The Archaeologist's Notebook

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Ever looked at a skeleton and wondered, "What’s your story?" Think no more. Welcome to The Archaeologist's Notebook! With videos twice a week, we bring the dead back to speak (metaphorically, of course). Hosted by professional archaeologist Giselle Kiraly, this show dives deep into the dirt to uncover thousands of years of human history. Make sure to Subscribe so you never miss an episode!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12h ago

    Archaeologist reveals the dark truth about the Crusader Knights

    History paints the Knights Hospitaller as heroic warriors, but the archaeology tells a much darker story. In today’s video, Giselle looks at physical evidence revealing how the Order of Saint John rand one of history’s most lucrative human trafficking rings, and how these enslaved people built early modern Malta. 🪏 You can become a certified Dirt Nerd and watch exclusive content by becoming a channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJyzOQzeHJfZJMZ9-r_h3A/join Welcome to The Archaeologist's Notebook! Your hub for uncovering and understanding thousands of years of human history, with working archaeologist Giselle Király. -- Source Materials: Alamy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Archaeologist reveals the dark truth about the Crusader Knights

  2. 4d ago

    Ancient graffiti is much more vulgar than you think

    We've been doodling and writing on surfaces for millennia! We've loved swearing and drawing lewd images on things for just as long as well... In today's video, Giselle goes through the years of ancient graffiti, from confessions of love to business complaints! 🪏 You can become a certified Dirt Nerd and watch exclusive content by becoming a channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJyzOQzeHJfZJMZ9-r_h3A/join -- Source Materials: Alamy Digital Storm/stock.adobe.com rpbmedia/stock.adobe.com Michael/stock.adobe.com The Vindolanda Trust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ancient graffiti is much more vulgar than you think

  3. Sep 29

    What was fast food like in Ancient Rome?

    What did Ancient Romans eat when they wanted a quick meal? Today, Giselle is joined by Alex Compiani from The Time Travellers Kitchen to talk all about Roman fast food and street vendors, with home-cooked, authentic Roman food for them both to taste test! -- Source Materials: Alamy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What was fast food like in Ancient Rome?

  4. Sep 25

    The Bizarre Rabbithole Of Nazi Pseudoarchaeology

    In today’s video, Giselle looks into the dark and bizarre history of the Ahnenerbe— Heinrich Himmler’s SS division dedicated to rewriting global prehistory to justify the Nazi regime. Giselle looks into how the Third Reich hijacked real sites and fabricated data, from the Nazis searching for the Lost City of Atlantis and cosmic "World Ice" theories, to hunting for the Holy Grail in France, and trying to cover up the death camps at Treblinka. -- Source Materials: Alamy Adobe Stock / Jarek Adobe Stock / gerasimov174 zef art - http://stock.adobe.com/ Getty Professor Caroline Sturdy-Colls / The Centre Of Archaeology / Treblinka Memorial Museum #Archaeology #History #Pseudoarchaeology #Ahnenerbe #Documentary #AncientHistory #Treblinka #WorldIceTheory #TibetExpedition #Tiwanaku #ForensicArchaeology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Bizarre Rabbithole Of Nazi Pseudoarchaeology

