Stig of the Dump (1981) - Screens 137
Stig of the Dump is a 1963 children’s novel by Clive King which spawned at least two TV adaptations; today we’re reviewing the first, from 1981. It’s a very gentle, very British show in which a neglected child befriends a caveman in a garbage dump and everyone else gaslights him for 10 episodes.
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The Missing Dead: Archaeological Evidence of Smallpox Epidemics with Dr. Alex Garcia-Putnam and Dr. Tomas Snyder - Plains 50
What can archaeology tell us about the devastating smallpox epidemics that affected Indigenous communities across the Americas following European colonization? In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton Shield Chief Gover is joined by Dr. Alex-Garcia Putnam and Dr. Thomas J. Snyder to explore the archaeological evidence for historic smallpox epidemics.
They begin by discussing smallpox, its impact on Indigenous populations, and what archaeologists might expect to see in the archaeological record when an epidemic causes widespread mortality. From there, they examine why evidence for these epidemics can be surprisingly difficult to identify, including the challenges surrounding burials, preservation, and the archaeological visibility of epidemic deaths. In the second half of the episode, they explore approaches archaeologists can use to identify evidence of historic epidemics and discuss what this research can tell us about Indigenous population loss, colonialism, and the relationship between archaeological and historical evidence.
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The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
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CRM vs. Academia: Breaking the Misconceptions - CRMArch 340
In today’s episode, the crew discusses some of the misconceptions surrounding CRM and academia. Rather than viewing them as two separate worlds, working together and learning from both sides would be the most ideal approach for archaeology as a whole.
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Archaeology of the Hobbit: Hoards and hobbits with Dr Adrián Maldonado (part 1) - Trowel 73
Ash and Tilly have finally made it to the Troll Caves, and they’re not alone… Joining them as a return consultant is hoard expert Dr Adrián Maldonado! Listen in as the three of them discuss the possibility of Viking antiquarians, the definition of a hoard, and how the Galloway Hoard is currently enjoying its surfing holiday.
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Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 2) - Teabreak 61
It’s time for the second part of Jessica and Matilda’s discussion with Maya archaeologist Zac Lindsey all about the aesthetics of “cute”. This episode dives into the perception of cute as a valid field of study, how the concept of cute can change our view of past societies, how it can be used to make political statements, and more!
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Stela 3 at Piedras Negras (Lady K’atun Ajaw of Namaan and her daughter) (go to “Stela 3”)
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Landscapes for the Dead Part 2: Corpse Roads - TPM 37
Second episode in the Landscapes series of The Past Macabre
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Archaeologists and Classicists Discuss The Odyssey - Ethno 44
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has been out for a few weeks, but how does it hold up to a panel of archaeologists and classicists?
In this episode, I’m joined by archaeologist, author, and YouTuber Raven Todd DaSilva, classicist, researcher, and PhD student Cosima Carnegie, and classicist and ancient dog expert Dr. Alyce Cannon to break down Nolan’s The Odyssey from the perspectives of archaeology, ancient history, and the original Homeric epic.
We get into the film’s Bronze Age armor and architecture, the Trojan Horse, Agamemnon’s infamous helmet, the Sea Peoples and Bronze Age Collapse, and what the movie gets right and wrong about the ancient Mediterranean world. We also compare Nolan’s versions of Polyphemus, Circe, Calypso, the Sirens, Scylla, Argos, and the Underworld with their counterparts in Homer and ancient Greek art.
We also discuss some of the movie’s biggest changes to the original story: turning Odysseus’ hubris into a story about trauma and PTSD, removing much of the sexuality and complexity of Homer’s female characters, changing Odysseus’ relationship with Argos, and reducing some of the cunning and deception that define Odysseus in the original epic.
And then there are the Sea Peoples…
Despite all our archaeological and literary nitpicking, this was a super fun and productive convo. Nolan delivers some genuinely incredible sequences, particularly Polyphemus, the Sirens, Scylla, Circe’s pigs, and Odysseus’ epic return to Ithaca. And if the movie gets more people interested in Homer, Bronze Age Greece, archaeology, and the Late Bronze Age Collapse, isn't that a good thing?
So how accurate is Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? And more importantly: does it actually matter? Let us know!
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Journal Club - September 2026 - Ghost DNA and Carved Turtles - TAS 340
This week we have the latest installment of the journal Club! Ash and Tilly from the And My Trowel podcast join us for a lively discussion about two recent news articles. Join us to learn about ghost DNA, turtle figurines (or not?), and all the ways Americans eat and drink tea and scones incorrectly!
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Researchers identify traces of two ‘ghost’ ancestors in modern human DNA
Recovering signatures of archaic hominin introgression using ancestral recombination graphs
Archaeologists Dug up 25 Turtles Carved During the Ice Age. They May Point to a Lost Mountain Cult.
Recently dug turtle figurines expose ancient ritual heritage
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Dr George Nash and Bacon Hole, Palaeolithic Art - Rock Art 172
In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr. George Nash about Ice Age archaeology and rock art in South Wales. They explore the remarkable discoveries at Bacon Hole and Cat Hole, including a painted cave panel rediscovered after disappearing beneath calcite for decades, and a stylized reindeer engraving dated using uranium-thorium dating. They also examine Ice Age hunter-gatherer movement, the changing landscape of the Gower Coast, and how new technologies such as D-Stretch are revealing previously invisible traces of prehistoric art.
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Seventh Century Māori in Antarctica? Survey Says No! - Pseudo 191
Did the Māori of New Zealand make an ocean voyage all the way to Antarctica in the 7th century AD, predating the European discovery by many hundreds of years? No. Why not? Because listen and I’ll tell you, that’s why!
