Can you believe that Tea-break Time Travel has now been running for two whole years? For this very special 25th episode, Matilda does a bit of time travelling of her own, looking back at what's happened in the podcast so far, and also sharing the future of the series. Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/25 Links * BBC article on the possibility of time travel...

This episode will be a bit different than normal. First, it was recorded in Rome. Secondly, there will not be too many aliens. Don't worry, it will be a fun one, we will finally find Europe's only ancient pyramid. They were not in Bosnia or Greece but in Italy all along. Then we'll bust some Colosseum myths and talk a little about Romes's obsession with moving obelisks. Links: * Episode page [https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-58-copper-scrolls] * Website...

This week we have three great archaeology news stories! First up, archaeologists have excavated a royal purple dye workshop in Greece. Then, excavations at an early colonial Incan cometary give insight into how small pox affected the community. And finally, perfectly preserved cherry bottles have been found in a cellar at Mount Vernon. Links * In This Ancient Workshop, Greeks Crushed Snail Glands to Make the Purple Dye Worn by Royalty...

I want you to know that I listen to you.  As proof, tonight I'm covering the writer H.P. Lovecraft and his relationship to the Pseudoarchaeology world because a listener suggested it!  See, I care (Also I'm a huge sci-fi nerd). Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/144 Contact * Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) [https://m.youtube.com/c/KinkellaTeachesArchaeology] * Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology...

Chris Finefrock is a director and producer of cinematic masterpieces.  He is now working on a new project featuring in part the Native worldviews and religious metaphors that are represented in archaeological sites, geoglyphs, and rock art sites.  In this episode we do a wide-ranging discussion on what makes these topics so engaging and why rock art is such an endlessly interesting subject.  Quite the ride! Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to...

On today's episode, Jessica talks with Maura Sullivan (PhD student in Linguistics at Tulane University; Irish-American, Chumash and Mexican heritage, and an enrolled member of the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation). Maura gives Jessica a crash course in many different language topics such as the difference between language work and linguistics, what is a minoritized language, and how you can revive a language in ways other than with fluent speakers (such as the Breath of Life program). She...

This week we look at 3 recent news stories. First up, the surprising contents of a burial found along the ancient silk road. Then, new research into what happened to the survivors of Pompeii. And finally, new evidence may disqualify on of the possbile migration paths that ancient humans took to Australia. Links * Archaeologists Found Stunning Treasure Buried by a Mysterious Forgotten Tribe [https://apple.news/Aeq460CCPTtSWsur4PkxEEA] * Records of Pompeii's survivors have been found – and...

Deep in the heart of Khazad-dûm, changes are being made. Caverns are being restored, bridges are being rebuilt, and there's even plans for a new shopping centre… But when a huge hoard of objects is discovered in a hidden chamber, Ash and Tilly are called in to investigate! And helping them in their quest is Dr Adrián Maldonado - archaeologist, author, and expert on hoards. Together, they discuss the history and definition of hoards, and the fact that Tilly's constant Discworld references...

Historical accounts, archaeological data and recent environmental research brought to light multiple accounts, where the fates of entire civilizations have been affected by climatic events and resulting social conflict. In this episode of archaeological context, we focus on the first century BCE in the eastern Mediterranean region. A period marked by the end of the reign of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. Recent multidisciplinary research by the guest of this episode, Dr Joe Manning from the...

Join the crew for a discussion about the history of unions and why they have been slowly losing power over the years. Also they discuss their personal experience with unions, and how that could or should apply to crm companies. Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/290 Links * United States' swift gutting of Unions [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taft%E2%80%93Hartley_Act] * United Kingdoms' slow gutting of Unions....

This time, we are going to do something a little bit different. We will do a case study of a country where the government has started to promote its preferred historical narrative. While some might not call that alternative history or pseudo-history, I would argue that this is overlapping. So we will look at Poland and its memory laws, how the government is policing museums, and trying to silence research on Polish complicity in the Holocaust. We will also look at Polish history to see how it...

You guys answered our call, and this week we have 3 (kinda) news stories that were sent in by listeners! First, a rogue researcher doing interesting work in the Chesapeake Bay. Then, we look at ancient lava tubes in Saudi Arabia and how they were utilized by ancient people. And finally, a follow up to the Castle A fire at Montezuma's Castle! Links * Ancient Chesapeake site challenges timeline of humans in the Americas [https://apple.news/AvH2nns_GRdCwnU0fU8YUbg] * 22,000-year-old...

