Archaeology is always seen as a field pursuit and for the most part, it is. However the interpretations of archaeology should be accessible to all. Our guests today, Dr. Alessandro Sebastiani and Dr. Laura Morabito presented their thoughts on accessibility in archaeology at the World Archaeology Summit in AlUla, Saudi Arabia in September 2023. They discuss things like 3D reconstruction and VR as tools to bring people to archaeological sites and research without physically bringing them...

This week we have three fascinating Archaeology news stories! First up, Archaeologists have determined what Roman wine tastes like. Then, a new study looks at the impact of micro plastic contamination on archaeological sites. And finally a unique lynx burial puzzles, well, everyone! Links Segment 1 * Archaeologists Have Determined What Ancient Roman Wine Tasted Like [https://apple.news/AOy5puKcTQeiphdSaRcTL0w] * Making wine in earthenware vessels: a comparative approach to Roman...

This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First up, "curse tablets" were found at a Roman villa in the UK. Then, a 1,000 year old bone ice skate was found at a site in the Czech Republic. And finally, we have a discussion about the length of childhood in humans, and how it evolved to be that way and the somewhat overlooked archaeology of childhood. Links * Mysterious 'curse tablets' and 'sophisticated' paintings found at ancient Roman site...

This week we discuss 3 archaeological sites that we visited while in Arizona: Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle and Well National Monument. Links * Tuzigoot National Park Service page [https://www.nps.gov/tuzi/learn/historyculture/human-history.htm] * Montezuma Castle National Park Service [https://www.nps.gov/moca/learn/historyculture/sinagua.htm] * American Southwest Virtual Museum - Montezuma Castle [https://swvirtualmuseum.nau.edu/photos/index.php?/category/584] *...

This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First, we discuss a new dating technique that researchers in Ukraine are using on early human tools. Then, we head over to Mexico where a construction  project has uncovered a uniquely arranged group burial. And finally, we head down to Peru, and the gorgeous city of Cajamarca, where researchers have found the stone circle that was built over 4,000 years ago. Links * Archaeologists Just Uncovered The Oldest Evidence of Humans in...

On today's episode, we interview Dr. Rebecca Foote, the Director of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research for the Royal Commission for AlUla in Saudi Arabia (RCU). Rebecca's current role focuses on executing in-depth archaeological study unique in both geographical size and scale, assessing the rich and complex past of the AlUla region of northwest Saudi Arabia. Dr Foote develops archaeological surveys, excavations and research projects with national and international expert teams to...

We've got three great news stories for you this week. We start with the oldest rock paintings in South America. They might be conveying a message. Next up is a tale of discarded armor from the first capital of Maryland. Finally, we talk about a 10,000 year old wall that was used to hunt reindeer. It's now under 70 feet of water! Links Segment 1 * This Ancient Cave Art Passed Survival Information Across 130 Human Generations in Patagonia, Study Suggests...

This week we have 3 fascinating archaeology news stories. First, experimental research has helped researchers determine the function of an ivory baton. Then, we take a look at a newly discovered Roman villa that may have belonged to Pliny the Elder. Finally, Amelia Earhart is back in the news with some new and potentially controversial findings! Links * Experiments suggest ancient four-holed ivory baton was used to make rope (Phys.org)...

Today Chris talks to the editors of a fascinating new book about animals and their representation and symbolism in ancient Mesoamerica. We talk about things like frogs that soak in water through their bellies and animals wearing clothes…and what that means! Ancient people in this area were very connected to their surroundings and observed everything with amazing clarity. Links * Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica: Animal Symbolism in the Postclassic Period...

This week we have 3 news stories! First up, a 2,000 year old bog body was found in excellent condition in Ireland. Then, we take a look at the "lost" capital city of Asryria, Assur. Finally, we head back over to Ireland, where a 4,000 year old tomb has been rediscovered. Links * Bellaghy bog body: Human remains are 2,000 years old [https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68092307] * The Lost Capital of Ancient Assyria [https://apple.news/AnqKjpW2NRuGDtwik5LwKBA] * Everyone Thought...

This week we have a couple news stories, and then the story of us! First up, an Iron Age saddle in extremely god condition has been found in  Xinjiang in Northwestern China. Next, cave paintings in Spain have been preserved by the unique chemical composition of the cave. And finally, in response to a listener request, we share our story both personally and professionally! Links * Ancient Chinese Saddle Surprises Archaeologists (Apple News) [https://apple.news/Am-UnTG7hTr26jyPMZ074qg] *...

This week we interview two of the editors of the new book Materialization of Time in the Ancient Maya World: Mythic History and Ritual Order, Dr. David Freidel and Dr. Anne Dowd. This volume examines recent research on how the Maya incorporated time into their daily lives through their architecture, writings, and more. Links * The Materialization of Time in the Ancient Maya World: Mythic History and Ritual Order...

