...
A Burial of Weres and Wolves (part 2) - Trowel 5
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s part two of Ash and Tilly’s werewolf quest, along with special guest and ancient dog specialist David Ian Howe. Together, they continue to tr...
You don't need a 1x1. He's a Witch Burn Him! - CRMArch 276
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About 14 years ago Chris was on a project where he had a disagreement with the crew chief on how to set up a 1x1 test unit. This has now led to a disc...
Rasputin, the Black Sun and Serial Killers - Ep 48
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An archaeologist discussing Rasputin, the famous scapegoats from the Russian Revolution, Nazi symbology, and the stigmatization of mental health in po...
How to Bury a Vampire - TAS 239
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ne...
The Curse of King Tut - Pseudo 128
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special Halloween edition of the Pseudo-archaeology Podcast! Tonight, the incredibly unsatisfying story of The Curse of King Tut. Bewar...
The Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training and Education Program (INSTEP) - HeVo 79
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Jayne-Leigh Thomas (NAGPRA Director at Indiana University) and Chance Ward (NAGPRA Coordinator for History Co...
A load of old balls - Tea Break 17
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s tea-break, Matilda is joined by Andrew Meirion Jones, Professor of Archaeology at Stockholm University and one of several researcher...
The Archaeology of Crete - TAS 238
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...