This week we check back in with recent archaeology in the news! First, we look at new research on the oldest known battlefield in Europe. Then, we take a look a home renovation in France that turned into an early medieval cemetery excavation! And finally, a flooded Kushite tomb in Sudan is finally revealing it’s secrets thanks to the work of underwater archaeologists. Links Thousands of bones and hundreds of weapons reveal grisly insights into a 3,250-year-old battle Warriors from the south? Arr...
Nov 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 285
This week we talk out our recent visit to Washington DC where we went to The National Museum of the American Indian, Ford’s Theater, the National Archives and the National Museum of Natural History. Links National Museum of the American Indian WHY I CAN’T VISIT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN Mixed Reviews for Museum of American Indian Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: ...
Oct 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 284
Today’s episode is a special one where we interview Director Christian Stiefenhofer. In the first segment he gets a special announcement from Arkhaios Film Festival founder Jean F. Guilleux. We discuss the amazing documentary that Christian and his team put together and in the last segment, Rachel and Chris wrap up the show with a discussion about the film. Youtube: https://youtu.be/3VWgYoOok9Y Links Arkhaios Film Festival Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden ra...
Oct 20, 2024•31 min•Ep. 283
This week, postdoctoral scholar Laura Heath-Stout joins Chris for a conversation about her upcoming book Identity, Oppression, and Diversity in Archaeology. They explore how the lack of diversity in the field of archaeology has influenced our perception of ancient history, and how this can and should change. Links Identity, Oppression, and Diversity in Archaeology: Releasing on Oct. 31. available for pre-order October 10 Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rach...
Oct 07, 2024•39 min•Ep. 282
The Arkhaios Film Festival is a free annual event that takes place every fall. It highlights the work of film makers working in the anthropology and archaeology space. This year the Archaeology Podcast Network participated in the jury selection process and we interviewed a few of the film makers. In this episode you’ll hear from Andrew Jones of Curiosity Trek and Alessio Consorte of The Last Shop, two of the short films that were selected. Links Arkhaios Film Festival - October 14-20, 2024 PBS l...
Sep 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 281
This week we take a closer look at three archaeology news articles. In Norway, an archaeology rescue program is finding and recovering archaeological remains when they are exposed to air by glacial melt. Some of the artifacts are incredibly well preserved examples of organic material that normally doesn't survive the archaeological record. Then we head over to the United States and take a look at a new evidence at a paleolithic hunting camp in Michigan, where researchers have found evidence of w...
Sep 23, 2024•39 min•Ep. 280
On today’s episode we review the surprisingly historically accurate Apple TV+ reboot of the movie Time Bandits. The new TV show, Time Bandits features a 10-episode season where a group of “bandits” travel through time meeting historical characters along the way. We talk about those characters and the real facts behind them, as well as what we liked about the show. They got a lot of the details right! Links All 11 Real-Life Historical People In Time Bandits Season 1, Explained Time Bandits (IMDb)...
Sep 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 279
The first news story this week used DNA to find out some interesting things about some Christians in Spain. Not only were they inbreeding, likely to keep their faith and lines pure, but they had small pox and some other interesting characteristics. Next we learn about a small disc found on the island of Crete with an unreadable script on it. Finally, how did early Scandinavian’s build boats? Perhaps the evidence has always been there. Links DNA reveals inbreeding, smallpox and violent ends among...
Sep 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 278
If you pay attention to your surrounding you just might find a bit of history. Our new stories this week are all about people paying attention and looking around and ultimately finding something worthy of the history books. Links Walker stumbles on bones sticking out of field — and finds Viking-era grave in Norway Volunteer notices buried structure on mountaintop — and finds ancient Roman campsite Archaeology Student Stumbles on a Cache of Danish Viking Silver Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeo...
Sep 02, 2024•39 min•Ep. 277
Today’s episode is all about mega-fauna and human interactions. Our first story takes us to a creek in Iowa where the first complete mastodon for that state has been found. Next we go to UC Berkeley where researchers think they’ve figured out, through research and experimental archaeology, how early humans took down those big animals. Finally we move over to Spain where new research is suggesting that Neanderthals didn’t ONLY eat big, slow, animals but adapted to take down smaller game. They wer...
