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 we know with a high degree of certainty? Let’s find out on this episode. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/111 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://...
Sep 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 111
Willie Pink, a prominent Native Californian advocate for Indigenous Heritage Values talks with us about his experiences over the past several decades working on legislation and other efforts to identify, protect, and conserve rock art sites, sacred sites, and to repatriate Native burials and their associated offerings. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/110 Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website Support ...
Aug 11, 2023•46 min•Ep. 110
Recently released from Sydney University Press, Jakarda Wuka (Too Many Stories) is a new book about rock art from Yanyuwa Country in Northern Australia’s Gulf of Carpentaria. Alan interviews some of the authors, including Liam Brady, John Bradley, and Amanda Kearney. The Yanyuwa elders could not join us for this recording. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/109 Links Jakarda Wuka (Too Many Stories), Sydney University Press, May 2023. Get th...
Jul 28, 2023•51 min•Ep. 109
//REMOVE// USE THIS MOTLEY FOOL: https://zen.ai/apnfool USE THIS LAIRD SUPERFOOD: https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed1 USE THIS LIQUID IV: https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed //REMOVE// 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 art. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/108 Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com D...
Jul 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 108
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 and it holds deep meaning across a vast array of cultures. We’ll learn what it is, where it is, and what it could mean to different people. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/107 Links The Encapsulated Cross: A Brief Overview on an Abiding Symbol of Native American Cosmology. ByDr. Alan Garfinke...
Jun 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 107
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 contemporary populations with religious activities associated with rock art sites. This is a remarkable study and she is a passionate researcher. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/106 Links Dr. Mateos ResearchGate page Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website Suppo...
Jun 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 106
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 into pits where they could be easily killed. This has been done all over the world in various ways, including North America. We discuss the recent discovery of plans for these represented on rock art and how that’s also been done in North America. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/105 Links ...
Jun 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 105
Elanie Moore is a professional artist and she studies the Great Mural Rock Art in Baja California, Mexico. Elanie recounts her first experiences with rock art and how it impacted her. Elanie was actually an art major looking for something to focus on and didn’t want to be just another classical art major. When she heard about the Baja and the rock paintings down there she wanted to know more and was soon hooked on studying them. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www...
May 19, 2023•48 min•Ep. 104
/REMOVE// USE THIS MOTLEY FOOL LINK FOR THE APN ALL SHOWS FEED ON ZENCASTR: https://zen.ai/apnfool //REMOVE// The oldest dated rock art in North America is in the Winnemucca Lake area of northern Nevada, just a couple hours from Reno. It’s abstract and deeply carved. How does this rock art compare to the same time frame in other parts of the world? How did this rock art get dated? What can we tell about the people that created it? All this and more on today’s episode. Transcripts For rough trans...
May 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 103
This episode continues our discussion on the "Archaeology of Emotions" - a deep dive into the communications and neurophysiology of rock art. This material is quite revolutionary and emanates from the fields of psychology and art aesthetics. A fascinating discussion into the underlying impacts of rock art on the viewers and the associated religious contexts of their world view. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/102 Links California Rock Ar...
Apr 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 102
Turning passed the centennial mark, our episode 101 features rock art scholar Eve Ewing. Eve is a remarkable woman who has been to the Great Mural rock art in Baja California through the roadless back country in the heart of the peninsula known as the Grand Canyon of Mexico. Riding on the back of a mule she has clocked 100 trips over a 50-year period. She has a wonderful sense of insights and interpretation on these magnificent rock art panels. These are some of the largest prehistoric paintings...
Apr 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 101
Episode 100! A centennial celebration for the Rock Art Podcast. We bring back one of our most noted, and most popular guest scholars! Dr. Tirtha Prasad Mukhopadhyay. He's back to discuss his revolutionary discoveries regarding rock art. He calls this the "Archaeology of Emotions". Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/100 Links California Rock Art Foundation Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.arc...
Mar 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 100
Meinrat Andreae is a biogeochemist. Director of the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry ion Mainz. He is a Review Editor for the prestigious journal, Science. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He and his research associates have published more than 500 scientific books and journal articles. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/99 Links California Rock Art Foundation Geochemical studies on rock varnish a...
Mar 10, 2023•48 min•Ep. 99
We had some interviews fall through this week so we’re presenting you with an episode of The Archaeology Show. We think it’s mostly relevant but either way we hope you like it. Here’s the show description: We're taking a deep dive on ancient writing on this episode! After talking about the recent deciphering of Linear Elamite on the last episode we just wanted more. We'll talk about what writing means and mention other undeciphered languages. In the last two segments we'll talk about first writt...
Feb 24, 2023•50 min•Ep. 98
In order to begin to understand the symbols we see on the rocks and the people that made them we need to understand their environment. Carlos Gallinger has spent a lifetime studying the habits of the Bighorn Sheep in order to understand the people that live with, and off, off them. For example, it’s not feasible to take down a Bighorn sheep ten miles from your family. You need to be where the sheep are and understand them. Native people had this ability and Carlos wants to understand that abilit...
Feb 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 97
Linda Hylkema is the editor of La Pintura, the newsletter of the American Rock Art Research Association. They discuss Linda's fascination with rock art and some ongoing research. TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/96 Links California Rock Art Foundation La Pintura American Rock Art Research Association Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/a...