This week we have 3 fascinating archaeology news stories! First a children's cemetery has been discovered in Turkey. Then, new research shows an Egyptian mummy was actually pregnant with twins when she died in childbirth. And finally, a new study shows that a 180 ft chalk carving in an English hillside is likely Hercules. Links * A cemetery belonging to 54 children was found during the excavation in the old quarry in Diyarbakır, Türkiye (ArkeoNews)...

This week we have 3 archaeology news stories from Scandinavia! First, we discuss the oldest ship burial found so far in Norway. Then, a very old sword has been uncovered in Sweden, which belonged to a very tall individual! Finally, we go back to Norway where a very rare Bronze Age gold bracelet was found by a metal detectorist. Links * 1,300-Year-Old Ship Burial Unearthed in Norway [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1300-year-old-ship-burial-discovered-in-norway-180983508/] *...

This week we tackle one of our favorite topics - controversy! Last summer, the team working on the Rising Star Cave site in South Africa released a series of pre-prints making some incredible claims about the pre-human species, Homo Naledi. They were closely followed by the Netflix documentary, Cave of Bones which captured the attention of the public. However, other researchers are pushing back, claiming lack of solid evidence and published peer reviewed research. Join us while we look at...

This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First up is the reanalysis of skeletal remains in a neolithic mass grave in Spain is creating a different picture of how people interacted in that region. Then, we look at how satellite images have added many more megastructure sites to  bronze age Serbia and Slovenia. Finally, we discuss the perishable artifacts that have been preserved by glaciers in Canada, but are now being revealed due to glacial melting. Links * 5,000-year-old...

It seems like every week there is an article that says archaeologists are dumbfounded, astounded, or astonished. When that's not happening we're rewriting history as we know it. The three articles this week all claim to rewrite history with their claims. Let's dive in. Links * A Prehistoric Pyramid May Have Just Rewritten Human History, Scientists Claim [https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy35mx/a-prehistoric-pyramid-may-have-just-rewritten-human-history-scientists-claim] *...

Gender and sex today are fluid concepts. Is that because it's a new idea or because it's finally something that can come out of the shadows? On today's episode we look at gender and sex in rock art. We challenge preconceived notions that male shamans are the only ones that created rock art. We also talk about gender representation in rock art. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this podcast head over to: https://www.archpodnet.com/archaeology/243 Rock Art Podcast Contact * Dr. Alan...

On this week's news episode we start with two stories about slavery. The first comes from the discovery of a 2000 year old child's show found in an Austrian mine. The second is from Ghana and the discovery of Britain's first slave fort in Africa. Finally, we learn about conclusive evidence of Vikings arriving in the Americas well before Columbus. Links * 2,000-Year-Old Child's Shoe Found in Austrian Mine ...

What if time travel were possible? Well, it is, sort of. Into the future, anyway. But what about time travel to the past? What rules would a time traveler likely have to follow from a historical perspective? Where would Chris and Rachel like to go and what would we like to do or see? We talk about all this on today's episode. Where would you go? When would you go? Links * From historical holidays to archeological sites, top destinations for the time traveller ...

Seriously, it's the last time we'll talk about Greece. Well, our trip to Greece. Of course we'll keep talking about Greece because it's a SUPER cool place! Anyway, we talk about Athens, the Parthenon and the Acropolis, the Agora, and Kerameikos necropolis. Links * History of Athens [https://www.britannica.com/place/Athens/History] * The Acropolis - UNESCO Site [https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/404/] * Athens Acropolis [https://www.greeka.com/attica/athens/sightseeing/acropolis/] * The...

Well, we had to do something for Halloween because, well, that's what podcasts do. So, in our style, we decided to talk about Vampires from a few news articles we found in the last couple months. Where does the legend come from? What did historic cultures do to suspected vampires? We learn all about it on this episode. Links * Archaeologists unearth 17th Century 'vampire child' burial in Poland https://archaeologymag.com/2023/08/archaeologists-unearth-vampire-child-burial-in-poland/ *...

It's another episode about Greece! We hope you love it as much as we did. On today's show we talk about Crete and the Palace at Knossos. Knossos is where the Minoan civilization got it's name from. Links * Crete - from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/place/Crete * Knossos: Palace of the Minoans https://www.livescience.com/27955-knossos-palace-of-the-minoans.html Contact * Chris Webster [email protected] * Rachel Roden [email protected] ...

This week it's another Greece episode featuring some of our travels. We spent a week on the island of Naxos and there is so much cool history there. We talk about the Portara, the remains of an ancient temple, the. Temple of Demeter, a Colossal Kouros, and olive presses. Links * Naxos https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naxos * Naxos History https://www.naxos.net/history/ * Naxos Portara (or Temple Of Apollo) https://www.greeka.com/cyclades/naxos/sightseeing/portara-naxos/ * Temple...