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Field Notes: Under the Sea - ABC 01

Welcome to the first episode of the Archaeo Book Club, now part of the Archaeology Podcast Network!

Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they wade into our June reading theme: Under the Sea.

In this “field notes” discussion, we share our own experiences with watery archaeology, from shipwrecks and submerged cities to muddy river finds, and talk about how this theme has surfaced in our work, studies, and reading. We swap favourite anecdotes, explore why underwater and riverway archaeology matters, and look at how interest in the topic has evolved over time.

Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem

Other books mentioned:
Doggerland: Lost World Under the North Sea (read for free here)

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Welcome to the Archaeo Book Club! - ABC 0

Welcome to the podcast of the Archaeo Book Club, an online community for lovers of archaeology and books! The book club was started back in 2022 as a way to explore how archaeology is depicted in fiction and popular non-fiction. Every month, we pick a different archaeology-related theme, and our book club members vote on a book to read for that theme. Each “field notes” episode, book club admins Tilly, Judith, and Ash discuss the latest theme and talk about its archaeological background, and make their own suggestions for further reading in each “book worms” episode. This podcast is for anyone who loves to explore the past, and loves to read!

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Magnetosphere with Nicola Rose - ADHD 21

In this special episode George is joined by neurodivergent writer and director Nicola Rose who talks about their brand new movie Magnetosphere, which centres around a young girl with synesthesia.

Nicola was late diagnosed with adhd and during research for the movie, which included interviewing upwards of 70 individuals with various forms of synesthesia, they recalled their own childhood experiences of synesthesia.

Nicola is passionate about showcasing neurodivergence in a positive light in film and hopes to make more movies in the future with neurodivergence as the central topic.

The movie is absolutely gorgeous and a must-watch for anyone interested in neurodiversity

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The Shroud of Turin Returns on Piers Morgan Uncensored - Pseudo 169

The Shroud of Turin again? It never dies! Today I talk about the recent episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored which is all about the shroud.

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Heru-Who? - DiA 01

Who was Heru-ur? The Stargate villain had to be named after someone. He was, they finally used the ancient Egyptian name. Why didn't he get more screen time, did he have any connections with the mythology. Maybe, take this detour with me for a peregrine falcon sky dive.

Check out the website for full text and photos: ⁠https://www.detoursinartaeology.com/writtenform/heru-who⁠

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The Graffiti Palimpsest (Part 1) - Trowel 51

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This episode, Ash and Tilly have a new quest from the Karnithril Collegium of Wall Lore to document vanishing graffiti. They are joined in their quest by archaeologist and visual science communicator Jona Schlegel, who shares her insight based on her previous research into graffiti along the Danube canal in Vienna. Together the three discuss those most pressing of questions: What actually is graffiti? How can you become a field archaeologist in different countries? And will Ash finally make Tilly that cup of tea?

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  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (JK Rowling)

  • Thud (Terry Pratchett)

  • Going Postal (Terry Pratchett)

  • City of Brass (S.A. Chakraborty)

  • Perdido Street Station (China Miéville)

  • The Bone Season (Samantha Shannon)

  • The Shadowshaper (Daniel José Older)

  • The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins)

  • The City of Ember (Jeanne DuPrau)

  • Hairy Maclary and Friends series (Lynley Dodd)

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Career Advice for an Aspiring Archeologist in the Military - CRMArch 316

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Today we answer a question from a listener who is an active duty pilot for the US Airforce looking for advice on how to prepare herself for a career in archaeology once her military obligations are satisfied. This discussion and the advice that results is useful for: 1) those interested in transitioning to graduate school for archaeology with a nonarchaeology degree; 2) second career aspiring archaeologists; and 3) military members interested in becoming an archaeologist.

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The Wag Festival: Ancient Egypt's Summertime Celebration for the Dead - TPM 20

The Wag Festival is one of the oldest named celebrations in Ancient Egypt, a summertime rite honoring both the death of Osiris and the memory of departed loved ones. Each year, the living gathered to share feasts with the dead with offerings of bread, beer, and beef to sustain them in the afterlife. In this episode, we’ll explore the festival’s connection to the Osiris Myth and uncover its traces in the archaeological record, from tomb reliefs and inscribed stone offering tables to the very first Pyramid Texts in the tomb of Unas. Along the way, you’ll hear about some of the specific foods and offerings that graced these ancient tables.

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  • See photos related to episode topics on Instagram

  • Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee!

