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- Today43 min
Five Pilgrims and a Lunar Spirit: A Panel Deconstruction - Rock Art 166
In episode 166, Dr. Alan Garfinkel continues his discussion of a major Coso rock art panel, focusing on recurring symbolic elements and their possible cosmological meanings. He examines prominent figures depicted with snakes and distinctive staff-like wands, drawing on insights from researcher Bernard Jones and Hopi ceremonial traditions to explore connections between rock art, the winter solstice, and beliefs about maintaining cosmic balance. Alan discusses Indigenous concepts of the sun and moon as opposing yet complementary forces, including Nahua and broader Uto-Aztecan traditions that explain celestial cycles through mythic conflict and renewal. Transcripts For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/166 Links Iconicity of the Uto-Aztecans: Snake Anthropomorphy in the Great Basin, the American Southwest and Mesoamerica Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com 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 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates and Sponsors Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 days ago34 min
Tartaria! With Special Guest The Mud Flood - Pseudo 185
The ancient civilization of Tartaria, which is neither ancient nor a civilization, shall be our topic for this evening. We shall also discuss the infamous “mud flood,” which also never happened. Basically we’ll be talking about a lot of stuff that never existed and never happened, aka just another typical show here at the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo/185 Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Merch Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago35 min
Ancient Skin-care with Katie Chin-Quee (part 2) - Teabreak 54
Have you ever wondered how far back modern skin-care recipes can be traced? It turns out, pretty far! Join Matilda and guest Katie Chin-Quee in the second part of their discussion all about ancient skin care. This episode, Katie shares some of the experimental archaeology that she has conducted with different ancient recipes, and why some ingredients are best left in the past! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/54 Links Katie’s post on her experiment Katie’s LinkTree Article on honey and skin care The Scent of Ancient Greco-Roman Sculpture (article) The Ebers Papyrus translated Text Ovid on Cosmetics by Marguerite Johnson The rise of the cosmetic industry in ancient China: Insights from a 2700-year-old face cream (article) American Girl Dolls Some other interesting reads suggested by Katie: Doménech-Carbó, M.T. et al. (2012) “Characterization of prehispanic cosmetics found in a burial of the ancient city of Teotihuacan (Mexico),” Journal of archaeological science, 39(4), pp. 1043–1062. Cilione, M., Cavarra, B. and Gazzaniga, V. (2023) “Once again on the Empress Zoe: Women, dermatology, cosmetics, and materia medica (medical matter) in the ancient world,” Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 22(2), pp. 555–560. Ursin, F., Borelli, C. and Steger, F. (2020) “Dermatology in Ancient Rome: Medical ingredients in Ovid’s ‘Remedies for female faces,’” Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 19(6), pp. 1388–1394. Contact the Host Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup twitter: @ArchaeoTeacup ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago38 min
There and Back Again - Trowel 67
It’s time for a bit of a breather, as Ash and Tilly prepare themselves for a longer-term project funded by the Nextian Universe Research Institute! Tune in to hear their plans for future episodes, learn about the link between minotaurs and archaeology, and find out what is meant by the term “sorry Rachel”. Books mentioned: Thursday Next series (Jasper Fforde) Discworld series (Terry Pratchett) Bull Moon Rising (Ruby Dixon) Lord of the Rings (J. R. R. Tolkien) Links Russian version of Lord of the Rings Article written for The European Archaeologist Site Report for the excavation of Weathertop Contact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram: @and.my.trowel Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/67 ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Clay and Connection: New Insights from the Tobias Site with Dr. Bob Hoard and Dr. Zachary Day - Plains 42
In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton sits down with Robert Hoard and Zachary Day to discuss their recent article, “Ceramic artifacts from the 2019 excavations at the Tobias site, 14RC8 — evidence of local manufacture and trade at a Great Bend aspect site.” Together, they explore the significance of the Tobias site within Great Bend aspect archaeology and the broader ancestral Wichita world of the Central Plains. The conversation examines the Little River focus, the goals of the 2019 excavations, and the surprising discoveries revealed through ceramic compositional analysis. Although pottery was likely produced locally at Tobias, the clay sources near the site were not used, raising new questions about resource procurement, mobility, and technological choices among Plains communities. How do archaeologists distinguish trade from migration or cultural influence? What can pottery tell us about ancient interaction networks stretching hundreds of miles across North America? This episode explores how even small ceramic fragments can reshape our understanding of Great Plains connectivity, identity, and exchange. Article Citation: Hoard, Robert J., and Zachary R. Day (2026) Ceramic artifacts from the 2019 excavations at the Tobias site, 14RC8 - Evidence of local manufacture and trade at a Great Bend aspect site. Plains Anthropologist, 1–25. Transcript For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/42 Links Ceramic artifacts from the 2019 excavations at the Tobias site, 14RC8 — evidence of local manufacture and trade at a Great Bend aspect site Plains Anthropologist Journal Access The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021) Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998) Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio Contact Instagram: @pawnee_archaeologist Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.com APN APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Can CRM train archaeologists better than universities? - CRMArch 332
Today the show asks the question: Does CRM need universities to train the next generation of archaeologists? While we’ve talked about the deficiencies in university training for archaeologists, a new movement among CRM companies and industry leaders is trying to figure out if the industry can bypass universities and just provide training all on its own. Even though this show is hosted by two professors, our responses to this idea might shock you. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/332 Links Archaeology students just want jobs | Succinct Research 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 Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago43 min
Monte Verde Dethroned? - TAS 330
In episode 330 of The Archeology Show, we discuss the latest controversy over the site of Monte Verde in southern Chile, long considered a cornerstone pre-Clovis site dated to about 14,500 BP. We summarize a March 2026 study led by Todd Surovell arguing the key occupation layer is much younger (about 8,200–4,200 years ago) based on geological and stratigraphic analyses, including an 11,000-year-old tephra layer allegedly beneath deposits, claims of redeposited older wood from erosion and flooding, and luminescence dating of nearby sediments. We then review strong criticism, including scathing critiques from about 30 researchers including Tom Dillehay (author of the original work), disputing sampling locations, assumptions about redeposition, and whether the tephra identification is correct. It seems like both sides raise points but more collaborative research is needed before rewriting interpretations of early human peopling of the Americas. Links When did humans arrive in the Americas? A new study reignites the debate A mid-Holocene age for Monte Verde challenges the timeline of human colonization of South America (Not open access) ScienceAdviser: New dating of ancient Chilean site reopens old wounds Study suggests younger age for Chile's important Monte Verde archaeological site 'Speculation' and 'egregious failure': 30 researchers publish scathing critiques of study that questioned date of early human occupation of Monte Verde in Chile Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Genndy Tartakovksy's Primal - Screens 129
Primal (2019-) is an animated series by Gendy Tartakovsky set in an alternate prehistory in which Neanderthals and dinosaurs coexist. Setting aside the anachronisms, this series has received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and unique visual storytelling format. Kim doesn’t care about that—she was too traumatized by the first episode to watch any further. Links Watch Gendy Tartakovsky’s Primal on the Internet Archive Listen to our episode on Ironmaster (1983) Platt et al. (2026) Interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans was strongly sex biased Weaver and Hublin (2009) Neandertal birth canal shape and the evolution of human childbirth Ceratosaurus Giganotosaurus Dinosaur colouration Darwin's Acid - Baba Brinkman - Rap Guide to Evolution Neanderthal fishing Trinkaus and Villotte (2017) External auditory exostoses and hearing loss in the Shanidar 1 Neandertal Megalania Voay Mekosuchus Contact Website Bluesky Facebook Letterboxd Email ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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