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  1. 1D AGO

    Monte Verde Dethroned? - TAS 330

    In episode 330 of The Archeology Show, we discuss the latest controversy over the site of Monte Verde in southern Chile, long considered a cornerstone pre-Clovis site dated to about 14,500 BP. We summarize a March 2026 study led by Todd Surovell arguing the key occupation layer is much younger (about 8,200–4,200 years ago) based on geological and stratigraphic analyses, including an 11,000-year-old tephra layer allegedly beneath deposits, claims of redeposited older wood from erosion and flooding, and luminescence dating of nearby sediments. We then review strong criticism, including scathing critiques from about 30 researchers including Tom Dillehay (author of the original work), disputing sampling locations, assumptions about redeposition, and whether the tephra identification is correct. It seems like both sides raise points but more collaborative research is needed before rewriting interpretations of early human peopling of the Americas. Links When did humans arrive in the Americas? A new study reignites the debate A mid-Holocene age for Monte Verde challenges the timeline of human colonization of South America (Not open access) ScienceAdviser: New dating of ancient Chilean site reopens old wounds Study suggests younger age for Chile's important Monte Verde archaeological site 'Speculation' and 'egregious failure': 30 researchers publish scathing critiques of study that questioned date of early human occupation of Monte Verde in Chile Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Genndy Tartakovksy's Primal - Screens 129

    Primal (2019-) is an animated series by Gendy Tartakovsky set in an alternate prehistory in which Neanderthals and dinosaurs coexist. Setting aside the anachronisms, this series has received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and unique visual storytelling format. Kim doesn’t care about that—she was too traumatized by the first episode to watch any further. Links Watch Gendy Tartakovsky’s Primal on the Internet Archive Listen to our episode on Ironmaster (1983) Platt et al. (2026) Interbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans was strongly sex biased Weaver and Hublin (2009) Neandertal birth canal shape and the evolution of human childbirth Ceratosaurus Giganotosaurus Dinosaur colouration Darwin's Acid - Baba Brinkman - Rap Guide to Evolution Neanderthal fishing Trinkaus and Villotte (2017) External auditory exostoses and hearing loss in the Shanidar 1 Neandertal Megalania Voay Mekosuchus Contact Website Bluesky Facebook Letterboxd Email ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min

  3. 3D AGO

    10 Dog Archaeology Questions Answered - Ethno 37

    In this Q&A episode of Ethnocynology, David answers listener questions about dogs, archaeology, human evolution, and the ancient past. From whether Neanderthals had dogs, to why humans mourn dogs so deeply, to what ancient people may have named their dogs, this episode explores the relationship between humans and dogs across history. David also discusses archaeological misconceptions, Ice Age societies, ancient dog breeds, civilization, language, and what life may have actually looked like 20,000 years ago. Links: History of Dogs Course davidianhowe.com Davidianhowe.com/store ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  4. 4D AGO

    The Rock Art of India with Dr. Meenakshi Dubey-Pathak - Rock Art 165

    In episode 165, Dr. Alan Garfinkel interviews Dr. Meenakshi Dubey-Paik about her decades of research on India’s rock art, including extensive work on painted rock shelters. She describes how some tribes treat certain sites as sacred for vows, offerings, and festivals, using signs/symbols, animal imagery, dance, and music-induced trance, while noting cultural change from relocation and the addition of later shrines (e.g., Shiva/Kali) that shifts attention away from older images. Meenakshi highlights key motifs (animals, honey collection, dancers, tiger beliefs), and urges education and conservation to prevent vandalism and development damage. Transcripts For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/165 Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates and Sponsors Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min

  5. 4D AGO

    The New Art of the Ancient World Part 2 - DiA 14

    Inspiration continues to come from anywhere. It wasn’t just during the turn of the century that L’Art Antique, or the art of the classical/antique world [Egypt, Greece, Rome], was finding its way into so many facets of our aesthetics. Many of the stylistic elements that have remained highly prominent over the centuries. With such a worldwide impact, Art Nouveau built on something ancient, creating something truly timeless. Links Fun fact article on Raspberry Rum Space Cloud Read along, Pictures, and Citations: ⁠Detours in Artaeology⁠ Contact ⁠Printify Shop⁠ - shirts, stickers, and mugs, oh my! ⁠My YouTube channel⁠ - where you can find all my episodes too Follow my ⁠BlueSky⁠ Follow me on Instagram ⁠@FlyingSepiida⁠ Join my ⁠Patreon⁠ (It's free :D) Follow me on LinkedIn: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Music 'Castles in the Sky' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Aphelion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Convergence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Phoenix' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Memories Of Stone' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Starfire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Wildflowers' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Penumbra' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Petrichor' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au 'In Search Of Solitude' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min

  6. 5D AGO

    The Evolving Human Story: Neurodiversity and Archaeology - ADHD 206

    In this reflective Season 2 finale, George steps back from individual episodes to take the long view—exploring what deep time can reveal about human variation, ancient nervous systems, migration, farming, adaptation, and the ever-changing ways societies define what is considered “normal.” From the evolutionary origins of our survival-focused nervous systems to the profound social rewiring brought about by farming, this episode asks whether some of the struggles of modern life might make more sense when viewed against the vast backdrop of human history. Along the way, George reflects on brilliant conversations this season with Professor Duncan Garrow, Matilda “Tilly” Siebrecht, and Dr Andy Shuttleworth, bringing together themes of uncertainty, material culture, migration, cognition, and the extraordinary diversity of human experience. Transcripts For rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/206 Music Your Story by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  7. 6D AGO

    The Pseudoanthropology of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) - Ep 184

    Last time in episode 183 we checked out the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) meetings and found out that while they are behind in public outreach and always a bit too academic for the sake of being academic, they are trying to change their ways a bit and that is a nice thing. Today we look at the unfortunate case of the American Anthropological Association (AAA), who has decided that feelings matter more than facts and irrelevance is preferable to change. Transcripts Message for Simplecast: For rough transcripts of this episode head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo/184 Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology  ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Merch Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  8. 6D AGO

    The Archaeology of Indigenous South America - HeVo 106

    On this month’s episode, Jessica talks with Dr. José Capriles Flores (Associate Professor of Anthropology at Penn State). We talk about Dr. Capriles’ journey from visiting Tiwanaku as a child with his late biologist and ornithologist mother to studying zooarchaeology and environmental archaeology across extremely varied ecosystems in South America today. Dr. Capriles discusses how archaic pre-pastoral communities adapted through time with outside influences from Tiwanaku, Spanish, and modern society, but whose descendants have maintained their connections to the land, livestock, and their past. Dr. Capriles describes several recent creative community collaborations, the balance of development with maintaining identity and belonging, and wide reaching networks of exchange from the archaeological record to the international archaeological collaborations today. Links Heritage Voices on the APN Ancient temple ruins discovered in Andes shed light on lost society (Article about Tiwanaku temple discovery) José M. Capriles - Department of Anthropology Heritage Voices Episode with Development Discussion- Diné Public, Fire, and Indigenous Archaeology - Episode 3 Chiripa Graphic Novel Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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