Best Obsidian Digital Podcasts (2025)

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The Dead Sea Scrolls - Pseudo 161 30:30

15m ago30:30

30:30

So there I was, minding my own business when the Ronald Reagan Library gave me a call and asked me to check out their exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls! Did they want me because I am a world-renowned archaeologist, or because I’m an archaeologist who lives only 10 minutes away? Either way, it was great. Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) …

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We visit Stonehenge...Inside the Circle! - Ep 302 54:08

2d ago54:08

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Join us as we explore the iconic Stonehenge! We delve into its history and significance, share our personal experience visiting the site, and round things off with some funny negative reviews and a look at future research. It’s a mix of history, adventure, and laughs you won’t want to miss! Links Stonehenge English Heritage website 'I visited this …

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Post Excavations of Weathertop: Investigating the Pre- and Post-Númenórean Occupation of Amon Sûl in the Third Age - Trowel 42 33:52

5d ago33:52

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Following excavation at Weathertop (Amon Sûl), a range of post-excavation analyses was undertaken to better understand the site’s history and use. Archaeobotanical analysis revealed evidence of plant remains, shedding light on past diets and the environment surrounding the tower. Illustrations of key artefacts and features were produced to aid in v…

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How to whistle-blow, protect your online activity and increase your Netflix Library! - CRMArch 309 48:58

7d ago48:58

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With changes happening in CRM that might necessitated more whistle-blowing in the future we take a look at the tools and processes needed to successfully whistle-blow. With the nice side affect of learning how to increase how many shows you can watch on streaming services. Links Onion share Tor Browser Tails OS Signal VPN Temp Mail Trump Appointees…

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Sutton Hoo's Secrets, Obsidian Trails, and Giza's Underground? - TAS 301 47:48

9d ago47:48

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This week: Could a new find solve the mystery of the Sutton Hoo helmet? We explore the surprising journeys of ancient obsidian tools across Canada. Plus, a mind-blowing claim: a huge underground city beneath the Giza pyramids? Join us for the latest digs and discoveries from around the world! Links Segment 1 Mysterious origin of iconic Sutton Hoo h…

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Is Colossal Biosciences lying to you about direwolves? - Ethno 014 58:22

11d ago58:22

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In this episode, David talks about the recent news about the direwolves that were “brought back from extinction.” However, as he explains, no direwolves were brought back from extinction, and it seems the company is intentionally lying to the public for one reason or the other. David talks biology, speciation taxonomy, and why it seems the public i…

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Herodotus with Kathy Charlton - ADHD 12 30:47

12d ago30:47

30:47

In this episode George talks to adhd specialist and psychotherapist Kathy Charlton about the legendary ‘father of history’ Herodotus and the many neurodivergent traits they displayed. Could Herodotus, the historian who delved deep into the cultures they wrote about have been driven by neurodivergent traits such as impulsivity and hyperfocus? Was hi…

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The Moana Surfrider: Haunted? - Pseudo 160 35:01

14d ago35:01

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The Moana Surfrider is easily the most haunted hotel in Waikiki. What makes it so haunt-tastic? As we explore this great hotel from 1901, feel free to listen in as I grovel for forgiveness for the crappy sound quality of episode 159. Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN Website: https://ww…

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We Visit the British Museum! - TAS 300 1:00:41

16d ago1:00:41

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From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, we tried to see as much as we could during out visit to the British Museum. We talk about how to get in, how to avoid school children, and what some of our favorite things were that we saw. Contact Chris Webster [email protected] Rachel Roden [email protected] RachelUnraveled …

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Excavations of Weathertop: Investigating the Pre- and Post-Númenórean Occupation of Amon Sûl in the Third Age - Trowel 41 32:24

19d ago32:24

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Excavations at Weathertop (Amon Sûl) have uncovered significant evidence of its role as a Númenórean watchtower and the later decline of Arnor. Artefacts including weapons, pottery, and tools reflect the site’s military importance before its destruction by Angmar’s forces. Remains of battle and burnt structures provide insight into the final assaul…

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First Ancient Egyptian Tomb Discovered Since King Tut?! - TAS 299 27:43

23d ago27:43

27:43

This week we jump back into some big news stories that have come out this past month. First, we look at the recent discovery of the first ancient Egyptian tomb since King Tut in 1922. Then we head over to China where new evidence pushes back the oldest date of the Great Wall of China. And finally, frescoes in Pompeii show evidence of a cult in Anci…

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Food for the Afterlife - TPM 15 30:50

23d ago30:50

30:50

In this episode of The Past Macabre, we explore the fascinating world of funerary food—from bread buried with Egyptian pharaohs to tamales sealed in Mayan tombs. Discover how ancient meals, cookware, and food offerings reveal powerful beliefs about the afterlife, social status, and the rituals of mourning. Links See photos related to episode topics…

