124 episodes

Rock art is one of those things that just captivates your attention. The ancient
carvings, drawings, and paintings tell a story. Sometimes we can interpret what
that story is and sometimes we can't. World renowned rock art expert, Dr. Alan
Garfinkel joins APN founder Chris Webster and a cast of expert guests to talk
about rock art: what is it, how do we know how old it is, who made it, and much
more. Join us as we take you on a journey through space and time via pictures on
rock.

The Rock Art Podcast Archaeology Pod Network

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    • 5.0 • 58 Ratings

Rock art is one of those things that just captivates your attention. The ancient
carvings, drawings, and paintings tell a story. Sometimes we can interpret what
that story is and sometimes we can't. World renowned rock art expert, Dr. Alan
Garfinkel joins APN founder Chris Webster and a cast of expert guests to talk
about rock art: what is it, how do we know how old it is, who made it, and much
more. Join us as we take you on a journey through space and time via pictures on
rock.

    Amazonian Shamanism With Cinematographer Paul Goldsmith - Ep 123

    Amazonian Shamanism With Cinematographer Paul Goldsmith - Ep 123

    On today's episode we visit with Paul Goldsmith, award winning cinematographer and creator of Talking Stone: Rock Art of the Coso, documentary film and the coffee table book on Coso rock art based on our film.  In this episode we discuss some surprising insights Paul has after firsthand meetings with practicing shamans in the Amazon.  He gives us a glimpse of what they are like and some surprising reflections on his interactions.  You will learn some interesting aspects about shamanism and the Native American cultures.  A lively discussion!

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/123

    Links

    * Talking Stone Documentary [https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/america/talking_stone/index.php]
    * Talking Stone Book [https://amzn.to/4bvLqbF]
    * Paul Goldsmith's Website [https://www.paulgoldsmithasc.com/]

    Contact

    * Dr. Alan Garfinkel
    avram1952@yahoo.com
    Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website
    [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79908652&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator]

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    * California Rock Art Foundation [https://www.carockart.org/]
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    • 38 min
    The Origins of Religion in Rock Art - Ep 122

    The Origins of Religion in Rock Art - Ep 122

    Religion permeates most cultures around the world and throughout time. How did early people represent and practice their religions with respect to rock art? What did they represent with the images and what stories were they trying to tell? Dr. Garfinkel discusses some of his research and study on this topic for today's episode.

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/122

    Contact

    * Dr. Alan Garfinkel
    avram1952@yahoo.com
    Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website
    [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79908652&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator]

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    • 38 min
    Ecstatic Postures and Altered States of Consciousness with Laura Lee - Ep 121

    Ecstatic Postures and Altered States of Consciousness with Laura Lee - Ep 121

    Connecting with rock art, sites, and artifacts is often important for gaining understanding. Today's guest is Laura Lee. Laura is Vice President and Director of Research and Outreach of Cuyamungue, The Felicitas D Goodman Institute and will discuss ecstatic postures and altered states of consciousness.

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/121

    Links

    * Cuyamungue [https://www.cuyamungueinstitute.com/]
    * Laura Lee Page [https://www.cuyamungueinstitute.com/laura-lee/]

    Contact

    * Dr. Alan Garfinkel
    avram1952@yahoo.com
    Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website
    [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79908652&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator]

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    Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/therockartpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    • 41 min
    The Rock Art of Little Lake, California - Ep 120

    The Rock Art of Little Lake, California - Ep 120

    Dr. Garfinkel has been going to Little Lake for about 50 years now. On today's episode we describe Little Lake, the rock art there, and it's significance to the people native to the area for the last 10,000 years. We also talk about the California Rock Art Foundation trips to Little Lake and how you can be a part of that.

    Use the California Rock Art Foundation link below to subscribe to the newsletter where you can find out about upcoming field trips.

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/120

    Contact

    * Dr. Alan Garfinkel
    avram1952@yahoo.com
    Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website
    [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79908652&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator]

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    • 35 min
    Deconstructing a Complex Panel from Eastern California - Ep 119

    Deconstructing a Complex Panel from Eastern California - Ep 119

    Chris and Alan discuss a panel that was discovered in the eastern Sierra's of California recently. It's one of the most complex panels that either of us have ever seen. We deconstruct this panel and talk about some of the elements.

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/119

    Links

    * To see the image, go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/119

    Contact

    * Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79908652&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator]

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    * Liquid I.V. Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/therockartpod to save 20% off anything you order.

    • 33 min
    Amerindian Perspectivism - Ep 118

    Amerindian Perspectivism - Ep 118

    Alan and Chris have a conversation about how past Native American cultures interpreted and interacted with their environment, and how that should impact the modern interpretation of rock art archaeological sites today.

    Transcripts

    * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/118

    Links

    * The Archaeology Show Episode 252 [https://www.archpodnet.com/archaeology/252]

    Contact

    * Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website [https://www.dralangarfinkelgold.com/]Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79908652&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator]

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    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
58 Ratings

58 Ratings

trailblazer652 ,

Valuable podcast

Anyone who uses public lands should listen to this podcast. Topics are insightful and go beyond just the images painted or etched in rock. I look forward to every new episode.

Natosha Jacobs ,

fine

I enjoy the episodes!!!

mark1920212223 ,

superb

Waiting for coming podcast,

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