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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...
A Burial of Weres and Wolves (part 1) - Trowel 4
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For their next quest, Ash and Tilly need to call in some help, because they’ll be chatting all about werewolves. Luckily, they are joined by special...
Cultural Resource Damage Assessments - CRMArch 275
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year a paper was published that outlined a specific way to conduct damage assessments on cultural resources. The authors recognized that ...
Mummies, vampires, draugr, and aliens? - Digging Aliens 47
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween is soon upon us. Therefore, we will venture into the world of mummies, vampires, Camazotz, and draugr from an archaeological perspective. So...
Portara's, Temples, and Naked Men on Naxos - TAS 237
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week it’s another Greece episode featuring some of our travels. We spent a week on the island of Naxos and there is so much cool history there....
Alright Already! I'll Do the Mexican Alien Story! Sheesh. - Pseudo 127
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I try to steer clear of pure alien stories that don’t ground themselves in archaeology, but so many of you have asked for this that all I can say is...
King's Landing and Castles - Ep 236
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Rachel are on an epic trip and we talk about a few of the places we visited on today’s show. First up is Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia. A...
Of Ghosts, Grave Goods, and Ownership - AMT 3
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a new adventure! In this episode, Tilly and Ash talk about spooky spectres, grave goods, and object ownership. How would you interact ...
What makes a CRM project go wrong? - CRMArch 274
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Archaeology revealed massive Indigenous site in Miami (Tequesta Site), but condos are going forward with development: https://www.science.org/content/...
The Zooarchaeology of Predator - Animals 63
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this year’s Halloween episode where we discuss the zooarchaeology of the Predator franchise.From Hellhounds to Feral Predators, join us ...
Harassment, violence and mud - Digging Aliens 46
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Something that's become more and more common on the web is the use of harassment tactics. Skeptics and archaeologists have not been spared from being ...
New UNESCO World Heritage sites for 2023, including OHIO! - TAS 235
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UNESCO meet in September to review the nominations to the World Heritage list from 2022 and 2023. They have added added a bunch of new sites, so this ...
Building Your Own Media Empire - Pseudo 126
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to build a media empire to rival those of Apple and Amazon? It’s time to look at how I created my own, from YouTube to podcast...
All things bright and beautiful - Ep 16
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I hope that you have something appropriate to wear, because this month Matilda chats to textile archaeologist Ronja Lau all about that most essential ...
2,400 Year Old Greek Statues - TAS 234
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are headed to Greece for a working vacation, so we have been on the lookout for new archaeology news about Ancient Greece! Today we’ve got a stor...
The Agency of Golems - AMT 2
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our first quest! In this episode, Tilly and Ash discuss the dilemma of how to categorize golems. Are they classified as objects? Or does...
Understanding and Appreciating Rock Art with Tim Waag - Rock Art 112
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Garfinkel interviews Tim Waag, an avocationalist for California Rock Art. He talks about understanding Native American theology and prehistory, an...
We're going on an adventure! - AMT 1
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very first episode, we introduce you to two intrepid archaeological explorers who are venturing forth into the realms of fantasy: Ash and Till...
Are Archaeological Professional Societies/Organizations Designed to Do Nothing? - CRMArch 273
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are our archaeology organizations(organisations)/societies designed to be against change? History seems to indicate so. We see actions from the United...
Browns Canyon National Monument - HeVo 78
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica joins some of her Ute research partners to talk about the work they have all been doing together at Browns Canyon Nation...
The non-mystery of Puma Punku and Tiwanaku - Aliens 45
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This time, we will explore the fantastic ruins of Puma Punku (or Pumapunku), a temple complex located within Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco or Tiahuanacu). This...
Delicious Mummies?! TAS 233
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
his week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First, we take a look at an article about Roman structure in the Swiss Alps. Then we head to ...
Ignatius Donnelly: The Pseudoarchaeologist Who Was Also a U.S. Congressman - Pseudo 125
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you think that Graham Hancock made up all his Pseudoarchaeology stories by himself? I thought so too, until I realized that he simply plagiarized...
And My Trowel - Two Archaeologists Between Fantasy and Reality - Trowel 0
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The realms between fantasy and reality have collided and only archaeologists can pave the way through the unknown. Ash and Tilly, armed with two trowe...
Do Oral Histories Point to an EXTREMELY Early Arrival into the Americas? - TAS 232
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this news episode we start with a cool discovery in England and a great law that benefits everyone. Then we go to Spain and some very ancient buria...
Evidence for the Peopling of the Americas - Rock Art 111
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot of dates thrown around regarding the first people to enter and settle North and South America. However, what’s the evidence? What do...
Defining Phases 1, 2, and 3 - How Do You Do It? - CRMArch 272
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a precise definition of the three phases of a CRM project? Is there any excavation in a Phase 1? Is Phase 3 a 100% excavation of the site? ...
Alien abductions, kachinas, and Peru's elongated skulls - Digging Aliens 44
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this intriguing episode, we seek to uncover the origins of Grey aliens and their creation as a modern myth. We will also explore Hopi society, Peru...
The Creatures of Medieval Maps and Bestiaries - Animals 62
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a journey through the mystical world of medieval maps and bestiaries. We will cover a selection of creatures real and imagined, their portr...
Using Lidar to Analyze Chacoan Road Profiles - ArchaeoTech 208
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about Chacoan road networks again! A few years ago we interviewed Sean Field. He was doing research on the road networks coming into a...
