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The Rock Art Podcast

The Rock Art Podcast

By: The Archaeology Podcast Network
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Rock art is one of those things that just captivates your attention. The ancient carvings, drawings, and paintings tell a story. Sometimes we can interpret what that story is and sometimes we can't. World renowned rock art expert, Dr. Alan Garfinkel joins APN founder Chris Webster and a cast of expert guests to talk about rock art: what is it, how do we know how old it is, who made it, and much more. Join us as we take you on a journey through space and time via pictures on rock.(c)2025 Archaeology Podcast Network Science Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • World Rock Art with Dr Benjamin Smith - Ep 142
    May 9 2025

    In this week’s episode, Dr Alan chats to Dr Benjamin Smith, a leading archaeological researcher and academic from the University of Western Australia. From directing world-renowned rock art research to shaping national policy in post-apartheid South Africa, Dr Smith’s career spans continents and decades, blending cutting-edge science with a deep commitment to ethical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

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    38 mins
  • Palaeolithic Cave Art with Dr Angharad Jones and Hannah Andrews from Creswell Crags Archaeological Museum - Ep 141
    Apr 25 2025

    In this week’s episode, Dr Alan chats to Dr Angharad Jones and Hannah Andrews from the archaeological museum Creswell Crags, one of the most important prehistoric sites in the UK. Located within a limestone gorge and winding Pleistocene caves, the site has some of the earliest examples of Palaeolithic rock art!

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    Creswell Crags

    Introducing… Dr Angharad Jones, Collections Officer at Creswell Crags

    Verification of the age of Palaeolithic rock art at Creswell

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    Dr. Alan Garfinke

    avram1952@yahoo.com

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    35 mins
  • The Mistress of Animals - Ep 140
    Mar 28 2025

    Today, Chris Webster joins Alan to talk about a rock art panel from Arizona. It’s got a handful of elements but a bug story to tell. We try to interpret some of the elements and Alan tells us how to read the others.

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    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

    avram1952@yahoo.com

    Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website

    Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon

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    37 mins

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