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  • Archaeology of The Witcher (Part 2) - Trowel 58

    Archaeology of The Witcher (Part 2) - Trowel 58
    Dec 12 2025

    Ash and Tilly are back on The Continent, silver swords polished, potions brewed, and trowels at the ready! After mapping The Witcher’s wild landscapes, they turn their attention to the real treasures of the world: its people, societies, and material culture. Through swords, cities, and stories, they uncover layers of coexistence, conflict, and memory that define Sapkowski’s world.

    The Witcher Series:

    Books: The Last Wish, Sword of Destiny, Blood of Elves, Time of Contempt, Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, The Lady of the Lake, Season of Storms, and Crossroads of Ravens.

    Games: The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher 4 (release date 2026/2027)

    TV Series: The Witcher (Netflix)

    Links
    • What is experimental archaeology?
    • What is Material Culture?
    Contact
    • Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel
    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/58

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    35 mins
  • More Than Mammoths & Bison: Wyoming’s Ceramic Traditions with Michael Page - Ep 33

    More Than Mammoths & Bison: Wyoming’s Ceramic Traditions with Michael Page - Ep 33
    Dec 11 2025

    In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton sits down with Michael Page of the Wyoming State Archaeologist’s Office to explore a lesser-known side of Wyoming archaeology, its rich and varied ceramic traditions. While Wyoming is often defined by its iconic Paleoindian kill sites, Michael’s work reminds us that the region’s history is far more diverse than the stone tools and bison jumps that dominate public imagination.

    This episode highlights the vital role of ceramic research in understanding the Northwest Plains and offers a fresh perspective on Wyoming's deep human history.

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/33

    Links

    • The Wyoming Pottery Project
    • 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

    Contact

    • Instagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologist
    • Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.com

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    29 mins
  • Archaeologist’s Holiday Gift List - CRMArch 323

    Archaeologist’s Holiday Gift List - CRMArch 323
    Dec 10 2025
    Episode 323 is our Christmas Episode!! This week, our show hosts discuss their favorite archaeology field gear in hopes that they will get these items for Christmas. There’s dream items for every price point-- Including if money was no object. Listen to hear what archaeologists dream they’d find under the Christmas tree this year.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/323LinksRhino RulerWeather Writer ProClassic Moleskine NotebookFrost River Geologist's PackBest Overlanding VehiclesVolkswagen idBuzzDecked pullout truck storageBlogs and Resources:Bill White: Succinct ResearchDoug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s ArchaeologyChris Webster: DIGTECH LLCAndrew KinkellaKinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)Blog: Kinkella Teaches ArchaeologyArchPodNetAPN 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 ShopAffiliatesMotion 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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    56 mins
  • Timelines: Linking Petra, the Nazca Lines, and the Great Wall of China - TAS 319

    Timelines: Linking Petra, the Nazca Lines, and the Great Wall of China - TAS 319
    Dec 8 2025
    In this “Timelines” episode, we connect three iconic sites built during the same era: Petra’s stunning rock-cut city in Jordan, the mysterious Nazca Lines etched across Peru’s desert, and the monumental Great Wall of China. Explore how the Nabataeans engineered Petra’s hidden oasis, why the Nazca created massive geoglyphs only visible from above, and what drove dynasties to construct thousands of miles of wall across China. Discover the origins, uses, and enduring mysteries of these world wonders, and see how ancient ingenuity and ambition shaped civilizations across continents—all within a shared moment in history.LinksSegment 1: PetraBedal, L. W. (2003). The Petra Pool Complex: A Hellenistic Paradeisos in the Nabataean Capital. American Journal of Archaeology.Parr, P. J. (2013). “Petra.” In Encyclopedia of Ancient History. Wiley-Blackwell.Schmid, S. G. (2001). “The Nabataeans: Travellers Between Lifestyles.” In Aram Periodical.UNESCO World Heritage Centre – PetraAmerican Center of Research (ACOR) – Petra Archaeological ParkBienkowski, P. (1990). Petra. British Museum Press.Hammond, P. C. (1973). “The Nabataeans: Their History, Culture, and Archaeology.” Biblical Archaeologist.Smithsonian Magazine – Petra’s Great TempleBurckhardt, J. L. (1822). Travels in Syria and the Holy Land (rediscovery account).Segment 2: Nazca LinesSilverman, H., & Proulx, D. A. (2002). The Nasca. Blackwell Publishers.Reindel, M., & Isla, J. (2001). “Nasca: Wunder der Wüste.” C.H. Beck.UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and PalpaAveni, A. F. (2000). Between the Lines: The Mystery of the Giant Ground Drawings of Ancient Nasca, Peru. University of Texas Press.National Geographic – Nazca Lines: Mystery on the DesertOrefici, G. (2012). “Cahuachi: Capital of the Nasca World.” Andean Past.Ancient History Encyclopedia – The Geoglyphs of Palpa, PeruSilverman, H. (1993). Cahuachi in the Ancient Nasca World. University of Iowa Press.Isla, J., & Reindel, M. (2016). “Nasca and the ‘Puquios’: Water and Ritual in the Peruvian Desert.” Antiquity.Segment 3: Great Wall of ChinaWaldron, A. (1990). The Great Wall of China: From History to Myth. Cambridge University Press.Lovell, J. (2006). The Great Wall: China Against the World, 1000 BC–AD 2000. Grove Press.UNESCO World Heritage Centre – The Great WallMan, J. (2008). The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of China’s Wonder of the World. Da Capo Press.Steinhardt, N. S. (1990). The Great Wall of China: Dynasties, Dragons, and Warriors. Oxford University Press.The China Guide – Famous Sections of the Great WallState Administration of Cultural Heritage, China. “Archaeological Discoveries Along the Great Wall.”Barfield, T. J. (1989). The Perilous Frontier: Nomadic Empires and China. Blackwell.Friends of the Great Wall – Research and PreservationContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.comRachel Rodenrachel@unraveleddesigns.comRachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion 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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    46 mins
  • Ancient Fossil Finds and Mythical Creatures Part 1: Here Be Dragons - TPM 28

