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Scandinavian Rock Art with Dr James Dodd - Rock Art 156

In this episode, Alan is joined by Dr. James Dodd, a researcher at Aarhus University and board member of the Scandinavian Society for Prehistoric Art. James uses digital tools such as GIS and high-performance computing to document and analyse rock art across Scandinavia. His work reveals how prehistoric communities expressed ideas through imagery and symbolism and how modern technology can uncover patterns and connections hidden across the landscape.

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Archaeologists don't dig dinosaurs! - ABC 11

In this episode, the bookworms dive into December’s theme: Archaeologists Don’t Dig Dinosaurs! With Judith off sick, Tilly and Ash are left unsupervised, and things get delightfully chaotic as they explore pop-culture misconceptions, swap their best archaeology-vs-palaeontology anecdotes, and share this month’s wildly different book picks. Tune in to hear all about alien-dino hybrids, dinosaur accountants, and the ongoing struggle of explaining—once again—that archaeologists definitely do not dig up dinosaurs!

Monthly Book: TBC

Other books mentioned:
Kindred (Rebecca Wragg Sykes)

Science of Discworld (Terry Pratchett, Jack Cohen, Ian Stewart)

Jurassic park (Michael Crichton)

Futurama (tv show)

A Sinister Revenge (Deanna Rayboun)

Monstrous Heat (Joely Sue Burkhart)

Women of the Dunes (Sarah Maine)

Amelia Peabody Series (Elizabeth Peters)

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The Silurian Hypothesis: Does it Actually Contain Lizard People? - Pseudo 176

After uploading a quick video on Instagram about the top two stupidest pseudoarchaeology stories of all time, the one and only Flint Dibble said that I, Dr. Professor Andrew Kinkella PhD, had gotten something wrong. He said the Silurian hypothesis didn’t contain any lizard people! What?!? I quickly re-checked my research, and found out he was right. But I was right too! Listen onward for the solution to the Great Silurian Debacle of 2025…

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The Archaeology of Stone Tools - Tea Break 42

In this episode Matilda is diving far back into the earliest depths of human history to discuss when we first developed our love of stuff. From chimpanzee termite-fishing to complex flint-knapping technology, she explores how technological traditions developed alongside our own human evolution. Tune in to hear all about core preparation, mode classifications, and why we might soon need a capuchin monkey archaeologist.

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Archaeology and the 2025 Section 106 Hearings - CRMArch 322

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Then we discuss the recent Section 106 hearing held on October 29, 2025 by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Full Committee Hearing to Examine the Section 106 Consultation Process Under the National Historic Preservation ActThe show hosts discuss a must-see senate hearing that reveals much about the Section 106 process, how clear communication can improve things, and that legislators, tribes, and archaeologists all believe historic preservation is important.

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Archaeology of The Witcher (Part 1) - Trowel 57

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In this episode, Ash and Tilly set out on an archaeological survey across The Continent—the dark, layered world of the The Witcher! From the ruins of Kaer Morhen to the forests of Dol Blathanna, they explore how landscapes, material culture, and societies reveal the deeper histories beneath Andrzej Sapkowski’s Slavic-inspired fantasy universe. Join them as they dig into the Conjunction of the Spheres, the rise of humans, and the relics of vanished civilisations, all while fending off drowners, spectral elves, and the occasional moral quandary!

The Witcher Series:

Books: The Last Wish, Sword of Destiny, Blood of Elves, Time of Contempt, Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, The Lady of the Lake, Season of Storms, and Crossroads of Ravens.

Games: The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher 4 (release date 2026/2027)

TV Series: The Witcher (Netflix)

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Revisiting the Jones-Miller Bison Kill Site with Amy Gillaspie - Plains 32

In this episode, Carlton sits down with archaeologist Amy Gillaspie to revisit their shared time working with the remarkable Jones-Miller Bison Kill Site collections at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. They begin by exploring the archaeological significance of Jones-Miller, one of the most important Paleoindian bison kill and processing sites on the Great Plains. Amy discusses the site’s history, why it remains foundational to understanding communal hunting practices, and what makes its collection so unique.

Together, Carlton and Amy reflect on their experiences working side by side with the Jones-Miller materials, offering insight into what the artifacts reveal about site organization, behavior, and the challenges of interpreting a massive legacy collection.

The conversation then turns to the broader importance of revisiting museum collections and how new methods continue to shed light on old data. Amy also shares her thoughts on the future of Paleoindian research, preservation, and why the stewardship of legacy collections, such as those of Jones-Miller, remains essential for advancing Great Plains archaeology.