Aug 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 276
This week we cover 3 recent archaeology news stories including an ancient Roman sarcophagus turned beach bar, the source of the altar stone at Stonehenge and more evidence refuting the claims about Homo Naledi “burial”practices made in the Cave of Bones documentary on Netflix. Links Beach bar used a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagus as table — until a tourist noticed The voyage of the Altar Stone: A Stonehenge mystery solved (maybe) More Research Shuts Down Controversial Claims About Homo Naledi,...
Aug 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 275
Spoiler alert, we love the story of Plymouth Rock even if it isn’t exactly true history! This week we look at some important historical places on the coast of Massachusetts including Plymouth, the Mayflower and New Bedford. Links The True Story Behind Plymouth Rock Mayflower Descendants Search New Bedford NHP Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Face...
Aug 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 274
This week we talk about our recent visit to Minute Man National Historical Park. We also discuss a recent archaeological find at that park which is likely related to the first shots fired in the American Revolution. And finally, we talk all the famous authors that also happened to live and write in that same area! Links Musket balls that started the American Revolution sat buried. Until now. Minute Man National Historical Park The Concord Writers Orchard House Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeo...
Aug 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 273
First up this week, we look at why an extremely significant site in Australia was able to be destroyed by a mine, against the wishes of the Traditional Owners. Then, through the efforts of engineering and experimental archaeology, a full size replica of a 4,000 year old ship was launched in Abu Dhabi. And finally, a fragment of red fabric that was dyed with bugs has been found in Israel. Links Results from Juukan Gorge show 47,000 years of Aboriginal heritage was destroyed in mining blast A 47,0...
Jul 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 272
This week we continued our APN Host Interview series with Dr. Andrew Kinkella, the fantastic host of The Pseudo-Archaeology Podcast and one of the co-hosts of the CRM Archaeology Podcast. Andrew has done so many cool things throughout his career including excavating in Mayan Cenotes in Belize, working as a Community College Professor in California, and talking head on Discovery Channel style documentaries. After we chat about all that, we look at a recent news article about the supposed red-head...
Jul 15, 2024•54 min•Ep. 271
First up this week we look at one more reason why Cahokia wasn’t all of a sudden abandoned the way researchers had once assumed. Then, excavations at a site in Lake George, NY may (or may not!) shed some light on a 1700’s era Smallpox hospital. And finally, is it possible that a ritual has been passed down 12,000 years? New evidence in Australia suggests it is! Links Archaeologists dispute theory of largest Native American city's abandonment In Lake George, they're sifting through history 12,000...
Jul 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 270
This week we have 3 archaeology news stories. First, a bronze age site known as Must Farm has been called Britain’s Pompeii, and we look at why it has been given that name. Then, a fragmented ivory Pyx was found hidden in a Christian church. And finally, new dietary analysis of a Danish Bog body tells a story of neolithic immigration between very different communities. Links TeePublic Rodsteradventures (Instagram - follow us if you want us to make an RV podcast!) Bronze Age bonanza: The largest ...
Jul 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 269
This week we have three great archaeology news stories! First up, archaeologists have excavated a royal purple dye workshop in Greece. Then, excavations at an early colonial Incan cometary give insight into how small pox affected the community. And finally, perfectly preserved cherry bottles have been found in a cellar at Mount Vernon. Links In This Ancient Workshop, Greeks Crushed Snail Glands to Make the Purple Dye Worn by Royalty More than just a color: Archaeological, analytical, and procedu...
Jun 24, 2024•32 min•Ep. 268
This week we look at 3 recent news stories. First up, the surprising contents of a burial found along the ancient silk road. Then, new research into what happened to the survivors of Pompeii. And finally, new evidence may disqualify on of the possbile migration paths that ancient humans took to Australia. Links Archaeologists Found Stunning Treasure Buried by a Mysterious Forgotten Tribe Records of Pompeii’s survivors have been found – and archaeologists are starting to understand how they rebui...
Jun 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 267
You guys answered our call, and this week we have 3 (kinda) news stories that were sent in by listeners! First, a rogue researcher doing interesting work in the Chesapeake Bay. Then, we look at ancient lava tubes in Saudi Arabia and how they were utilized by ancient people. And finally, a follow up to the Castle A fire at Montezuma’s Castle! Links Ancient Chesapeake site challenges timeline of humans in the Americas 22,000-year-old artifacts could rewrite ancient human history in North America P...
