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The Road to Olmec - Tea-Break 30

Matilda is joined this week by Raven Todd DaSilva (who you might recognise as the face behind the very popular “Dig It With Raven” YouTube channel), to talk about the colossal stone heads of the Olmec Culture. Why were these huge heads made? What do they have to do with rubber? And why hasn’t Raven posted a video on her channel for a year? Find out the answers to these questions and more by tuning in today!

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Dealing With Your Demons, Medieval Style - TAS 280

This week we take a closer look at three archaeology news articles. In Norway, an archaeology rescue program is finding and recovering archaeological remains when they are exposed to air by glacial melt. Some of the artifacts are incredibly well preserved examples of organic material that normally doesn't survive the archaeological record. Then we head over to the United States and take a look at a new evidence at a paleolithic hunting camp in Michigan, where researchers have found evidence of what animals they were processing with the store tools. And finally, a medieval grave of a child in Poland appears to have been buried with extreme anti-vampire measures.

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Tracing Time on the Plains: From Paleoindian to Ceramic Periods - Plains 03

In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover provides an overview of the major cultural periods that have shaped the Great Plains' rich history. Starting with the Paleoindian period, we delve into the earliest known inhabitants, exploring their hunting practices and survival strategies in a changing landscape. We then journey through the Archaic period, marked by a shift in subsistence strategies and adaptation to diverse environments. As we move into the Woodland period, we'll discuss the introduction of new technologies and social complexities, followed by the Plains Village period, where agricultural practices and settled communities became more prominent. Carlton also introduces listeners to the concept of the Ceramic Period, which combines the Woodland and Plains Village periods, highlighting the evolution of pottery and other cultural developments that defined this era. This episode offers a brief look at the timeline of human occupation on the Great Plains, providing insights into how these periods are interconnected and how they have been interpreted through the archaeological record. Whether you're new to Plains archaeology or looking to deepen your understanding of these cultural periods, this episode offers a fascinating exploration of the region's past.

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The Challenges of Remote Work - CRMArch 297

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The Nitty Gritty of the Remote Work Model - The remote work model is here to stay but the argument regarding it needs to move past “yes” or “no” to establishing strategies to make it most beneficial for the employee and employer. Like any management model, there are complexities that require considerations of unique circumstances; this is key to the success of remote work or it risks just being the next fad.

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The Tohono O’odham Nation and Kitt Peak National Observatory: Building Relationships and Creating Resources - HeVo 90

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On today’s episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan (Tohono O'odham Nation Education Development Liaison at Kitt Peak National Observatory; Tohono O’odham from Wa:k Ceksan [the San Xavier District]) about her work fostering relationships between the Tohono O'odham Nation and Kitt Peak National Observatory through tours for Tribal Departments, programs, and schools, serving as a point of contact for tribal members and the Nation as a whole, sharing Tohono O’odham history and culture with general public visitors, and continuing to build on the promises made during the original agreements to lease the land from the Tohono O'odham Nation. Additionally, Dr. Ramon-Sauberan (or Dr. J.) works with the larger Astronomy community on how to be a good neighbor to Indigenous communities. Throughout Dr. J’s career, her focus has always been on providing resources and serving Indigenous communities, from journalism that focused on Indigenous people making a difference in the world to developing her dissertation that centered community voices as a resource on land and water rights in Wa:k Ceksan (the San Xavier District).

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Time Bandits Review - TAS 279

On today’s episode we review the surprisingly historically accurate Apple TV+ reboot of the movie Time Bandits. The new TV show, Time Bandits features a 10-episode season where a group of “bandits” travel through time meeting historical characters along the way. We talk about those characters and the real facts behind them, as well as what we liked about the show. They got a lot of the details right!

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The Supernatural Gamekeeper with Dr. Tirtha Mukhopadhyay - Rock Art 130

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Dr. Tirtha Mukhopadhyay from Guanajuato, Mexico one of our most popular guest scholars, is back for a discussion on the Supernatural Gamekeeper.  Much to say about this figure and how they are rendered on stone canvasses, what they mean, who they are, and what we can learn from Native people regarding the protective and abiding deities that ensure nourishment and sustainability for our indigenous brothers and sisters.  Great discussion!

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Completing the Circuit of Silliness: The Baghdad Battery - Pseudo 148

Were you hoping that the Dendera Light from the last episode was the last you would hear of “ancient electricity?” Well too bad! Brace yourself for another round of electric foolishness, as we energize ourselves with the Baghdad Battery!