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Wolf Photography with Hannah Rheaume - Ethno 13 43:38

25d ago43:38

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In this episode of Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe, David sits down with friend and wildlife photographer Hannah Rheaume. Hannah, born in Maine, but residing in the Pacific Northwest today, frequently travels to Yellowstone to photograph wolves in the wild. David asks her about her childhood, what led her to photography, and what it must be like …

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The Mistress of Animals - Rock Art 140 37:16

26d ago37:16

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Today, Chris Webster joins Alan to talk about a rock art panel from Arizona. It’s got a handful of elements but a bug story to tell. We try to interpret some of the elements and Alan tells us how to read the others. Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel [email protected] Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon ArchPodNet APN Website: h…

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Neurodiverse Entertainers with Dr Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart - ADHD 11 28:50

27d ago28:50

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In this episode George talks to neurodivergent Historian Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart about their research in the fascinating area of neurodiverse jesters, fools and entertainers in renaissance Royal courts in England and Scotland. Links Jessica can be contacted as a PhD Historian at [email protected] or [email protected], online as J…

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Live from the Royal Hawaiian! - Pseudo 159 26:07

28d ago26:07

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Some days in life you may find yourself at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Waikiki Beach. Those are defined as “good days.” While experiencing one of those good days, I thought “why not try and do a “live” podcast using just my phone and the shaky hotel wifi, centered on the history and ghost stories associated with the hotel?” It sounded like a great …

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Perspectives from a Post-Menopausal Brown Girl in CRM - HeVo 95 56:10

29d ago56:10

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On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Trish Fernandez (Founder and Principal at InContext). Jessica and Trish discuss Trish’s journey into archaeology, including working in CRM as a mother of a young child. Trish describes her Masters research looking at Mexicans in the gold rush and how themes found in that work continue to resonate today. Next T…

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Rhoda and the Rooster of Pazyryk (Part 2) - Trowel 40 39:10

1M ago39:10

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In part two, Tilly and Ash continue their mission with Rhoda, artefact conservator and tattoo artist, to help the Hamunaptra Revitalisation Society bring back personhood into their reanimated - and potentially tattooed - mummies! In this episode, the team looks at the tools and techniques for uncovering ancient tattoos and asks why would someone ta…

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From the Woods to the Farm: Transformations in the Central Plains - Ep 16 25:38

1M ago25:38

25:38

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, we examine the shift from the Late Plains Woodland Period to the emergence of the Early Plains Village tradition in the Central Plains. We explore the changes in settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and social organization that accompanied this transition, from increased maize agricul…

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The Sunnyside? - CRMArch 308 40:43

1M ago40:43

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During these uncertain times in our discipline, it is easy and understandable to be assuming the worst. However, in order to ride any storm, it is important to have a broad perspective and prepare for all outcomes. On this episode, Andrew and Heather consider various perspectives of the current state of CRM in light of the most recent executive ord…

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Stories from the Internet - Aliens 81 49:34

1M ago49:34

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into various pseudohistorical claims circulating online and rigorously analyze the evidence debunking them. We discuss the significance of archaeological sites, how modern influences have impacted them, and the importance of accurate historical representation. Through careful examination, we confront the myths s…

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TAS LIVE: Mexican Pre-History - TAS 298 53:22

1M ago53:22

53:22

On a warm sunny day in February Chris and Rachel set up on the beach in Mexico with a live audience and a virtual one to talk about the prehistory of Mexico. Of course they started with tacos! Contact Chris Webster [email protected] Rachel Roden [email protected] RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https:…

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The Kandakes of Kush - TPM 14 36:19

1M ago36:19

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For centuries, the story of the Nile has been dominated by Egypt but just beyond its borders, another great empire thrived. The Kingdom of Kush, rising in what is now Sudan, was a formidable force that conquered Egypt, commanded vital trade routes, and even stood against the mighty Roman Empire. But what truly set Kush apart was that its queens wer…

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(Part 2) On Tattoos, Nashville, and the Civil War? - Ethno 12 41:05

1M ago41:05

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David then discusses the Bellemeade Mansion and the Hermitage in Nashville, and how these powerful Southern families partook in the war. But mainly, David speaks candidly about how these historic sites have evolved (and not evolved) in their ways of including the story Black Americans and those of the African Diaspora into the landscape of these hi…

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Quantum Consciousness - Rock Art 139 33:11

1M ago33:11

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Everything in this world is connected. On this episode, Alan and Chris discuss shamanism in relation to the quantum consciousness. Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel [email protected] Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on…

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The First Step - ADHD 10 13:43