  • More information about the Pyramid Texts including a map of the walls of the Pyramid of Unas, resources to study more Pyramid Texts, and a complete translation of the Pyramid Texts

  • Isis and Osiris by Plutarch free English translation

  • Recipe for Eish Baladi (Egyptian pita)

  • Emelʹjanov, Vladimir Vladimirovič (editor). 2021. Temporal Concepts and Perception of Time in the Ancient Orient: Proceedings of the Workshop “Calendar Festivals of the Ancient Orient” Held in St. Petersburg 20th-21th November 2020. St. Petersburg Centre for Oriental Studies Publishers, St. Petersburg.

  • Gautschy, Rita, Michael E Habicht, Francesco M Galassi, Daniela Rutica, Frank J Rühli, and Rainer Hannig. 2017. A New Astronomically Based Chronological Model for the Egyptian Old Kingdom. Journal of Egyptian History.

  • Hafez, Hayam, and Dalia Mohamed. 2025. An Offering Basin of Mr-Sw-Anx No. 519/1234. مجلة کلية الآثار . جامعة القاهرة 18(28):165–200.

  • Kahl, Jochem. 2022. Manuscripts and Monuments: The Ten Contracts of Djefai-Hapi and Economies of Knowledge. Manuscript and Text Cultures (MTC) 1:83–111.

  • Lappin, David F. Illahun Lunar Texts and the Astronomical Dating of the 12th Dynasty.

  • Puchkov, Alexander. 2024. Sothic Dating of the Egyptian Old Kingdom. The World of the Orient 2024.

  • Romanova, Olena. 2014. “Inscriptions from the Tomb of Metjen in the Context of Egyptian (Auto)-Biographies and Social History of the Beginning of IV Dynasty”, in Ukrainsky Istorichny Zbirnyk 2010 (Ukrainian Historical Collection). Vol. 17. Kyiv, 2014 17:6–33.

  • Soleiman, Saleh. 2017. The Inscribed Lintel of Ptahshepses at Saqqara. The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 103(1):103–116.

  • Spalinger A. (2013), "Further Thoughts on the Feast of WAgj", Études et Travaux, T. XXVI, pp. 616-24.

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Social Stories In Stone! Community Archaeology and Rock Art with Dr Tertia Barrett - Rock Art 148

In this episode, Alan is joined by by Dr. Tertia Barnett, a leading archaeologist whose work bridges scientific research and community engagement in the field of rock art. Dr. Barnett shares insights from her role as Principal Investigator on Scotland’s Rock Art Project, as well as her previous work on the Wadi al-Ajal Rock Art Project in Libya. Together they discuss the social and cultural dimensions of rock art that highlights the importance of collaboration, accessibility, and inclusivity in understanding ancient visual traditions.

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From the Rift to the Silicone... with D. C. Crager - ADHD 20

For millions of years humans have utilised their genius to survive and thrive in all sorts of challenging environments. From the first tools, weapons, fire, farming and science humanity has time and again overcome impossible odds with new solutions.

As we have discussed many times on this show neurodiversity has been essential or at least involved in our collective survival. But what about the future? Where do the geniuses work since the flint mines closed down?

D C Crager is a leader in AI solutions and currently helping over 6,000 neurodivergent minds learn to get the most out of AI. In this episode George discusses the significance of AI, neurodivergence and the future. An absolute listen for any neurodivergent humans currently feeling a little helpless or lost.

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Kinkella Climbs the Mount Everest of Pseudoarchaeology (He Reads Graham Hancock’s Fingerprints of the Gods) - Pseudo 168

Unscientific. Meandering. Silly. Actively ignorant. Super long and BRUTALLY boring. Yes friends, this book doth suck.

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Bolivar Archaeological Project, Part One - HeVo 99

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This Heritage Voices episode features Dr. Maria Franklin (University of Texas at Austin), Dr. Alex Menaker (Stantec, Inc.), and Doug Boyd (Stantec, Inc.) and is part one of a two part series on the Bolivar Archaeological Project, a collaborative community archaeology project sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation. In this episode they provide context for the Bolivar Archaeological Project including the Ransom and Sarah Williams Farmstead project that paved the way for this study. Next, they broke down the different components of the project: Historic research, archaeology, oral history, and community engagement. They described how the different disciplines informed each other and how the lineal descendants and descendant community heavily influenced and contributed to the project throughout. Finally, this episode closes out with a discussion of the archaeology findings, as well as the archaeology of blacksmithing in general. Stay tuned for episode 100 with Mr. Tom Cook’s lineal descendants (who have provided invaluable service to their community in their own right as well), Ms. Betty Kimble and Mr. Howard Clark.

