41 episodes

Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with the legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart! Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. These are the tales that only get a fleeting mention in western history books. Tune in on the 1st of every month for a fresh episode!

ArchaeoEd Podcast Dr. Ed Barnhart

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Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with the legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart! Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. These are the tales that only get a fleeting mention in western history books. Tune in on the 1st of every month for a fresh episode!

    Tiwanaku - S5E9

    Tiwanaku - S5E9

    The ancient city of Tiwanaku ruled the Southern Andes for 1000 years.  From the Pacific Ocean to the Amazon, their empire spread far and wide.   12,500 ft asl on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the city itself boasts the largest megaliths ever created in South America.
    Travel Love LegacyA podcast where we elevate the voices of Black & Brown Family TravelersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
    Support the Show.
    Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed

    For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com

    Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com

    Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit
    https://www.mayaexploration.org

    • 39 min
    S5 E8 Copan 1997

    S5 E8 Copan 1997

    In 1997, Ed was part of the excavations that discovered the tomb of Copan's first ruler - Yax K'uk' Mo'.  Join him as he tells the story in his usual humorous style.
    Travel Love LegacyA podcast where we elevate the voices of Black & Brown Family TravelersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
    Support the Show.
    Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed

    For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com

    Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com

    Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit
    https://www.mayaexploration.org

    • 42 min
    S5 E7 Ancient American Weapons

    S5 E7 Ancient American Weapons

    There were multiple militaristic civilizations in the ancient Americas.  In this episode, Ed talks about their rise to power and weapons of choice.  
    Travel Love LegacyA podcast where we elevate the voices of Black & Brown Family TravelersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
    Support the Show.
    Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed

    For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com

    Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com

    Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit
    https://www.mayaexploration.org

    • 44 min
    S5 E6 Linda Schele

    S5 E6 Linda Schele

    Linda Schele was the most influential Mayanist of her time - some would say of all time.  Ed had the good fortune to be counted among her graduate students.  In this episode, he'll tell you some stories from his time with her. 
    Travel Love LegacyA podcast where we elevate the voices of Black & Brown Family TravelersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
    Support the Show.
    Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed

    For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com

    Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com

    Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit
    https://www.mayaexploration.org

    • 41 min
    S5 E5 The Milky Way - Path to the Otherworld

    S5 E5 The Milky Way - Path to the Otherworld

    All over the ancient Americas, from Chile to Alaska, the Milky Way was seen as the path to the otherworld.  Join Ed as he explains his evidence for that assertion.   
    Support the Show.
    Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed

    For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com

    Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com

    Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit
    https://www.mayaexploration.org

    • 43 min
    S5 E4 Teotihuacan

    S5 E4 Teotihuacan

    Teotihuacan was the most important city in all of ancient Mesoamerican history.  Despite almost 200 years of archaeology there, there's a whole lot we don't understand.  Join Ed for a discussion of what we know - and still don't know - about Teotihuacan.
    Travel Love LegacyA podcast where we elevate the voices of Black & Brown Family TravelersListen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
    Support the Show.
    Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoed

    For a 2024 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.com

    Bars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.com

    Ed's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit
    https://www.mayaexploration.org

    • 50 min

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