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In this episode we talk about Egypt! Belle shares the story of famous archaeologist Sir Flinders Petrie, his achievements and also the very bad side of his archaeology. And boy is it bad. Raquel goes in depth on beer production and consumption in ancient Egypt, sharing a bunch of interesting evidence that shows those guys definitely knew how to party. Keen to bring back the 'Festival of Drunkenness' anyone?! 

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Adam Ford! Adam is an archaeologist, author, TV presenter and communications expert from the UK who has been living and working working in Australia - and now, Saudi Arabia. Adam shares some insight into the exciting archaeology being discovered in Saudi Arabia, as well as some crazy field stories he experienced abroad. This is an episode you really don't want to miss!

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In this episode, we deep dive into some very strange burial practices throughout history. Raquel talks about how vultures are an integral part of the sky burial process, as well as a and rare practice called bed burials found in Europe. Belle discusses the meaning of deviant burials and some truly creepy archaeological finds, where people have been buried in very bizarre ways! 

In this episode, we talk more on India! As a Part 2 talking about Indian history and archaeology, Raquel discusses the origins of chess as well as the beautiful cave art (both ancient and Medieval) found at the subcontinent. Belle and Raquel also talk a whole lot on King Ashoka and his very, VERY weird backstory - plus a whole lot more including the oldest pet cemetery... 

In this episode, we deep dive into some aspects of the Maya! Belle talks a little about her time working at a Mayan site in Belize, a 'deviant' Mayan burial, and her love for diving and marine archaeology. We also talk about the fascinating story of Xibalba; the Mayan underworld, it's modern day connection to Metal bands, and the ins and outs of the Mesoamerican ballgame.

Welcome to Archaeologists Behaving Badly! We are Belle and Raquel, two archaeologists from Melbourne, Australia who like to drink wine and talk about all things weird and interesting in history. 

In this special episode, we dive into the maybe not so well known beginnings of Santa, Odin, Elves, St. Nicholas, Krampus and a WHOLE lot more. We delve into many of our own personal stories... and drink way, way too much wine. We definitely believe this is the best episode that we've recorded yet... at least, it was the most fun?