On today's episode Alan brings on Tony Prekis to analyze a rock art panel  associated with the Freemont Cultural traditions. Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/125 Contact * Dr. Alan Garfinkel [email protected] Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon...

Recent discussions with colleagues and the February 2024 issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice had Paul thinking about what we do with our digital data. This is an evergreen topic, and one that we've touched on before, but is always good to revisit. Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/archaeotech/215 Links * Advances in Archaeological Practice February 2024 Issue...

Malta is an island in the Mediterranean that is super far away from everything else in the Mediterranean.  On this island, there are some temples that were made over five thousand years ago by the farmers that lived on the island.  They used some pretty big stones to make them. There is also a cave there where they buried some bodies. I would label this as "super easy to understand."  Not everyone feels like I do.  Prepare yourself for fake dates, alignments that don't align to anything, and...

After the physical labour of episode 19, Ash and Tilly decide to put their interpretative skills to work in this episode, and discuss how to research a certain magical mirror that has been dropped in their office. To do that, they chat about the history of mirrors, the symbolism of mirrors, and try to work out how exactly you would classify a magical mirror. Links * Mirrors in Literature [https://michellearch.wordpress.com/mirrors/] * Paper on mirror symbolism in literature...

The myth of El Dorado played a significant role in driving the European conquistadors to explore and conquer large parts South America starting in the sixteenth century CE. But did this El Dorado actually exist, and where was it, or better who was it? In this episode of archaeological context, we will cover the source of the El Dorado legend, as it originates from specific rituals performed by the Muisca, indigenous peoples in nowadays Colombia, specifically at a small mountain lake called...

Is it true that archaeologists are grossly underpaid across the board? Is there current opportunity for fair compensation? What does "commensurate with experience" mean? Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/289 Blogs and Resources: * Bill White: Succinct Research [http://www.succinctresearch.com/] * Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug's Archaeology [http://dougsarchaeology.wordpress.com/] * Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC...

Not all that glitters is gold… Sometimes it's silver! In today's episode, Matilda is joined by Egyptologist and Jewelery Historian Sigrid van Roode, to talk all about that most magical of materials: silver. Together, they discuss all the questions about silver that you didn't even know you had: Why did people used to regularly cut up silver bracelets? What did political issues in central Asia have to do with the Viking raids in Northwest Europe? How can you trust what you see in a photograph?...

oday, we dive into a topic that captivated the world's imagination: the so-called apocalypse of 2012, which was supposedly foretold by the Mayan calendar. This phenomenon sparked a frenzy of movies, books, and even TV specials, with many experts cashing in on the hysteria. Joining us in this episode is Professor Andrew Kinkella, not only the host of the Pseudo Archaeology podcast but also a seasoned expert on Maya history and archaeology. Together, we will explore how the year 2012 became a...

Meet Tilly, the amazing host of Tea-Break Time Travel, and co-host of the And My Trowel podcasts. She is also the woman behind the @‌the_archaeologists_teacup Instagram account, and all the APN social media! Today we chat with her about her all podcasts, as well as her areas of expertise: microwear analysis and experimental archaeology. Finally, she lends her expert opinion on a recent news article that used some cutting edge microwear analysis techniques to draw some pretty big...

Alan and Chris analyze three rock art panels from the Coso Range in California. You can look at these every day and see something different. Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/124 Links * View the Rock Art panels here: https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/124 Contact * Dr. Alan Garfinkel [email protected] Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon...

Continuing our fruitful discussion on famous geological formations that were not made by humans and don't mean anything, I thought we'd take a cruise down the Bimini Road, AKA "The Stones of Atlantis."  Located in the Bahamas, this pile of stones is the big brother to last week's pile of stones, the Yonaguni Submarine Ruins.   Which one is stupider?  YOU DECIDE. Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/142 Contact * Kinkella Teaches...

This week we interview Dr. Matthew Harpster about his research using polygons to measure the density of maritime activity in the ancient Mediterranean Sea. He was a guest on the show back in 2020, and 4 years later he returns to discuss his new book that reveals patterns in ancient maritime activity and creates a narrative for this activity based on archaeological data from the sea floor. Transcripts * For rough transcripts of this episode go to...