1M ago13:43

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In this episode George ponders the possibility that neurodivergent people played a major role in ancient migrations. Through the medium of his imagination George tells the fictional story of a neurodivergent hunter who takes the first steps in the Americas to creatively explore the neurodivergent migration theory. Music Your Story by MusicbyAden | …

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Kinkella Visits Sedona Arizona and Gets New Aged - Kinkella Visits Sedona Arizona and Gets New Aged - Pseudo 158 39:05

1M ago39:05

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Sedona Arizona is a pretty place. It’s also so full of New Age groups and believers that it puts the mumbo in mumbo jumbo. Is this a good thing, bad thing, or it-doesn’t-matter thing? Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.face…

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TAS LIVE: Gladiator 2 Review - TAS 297 51:12

1M ago51:12

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This week, we share the live recording of TAS from the 10th anniversary celebration back in December. We deep dive the Gladiator movies and talk about what they got right and wrong in the movies about who gladiators were. We also look at how accurately (or not!) some of the real historical figures were portrayed in the movies. Contact Chris Webster…

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Rhoda Fromme and the Rooster of Pazyryk (Part 1) - Trowel 39 36:42

2M ago36:42

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This month, Tilly and Ash need to figure out how to archaeologically investigate ancient tattoos, in order to help out the Hamunaptra Revitalisation Society. Luckily, they are joined by archaeological conservator and professional tattoo artist Rhoda Fromme. Listen in to hear the answer to your burning archaeology and tattoo questions: What are the …

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Plains Woodland Pathways: Kansas City Hopewell - Plains 15 24:59

2M ago24:59

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In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, we explore the Plains Woodland Period and the vast networks that connected the Great Plains to the Midwest and Southeast. Focusing on the Kansas City Hopewell, we examine the evidence for long-distance exchange, ceremonial traditions, and social ties that linked Plains communities with broade…

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Section 106 goes to court? What do the recent changes to NEPA and NHPA mean for CRM? - CRMArch 307 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

The crew discusses the recent changes to NEPA and NHPA and how these job creation programs for lawyers will affect CRM… or not. Blogs and Resources: Bill White: Succinct Research Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC Andrew Kinkella Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN…

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New Discoveries From Ancient Egypt - TPM 13 33:24

2M ago33:24

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For the first time since the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, archaeologists have unearthed the tomb of a pharaoh! It belongs to Thutmose II of Egypt’s powerful 18th Dynasty, who was the husband of Hatshepsut, the woman who ruled on her own as king. But that’s not all, near Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri, incredible new …

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On Tattoos, Nashville, and the Civil War? (Part 1) - Ethno 11 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

In this Episode, David discusses his recent travels to California and Connor’s visit to Nashville the week before. David and Connor met up with Aaron Deter-Wolf of Archaeology Ink and Danny Riday of Totemic Tattoo in Nashville, who gave David and Connor hand-poked tattoos with bone and stone. David discusses the artistry, history, and process behin…

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The Ancient Art Archive with Stephen Alvarez - Rock Art 138 42:44

2M ago42:44

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In this week’s episode, Dr Alan sits down with Stephen Alvarez, internationally acclaimed National Geographic photojournalist and documentarian behind the Mural of America, an exploration into the stories embedded into remarkable rock art sites. Links Ancient Art Alvarez Photography Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel [email protected] Dr. Alan Garfinkel’…

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The Cog That Turned - ADHD 09 14:52

2M ago14:52

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In this episode George once again employs his imagination and tells the fictional story of a neurodivergent copper age miner who’s frustration with the inefficiency of traditional transportation of heavy loads leads to the invention of one of the most useful ancient innovations; the wheel. Transcripts For a transcript of this episode, tap the Zenca…

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Monolith: 2001, 2010, Today and Forever! - Pseudo 157 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

Everyone’s favorite monolith must be the one from 2001: A Space Odyssey, but did you know that monoliths have been popping up across the world in mysterious and unexplained ways? Taking this one step further, if you are guessing that “mysterious and unexplained” may be secret code words for “fake and easily explainable” then you my friend may be a …

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Ancient Apocalypse - Chapter 1 debunked - Aliens 80 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

Join Fredrik as he digs into Graham Hancock’s latest claims on Ancient Apocalypse, season two, Chapter One. In this episode, skepticism and archaeology meet wild speculation as we explore: White Sands Exposé: Discover how the striking gypsum dunes tell a well-documented geological and biological story—far from the global cataclysm Hancock claims. A…

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Written in the Waters: An interview with author Tara Roberts - TAS 296 41:58

2M ago41:58

41:58

Today, Chris interviews explorer and author Tara Roberts. She dove and worked with Diving with a Purpose, a non-profit organization that excavated underwater wrecks of slave ships. She tells the stories of the slave ships and the people doing the work. We talk about her career and her journey to writing the book. Links Written In The Waters - Hardc…