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How to date an archaeologist: Dendrochronology - Teabreak 29

It's time for the next installment of Tea-break Time Travel Training and this month we're showing the trees some love and looking into the details of dendrochronology! It seems like a simple concept but how much do you really know about tree rings? How do they form? How can we use them to date a site that's thousands of years old? And what does all this have to do with solar flares? Tune in to find out these answers and more!

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Inbreeding Christians, Unreadable Text, and Boats Built in Plain Sight - TAS 278

The first news story this week used DNA to find out some interesting things about some Christians in Spain. Not only were they inbreeding, likely to keep their faith and lines pure, but they had small pox and some other interesting characteristics. Next we learn about a small disc found on the island of Crete with an unreadable script on it. Finally, how did early Scandinavian’s build boats? Perhaps the evidence has always been there.

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Little Ancestors and Chosen Ones - Trowel 27

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The Wizards have been in touch again, and so this episode Ash and Tilly have been tasked with finding the one who can save the world and bring all of humanity together - The Chosen One. The catch is, all they know is that The Chosen One is a child, but they have no idea where to find them. Luckily, they can use their archaeological knowledge to identify the presence of children in the past, and apply that to their search. But how can you find children in the past? Listen in to find out!

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  • Harry Potter series (J.K. Rowling)

  • Percy Jackson series (Rick Riordan)

  • His Dark Materials series (Phillip Pullman)

  • The Shannara Chronicles (Terry Brooks)

  • Gregor the Overlander (Suzanne Collins)

  • Hunger Games series (Suzanne Collins)

  • Star wars films (George Lucas)

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Kensington Runestone - Aliens 70

This time, we will look at the infamous Kensington Runestone found in the USA and the claims made by Scott Wolter from America Unearthed. Is the stone evidence of templars and Scandinavians in the US? Or is it a creation in modern times?

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Animals of the Great Plains - Plains 02

In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover takes you on a journey through the diverse and fascinating world of the animals that have roamed the Great Plains for thousands of years. From mighty bison herds to elusive prairie dogs, the animals of the Plains have played an essential role in the lives of Indigenous peoples, shaping their cultures, diets, and spiritual practices. We'll explore how these creatures have influenced the archaeological record, offering clues to past lifeways and helping us better understand the deep connection between humans and the natural world. This episode also highlights the significance of key species in Plains ecology and their impact on the landscape.

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The Environment of the Great Plains: Shaping the Archaeological Record - Plains 01

In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, we delve into the unique and diverse environment of the Great Plains, exploring how its landscapes have influenced human history and shaped the archaeological record. From expansive grasslands to river valleys and rolling hills, the Great Plains have been home to a variety of ecosystems that supported the lives of Indigenous peoples for millennia.

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Why Work a 10-4 Rotation and Other Cycles? - CRMArch 296

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We received a listener question (submit yours to chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com) about how hard it is for someone with a family to work a 10-4 rotation. On today’s episode we talk about why companies work 10-4, 9-5, 8-6, and 5-2 cycles and how they should decide which ones to work. What considerations should they make regarding their staff and field crews when deciding? Please submit your questions to the show!

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People Stumbling Into Archaeology - TAS 277

If you pay attention to your surrounding you just might find a bit of history. Our new stories this week are all about people paying attention and looking around and ultimately finding something worthy of the history books.

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The Supernatural Gamekeeper with Dr. Richard Chacon - Rock Art 129

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Today we have our guest scholar, Dr. Richard Chacon, who has just published a remarkable book on supernatural gamekeepers throughout the world. We're going to talk about how that relates to rock art and other related matters in terms of the pre-contact, pre-literate indigenous cosmology.

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Let There Be Darkness: The Dendera Light - Pseudo 147

It’s time for yet another old school classic! Today’s topic is the Dendera “light,” which is a carved image on the side of an Egyptian temple that looks like a light bulb. Did ancient Egyptians have electric light bulbs? The full, correct answer to this question is transcribed in capital letters here: “OF COURSE THEY DIDN’T. PLEASE STOP BULLSHITTING ME.”

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A bundle of Viking Age text-speak - Teabreak 28

What’s the link between two dirt balls, a bundle of five silver arm-rings, and a golden bird pin? They were all found in the Galloway Hoard! This month, Matilda is joined by Dr Adrián Maldonado, a medieval archaeologist who is currently researching this unique and fascinating find. Tune in to find out the difference between medieval history and medieval archaeology, why people buried things in the ground in the past, and what any of this has to do with the coffins of saints.

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Vikings! - Aliens 69

We are going on an excursion to a place of power in the Viking world. Let's explore where the Jarl of Birka most likely had their residence. We will also talk about the work of one of Sweden's first female archaeologists and slavery within the Viking world.

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