This is a big ideas podcast, which aims to use archaeology and the study of our ancient past as a way to lend insight into raw, vital questions about the human condition, as well as connections and threads running throughout all of human history up to modern society. Andy explores his content not as a drab recitation of facts, but through vivid and compelling storytelling, and fascinating anthropological theory. Andy is a very eloquent narrator, who manages to be both poetic and analytical when divulging his specific interpretations. I love how he simultaneously presents a broad, far-ranging view of human history, while giving each section the rich and in-depth look it deserves. One aspect that particularly stands out about this podcast is the sympathy and nuance with which Andy treats the subjects of these podcasts, for example, not simply casting stone age peoples as living a brutish and dim life of bitter struggle as many internet educators, frustratingly, can't seem to help but do, but encouraging us to imagine the incredible complexity and variation of their lives. Overall this podcast is EXACTLY what I have been needing, and is a rich journey into the lives of ancient peoples.