  5. Sep 22

    The greatest Viking gold ever discovered

    In today’s episode, Giselle talks all about Viking gold! For the Vikings, gold was rare. So what happens when archaeologists uncover massive gold neck-rings, ornate bird pins, or thousands of grams of pure gold buried in Danish forests and bogs? Giselle is also joined by Viking expert Dr. Tom Horne to dive into 6 of the most incredible Viking Age gold discoveries of all time! Thank you to History Hit for sponsoring this video! Sign up to History Hit and start watching today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0gFQZ50 Thank you to Dr. Tom Horne for joining! You can see what Tom is up to here: Website: https://drtomhorne.com/ Substack: https://drtomhornearchaeology.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomhorne870?stkn=azJsczduMzk4b2Rx Twitter: https://x.com/HorneSupremacy?t=fII54K_MMYiNwoYmKwsmLw&s=09 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hornesupremacy.bsky.social -- Source Materials: Alamy Nordjyske Museer Lennart Larsen, National Museum of Denmark Herefordshire Hoard phorographs provided by Herefordshire Council Hoenskatten 1834 Bilde 1 by Ove Holst, Kulturhistorisk Museum (2025), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hoenskatten_1834_Bilde_1.jpg via https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Parts of the Hon hoard found in 1834 in Øvre Eiker, Buskerud in the south-east of Norway, by Wolfmann / Kulturhistorisk Museum (2020), https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cultural_History_(historisk)_Museum_Oslo_VIKINGR_Norwegian_Viking-Age_Exhib_02_Hon_Hoard_(Hoenskatten)_Gold_treasure_875-900_(1)_Neck_arm_rings_Frankish_jewelry_Arabian_coins_w_loops_Necklace_glass_beads_Roman_gemstone_English_ring_619.jpg via https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Trefliket frankisk beslag av gull fra Hoenskatten. Trefoil Frankish mount of gold from the Hoenskatten treasure. By Mona Knudsen, Kulturhistorisk Museum (2025). https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hoenskatten_1834_Gullbeslag_Bilde_4.jpg via https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Photo: Senior Curator at National Museums Scotland, Martin Goldberg, looking at objects from the Viking age Galloway Hoard. By National Museum Scotland (2021). https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/NMSGallowayHoard1_PF1040456_900x673_96dpi.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=original via https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Photo: Galloway Hoard. By National Museums Scotland / Johnbod (2021). https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NMSGallowayHoard4_PF1034117_674x900_96dpi_(cropped).jpg via https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 Photo: The rock crystal jar. Photo © Neil Hanna Photo: Galloway Hoard. By National Museums Scotland https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NMSGallowayHoard5_pectoral_cross_900x682_96dpi_(cropped).jpg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The greatest Viking gold ever discovered

  6. Sep 18

    Henry VIII in VIII archaeological discoveries

    Henry VIII is one of the most famous monarchs in English history, but what can we actually learn about him and his life from archaeological discoveries? It's hard to believe that this man could be a romantic, considering his track record, but will a certain heart-shaped locket and engraved coins have you thinking otherwise? We walk you through some fascinating and bizarre discoveries pertaining to this controversial king in today's video! Watch How the Tudors Lost Their Heads, Sundays at 8pm, on National Geographic. Also streaming on Disney+ https://www.natgeotv.com/uk/special/how-the-tudors-lost-their-heads -- Source Materials: Alamy Old Royal Naval College Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Henry VIII in VIII archaeological discoveries

  7. Sep 15

    Field School/How to Become an Archaeologist

    What does it actually take to be an archaeologist? In today’s video, we take you behind the scenes at the Culver Archaeological Project in the south of England to show you what an archaeological dig is really like. From learning how to properly hold a trowel and map an excavation, to processing finds when rained out and unearthing Roman history, here’s a look into life at a field school! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Field School/How to Become an Archaeologist

  8. Sep 11

    Archaeologist Debunks The Bayeux Tapestry

    Is the Bayeux Tapestry the ultimate piece of medieval political spin? Today, Giselle puts seven claims from Britain’s favorite masterpiece to the test using real archaeological evidence, excavated longships, horse bones, and battlefield finds! From false myths about King Harold’s death to hidden Anglo-Saxon rebellion in the margins, we’re unravelling the truth behind the 1066 Norman Conquest. Thank you to History Hit for sponsoring this video! Sign up to History Hit and start watching today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0gFQZ50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Archaeologist Debunks The Bayeux Tapestry
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Ever looked at a skeleton and wondered, "What’s your story?" Think no more. Welcome to The Archaeologist's Notebook! With videos twice a week, we bring the dead back to speak (metaphorically, of course). Hosted by professional archaeologist Giselle Kiraly, this show dives deep into the dirt to uncover thousands of years of human history. Make sure to Subscribe so you never miss an episode!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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