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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...

Kinkella Reviews Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Ep 121

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You knew I had to do this. Indiana Jones is back for a fifth time, and I’m here to talk about it. I watched the movie twice, and even took notes ...

The History of Rice Cultivation on the Southeastern Coast - Ruins 165

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of A Life in Ruins, Carlton takes a well-earned break while Connor and David chat. They start out chatting about David’s new tattoo ...

Giant Hand Axes, Iron Age Textiles, and Ancient Oregonians - TAS 226

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got three news stories for you today. First we go to England and find out just how big a “giant hand axe” is. Then we learn about textiles...

Signs and Iconicity with Dr. Tirtha Mukhopadhyay - Rock Art 108

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tirtha Mukhopadhyay joins Alan to talk about iconicity in rock. This is a fascinating discussion about some of the deep meanings and uses of rock ...

Archaeology...With Children - CRMArch 268

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you have children and have a career in Archaeology? Heather, Doug, and Bill all have kids and opinions on this. Do you have children? How do you m...

A Bittersweet Homecoming and Rice? - Ruins 164

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of ALiRP, Carlton recounts his recent return to Pawnee, Oklahoma. The lads chat about Pawnee Homecoming, Culture, and Mourning customs...

The Backdoor to Hell, Dutch Stonehenge, and the Age of Bamboo - TAS 225

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a few really interesting news articles for this week. First, a priest found what he called the “backdoor to hell” in Mexico in the 160...

Photogrammetry and GIS in Human-Occupied Digital Landscapes - ArchaeoTech 205

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about gaming and archaeology, but, in a very different way than I’ve hear done in the past. Our guests, Andrew Reinhard and Sara Zaia ...

Kinkella Visits the Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose - Pseudo 120

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When I was 11 years old, my sixth grade class and I visited the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, California. The experience was, well, totall...

Summer special - Plato: Critias - Digging Aliens 40

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NotIt's summertime, so why not take a breath and relax. While examining pseudo-scientific claims is important, it's good to remember to take a breath ...

Ancient Crafts and Gross Stuff: Experimental Zooarchaeology - Animals 60

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we delve into experimental archaeology through the lenses of zooarchaeology. How can replicating objects or activities from the archaeologi...

There's Only So Many Ways to Skin a Human - Ruins 163

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of A Life in Ruins Podcast, Connor and Carlton dive deep into the topic of cannibalism in the past and present. They start out talking...

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Reviewed and Deconstructed by Archaeologists - TAS 224

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was just released so you know we had to review it! We start with an overview of the movie plot, and then we spen...

The Encapsulated Cross - Rock Art 107

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris interviews Alan today as he tells us about an important shape in rock art and Native American cosmology. That shape is the Encapsulated Cross an...

Surviving Vacation Rentals in the Field - CRMArch 267

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vacation rentals through platforms like VRBO and Airbnb are increasingly becoming part of the CRM fieldwork lifestyle. This week we’re gonna talk ab...

Let the bells ring out across the land - Tea-Break 13

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may know what a Bell Beaker is, but why is it shaped the way it is and who were the people who made and used them? Find out in this month’s epis...

Hearth (actually Earth Oven) Huntin' with Charles Koenig - Ruins 162

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of A Life in Ruins, Connor interviews Dr. Charles Koenig. Charles is a recently crowned Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming. We discu...

12kyo Bird Bone Flutes, 3/4Myo Greek Archaeology, and Ancient Ovens - TAS 223

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s news episode we first cover some cool bird bone flutes that were used up to 12,000 years ago as calls for birds of prey. We then go t...

The Ramblings of a Lakota Anthropologist on American Indians and Anthropology and Tribal Relations - HeVo 75

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, Jessica hosts Dr. Richard Meyers (Oglala Lakota), Tribal Relations Specialist at the Black Hills National Forest and the former ...

Using Artificial Intelligence to Translate Ancient Text and Find New Sites - Archaeotech 204

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Paul is out we’ve got Rachel Roden guest co-hosting the show today. She’s a co-host of The Archaeology Show with Chris. Today, they talk abo...

Remembering My Friend Cam - Pseudo 119

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the scenes of a 30-year-long friendship in archaeology.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo...

Among aliens, gods and poets - Digging Aliens 39

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Digging Up Ancient Aliens to the Archaeology Podcast Network!Could it be conceivable that the tales of myths, legends, and divine entities are...