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Ancient Inscriptions - TAS 339
In this episode of The Archaeology Show, we follow three discoveries that reveal how much ancient meaning can survive—and how much can still elude us. First, we look at rare Neolithic obsidian arrowheads from central Anatolia, etched with one-of-a-kind geometric designs that took real effort to carve, yet remain impossible to interpret. Then we head deep into Spain’s Cova de les Dones, where a hidden chamber holds 120 Latin inscriptions—evidence of an organized Roman cult centered on a mysterious “Lady,” Domina, and the name “MALACI.” Finally, we travel to Wetar Island in eastern Indonesia, where a 4,000-year-old painted stone plaque provides the first portable example of Austronesian Painting Tradition art, suggesting seafarers carried shared symbols and identities across the ocean long before pottery arrived.
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120 Roman-Era Inscriptions Found Deep in a Spanish Cave Point to a Mysterious Goddess Named 'Domina'
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Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 1) - Teabreak 60
It’s time for a guest! Jessica and Matilda are joined by Mayanist Zac Lindsey in this episode focusing on the aesthetic concept of “cute”. But what exactly is “cute”? How can we study it archaeologically? And can we pitch a new idea to Disney featuring an adulterous rabbit? Listen in to find out!
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Archaeology of the Hobbit: Memories and Dirt - Trowel 72
Ash and Tilly have finally started chapter 2 of The Hobbit, which means its time for some frantic last-minute preparations before they set off on their quest, or on their archaeological excavation! Together, they discuss their packing essentials, their bucket-list sites, and why you should always know where your handkerchief is.
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Jingo (Terry Pratchett)
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Bamburgh Research Project (North East England)
Apolline Project (Italy)
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Archaeologist Commentary Tomb Raider (2013) part 2 - DiA 19
Part two of my Archaeologist commentary on the 2013 Tomb Raider game. The Tomb Raider vs Himiko: Battle For Yamatai. Continue along as we dive deeper into the Dragon’s Triangle and raid some more tombs to save our friends.
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'Unraveling-' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Starfire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Sentinel' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Into The Wilds' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Ride The Wind' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Honour Among Thieves' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Aphelion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Home Was You' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'With These Hands' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Into The Wilds' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Hyperion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
Archaeologist Commentary: Tomb Raider (2013) - DiA 18
Part one of my Archaeologist commentary on the 2013 Tomb Raider game. The working title is Tomb Raider vs The Storm Queen: The Yamatai Cage Grudge Match. Let’s dive in as we cross the Dragon’s Triangle and raid some tombs to save our friends.
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Weir Fishing in Focus - EXARC 74
Some Ancient Technologies last until the present day and Weir Fishing is one of them. Fascinated by the dimensions of an archaeological find of a fishing weir, photographer and filmmaker Frank Wiersema decided to make a film about this phenomenon. Frank chats with host Noah Melton about the multi-pronged approach he took to making the film. Challenges he encountered ranged from the complexity of replicating a fishing weir as a museum display in Swifterkamp open-air museum to considerations regarding which type of actors to cast and diversity and inclusion in the reenactment community in general.
This conversation was recorded on June 24th. The film has been released in the meantime.
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Archaeology for Everyone: Citizen Science and the Windy Ridge Quarry with Chris Johnston - Plains 49
In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton speaks with Chris Johnston, Operations Director of the PaleoCultural Research Group (PCRG), about his journey through archaeology and the importance of bringing the public into archaeological research. Chris discusses his path from his undergraduate program at CU Boulder, through graduate research on communal bison hunting at the Roberts Ranch Buffalo Jump, his time as Assistant State Archaeologist of Colorado, and his return to PCRG. The conversation explores PCRG’s approach to citizen science and how involving volunteers can both advance archaeological research and create a broader community of stewards for the archaeological record.
The second half turns to Chris’s ongoing research at the Windy Ridge Quartzite Quarry (5GA872) in northern Colorado. Chris discusses the evidence for American Indian quarrying at the site dating back at least to the Folsom period, as well as his team’s investigations of workshop areas located away from the main quarry. The conversation explores what these workshop areas reveal about stone tool production, prehistoric mobility, and technological organization in the Rocky Mountains, along with the questions that remain for future research.
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The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
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Using your archaeology superpowers for good - CRMArch 339
In this episode, Heather, Andrew, and Bill talk about how archaeologists can use their skills to help communities conserve the sites they value. From networking with archivists to becoming a historical recreationist, the show hosts discuss ways archaeologists can connect with history in fun, fruitful ways. So grab your faux fur viking hat, your drinking horn, sit back and listen to how you can use your superpowers to do good things.
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Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC
Andrew Kinkella
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De Poten van de Bizon (2024) with Maarten Peels - Screens 136
Today we’re joined by filmmaker Maarten Peels to talk about his 2024 short film De Poten van de Bizon (The Bison’s Legs), the story of two friends who go on a dream quest to make a cave painting. Maarten did extensive research in order to avoid the clichéd caveman tropes and make something we’ve never seen before: a plausible and scientifically accurate portrayal of Palaeolithic life. We are absolutely in love with this film, and highly recommend that you pause the episode and go watch it right now!
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'Rock Art: An American Story' with Stephen Alvarez - Rock Art 171
In this episode, Alan speaks with Stephen Alvarez about his new book, Rock Art: An American Story, exploring the enduring significance of rock art across North America. They discuss Indigenous perspectives, the sacredness of rock art sites, and how ancient imagery continues to connect people with place, culture, and history. The conversation also considers the challenges of interpreting and dating rock art, and the importance of respecting and protecting these remarkable records of the past.
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