Pseudo-Archaeology

Hosted by Dr. Andrew Kinkella, Pseudo-Archaeology takes a critical look at fringe theories and fake science in archaeology. From ancient aliens to lost civilizations, this podcast debunks popular myths using real archaeological evidence and expert analysis. With a mix of humor and scholarly insight, each episode challenges misinformation while highlighting the importance of scientific thinking and ethical storytelling. If you're curious about the truth behind sensational archaeological claims, Pseudo-Archaeology is your go-to guide for separating fact from fiction.

Peopling of the New World - Pseudo 171
Rachel Roden Rachel Roden

Peopling of the New World - Pseudo 171

It’s time to talk about the hardest question in all of archaeology! This is something I get asked about a lot, plus there is a pseudoarchaeological component to this (130 thousand year old sites in the New World?). Prepare yourself for the deeply unsatisfying yet super interesting tale of the first people to enter the New World.

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Debunking Graham Hancock’s Easily Debunkable “Debunking the Debunking Industry” - Ep 170
Rachel Roden Rachel Roden

Debunking Graham Hancock’s Easily Debunkable “Debunking the Debunking Industry” - Ep 170

Graham Hancock posted a 75 minute YouTube video about how people like me are frauds, but people like him are just poor, attacked heroes fighting for justice. I thought a good move here would be to not bother fighting against his silly pseudoarchaeology stories too much this time (that’s what all my other podcast episodes are for!), but instead have a little fun by analyzing his video through the lens of narcissism (while still making fun of his idiotic stories at the same time - I can do both at the same time, I swear!).

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Debunking junk archaeology and putting the real science out there for all to learn.