Fun with Logical Fallacies - Pseudo 124
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pseudoarchaeology arguments are almost always based on logical fallacies, meaning that the argument they use is not meant to counter a criticism, but ...
The oldest synagogue, Civil War soldiers, and Poseidon's Revenge - TAS 231
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a news episode this week and three great articles. First up is possibly the world’s oldest synagogue outside of Israel. However, not eve...
Winning and Losing Proposals - Part 2 - CRMArch 271
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the last episode we talked about proposal writing. On this episode we continue this discussion. We talk about what to do after you lose, or win, a ...
Aliens and Heavy Metall-urgy - Aliens 43
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weapons, something that has been driving our evolution and survival as a species. Ancient Alien theorists suggest alien beings from other worlds gave ...
Did someone leave the oven on? - Tea Break 15
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure your seatbelt is securely tightened, because this month we're travelling back in time our furthest yet! Matilda is joined by fire expert Fem...
More Projectile Ballistics with Dr. Devin Pettigrew - Ruins 170
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of ALiRP we are joined again by Dr. Devin Pettigrew to talk about his three recent publications. All three discuss experimental archae...
Deconstructing the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages - TAS 230
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We mention there is a YouTube video of this episode. Well, that was before we tried to edit it. There was a big error that couldn’t be overcome in t...
Machine Learning–Based Identification of Lithic Microdebitage - Ep 207
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Dr. Markus Eberl about his team’s use of a particle scanner to analyze micro-debitage. They used machine learning to analyze the data set...
My Appearance on "Wired Support: Archaeology": Behind the Scenes and Responding to the Comments - Pseudo 123
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, I had the great fortune of appearing on “WIRED Tech Support: Archaeology.” This YouTube video is about 15 minutes long, and I spend i...
Esto'k Gna Somi Se'k [The Human Beings of Texas] - HeVo 77
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica hosts Chairman Juan Mancias, Chairman of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas (in their language the Esto’k Gna Somi S...
David Teaches Science Media 101 - Ruins 169
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, David is by himself and does not know what to talk about. So he rants and rambles about his dog lecture on youtube. Which then leads ...
Pompeii Frescos, the Kingdom of David, and a badass female warrior - TAS 229
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with a news episode! This time we’ve got fast food in Pompeii, someone found the Kingdom of David, again, and an awesome female warrior...
Native Californian Cultural Values with Willie Pink, advocate for Native heritage preservation - RockArt 110
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Pink, a prominent Native Californian advocate for Indigenous Heritage Values talks with us about his experiences over the past several decades ...
RFPs and Crafting a Good Proposal - CRMArch 270
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even if you do not or have no interest in crafting proposals, understanding the process of developing a work plan and the associated costs is very val...
Vikings: myths, saga and reality - Digging Aliens 42
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vikings - many myths surround this era and the people of Scandinavia who lived during this time. Were they raiders, traders, or a bit in-between? Let'...
ENCORE Hoo dis? with Tash and Raven - Ruins 168
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode, we are pleased to have Raven Todd da Silva and Natasha Billson return to the Podcast. Raven is another OG from the early episodes, app...
Kinkella Remembers Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Pseudo 122
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After spending so much time comparing Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, I thought “Hey, maybe I should ta...
Lactose Intolerants Beware! The Zooarchaeology of Dairy - Animals 61
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss all things dairy. Tune in to learn more about how several archaeology sub-disciplines come together to provide evidence for...
ENCORE - The Archaeology of Childhood with Mackenzie Cory Episode 31 - Ruins 167
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this Encore episode of A Life in Ruins podcast, we chat with Mackenzie Cory, a fellow University of Wyoming Graduate! Mac delves into his formative...
Using Artificial Intelligence to Translate Ancient Text and Find New Sites - TAS 228
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re playing an episode of the ArchaeoTech podcast for you on today’s episode. However, it was one that Chris and Rachel took over to do some tec...
Jakarda Wuka (Too Many Stories - Rock Art 109
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently released from Sydney University Press, Jakarda Wuka (Too Many Stories) is a new book about rock art from Yanyuwa Country in Northern Australi...
Changing Landscapes in Higher Education - HeVo 76
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Jessica welcomes back Dr. Jason Younker (Assistant Vice President and Advisor to the President on Sovereignty and Government-to-...
Navigating the Confusing World of Worker's Comp - CRMArch 269
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you get hurt ON the job it’s relatively strait forward for what you do. You tell your crew chief. If you are really hurt then you get medical a...
Same but with a twist - TAS 14
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourteenth episode of Tea-Break Time Travel, Matilda talks all about torcs with expert archaeologist Dr Tess Machling. You might be familiar w...
Atlantis Reloded - Richat structure and the Jimmy Corsetti mistake - Digging Aliens 41
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantis story may be one of the myths that have inspired numerous theories and speculations. But what happens if we apply a scientific approach t...
An interview on life in Colombia, academia, and self-empowerment media with coach Margie Serrato, Ph.D. - Ruins 166
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A Life In Ruins podcast, David does a solo interview with his friend Dr. Margie Serrato, an anthropologist turned empowerment coach...
A Teen with a Bracelet, Ancient Brazilians, and an Awful story about a Slave Ship - TAS 227
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For some reason we have a Brazilian-themed show today…we start with the recovered skeletal remains of a teenager with a debilitating disease with an...
We ask AI about Digital Archaeology - ArchaeoTech 206
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence programs like ChatGPT and Google’s “Bard” seem to be the hot topic of conversation these days. They’re being used to w...