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The Arrow of Ambivalence (Part 2) - Trowel 38 38:08

2M ago38:08

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Romance is decidedly still the air! Ugh! In part two, Tilly and Ash are still on the hunt for the Arrow of Ambivalence. Joined by experimental archaeologists, Emma Jones and Dr. James Dilley, the gang get to work on figuring out how to locate the mysterious arrow that might banish Cupid’s love spell from the realm, and maybe figure out how to craft…

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The Shawnee Nation in Civilization 7 - Plains 14 23:38

2M ago23:38

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In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, we dive into the history of Indigenous representation in the Sid Meier’s Civilization series. From early portrayals to the groundbreaking collaboration with the Shawnee for Civilization 7, we explore how gaming has shaped public perceptions of Indigenous histories. Our discussion unpacks the …

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Executive Orders and Impact on CRM - CRMArch 306 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

What is the future of CRM in the United States? There is a myriad of reasons why professional archaeologists might be pondering this question. Recently, many are wondering how the Executive Orders newly signed by President Trump will impact both the implementation and business of historic preservation. The CRM podcast hosts are joined by Spencer Pe…

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Seeing the Hozhó in Anthropology - HeVo 94 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Kendrick McCabe (Ethnographer and Cultural Resource Specialist at Parametrix). Kendrick talks about switching from studying Engineering to Anthropology at the University of Alaska after connecting with Alaska Native classmates. This experience led to an interest in Indigenous naming and identity. Later he cont…

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The Oldest? Really? - TAS 295 41:45

2M ago41:45

41:45

This week we found several news stories claiming that they had new evidence for an artifact or site being “the oldest…” Join us for a discussion on whether we think these claims are accurate! Links 11,000-year-old indigenous site — one of oldest on continent — found in Canada Great Plains Archaeology Podcast The oldest shoes in the world are on dis…

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Ghosts of Valentine's Past - TPM 12 28:18

2M ago28:18

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Before Valentine’s Day became a celebration of romance, and even before it was associated with a Roman Catholic saint, this was a time of celebration and feasting in Rome. From February 13th through the 21st, the Romans observed the overlapping festivals of Parentalia, Lupercalia, and Feralia to celebrate fertility, life, and honor the dead so thei…

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Ethnocynology in the Apocalypse: Children of Men - Ethno 10 41:59

2M ago41:59

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As laid out in Episode 4, David will be doing deep dives into movies, TV shows, and books that have to do with anthropology and dogs in the apocalypse. In this episode, David does a deep dive on a film called “Children of Men” directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Children of Men explores a near-future where men and women have become infertile, and no one is…

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Dr Aaron Wright, Archaeology Southwest - Rock Art 137 41:02

2M ago41:02

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In this week’s episode Alan chats to Dr Aaron Wright, a leading archaeologist at Archaeology Southwest. With a Ph.D. in Anthropology, Aaron has spent years studying the Hohokam and Patayan traditions of the southwestern U.S., focusing on cultural landscapes and rock art. His groundbreaking work on the South Mountain Rock Art Project and his book Re…

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The Dreamer in the Dark - ADHD 08 26:53

2M ago26:53

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In this episode George gets creative and tells a short story about a fictional neurodivergent artist in the upper palaeolithic, and discusses neurodiversity as an essential part of surviving challenging environments. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/adhdbce/08 Music Your Story by MusicbyAden | htt…

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The Chupacabra is Coming to Get You! - Pseudo 156 32:38

2M ago32:38

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What the hell is a chupacabra anyway? You’ve heard the term, but then you thought “Wait. Is that like a Mexican Leprechaun or something?” You may also ask “Hey Kinkella - how is this archaeological in any way?” I actually have answers for all of these questions, but you have to listen to the podcast, because that’s how I roll. Transcripts For rough…

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Prehistoric Cannibalism?! - TAS 294 45:29

2M ago45:29

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On today’s show we talk about three recent news stories including prehistoric cannibalism in Poland, a WWI era German soldier buried in a 2000 year old Roman villa, and a cutting edge new technology where the mitochondrial DNA of soil is analyzed in Spain. Links Brain-eating cannibalistic community lived in Poland cave 18,000 years ago, bones show …

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Why this Ice Age Bone Needle is so Important. - Ethno 09 50:41

2M ago50:41

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In this episode of Ethnocynology, David highlights a recent paper published about a bone needle he helped excavate in the summer of 2022. While David wasn’t an author on the paper, he was there when it was excavated, recorded the moment, and recently conducted interviews with the two leading authors of the paper. David discusses how he read a comme…

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