Jan 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 96
Michael Adonts is a rock art cinematographer who is studying portable rock art and the source and character of rock art scholarship in general. He interviewed me at the recent Petroglyph Festival and I asked him to be on the show. Our wide-ranging discussion will intrigue you and as always you never know what aspects of our studies will be revealed. Come along with us for another interesting ride. Links California Rock Art Foundation Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com ArchPodNet APN ...
Dec 30, 2022•46 min•Ep. 95
Hannah Salyer is an author and artist that has just finished work on an upcoming book for children and others on rock art from Harper Collins. This remarkable book is aimed at young people and gives them an overview of the world of rock art studies. Hannah is a unique individual and she marry's her passion for native understanding of the environment and twins that with an enduring study of rock art. I think you’ll really enjoy this interaction with our guest. TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of ...
Dec 16, 2022•47 min•Ep. 94
Alexis Zubia, Performance Lead, for the Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival. So how does one create and orchestrate something like a two-day outdoor extravaganza dedicated to Native American cultural and rock art? Tune in and find out... You'll love listening to Alexis who just finished the 9th Annual Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival in Ridgecrest, California in the western Mojave Desert!!!! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/93 Links California R...
Dec 02, 2022•41 min•Ep. 93
From dancers to basket weavers, to knowledgable rock art scholars, the 2022 Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival has it all! Dr. Garfinkel was a key element in this year's festivities and on today's episode he tells us all about the festival. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/92 Links California Rock Art Foundation Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Nov 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 92
Indexical animals are those that are very important to native cultures for a variety of reasons. On today's episode Chris interviews Dr. Garfinkel about Quail and Eagle, two of the more important indexical birds. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Zencastr makes it really easy! Click this message for more info. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/91 Links California Rock Art Foundation Contact Dr. Alan Garfi...
Nov 04, 2022•50 min•Ep. 91
The Rock Art Podcast is taking a break this month, but, we’d love for you to find a new podcast to love! Here’s an episode from The Archaeology Show. We've got a few articles that are all over the place - literally - this week. The first is about a re-analysis of what was thought was an ancient harbor in Italy. Turns out there's more to it. Next we talk about, well, the prehistoric world in general as it pertains the role of women. As with everything, there's more to that story and it's way more...
Oct 07, 2022•50 min•Ep. 10000
This week we interview Charles White, the director of the Tehachapi museum in Southern California. Charles shares stories about the renovation of the museum building, creating exhibits with the input of the local native groups, and more! Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Zencastr makes it really easy! Click this message for more info. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/90 Links California Rock Art Foundati...
Sep 23, 2022•49 min•Ep. 90
Eric Hanson of Blue Planet is a specialist in employing virtual reality applications to the study and conservation of cultural heritage resources. He has pioneered the development of sophisticated methods to capture rock art and other indigenous imagery so that the general public and interested researchers can immerse themselves in a three-dimensional virtual gallery within the natural and cultural landscape. The technology has come a long way and the experience is now other worldly. Hanson's cu...
Sep 10, 2022•46 min•Ep. 89
Matt Zubia joins Dr. Alan Garfinkle to talk about his involvement with the upcoming Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival. They discuss some of the Native American groups that are being invited to the festival and what it means for the area and culture represented at the festival. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Zencastr makes it really easy! Click this message for more info. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/...
Aug 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 88
On this podcast we interview Joseph Williams. Williams has collaborated on creating a nonprofit to specifically protect, conserve and educate about a world class rock art site and eastern California. The strategy used to do this is inventive and I think you’ll enjoy hearing his perspective and the steps he took to provide a strategy. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Zencastr makes it really easy! Click this message for more info. Transcripts For rough transcri...
Aug 12, 2022•51 min•Ep. 87
In the last episode we didn't get a chance to complete the discussion of Dr. Garfinkel's upcoming publication. We talk more about what the pointed petroglyphs could mean and why they are significant. We also talk about Dr. Garfinkel's latest appearance on the Skinwalker Ranch series on The History Channel. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Zencastr makes it really easy! Click this message for more info. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to ht...
Jul 29, 2022•47 min•Ep. 86
The Coso Range in the eastern Mojave Desert is a place we've talked about a lot. Now, Dr. Garfinkel, with help from two other researchers, is releasing a new book this fall about the pointed petroglyphs of the Coso range. He talks about what they look like, what they mean for our understanding of the area, and how they dated the images. Interested in sponsoring this show or podcast ads for your business? Zencastr makes it really easy! Click this message for more info. Transcripts For rough trans...
Jul 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 85
Our guest scholar, Ann Norman, provides a remarkable story of her life and passion as a student of rock art. From extensive studies and first-hand testimony from indigenous people on the rock paintings in South Africa to her work in the Middle East, she captivates with insightful and sensitive treatments of her rock art travels. You will love this upbeat and striking discussion. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImagin...
Jun 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 84
China Lake Naval Weapons Center in central eastern California is home to many weapons inventions and the most dense collection of rock art in the western hemisphere. At nearly a mile long Little Petroglyph Canyon contains 10s of thousands of individual rock art images. Both Chris and Alan have been there and Alan leads tours there every year. We talk about the rock art and some of the preservation efforts. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Chec...
Jun 03, 2022•46 min•Ep. 83
