9 episodes

Join Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger, an archaeologist and art historian, as she delves into ancient history, mythology, intricate artifacts, and more every other Wednesday beginning at 6 am EST.

History, once forgotten, lives again here.
Walk the halls with us as we tell their stories. Class is in session, and this is not your normal Indiana Jones adventure; it's so much more.

These are the Dirt Diaries.

The Dirt Diaries Tenninger Kellenbarger | Styx and Bones

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    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

Join Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger, an archaeologist and art historian, as she delves into ancient history, mythology, intricate artifacts, and more every other Wednesday beginning at 6 am EST.

History, once forgotten, lives again here.
Walk the halls with us as we tell their stories. Class is in session, and this is not your normal Indiana Jones adventure; it's so much more.

These are the Dirt Diaries.

    The First Emperor of China: Quests For Immortality & The Terracotta Army

    The First Emperor of China: Quests For Immortality & The Terracotta Army

    In this week's episode, we are moving from Mesopotamia over to China as we cover the period of the warring states, the first emperor of China, his quest for immortality, and, of course, his terracotta army.



    How was this game of thrones won when China was not unified? What secrets does his tomb hold? And did he consume mercury?

    These are The Dirt Diaries...



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    • 25 min
    The World's Oldest Complaint: The Infamous Copper Dealings From Ea-Nasir

    The World's Oldest Complaint: The Infamous Copper Dealings From Ea-Nasir

    Welcome back, everyone! We are diving into a new episode all about the infamous businessman from ancient Mesopotamia! That's right—we're staying at the site of Ur to investigate the world's oldest complaint!



    At almost 4000 years old, what was the complaint about? Copper! But is there more to the story, or was this just a one-off? And who was our guy, Ea-Nasir?



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    A huge thank you to Steffen for sending me this 3D-printed complaint tablet! You can find him on TikTok @steffenbakksigils and his link tree here:

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    • 30 min
    The Death Pits of Ur: Treasures, Royal Tombs, and Tales of Death

    The Death Pits of Ur: Treasures, Royal Tombs, and Tales of Death

    Welcome back, explorers! Dr. K is back with a new episode about the death pits in the royal cemetery at Ur. This cemetery, which houses over 1800 graves, was uncovered during a joint expedition between the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania.



    Sir Leonard Woolley uncovered riches never before seen and also stumbled on a find that would take the news by storm: the death pits of Ur.

    As this episode touches on sensitive topics, listener discretion is advised. Please take care while listening.

    Want more ancient iconography, Greco-Roman mythology, ancient magic, and superstitions? Be sure to check out Tenn on her off weeks on Styx and Bones with Chelsea and Tenn!

    For extras about the Dirt Diaries, Egypt Trips, socials, and more, check everything out here:

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    • 30 min
    War On The Gods: The Heretic Pharaoh Akhenaten

    War On The Gods: The Heretic Pharaoh Akhenaten

    Crack open your books. The Dirt Diaries is back again, with Dr. K delving into one of the most well-known pharaohs in ancient history: Akhenaten. As a ruler during Dynasty XVIII, he had everything in place for him to succeed, but his new religion would shake Egypt to its very core when he decided to wage war on the gods.



    Want more ancient symbols, amulets, and superstitions of the Mediterranean world with a dash of Greek Mythology? Be sure to check Tenn out on her off weeks with Styx and Bones with Chelsea and Tenn!



    For extras about the Dirt Diaries, Egypt 2024 trip, socials, and more check out the links here:

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    Got a question? Email me!

    dirtdiaries.tenn@gmail.com

    • 30 min
    Secrets of the Uluburun: The Ancient Shipwreck, The Riches On Board, And More!

    Secrets of the Uluburun: The Ancient Shipwreck, The Riches On Board, And More!

    Welcome back, explorers! Ready to get wet? Because The Dirt Diaries is back again with Dr. K discussing the Bronze Age shipwreck, the Uluburun. She's talking about the riches on board, the final stop and answering the question, how much did the contents on the ship cost?



    Can't get enough ancient history, archaeology news, and more from Dr. K, be sure to subscribe to her Instagram or her Tiktok for extra daily posts.



    For more about the Dirt Diaries, Egypt Sept 2024 trip, and Styx and Bones, check out the link here:

    https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn



    Got a question? Email me: dirtdiaries.tenn@gmail.com

    • 29 min
    Ink of Eternity: Tattoos of the Ancient World

    Ink of Eternity: Tattoos of the Ancient World

    Welcome back, explorers! The Dirt Diaries is back again, and Dr. K discusses ancient ink and tattoos of the ancient world. While there are many incredible examples of tattoos from antiquities, we are looking at a few from Pharaonic Egypt and prehistoric Europe!



    Want more on ancient symbols, amulets, superstitions of the Mediterranean world, and mythology, be sure to check out Styx and Bones with Chelsea and Tenn during the off-weeks of the Dirt Diaries!



    For more about the Dirt Diaries and the upcoming Egypt trip, check out the links here:

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    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

TeeMick ,

Love it!

I'm always on the lookout for podcasts on archaeology and I'm so glad I saw a tiktok about this one. The host is super passionate and knowledgeable about the topics. Sound quality is great. What more can you ask for?

Gabstaghoul ,

I’m so excited for this!

I first heard of Dr. Tenn from Styxandbones (store & podcast), and I’m beyond excited that she is doing her own podcast. This woman knows her facts!

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