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Tattoos, Shoes, and New UNESCO World Heritage Sites Sites - Ep 313

This week we cover 3 recent archaeology news stories. First up, Near-infrared photography of a 2,300-year-old Pazyryk culture mummy in Siberia has revealed exquisitely detailed tattoos on her forearms and hands. Then, archaeologists excavating the Roman fort of Magna along Hadrian’s Wall in northern England have uncovered an unusually high proportion of oversized leather shoes. And finally, we discuss a few of the newest additions to the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

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Legends and Lembas (Part 2) - Trowel 50

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In part two of their Lembas Bread quest, Tilly and Ash continue their ingredient hunt with Caroline Nicolay (Pario Gallico) in order to help the Lembas Appreciation Society analyse the oldest existing sample of the explementary whey bread. The team continue their discussion around living history, food, and experiential archaeology, asking the big questions of: what is food waste? How can we break down assumptions of food in the past? And are bogs actually fridges?

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Dispelling Myths - CRMArch 315

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In today’s episode, Bill, Doug and Heather discuss a variety of long held perspectives or are they myths… the responsibility of academia to CRM and vise versa… and whether the new cohort of CRM professionals have a point in all their, well consternations.

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5 Misconceptions About Great Plains Archaeology - Plains 25

In this solo episode, Carlton breaks down five of the most common misconceptions about Great Plains archaeology—from the myth of an “empty” landscape to the oversimplification of bison jumps and arrowheads.

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The Game Relooted - Interview with Devs - MM 26

Today I am speaking with Mohale Mashigo and Ben Myres who are the Narrative Director and Creative Director of Nymakop.

Advice and some questions provided by Dr. Alex Fitzpatrick

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The Bucket List - TAS 312

In this special episode of The Archaeology Show, we’re mapping out our ultimate bucket list of archaeological and historical sites that we have not yet visited. We’ll recap some of the amazing places we have been lucky enough to experience, and then we will each share our top 10 with the other. We are not discussing this ahead of time, so will there be crossover? Tune in to see!

From the towering pyramids of Giza to the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, we highlight destinations rich in history, mystery, and cultural significance. Whether you’re planning your next trip or dreaming from your couch, join us as we explore the world’s most fascinating ruins and the stories that make them unforgettable.

Chris’s List

  1. The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)**

  2. Petra (Jordan)**

  3. Great Wall of China

  4. Terra Cotta Army (China)*

  5. Göbekli Tepe (Turkey)**

  6. Machu Picchu (Peru)

  7. Nazca Lines (Peru)*

  8. Rapa Nui (Chile)

  9. Angkor Wat (Cambodia)

  10. Mesa Verde (Colorado)*

Rachel’s List

  1. The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt)**

  2. Petra (Jordan)**

  3. The Colosseum (Rome, Italy)

  4. Teotihuacan (Mexico)

  5. Göbekli Tepe (Turkey)**

  6. Terra cotta Army (China)*

  7. Notre Dame (Paris, France)

  8. Mesa Verde (Colorado, USA)*

  9. Nazca Lines (Peru)*

  10. Hagia Sophia (Istanbul, Turkey)

** Same site in the same position on our lists

** Same site, different position on our lists.

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Murray Cook on Stirling's Archaeology: From the Last of the Free Caledonians to the Scottish Wars of Independence and the World Wars - TPM 19

Dr. Murray Cook is an archaeologist, author, co-founder and co-director of a field school, and Honorable Research Fellow at Stirling University. His research focuses on the area around Stirling, Scotland and its expansive history.

There are Neolithic stone circles, Bronze Age burials, late Iron Age sites that offer a glimpse of life just before the Romans arrived, and artifacts that mark the Roman presence itself.

Stirling Castle, built in the 12th century, became the most used royal residence in Scotland for centuries. It is the site where William Wallace defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, and where Robert the Bruce claimed victory at the Battle of Bannockburn during the First War of Scottish Independence. The royals of the House of Stewart lived here for generations, including Mary, Queen of Scots. Nearby lie medieval and historic cemeteries with burials of both the famous and the infamous.

In this episode, Dr. Cook discusses his research that spans all of Stirling’s history, the benefits of slowing archaeological research down to focus on a single area, the importance of telling the stories of humanity’s shared past, and the vital role of public outreach in securing the future of archaeology.

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Anthro Chat with Stefan Milo - Ethno 21

An Anthro Chat With Stefan Milo.

In this episode of ethnic psychology, David sits down with good friend Stefan Milo, archaeologist, YouTuber, and overall outstanding chap.

David and Steve catch up on recent anthropology news and discussed the recent archaeological findings at White Sands national Park, as well as the recent genetic findings surrounding Dragon Man, the Denisovans, and the peopling of the Americas.

David and Stefan also discuss the growing concern among content creators regarding automated intelligence and whether or not the recent advancements with AI video generation will put people like David and Stefan out of work.

Stefan is a brilliant guy, and this conversation is as educational as it is pretty funny. So be sure to give it a listen!

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