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.

Episodes

  1. 7h ago

    The Weirdest Things Europeans Did To Mummies

    Why did Europeans spend centuries eating ancient Egyptian mummies? Today, Giselle delves into the dark history of Europe’s obsession with Ancient Egypt, from medieval apothecary remedies to the high-society mummy unwrapping parties of Victorian London. Learn the true story behind the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter, how Harry Burton’s iconic photography shaped modern Egyptology, and how the legend of the Pharaoh's Curse forced archaeologists to abandon tomb raiding in favour of modern scientific preservation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Weirdest Things Europeans Did To Mummies

  2. 3d ago

    Archaeologist answers the Internet's most popular questions

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    Archaeologist answers the Internet's most popular questions

  3. Jul 17

    These are the real archaeological sites from Homer’s Odyssey

    Did Odysseus actually exist, or was Homer’s epic a work of fiction? Following the release of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster adaptation of 'The Odyssey', Giselle traces the real-world journey of Greece's most famous legendary hero. From the ruins of Troy's nine stacked cities to the mapping of a tsunami-destroyed port in Corfu, Giselle investigates the physical evidence behind the legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    These are the real archaeological sites from Homer’s Odyssey

  4. Jul 14

    I'm an archaeologist and these are 5 of my favourite finds

    It's the question every archaeologist gets asked all the time: "What's the best thing you've ever found?" Today, Giselle reveals some of her favourite archaeological discoveries that she's gotten to keep at home. From a neolithic hand axe to 10,000 year old hazelnuts, take a look at Giselle's fascinating treasure trove of finds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I'm an archaeologist and these are 5 of my favourite finds

  5. Jul 10

    This Accidental Discovery Rewrote 3,000 Years Of History

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    This Accidental Discovery Rewrote 3,000 Years Of History

  6. Jul 7

    Archaeologist Explains The Oldest Weapons In The World

    What are the oldest weapons in the world? Who used them? And when and how were they discovered? Giselle dives into the intriguing mystery of the oldest weapons ever discovered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Archaeologist Explains The Oldest Weapons In The World

  7. Jul 3

    How did this 250-year-old shipwreck end up under Ground Zero?

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    How did this 250-year-old shipwreck end up under Ground Zero?

  8. Jun 30

    The ancient (and gruesome) origins of football

    With the World Cup now in full swing, have you ever wondered: how old is soccer, and how did it evolve into the modern game? We have the answers! Giselle reveals the sport's violent ancestors and lawless origins, from Roman military exercises 2500 years ago to Mayan games involving human sacrifice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The ancient (and gruesome) origins of football

  9. Jun 26

    What Did Pompeii Smell Like?

    What did Pompeii actually smell like? How old is the written word? And have we found a piece of the Parthenon? Join archaeologist Giselle Király as she uncovers three major leads in the world of archaeology! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. Jun 26

    This Gladiator Skeleton Is The First Of Its Kind In The World!

    Today we look at an archaeological dig site in York that uncovered an impressive 82 skeletons, proving to be a gladiator graveyard! After 20 years, a team of scientists have confirmed that one of these skeletons in particular, was bitten by a lion. Join Giselle as she explores the only archaeological evidence of this kind of thing, anywhere in the world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This Gladiator Skeleton Is The First Of Its Kind In The World!
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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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