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Resurrected Funerary Spaces Within the Grand Egyptian Museum - TPM 27

After two decades of anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum has finally opened and it is wonderful in every sense of the word! In this episode of The Past Macabre, host Stephanie Rice explores how the world’s largest archaeological museum breathes new life into ancient funerary traditions.

Join her on a journey through three extraordinary exhibits that reimagine Egypt’s afterlife: the digital recreation of Khnumhotep II’s tomb; the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures that have been reunited for the first time since they were excavated; and the solar boats that were buried next to the Great Pyramid that were meant to carry Khufu in the afterlife.

Through technology, artistry, and careful conservation, these exhibits at the Grand Egyptian Museum bring Ancient Egyptian lives to modern visitors.

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Prey (2022) - Screens 116

This week, by popular request, we are reviewing Prey (2022), a prequel to the Predator franchise in which the eponymous alien hunter meets his match on the American Great Plains of 1719. We’re joined by archaeologist Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover, who helps us navigate the movie’s medicinal plants, upside-down archery draws, and inadvisable sharpening techniques, and reminds us why we should never whistle at night.

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Ayana Omilade Flewellen - HeVo 102

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After more than 4 years since they recorded Episode 60 (Historical Archaeology for the Future) together, Jessica checks back in with Dr. Ayana Omilade Flewellen (they/she; Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Stanford University and Co-Founder of the Society of Black Archaeologists). The two discuss Dr. Flewellen’s move to Stanford, how Dr. Flewellen’s research focus was entirely flipped on its head, and how they came back from that in a creative way. We also discuss the importance of standardizing excavation for future use as legacy collections. Finally, we discussed the oral history work that they are doing with Diving with a Purpose and even as a cultural anthropologist their methodology was one I had never heard of before!

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Joseph Williams and AI, 3D Mapping, and Celestial Pictographs - Rock Art 155

In this episode, Alan is joined by Joseph Williams, founder of Seven Fires Corporation, to explore how Indigenous knowledge, AI, and 3D imaging intersect in the study of rock art. They discuss applications from Göbekli Tepe to Native American sites, and examine the House of the Sun pictographs in Southern California, exploring how they reflect Native American cosmology and celestial traditions.

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Book Worms: It Belongs in a Museum! - ABC 10

It’s time for the second part of the Archaeo Book Club discussion for the November theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” Book club admins Ash, Judith, and Tilly discuss the abundance of material culture related books lining their shelves, and the link between museums and mystery in popular fiction. This time, their personalised recommendations are all surprisingly similar! Tune in to hear all about knights, mummies, and Frida Kahlo’s ring.

Monthly Book: Ghosts of the British Museum (Noah Angell)

Other books mentioned:
Around the world in 100 objects (Neil MacGregor)
Possession (A.S. Byatt)
Street of the Five Moons (Elizabeth Peters)
When the Museum is Closed (Emi Yagi)
English Medieval Alabasters (Francis Cheetham)
What the River Knows (Isabel Ibañez)
A Discovery of Witches (Deborah Harkness)
Interview with the Vampire (Anne Rice)
Ramses the Damned series (Anne Rice)
The Wolf Gift (Anne Rice)
The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown)
The Ark Files (Luke Richardson ((not recommended))
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Angela Cervantes)
Deeds of the Disturber (Elizabeth Peters)
Her Knight at the Museum (Bryn Donovan)
Crocodile on the Sandbank (Elizabeth Peters)

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Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo: Have I Sold Out (Yet Again)? - Pseudo 175

Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo is just beginning its second season. One of the Expert Presenters on the show is me, Super Important Doctor Professor Andrew Kinkella! In taking jobs like this, have I sold out? Am I an embarrassment to all of archaeology? Listen in so you can judge and make fun of me as usual.

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Neanderthal DNA, Prehistoric Crayons and Early American Sailors - TAS 318

There’s a lot of Neanderthal research in the news these days and the first two articles highlight some of those achievements. The first article references research about ancient Neanderthals and their migration patterns. Turns out they got around more than we think they did! The second article highlights new research about Neanderthal art and symbology using ochre coloring devices. Finally, we head back to the western hemisphere to learn about 20,000 year old Japanese ancestors possibly being some of the first to cross the ocean and explore the Americas.