Oldest Homo Species Burial?: A Discussion of New Findings and Human Burial Practices - Ruins 161

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Life in Ruins, Connor, Carlton, and David discuss the new Homo naledi findings in South Africa, and their implications on modern ...

The Archaeology of Handedness, or, how evolution hates lefties! - TAS 222

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chris, one of the hosts, is a lefty. He’s always had to deal with what that means. But, why are 85% of humans right-handed while only a disproportio...

A Study in Mexican Rock Art with Dr. Elena Mateos Ortega - Rock Art 106

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elena Mateos Ortega completed her research in the jungles of Mexico. After a four-year stint she saw an integration between the native and contemp...

Andrew's Life in CRM - CRMArch 266

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered about the dark, secret CRM past of co-host Andrew Kinkella? On today’s special solo showcase, Andrew strikes out alone and s...

Knapping Injuries - Ruins 160

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the boys talk about a recent publication in American Antiquity: The Injury Costs of Knapping by Gala et al.TranscriptsFor rough trans...

Digesta, Roman Burials in Barcelona, and Standing Stones in France - TAS 221

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have 3 archaeology news articles. First, even more research points to animal digesta playing a crucial role in providing nutrition to pre...

Dogs and Geophysics with Paul Martin - ArchaeoTech 203

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 189 we talked to a guest about a project in Louisiana where, as an aspect of survey, they utilized dogs to find an historic Civil War-era c...

Shipwrecks and Treasure Hunting - Pseudo 118

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In my career as a sometimes-underwater-archaeologist, I’ve come across the oddities and bizarre belief systems of “treasure hunters” as well as ...

Elephant or Cyclops? The Mistaken Identity of Animal Bones - Animals 59

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From dragons, to unicorns and Divine Chickens, this episode is all about mythological creatures and how they may (or may not) have been inspired by fo...

Now Entering The Pseudoarchaeology Podcast with Dr. Andrew Kinkella - Ruins 159

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of ALiRP, Carlton is joined by the host of the Pseudo-Archaeology Podcast: Dr. Andrew Kinkella. They talk about Dr. Kinkella’s gradu...

Game Drive Fences and Desert Kites in Rock Art - Rock Art 105

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this news this month are Desert Kites from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. They are large, star-shaped, stone fences that early people used to direct game...

Ken Dash: Mud and Flared Jeans - Arch and Ale 47

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Local archaeologist Ken Dash talks about his time with the Museum of London and reflects on how excavation was changing in the 1970s.ArchPodNet APN W...

Is there a gap between field and office personnel? - CRMArch 265

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is there a such a distinct separation between field and office staff in CRM? Is it necessary? Does a more holistic approach to staff assignments a...

Georgia (the Army, and Odin) on my Mind: A Historic interview with Joshua Herrin - Ruins 158

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of A Life In Ruins podcast, Connor and Davíd interview Joshua Herrin; archaeologist and artifacts laboratory manager of the Augusta V...

Desert Kite Blueprints, Ancient Dysentery, and Stone Receipts - Ep 220

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show we have 3 news stories from the Middle East. The first story is about rock art “blueprints” for desert kites in Jordan. Then we ...

Data Strategies on a CRM Project in Saudi Arabia - ArchaeoTech 202

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul spent a couple months in Iraq on a CRM project. For a project of this scale and complexity, not to mention out of the country, there are a lot of...

The Younger Dryas Comet Impact Hypothesis - Pseudo 117

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happened 13,000 years ago? Was it cold, and then started warming, and then got cold again for a bit until it finally warmed up? Looks like it. Wa...

The past was a much quieter place - Tea Break 12

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Matilda chats to musician and metalsmith Samuel Meric; a specialist in the reconstruction of the carnyx - a Celtic brass instrument be...

Carlton in the Dominican Republic - Ep 157

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this is episode of Ruins, Connor and David talk with Carlton about his experience in the Dominican Republic. Carlton is currently in the DR working...

Amazing New Views of the Titanic, Pompei Revelations, and a Rare Mayan God - TAS 219

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got three stories about pretty well known places or events. The first contains a video and pictures representing over 700,000 images that were...

Understanding the Meaning of the Sierra de San Francisco Rock Paintings with Artist Elanie Moore - Rock Art 104

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elanie Moore is a professional artist and she studies the Great Mural Rock Art in Baja California, Mexico. Elanie recounts her first experiences with ...