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Hunters or Scavengers? with Dr. Devin Pettigrew - Ethno 42

Hunters or Scavengers? with Dr. Devin Pettigrew - Ethno 42
APN - David Ian Howe
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In this episode of the Ethnocynology, David talks with long time friend, Dr. Devin Pettigrew, the leading expert in the history and ballistics of the atlatl.

After a recent paper came out by Eren et al, claiming that Clovis hunters were only scavengers, Devin and David dive into the paper and discuss the role of hunting in human history as well as the history of the Atllatl, and how the Clovis people would’ve hunted across the North American landscape.

They also then discuss Devin’s future research and what this means for the field.

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The Lost City (2022) is a Good Movie - Pseudo 189

The Lost City (2022) is a Good Movie - Pseudo 189
APN - Andrew Kinkella
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Half way between Joe Versus the Volcano and Tropic Thunder lies The Lost City. That is a good location. I suggest you go there with me!

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Archaeology of Forks - Teabreak 58

Archaeology of Forks - Teabreak 58
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It’s time for the main course, and the most surprisingly complicated of cutlery items covered so far in the podcast: the fork! Jessica and Matilda dive into the history and archaeology of the fork, and discover that it’s not quite such a simple tool as they originally thought. Why do Americans and Germans hold their forks so differently? What’s the difference between a fork and a fork-like object? And who was using a spork in the 4th century? Tune in to find out!

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Maya Astronomer Named, and Controversy Over Utah Monuments and Smithsonian Signage - TAS 335

Maya Astronomer Named, and Controversy Over Utah Monuments and Smithsonian Signage - TAS 335
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In today’s archaeology news episode, we discuss three articles, starting with a discovery at the Maya city of Xiulán, Guatemala: a small room interpreted as a scribe/astronomer workspace with 11 hieroglyphs naming Sak Ton Wax (“white-chested fox”) and more than 50 mathematical “micro texts” tracking Venus and Mars as the author. We then cover a report that President Trump reduced Grand Staircase–Escalante and Bears Ears by nearly three million acres, opening lands to mining and ending the Bears Ears Commission’s tribal co-stewardship. Finally, we discuss a report on an executive order to post warnings outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History about “inaccurate information,” and we argue it politicizes history and promotes alternative narratives.

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Managing Expectations: Career growth is often misunderstood - CRMArch 336

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Managing Expectations: Career growth is often misunderstood. Is it your manager's job to develop your career, or is it ultimately your responsibility? What is the balance in the investments both make? How does this play out as you progress in your career? In this episode, we discuss the balance between what you should expect from your employer and what you need to own yourself.

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Archaeology of The Hobbit: Smials Saloons - Ep 71

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Archaeology of The Hobbit: Smials Saloons - Trowel 71
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Ash and Tilly have finally made it through the front door of Bag End! In this episode, they discuss the archaeology of buildings, and talk about how the physical structure of a hobbit hole (or smials) can be used to learn more about hobbit culture. Tune in to hear all about window tax, historic palimpsests, and why a round door just doesn’t make sense!

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  • Carpe Jugulum (Terry Pratchett)

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Around the Fire: Small Animals and Paleoindian Camps with Dr. McKenna Litynski - Plains 46

Around the Fire: Small Animals and Paleoindian Camps with Dr. McKenna Litynski - Plains 46
APN - Carlton Shield Chief Gover

In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton welcomes Dr. McKenna Litynski to discuss her recent article, “Anthropogenic Burning of Small Mammals at the Early Paleoindian La Prele Site in Converse County, Wyoming.” While Paleoindian archaeology often focuses on mammoths and other large game, this study demonstrates how tiny animal remains can provide equally important insights into the lives of the first peoples of North America. Dr. Litynski explains how archaeologists distinguish natural from human-created bone accumulations, what burned microfaunal remains reveal about activities around Paleoindian hearths, and why these small bones likely represent everyday camp behaviors rather than food waste. The conversation highlights how careful analysis of overlooked evidence is transforming our understanding of Paleoindian lifeways and the complexity of daily life at one of the Great Plains' most significant Early Paleoindian sites.

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Litynski, McKenna L., Todd A. Surovell, K. McCarty, C. Bothwell, T. R. Murdock, S. M. BenChaabane, D. N. Walker, P. H. Sanders, Spencer Pelton, Robert L. Kelly, Madeline E. Mackie, and Matthew O'Brien
2026 Anthropogenic Burning of Small Mammals at the Early Paleoindian La Prele Site in Converse County, Wyoming. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 73:105849.