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The Voynich Manuscript with Dr Lisa Fagin Davis (part 2) - Tea-break 41

It’s part 2 of Matilda’s chat with expert paleographer Dr Lisa Fagin Davis, as we dive deeper into the fascinating research that has been done on the Voynich Manuscript. Tune in to learn about the exciting results revealed through multi-spectral imaging, how you too can start researching a mysterious object, and what the link is between Voynich and the Avengers!

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Conserving the Honmoon (Part 2) - Trowel 56

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Ash and Tilly are back with art conservator and supernatural sleuth Jessica van Dam to finish unraveling the mystery of the haunted artefacts from the Jinu Preservation Society. From tiger-and-magpie paintings to suspiciously stylish hats, the trio dive deep into Korean demons, dokkaebi, and ghostly folklore—with a few detours into their favorite K-dramas. Expect myths, mayhem, and more giggles than exorcisms. Will they cleanse the cursed collection… or will Tilly perish under the weight of Ash and Jess’s K-drama obsession?

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Mort (Terry Pratchett)

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea (Axie Oh)

Supernatural Encounters in South Korea (Shawn Morrisey)

The Floating World (Axie Oh)

The Demon and the Light (Axie Oh)

Thousand Beginnings and Endings (Ellen Oh, et al)

The God and the Gumiho (Sophie Kim)

Crane Among Wolves (June Hur)

Ghost Nocturne (Ananas, illustrated by C. R. Jade)

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (singNsong, illustrated by Sleepy-C)

Ash and Jess’s K-Drama Recs:

My Demon

King of the Land

Genie, Make A Wish

Dear Hongrang

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty

Business Proposal

Lovers of the Red sky

Head over Heels

Hotel Del Luna

Goblin, the Great and Lonely God

Haunted Palace

Tomorrow

Mr. Queen

Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Mystic Pop-up Bar

Strong Girl Do Bong Soong

100 Days My Prince

Chicago Typewriter

My Roommate Is A Gumiho

Imitation

Let Me Be Your Knight

Secret royal inspector and joy

True beauty

River where the moon rises

Hometown cha cha cha

Welcome to Samdalri

Lovely Runner (a must watch ;))

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Prey (2022) Review with Jacquelyn Sparks - Plains 031

For this episode, Carlton discusses Prey (2022) with Jaquelyn Sparks. They dive into themes of the film, including likes and dislikes, beavers, horses, and a lack of trade goods. Both Carlton and Jacquelyn recently watched the film to get Carlton ready for his hour-long interview on the Screens of the Stone Age Podcast. Definitely check out Carlton’s episode over there to get a full dive into the movie.

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Government shutdown and CRM - CRMArch 321

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On today’s podcast, we talk about the ongoing Federal government shutdown and its impacts on CRM and academia. We discuss the complications that arise when government contracts with universities have no federal administrators, the effects of furloughs on CRM compliance work, and how you can help the furloughed federal archaeologists. Despite the adverse effects, there is the potential for a backlog of work that needs to get done once the government opens again. This could mean work for CRMers across the country. The show hosts are taking on topics that are causing adverse effects on CRM and the rest of our country in ways that none of us can predict. Listen and stay informed.

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Sunken Cities Part 4: The Lost City in Nevada - TPM 26

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by special guest Virginia Lucas, curator and archaeologist of the Lost City Museum for a look at the history of The Lost City, also known as Pueblo Grande de Nevada. It was an Ancestral Puebloan settlement in southern Nevada and once thrived as a major agricultural exporter and trade hub along the Muddy River. The city was abandoned around 1250 CE after a shift in the local climate caused a long period of drought. Centuries later, its ruins were flooded by the construction of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, only to reemerge now that modern droughts have lowered the water levels once again.

We'll explore the museum dedicated to both the site itself and the historical archaeology previously done here. We'll also discuss how the Lost City’s rise, abandonment, and rediscovery by western researchers reflect broader questions about memory, cultural continuity, and the importance of working with descendant communities when researching history and sharing it with the public.

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  • Euler, Robert C. “Southern Paiute Archaeology.” American Antiquity 29.3 (1964): 379–381.

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The Dogs of Mesoamerica with Zac Lindsey - Ethno 27

In this episode David sits down with Zach Lindsay, a Mayanist archaeologist and board member of the Institute of Maya Studies, to explore the intersection of Mesoamerican archaeology, art, mythology, and—of course—dogs! From the monumental pyramids of Teotihuacan to the symbolic underworld journeys of ancient Maya souls, Zach brings a journalist’s curiosity and an archaeologist’s precision to one of the world’s oldest human–dog relationships.

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