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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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The Lost World: Jurassic Park - Screens 115

We’ve dug too far! We overshot the Stone Age and hit the Dinosaur Age again! Today we’re joined by palaeontologist Joe Wood to review The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), the second movie in the Jurassic franchise (and the last good one). We talk about lumpers, splitters, slappers, clappers, and everything you ever wanted to know about our fine feathered friends.

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Set the Cult Leader? - DiA 04

Exploring the complicated history of the Egyptian god Set and how he’s portrayed in Stargate SG-1.

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Thor in Stargate - DiA 03

Thor's alien nature is not just influenced by the alien, but also by the God and by the cultural background from whence he comes. A thousand years can change so much, maybe not so much WHAT is important to us, but HOW we interact with the things we have to overcome. Let's all keep traveling to distant lands with enough care and wisdom to become the fifth race. And play with some hammers!

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Dr Douglas Beauchamp and the Rock Art of Oregon - Rock Art 154

In this episode, Alan is joined by Douglas Beauchamp, an arts consultant and photographer based in Oregon, whose work explores the enduring power of rock art in shaping cultural landscapes. Douglas examines how ancient engravings and visual imagery continue to speak to contemporary audiences, bridging archaeology, public art, and the study of visual memory. Through his photography and field documentation, he illuminates the ways ancient art interacts with the landscape and modern viewers.

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Field Notes: It Belongs in a Museum! - ABC 09

We're embracing our Indiana Jones stereotypes this month at the Archaeo Book Club with the theme “It Belongs in a Museum!” But what does actually belong in a museum? Tune in to hear book club admins Judith, Ash, and Tilly discuss the colonial history of cabinets of curiosities, issues of repatriation, and why you shouldn’t stick your hand in a spinning wheel.

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

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Art Bell and the Coast to Coast AM Radio Show - Pseudo 174

Back in the 90s, I would often take late night drives between the San Francisco Bay Area (where my parents lived) and Santa Barbara (where I went to college). During the dark, lonely hours cruising down highway 101, I’d listen to a funky, weird, slightly creepy yet interesting radio show. I never quite understood what it was. That’s because it was Art Bell’s Coast to Coast AM radio show.

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The Voynich Manuscript with Dr Lisa Fagin Davis (part 1) - Tea-break 40

This episode, Matilda dives into the world of medieval manuscripts, accompanied by an expert in manuscript studies and palaeography: Dr Lisa Fagin Davis. Together, they discuss one of the most studied and yet most mysterious of medieval objects - the Voynich Manuscript. So much intrigue surrounds this extremely well-travelled manuscript, but what do we actually know about it? How does one study it? And why aren’t we allowed to wear gloves? Tune in to find out!

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News: Footprints, First Streets, and Prehistoric Pioneers - TAS 317

We kick off this episode with our latest RV adventures before exploring three remarkable archaeological discoveries. First, we discuss newly uncovered ancient human footprints. in Germany. Next, we examine the excavation of one of the world’s oldest streets in central Türkiye, revealing how early communities organized their living spaces nearly 10,000 years ago. Finally, we dive into the surprising story of the Greek island of Naxos, where evidence shows the first settlers weren’t human at all, but Neanderthals and other archaic hominins.

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Conserving the Honmoon (Part 1) - Trowel 55

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Ash and Tilly are tasked with investigating a mysterious box from the Jinu Preservation Society, but one artefact might be possessed! Luckily, their on-call spooky specialist, art conservator Jessica van Dam, is here to help. Together they explore Korean demons, dokkaebi, and gwisin to uncover the truth behind the eerie objects. Expect folklore, fun, and a few distractions (looking at you, carpet gnome Idol festival!) as the team begins their supernatural investigation!

Books mentioned:

  • 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)

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  • K-Pop Demon Hunters

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Life Along the Trails: 19th Century Nebraska Archaeology Nolan Johnson - Plains 30

In this episode, I sit down with Nebraska archaeologist Nolan Johnson to talk about his work uncovering and interpreting the state’s rich historic past. We begin with the Beaver Creek Trail Crossing, a site that offers a glimpse into the experiences of travelers along the overland trails and the material traces they left behind. Nolan shares the story of how the site was investigated, what artifacts reveal about life on the move, and why these places remain important today.

In this episode, I sit down with Nebraska archaeologist Nolan Johnson to talk about his work uncovering and interpreting the state’s rich historic past. We begin with the Beaver Creek Trail Crossing, a site that offers a glimpse into the experiences of travelers along the overland trails and the material traces they left behind. Nolan shares the story of how the site was investigated, what artifacts reveal about life on the move, and why these places remain important today.

In the second half, our discussion broadens to post-1492 archaeology across Nebraska, what makes it distinct, what challenges archaeologists face in preserving and interpreting recent pasts, and why connecting communities to these stories continues to matter.

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Making Your CRM Job Better: Improving the Workplace with Shrewd Choices - CRMArch 320

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Today Heather and Andrew discuss how to improve the CRM workplace by asking for what you deserve while not going overboard. Thread the finest of needles with us today and try not to fall off the tightrope!

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Halloween Episode: The Restless Dead - TPM 25

Around the world and throughout our entire written history, humanity has believed that the dead can return to the land of the living, even if only for a short time. Through ancient texts and archaeological research, we can trace how people long ago understood hauntings, feared the unburied, and tried to keep the dead at rest.

In this Halloween special, discover just a few of the stories of ghosts, revenants, vampires, and other restless dead from ancient to medieval sources. From the oldest texts in the world in Ancient Mesopotamia that speak of the ghosts that walked among the living, to the first Classical story to identify necromancy in Ancient Greece, to the Norse sagas of heroes defeating terrifyingly strong draugr, and the origins of vampires in Slavic lore. Explore archaeological discoveries of graves referred to as "deviant" or "anti-vampire" burials from Greek and Slavic cemeteries where the dead were physically stopped from rising again.

These ancient tales of the dead also reveal what the living feared, what they valued, and how they coped with loss.

Offline works cited:

  • D. Karakantza, Efimia, Alexandros Velaoras, and Marion Meyer. 2025. Ancient Necropolitics: Maltreating the Living, Abusing the Dead in Greek Antiquity. BRILL.

  • Gardela, Leszek. Gardeła L. 2015. Vampire Burials in Medieval Poland. An Overview of Past Controversies and Recent Reevaluations, Lund Archaeological Review 21, 107-126.

  • Sulosky Weaver, Carrie Lynn. 2022. Marginalised Populations in the Ancient Greek World: The Bioarchaeology of the Other. Edinburgh University Press

  • Wypustek, Andrzej. Sorcery Among Powerless Corpses. An Interpretation of the ‘Restless Dead’ in Greek Curses, Imprecations and Verse Inscriptions. The Wisdom of Thoth. Magical Text in Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations, 121-129. Archaeopress.

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The Lost Tribe (2009) - Screens 114

We’re continuing spooky month with a movie that’s as confused about theology as it is about evolution: The Lost Tribe (2009) tells the story of some insufferable tech bros and their girlfriends who stumble into the middle of a Catholic conspiracy to cover-up undeniable proof of human evolution, in the form of a bloodthirsty tribe of “primevil” hominins!

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