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  • In Search of “In Search Of…” - Pseudo 187

    In Search of “In Search Of…” - Pseudo 187
    Jul 1 2026

    As a child of the 80s, I have fond memories of the TV show “In Search Of…” It was chock full of Pseudoarchaeology silliness, but it was so much fun, and super creepy sometimes too! Plus you can never go wrong with 1970s Leonard Nimoy.

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    • Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)
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    42 mins
  • Archaeology of Knives - Teabreak 56

    Archaeology of Knives - Teabreak 56
    Jun 30 2026

    Join Jessica and Matilda as they dive into the first installment of a mini series on the everyday archaeology of cutlery, starting with knives! But what exactly is a knife, and how can we recognise it in the archaeological and historic records? Together, our hosts discuss the difference between swords and knives, the benefits of flint while travelling, and why iron and copper hate each other.

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/56

    Links
    • Previous episode: Archaeology of Stone Tools
    • Previous episode: Archaeology of Clothing
    • Previous episode on swords with Valerio Gentile
    • Museum of Stone Tools
    • Cuneiform tablet from Nippur
    • A History of Knives and Knife crime
    • Cambridge dictionary definition
    • Campitello Quarry resin-covered flake
    Contact the Host

    Matilda’s Contact Details

    • Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
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    • Email: j.vandam.conservation@gmail.com
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    38 mins
  • Timelines: 1450 - Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, and Constantinople - TAS 333

    Timelines: 1450 - Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, and Constantinople - TAS 333
    Jun 29 2026

    In this “Timelines: 1450” episode, we travel across continents and centuries to see what was happening at the same time in different places around the world: Angkor Wat in the jungles of Cambodia, Machu Picchu in the Andes, and Constantinople in Turkey. Join us as we uncover their origins, uses, and the mysteries that still surround these awe-inspiring sites.

    Links
    • UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Angkor
    • Britannica – Angkor Wat
    • History – Angkor
    • UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu’s Ancient Beauty
    • Smithsonian Magazine – To See the Magnificence and Majesty of Machu Picchu Without the Hike, Check Out These Amazing Images
    • Constantinople
    • History - Constantinople
    Transcript

    For a rough transcript of this episode head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archaeology/333

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    40 mins
  • Archaeology of The Hobbit: A Hobbit-hole means comfort - Trowel 69

    Archaeology of The Hobbit: A Hobbit-hole means comfort - Trowel 69
    Jun 26 2026

    Ash and Tilly continue to plan their archaeological survey of The Hobbit, and finally manage to move past the map! Tune in to hear them discuss the importance of lineages in studying history, learn all about what field-walking is, and hear from some unexpected visitors…

    Other books mentioned:

    • The Patriarchs (Angela Saini)
    • The King’s Witches (Katie Foster)
    Links
    • Asclepius Snake symbology
    • Field Walking Definition
    • Rivers in Prehistory
    Contact
    • Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com
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    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/69

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    35 mins
  • Filling the Gap: New Evidence of Paleoindian Life in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa with Dr. Thomas Loebel and John Lambert - Plains 44

    Filling the Gap: New Evidence of Paleoindian Life in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa with Dr. Thomas Loebel and John Lambert - Plains 44
    Jun 25 2026

    In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton is joined by John M. Lambert and Thomas J. Loebel to discuss their recent article with Dr. David Easterla, “Addressing a Gap in the Late Pleistocene Record of the Midwest: Fluted Points in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa.” The conversation explores why this region has long been underrepresented in Paleoindian research and how the documentation of 235 fluted projectile points, including dozens of previously unreported specimens, helps illuminate the lives of some of North America's earliest inhabitants. Lambert and Loebel discuss the challenges and value of integrating museum collections, private collections, and published records, as well as what Clovis and Folsom projectile points reveal about technology, mobility, and land use across the Midcontinent and Great Plains. The episode highlights how overlooked collections and regional documentation projects continue to reshape our understanding of Paleoindian settlement, movement, and adaptation during the late Pleistocene.

    Article Citation: Lambert, J. M., Loebel, T. J., & Easterla, D. A. (2025). Addressing a gap in the late Pleistocene record of the Midwest: fluted points in Northwest Missouri and Southwest Iowa. Plains Anthropologist, 70(273), 40–63.

    Transcript

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/44

    Links
    • The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
    • Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
    • Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio
    • Plains Anthropological Society Website
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    33 mins
  • When Archaeology Disaster Strikes - CRMArch 334

    When Archaeology Disaster Strikes - CRMArch 334
    Jun 24 2026

    What happens when disasters strike during archaeology projects? Today’s episode discusses what happens when archaeological sites are inadvertently found during projects. What do you do when you’re the monitor and they find a site in your project? What about when they find a burial??!? Listen to the end to learn how you can prepare yourself for when an inadvertent discovery happens on your project.

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/334

    Links
    • Native American remains found at UC Berkeley construction site. What happens next?
    • United States government sues Richmond Hill real estate developer for destroying Native American artifacts, human remains
    • gov.uscourts.gasd.106265.1.0
    • United States v. Savannah Land Holdings, LLC
    • QGIS
    • Historic Bottle Website
    Blogs and Resources:
    • Bill White: Succinct Research
    • Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
    • Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC
    • Andrew Kinkella
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    53 mins
  • Presenting: Journal Club - TAS 332

    Presenting: Journal Club - TAS 332
    Jun 22 2026

    Each month on the APN Discord channel the management of the APN will get together and discuss an article or two from recent archaeology and scientific journal publications. You can join live and free on the Discord and see our shining faces! We thought we’d use this show to present the audio from that first recording. We’re aiming for the first Monday of every month. Let us know what you think!

    Links

    https://www.newscientist.com/article/2526391-ancient-teeth-hint-at-links-between-denisovans-and-homo-erectus/

    Apple News: https://apple.news/AzsyzHT5XQyGJc7jweQl4mg

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    48 mins
  • Classic Caveman Cartoons (Part2) - Screens 131

    Classic Caveman Cartoons (Part2) - Screens 131
    Jun 21 2026
    Ehh, what’s up, doc? But in this case the “doc” is a PhD. Get it? Because we’re... Never mind, we’re back with more classic cartoons! As we move into the second half of the Twentieth Century the characters become more recognizable: Porky Pig, Mighty Mouse, Pink Panther, Woody Woodpecker – we ruin the fun of all these characters by trying to assess what species they are! (Oh wait, I should have said “what’s up, post-doc?”. I’ll keep workshopping it) (Part 2 of 2). Links Cartoons in this episode: Springtime in the Rock Age (1940)Way Back When Women had their Weigh (1940)Prehistoric Porky (1940)Mighty Mouse – Prehistoric Perils (1952)Peabody's Improbable History S3E17 "The First Caveman" (1961) Pink Panther – Prehistoric Pink (1968)Pink Panther – Extinct Pink (1969)Prehistoric Super Salesman (1969) Other Links: MeganeuraSnail tape measureBlack PanthersKing CheetahWhat’s Opera, Doc?Bjorn Kurten’s Pleistocene Mammals of EuropeWhich big cats like catnip?Do big cats like catnip?Oldest bows and arrowsStrawberry leopardWoody is an Ivory Billed Woodpecker Contact WebsiteBlueskyFacebookLetterboxdEmail ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    59 mins