A daily briefing of the archaeology and history of sites around the world.
The Big Eddy Site - Episode 287
Well stratified deposits and a near pristine environment make the Big Eddy Site a window into nearly 14,000 years of uninterrupted history.
Links
Monte Verde - Episode 286
One of the oldest confirmed pre-Clovis sites in the Americas, Monte Verde is located on the far southern tip of Chile and South America and caused researchers to challenge assumptions and come up with new ways people could have entered the Americas.
Links
Minnesota Woman - Episode 283
She broke assumptions about the earliest peopling of the Americas and probably died in a lake. Minnesota Woman gave up only some of her secrets and could have given up more had she been properly excavated.
Links
Pedra Furada - Episode 271
An archaeological district of over 800 sites, hundreds of rock art panels, and some controversial dates for human occupation.
Links
Cactus Hill Archaeological Site - Episode 216
On today's episode we learn about Cactus Hill in Virginia. It's rich site with controversial evidence of human occupation going back up to 20,000 years. Take a listen and form your own opinions.
Links
- Cactus Hill Archaeological Site
Ancient America - Meadowcroft Rockshelter - Episode 140
On today's episode Kenneth Feder continues the series based on his most recent book, "Ancient America: 50 Archaeological Sites You Should See For Yourself", with Meadowcroft Rockshelter.
Links
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