Jun 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 266
Meet Tilly, the amazing host of Tea-Break Time Travel, and co-host of the And My Trowel podcasts. She is also the woman behind the @the_archaeologists_teacup Instagram account, and all the APN social media! Today we chat with her about her all podcasts, as well as her areas of expertise: microwear analysis and experimental archaeology. Finally, she lends her expert opinion on a recent news article that used some cutting edge microwear analysis techniques to draw some pretty big conclusions. Lin...
May 27, 2024•51 min•Ep. 265
Ancient Egypt seems to be all over the news lately, so today we cover 3 of the most interesting of those stories! Links Scientists Are Investigating a Puzzling Underground 'Anomaly' Near the Giza Pyramids Newly mapped lost branch of the Nile could help solve long-standing pyramid mystery Archaeologists discover ancient Egyptian pharaoh's fortified royal retreat New Kingdom Pharaoh’s Royal Rest House Found Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesi...
May 21, 2024•33 min•Ep. 264
This week we have 3 interesting news articles! First, we look at a mysterious Roman artifact called a dodecahedron that literally has baffled archaeologists and historians. Then, we look an unusual burial in Vienna with 2 individuals in an embrace. Re-analysis with new techniques has corrected assumptions made in the past about who they were! And finally, we discuss new evidence that paleolithic humans ate a primarlily vegan diet. Links Segment 1 An Unbelievable Relic From the Roman Empire Is Ba...
May 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 263
A few weeks ago, archaeologist Flint Dibble was invited on to the Joe Rogan Experience to have a dialogue with Graham Hancock. Over the course of the 4 hour show, Flint did a fantastic job engaging and attempting to educate Graham and Joe. This week, APN co-founder Tristan Boyle had an opportunity to interview Flint about how he prepared for the show, and what the reaction has been on the interwebs. Links Joe Rogan Experience #2136 - Graham Hancock & Flint Dibble Archaeology with Flint Dibbl...
May 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 262
This week we have 3 news stories about art in the ancient world. First up, 10 years of excavating a synagogue in Israel has revealed stunning floor mosaics. Then, we head to everyone’s favorited ancient city, Pompeii, where spectacular frescos were uncovered in a residence. And finally, rock carvings in Peru may depict people singing or dancing while hallucinating. Links Surprising Scenes in Stone Pompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city (BBC) Archaeologists Reveal Rock Art May ...
Apr 29, 2024•42 min•Ep. 261
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. Our guests today, Dr. Alessandro Sebastiani and Dr. Laura Morabito presented their thoughts on accessibility in archaeology at the World Archaeology Summit in AlUla, Saudi Arabia in September 2023. They discuss things like 3D reconstruction and VR as tools to bring people to archaeological sites and research without physically bringing them there. Co...
Apr 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 260
This week we have three fascinating Archaeology news stories! First up, Archaeologists have determined what Roman wine tastes like. Then, a new study looks at the impact of micro plastic contamination on archaeological sites. And finally a unique lynx burial puzzles, well, everyone! Links Segment 1 Archaeologists Have Determined What Ancient Roman Wine Tasted Like Making wine in earthenware vessels: a comparative approach to Roman vinification Segment 2 Microplastics Are Contaminating Ancient Ar...
Apr 09, 2024•42 min•Ep. 259
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 bone ice skate was found at a site in the Czech Republic. And finally, we have a discussion about the length of childhood in humans, and how it evolved to be that way and the somewhat overlooked archaeology of childhood. Links Mysterious ‘curse tablets’ and ‘sophisticated’ paintings found at ancient Roman site Archaeologists Unearth 1,000-Year-Old Ice ...
Apr 01, 2024•44 min•Ep. 258
This week we discuss 3 archaeological sites that we visited while in Arizona: Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle and Well National Monument. Links Tuzigoot National Park Service page Montezuma Castle National Park Service American Southwest Virtual Museum - Montezuma Castle Montezuma Well National Park Service page Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpod...
Mar 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 257
This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First, we discuss a new dating technique that researchers in Ukraine are using on early human tools. Then, we head over to Mexico where a construction project has uncovered a uniquely arranged group burial. And finally, we head down to Peru, and the gorgeous city of Cajamarca, where researchers have found the stone circle that was built over 4,000 years ago. Links Archaeologists Just Uncovered The Oldest Evidence of Humans in Europe - App...
Mar 18, 2024•41 min•Ep. 256