    Ancient Fossil Finds and Mythical Creatures Part 1: Here Be Dragons - TPM 28
    Dec 8 2025

    Throughout history, people have uncovered fossils and tried to explain them using the knowledge and stories of their time. In this episode of The Past Macabre, host Stephanie Rice explores how ancient discoveries of prehistoric bones may have inspired some of humanity’s most enduring myths about dragons and other legendary creatures.

    From China’s loong, whose image appeared in tombs thousands of years before the first dynasties, to the Greek and Roman tales of sea monsters and winged serpents, this episode traces how archaeology and paleontology overlap in uncovering the roots of these mythical beings and the human fascination with what fossils.

    Offline Works Cited:

    • Boaz, Noel T., and Russell L. Ciochon. 2004. The Bones of Dragon Hill. In Dragon Bone Hill: An Ice Age Saga of Homo Erectus, edited by Noel T. Boaz and Russell L. Ciochon. Oxford University Press.
    • Crump, J., & Crump, I. 1963. Dragon Bones in the Yellow Earth: The story of archaeological exploration & research in northern China in the present century. Dodd, Mead, and Company.
    • Romano, M., 2024. Fossils as a source of myths, legends and folklore. Rend. Online Soc. Geol. It, 62, pp.103-117.
    Transcripts

    For transcripts of this episode head over to: https://archpodnet.com/tpm/28

    Links
    • See photos related to episode topics on Instagram
    • Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee!
    • Open Access Article | Finding the origins of dragons in Carboniferous plant fossils
    • Website | Educational resources for teaching grades 8-12 about Greek myths related to fossils (interesting info for anyone, not just students)
    • Open Access Article | Sea Monsters in Antiquity: A Classical and Zoological Investigation
    • Open Access Book | Palaephatus, On Unbelievable Things (English Translation)
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    34 mins
  • Scandinavian Rock Art with Dr James Dodd - Rock Art 156

    Scandinavian Rock Art with Dr James Dodd - Rock Art 156
    Dec 5 2025

    In this episode, Alan is joined by Dr. James Dodd, a researcher at Aarhus University and board member of the Scandinavian Society for Prehistoric Art. James uses digital tools such as GIS and high-performance computing to document and analyse rock art across Scandinavia. His work reveals how prehistoric communities expressed ideas through imagery and symbolism and how modern technology can uncover patterns and connections hidden across the landscape.

    Transcripts

    For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/156

    Links
    • Dr James Dodd Academia Profile
    • Scandinavian Society of Prehistoric Art
    Contact
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel
    • avram1952@yahoo.com
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website
    • Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon
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    38 mins
  • Archaeologists don't dig dinosaurs! - ABC 11

    Archaeologists don't dig dinosaurs! - ABC 11
    Dec 4 2025

    In this episode, the bookworms dive into December’s theme: Archaeologists Don’t Dig Dinosaurs! With Judith off sick, Tilly and Ash are left unsupervised, and things get delightfully chaotic as they explore pop-culture misconceptions, swap their best archaeology-vs-palaeontology anecdotes, and share this month’s wildly different book picks. Tune in to hear all about alien-dino hybrids, dinosaur accountants, and the ongoing struggle of explaining—once again—that archaeologists definitely do not dig up dinosaurs!

    Monthly Book: TBC

    Other books mentioned:

    • Kindred (Rebecca Wragg Sykes)
    • Science of Discworld (Terry Pratchett, Jack Cohen, Ian Stewart)
    • Jurassic park (Michael Crichton)
    • Futurama (tv show)
    • A Sinister Revenge (Deanna Rayboun)
    • Monstrous Heat (Joely Sue Burkhart)
    • Women of the Dunes (Sarah Maine)
    • Amelia Peabody Series (Elizabeth Peters)
    Links
    • Episode of the Ethnocynology Podcast about dire wolves
    • Isle of Skye footprints
    • The crystal palace dinosaurs
    • Article about dinosaur fur
    • What’s wrong with these dinosaurs? (article Natural History Museum)
    • Mary Anning Rocks project
    • Gaius Flavius Instagram
    Contact
    • Discord
    • Website
    • Instagram
    • Email
    Music

    "Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archaeo-book-club/11

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    49 mins
  • The Silurian Hypothesis: Does it Actually Contain Lizard People? - Pseudo 176

    The Silurian Hypothesis: Does it Actually Contain Lizard People? - Pseudo 176
    Dec 3 2025

    After uploading a quick video on Instagram about the top two stupidest pseudoarchaeology stories of all time, the one and only Flint Dibble said that I, Dr. Professor Andrew Kinkella PhD, had gotten something wrong. He said the Silurian hypothesis didn’t contain any lizard people! What?!? I quickly re-checked my research, and found out he was right. But I was right too! Listen onward for the solution to the Great Silurian Debacle of 2025…

    Links
    • Instagram post on Silurians
    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo/176

    Contact
    • Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)
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    29 mins