UnderGround

Michael Arbuthnot
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Hosted by archaeologist Michael Arbuthnot, UnderGround features independently minded archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and science renegades on controversial topics and themes such as early complex cultures, unexpected finds, ancient migrations, diffusion, and ancient technology.

Episodes

  1. JAN 2

    America's Ancient Bonebreakers: Dr. Steven Holen

    What is the earliest archaeological evidence of people in North America — and how does the discovery of an ancient bone bed reshape our understanding of when humans first arrived? Archaeologist Dr. Steve Holen lays out the case for the 130,000-year-old Cerruti Mastodon site and how it fits into the emerging American Paleolithic. #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancientmystery #ancientamerica #losthistory #prehistoric #paleolithic Intro and outro music by Ross Bugden ‪@RossBugden‬

    1h 29m

  2. 11/15/2025

    Finding Amelia Earhart: Dr. Rick Pettigrew

    Archaeologist and filmmaker Dr. Rick Pettigrew explores one of aviation’s greatest mysteries: the disappearance of famed pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan. Could Earhart's missing Lockheed Electra 10E finally have been found? Using cutting-edge satellite imagery, Dr. Pettigrew’s bold plan for a new expedition to Nikumaroro Island in the South Pacific aims to uncover the truth once and for all.Intro and outro music by Ross Bugden, YouTube:‪ @RossBugden‬#archaeology #history #losthistory #mystery #aviationhistory #aviationnews #ameliaearhart #missing #lockeedelctra10E #exploretheunknown #pilotlife #womeninaviation

    1h 38m

  3. 10/01/2025

    Cleopatra's Lost Tomb: Dr. Kathleen Martinez

    Attorney turned archaeologist Dr. Kathleen Martinez reveals breaking news in her decades-long quest to find Cleopatra’s lost tomb. Her search, which began at Taposiris Magna, has now shifted to a surprising new and enigmatic site submerged off Egypt’s coast. #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancientmystery #ancientegypt #lostcivilizations #cleopatra #losthistory Intro and outro music by Ross Bugden ‪@RossBugden

    1h 23m

  4. 09/02/2025

    Riddle of the Newport Tower: Brad Lidge

    Was it just a windmill? From theories of Viking explorers and a Nordic settlement, to the Knights Templar and a pre-Columbian voyage, the origin of the Newport Tower is one of North America’s most puzzling questions. Could this medieval-style stone structure rewrite the story of early exploration in the New World? In this episode, archaeologist and MLB legend Brad Lidge shares his cutting-edge research and a new route to potentially solving the Newport Tower mystery. #archaeology #losthistory #ancienthistory #ancientmystery #ancientamerica #lostcivilizations #prehistoric #norse #vikings #vinlandsaga #knightstemplar #norsemythology #precolumbian #historyfacts #historydocumentary Intro and outro music by ‪Ross Bugden (YouTube: @RossBugden‬)

    1h 40m

  5. 07/14/2025

    Lost Voyages of the Ancient Mariners: Dr. James Delgado

    Is the Piri Reis map real? Renowned maritime archaeologist Dr. James Delgado reveals his theories on ancient seafaring, transoceanic crossings, and pre-Columbian culture contact.#history #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancientmystery #ancientamerica #lostcivilizations #prehistoric #paleolithic #losthistory Intro and outro music by @RossBugden

    1h 39m

  6. 06/06/2025

    Rewriting the American Stone Age: H. Blaine Ensor

    Archaeologist H. Blaine Ensor explains the Capps Mystery, prehistoric American stone tools with striking resemblance to Old World types, and the mindset needed to find more. #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancient #ancientamerica #lostcivilizations #prehistoric #paleolithic #mystery Intro and outro music by ‪Ross Bugden‬

    1h 37m

  7. 05/07/2025

    The Clovis-Solutrean Enigma: Dr. Bruce Bradley

    Who were the first people to inhabit the Americas? Archaeologist and author Dr. Bruce Bradley reveals his theories on the Clovis-Solutrean connection, academic gatekeeping, and ancient cultural diffusion. Dr. Bradley's insights challenge conceptual narratives and invite us to reconsider how the Americas were first peopled. #archaeology #ancienthistory #ancientmystery #ancientamerica #lostcivilizations #prehistoric #paleolithic

    2h 23m

  8. 04/11/2025

    Secrets of Egypt Revealed: Dr. Zahi Hawass

    Undiscovered chambers under the pyramids at Giza? Join host Michael Arbuthnot and guest Dr. Zahi Hawass as they discuss breaking news and the latest archaeological discoveries from Egypt. Dr. Hawass sheds light on recent SAR scan anomalies, possible underground structures, the Sphinx’s erosion, Cleopatra’s lost tomb, and more.

    1h 8m
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About

Hosted by archaeologist Michael Arbuthnot, UnderGround features independently minded archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and science renegades on controversial topics and themes such as early complex cultures, unexpected finds, ancient migrations, diffusion, and ancient technology.

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Arbuthnot
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Arbuthnot
  • Show Website
    UnderGround