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Building Partnerships at the State and Federal Level in Colorado - HeVo 108

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Building Partnerships at the State and Federal Level in Colorado - HeVo 108
APN - Jessica Yaquinto
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On this month’s episode, Jessica speaks with Stacy Coleman (Assistant Director for Tribal Affairs with Colorado's Department of Natural Resources). First, the two cover how Stacy ended up focusing on law and then her fifteen years working for the Department of Justice’s Environmental Enforcement Section. Next Stacy describes what drew her to her current position and the many different aspects of such a large dynamic role. Some highlights she discusses for this role include the Colorado Outdoor Strategy and its Guidance Framework for Tribal Consultation, as well as the recent Colorado Parks and Wildlife Community Listening Sessions and the 1st Tribal Summit at the annual Partners in the Outdoors Conference.  Stacy also discusses the importance of setting up a policy foundation for the next generation, as well as some of the many exciting efforts happening both in Colorado and across North America.

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First Man (2017) - Screens 133

First Man (2017) - Screens 133
APN - Joshua Lindal
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First Man (2017) is a “documentary” with an interesting relationship to scientific facts and a disturbing view of human nature. It follows human evolution through four reconstructed ancestors: an early beta cuck ape from Spain; a Tate stan basal hominin from Chad; an ancestral alpha mogger from South Africa; and a brainmaxxing sigma arsonist from China. Join us as we break down the silly walks, unnecessarily blurred monkey genitals, and (content warning!) graphic sexual assault.

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Fieldwork and Wolf Spotting in Yellowstone - Ethno 41

Fieldwork and Wolf Spotting in Yellowstone - Ethno 41
APN - David Ian Howe
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In this solo episode, David shares stories from two unforgettable weeks in Wyoming—from excavating an ancient Bison antiquus at the Willow Springs archaeological site to spending a day tracking wolves in Yellowstone National Park with wildlife guide Evan Stout.

Along the way, he reflects on field archaeology, the challenges of living with permanent neuropathy after Guillain-Barré syndrome, the history of Yellowstone, wolf conservation, and why observing wild wolves offers a unique window into understanding the dogs that have shared our lives for thousands of years.

Whether you're interested in archaeology, wildlife, human evolution, or America's national parks, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at two worlds that are more connected than they might seem.

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  • Empire of Shadows

  • Undaunted Courage

  • Eavesdropping on Animals

  • Rise of Wolf 8

  • Reign of Wolf 21

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Göbekli Tepe with Jens Notroff - Rock Art 169

Göbekli Tepe with Jens Notroff - Rock Art 169
APN - Alan Garfinkel
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In this episode, Alan speaks with Jens Notroff about the groundbreaking discoveries at Göbekli Tepe, one of the world's oldest monumental archaeological sites. They explore what its remarkable stone architecture, animal imagery, and material culture reveal about the social organization, ritual practices, and symbolic lives of hunter-gatherers more than 12,000 years ago. The conversation also examines how ongoing research is reshaping our understanding of the origins of monumentality, cooperation, and the transition to settled life.

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The 1909 “Egyptians in the Grand Canyon” Hoax - Pseudo 188

The 1909 “Egyptians in the Grand Canyon” Hoax - Pseudo 188
APN - Andrew Kinkella
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Did the Egyptians make it all the way to the Grand Canyon? Have I been engaged in a massive conspiracy to cover up secrets? Trust no one (except your common sense).

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Archaeology of Spoons - Teabreak 57

Archaeology of Spoons - Teabreak 57
APN - Matilda Siebrecht
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In this second installment of the archaeology of cutlery, Jessica and Matilda discuss the evolution of spoons. From the earliest scoop with a shell to the latest intricately carved wooden love spoon, these objects have become a huge part of human society all around the world. But how much do we actually know about the (pre)history of spoons? Tune in to find out!

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Save Ancient Studies Alliance - TAS 334

Save Ancient Studies Alliance - TAS 334
APN - Chris and Rachel
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On today’s episode Chris interviews Dr. David Danzig from the Save Ancient Studies Alliance. It’s a great website dedicated to education and outreach. They’ve got a conference coming up on July 19th and 20th for people listening in real time. It’s free and open to all. Check out the livestream options at the links below.

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The Mummy Returns Historic Commentary Part 1 - DiA 16

The Mummy Returns Historic Commentary Part 1 - DiA 16
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Sequels go harder than the originals. Would that make them more or less accurate? It certainly makes them more of an experience to dive into. Watch to experience a magical world of Egypt in 1933 and join us as we sort through the fiction and non.

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Archaeology of The Hobbit: Mounds of Middens - Trowel 70

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Archaeology of The Hobbit: Mounds of Middens - Trowel 70
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In this episode, Ash and Tilly continue their deep dig into The Hobbit, focusing on the sedentary settlement of Hobbiton! They discuss how nomadic versus settled societies are seen within the archaeological record and Tolkien's works, to get a better archaeological understanding of hobbit-holes! Who knew pantries were a hobbit’s equivalent of conspicuous consumption?

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Adornment and Exchange at the River Bend Site, Wyoming with Dr. Spencer Pelton and Alexis Hollander - Plains 45

Adornment and Exchange at the River Bend Site, Wyoming with Dr. Spencer Pelton and Alexis Hollander
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In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton welcomes Dr. Spencer R. Pelton and Alexis Hollander to discuss their recent article, “Early Eighteenth Century Plains Indian Adornment at the River Bend Site, Wyoming.” Together they explore one of the largest adornment assemblages ever documented in Wyoming, examining locally produced beads and pendants alongside exotic materials that reveal extensive Indigenous exchange networks during the early post-Contact period. The conversation highlights how new technologies, including the introduction of metal tools, transformed ornament production while Indigenous communities maintained long-standing traditions of craftsmanship and identity. Spencer and Alexis also discuss what archaeological collections can reveal beyond archaeology, including ancient freshwater mussel ecology, and how the River Bend site offers a unique window into technological innovation, trade, and Indigenous adaptation on the eighteenth-century Great Plains.

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Pelton, S. R., Eckles, D. G., Johnen, C. C., Shimek, R., Kirkwood, D. R., Hollander, A., & Buff, C. (2025). Early eighteenth century plains Indian adornment at the River Bend Site, Wyoming. Plains Anthropologist, 70(273), 3–28.

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Flying for Work - CRMArch 335

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Today we discuss tips and tricks for work travel in CRM archaeology, specifically how to fly the friendly skies like a pro! We also argue about whether or not you should attempt to get work done while flying. Special bonus: you may think First Class is too expensive (and it often is), but sometimes it’s actually not that bad! Beware - once you go First Class, you ain’t going back…

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Ancient True Crime: The Assassination of Ramesses III - TPM 35

Ancient True Crime: The Assassination of Ramesses III - TPM 35
APN - Stephanie Rice
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In this episode of The Past Macabre, step into the chaotic period of the Late Bronze Age Collapse to investigate one of history's oldest recorded high-profile murder cases. Egypt was already struggling from years of crop failures, famine, and the world's first recorded labor strike when a highly coordinated network of conspirators chose to exploit the chaos of a sacred celebration to assassinate the pharaoh Ramesses III.

Through a detailed examination of ancient legal records and archaeological excavations at the scene of the murder we'll explore the ancient investigation, trial, and sentences of those found guilty.

We'll also look at the modern CT scans of Ramesses III’s mummy that confirmed his cause of death after modern researchers were left unsure for over 130 years. Join host Stephanie Rice as we explore how this ancient crime reveals deep community fears, fracturing social responsibilities, and what the breakdown of cosmic balance, or Maat, meant to the living.

Offline sources cited:

Goedicke, Hans. “Was Magic Used in the Harem Conspiracy against Ramesses III? (P.Rollin and P.Lee).” The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, vol. 49, 1963, pp. 71–92.

Devéria, T. Le Papyrus Judiciaire de Turin et Les Papyrus Lee et Rollin: Étude Égyptologique. Paris, 1868

Hawass, Zahi, Somaia Ismail, Ashraf Selim, Sahar N Saleem, Dina Fathalla, Sally Wasef, Ahmed Z Gad, et al. 2012. Revisiting the Harem Conspiracy and Death of Ramesses III: Anthropological, Forensic, Radiological, and Genetic Study. BMJ : British Medical Journal 345:e8268.

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In the Blink of an Eye (2026) - Screens 132

In the Blink of an Eye (2026) - Screens 132
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They keep making them, so we keep reviewing them! In the Blink of an Eye (2026) tells the tragic tale of an adorably precocious child’s radicalization and eventual transformation into a billionaire tech bro who destroys the earth. It’s a triptych of past, present, and future, taking us from an endearing mixed race Neanderthal family, to Rashida Jones’ groundbreaking PhD research, to a genetically engineered sci-fi Kate McKinnon’s quest to find the next planet to destroy. It’s alright, I guess.

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