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Since 2011 the Syrian civil war, with armed confrontations between regime and various opposition forces, led to a traumatic process that has strained the ethnic and social fabric of the country. Much of Syria lies in ruins, and also its archaeological heritage has been a major casualty of the conflict, especially regarding the deliberate destruction and systematic looting of antiquities by forces of the so-called Islamic State terror organization. I had the pleasure to discuss some of the intricate details of these actions with Dr Amr Al-Azm on this episode of archaeological context. Show Contact Info archaeologicalcontext@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@archcontexthttps://www.instagram.com/archaeological_context/https://www.patreon.com/archcontexthttps://www.youtube.com/user/CryingVesselVideoArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

Are you looking towards the UK as you consider graduate schools in archaeology? This week, Doug gives us a rundown on how the system “over there” works, and we compare it to the US system. Even though both countries speak English, many words mean different things when the systems collide - you have been warned! Transcripts Blogs and Resources: Succinct ResearchDoug’s ArchaeologyDIGTECH LLC Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches ArchaeologyArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

In this episode, we will cover the recent debate between Dr. Flint Dibble from Cardiff University and Graham Hancock on the Joe Rogan Podcast. The first part of the show will be a sort of answer to Flint Dibble's article in Sapiens. In the second part of the episode, I’m joined by Professor Howard Williams, also known as Archaeodeath on TikTok and YouTube. We will discuss our thoughts on the debate and what was good and bad. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters and members portal subscribers, whose contributions enrich our exploration of these mysterious topics. Your support keeps our investigations thorough and grounded. As always, you can find additional resources, source citations, and contact information on our website at diggingupancientaliens.com. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving us a five-star review—it really helps! In "Digging Up Ancient Aliens," we explore the fascinating intersections of alternative history, archaeology, and the claims surrounding ancient alien theories in popular media. I'm your host, Fredrik, guiding you through the world of pseudo-archaeology. Links: Episode page Website Email Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok YouTubeSupport the show: Patreonmembers portalAPN memberMusic The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

This week we have 3 news stories about art in the ancient world. First up, 10 years of excavating a synagogue in Israel has revealed stunning floor mosaics. Then, we head to everyone’s favorited ancient city, Pompeii, where spectacular frescos were uncovered in a residence. And finally, rock carvings in Peru may depict people singing or dancing while hallucinating. Links Surprising Scenes in StonePompeii: Breathtaking new paintings found at ancient city (BBC)Archaeologists Reveal Rock Art May Depict People Singing While High (Newsweek)Dances with Zigzags in Toro Muerto, Peru: Geometric Petroglyphs as (Possible) Embodiments of SongsContact chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

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 Contact avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website Support Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates and Sponsors California Rock Art FoundationMotionhttps://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

Archaeology is always seen as a field pursuit and for the most part, it is. However the interpretations of archaeology should be accessible to all. Our guests today, Dr. Alessandro Sebastiani and Dr. Laura Morabito presented their thoughts on accessibility in archaeology at the World Archaeology Summit in Alula, Saudi Arabia in September 2023. They discuss things like 3D reconstruction and VR as tools to bring people to archaeological sites and research without physically bringing them there. Contact @archeowebby chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com @lugal paul@lugal.comArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnethttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/archaeology-podcast-network?ref_id=5724Affiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

The main event has happened! Real archaeologist Flint Dibble takes on pseudoarchaeologist Graham Hancock in a battle royale on the Joe Rogan Podcast, and lucky for us all I am here to provide the color commentary. Transcripts Links Flint Dibble Sapiens articleFlint Dibble and Graham Hancock on The Joe Rogan ExperienceContact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)Blog: Kinkella Teaches ArchaeologyArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/pseudoarchaeology

This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1999 classic starring Brendan Fraser - yes, we’re talking about The Mummy - and to celebrate, Matilda is joined today by object conservator Jessica van Dam to talk all about mummies! How old is the oldest mummy? Why were some mummies wrapped in red bandages? Were there mummies found in the pyramids? And what exactly is an object conservator? Find out the answers to these and more in this month’s episode! Transcripts Links Jess websiteVideo on the Westminster MummyArticle on the Westminster MummyNews clip: "Moving the Westminster Mummy"Digital Giza Projecthttps://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies#:~:text=About 2600 BCE%2C during the,into the Roman Period Egyptian Afterlife challenge (British Museum)Contact the Host https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com@the_archaeologists_teacup/TheArchaeologistsTeacup@ArchaeoTeacupGuest Contact @‌dutchjesssArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

In their latest quest, Tilly and Ash have to deal with quite a delicate situation, as construction of the latest housing project by Helsing Homes uncovers the burials of possible vampire hunters, including bags of vampire teeth… Luckily, they can enlist the help of special guest Jessica van Dam - an ex-osteoarchaeologist who researched teeth in particular. Together, they discuss the difference between forensic anthropology and osteoarchaeology, the development of folklores of vampirism, and why women always seem to be so maligned… Links Jessica’s WebsiteJessica’s LinkedInArticle on "The Real Vampires of Europe"Article on the New England Vampire PanicContact andmytrowel@gmail.comTranscripts ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates Motionhttps://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

The stone age site of Herxheim in Western Germany is counted among the most important and at the same time enigmatic prehistoric localities of Europe, because in the ditches surrounding an Early Neolithic settlement, the skeletal remains of hundreds of individuals were found. But these were not proper burials, as the bones were smashed beyond recognition and the skulls shaped to bowl-like artefacts. Soon after this discovery, the possibility of ritualized mass cannibalism was debated, as all the evidence hints to complex ceremonies taking place at this site. To find out more, I had a discussion with my friend Dr. Andrea Zeeb-Lanz on this episode of archaeological context. Show Contact Info archaeologicalcontext@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@archcontexthttps://www.instagram.com/archaeological_context/https://www.patreon.com/archcontexthttps://www.youtube.com/user/CryingVesselVideoArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

Completing a field school is usually a requirement to get any job in CRM. The quality and cost of that field can vary dramatically depending on where you took it. What’s wrong with field schools these days? Do they teach you what you need to know to get a job in CRM? How can they do better? We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about field schools on today’s episode. Transcripts Blogs and Resources: Succinct ResearchDoug’s ArchaeologyDIGTECH LLC Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches ArchaeologyArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into one of the most intriguing and controversial relics, the Shroud of Turin. Building on our previous discussion of the shroud's historical journey, today we shift our focus to its scientific aspects. If you haven't listened to the first part of this exploration, I highly recommend going back for a complete understanding. Our discussion will navigate through various scientific analyses and archaeological contexts to answer a pivotal question: Could the Shroud of Turin authentically date back to the first century? We'll explore the burial customs of the Second Temple period, the weave patterns of ancient textiles, and modern scientific methods like carbon dating and pollen analysis. Special thanks to our Patreon supporters, members portal subscribers, and APN supporters whose contributions enrich our exploration of these mysterious topics. Your support keeps our investigations thorough and grounded. As always, you can find additional resources, source citations, and contact information on our website at http://diggingupancientaliens.com. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving us a five-star review—it really helps! Now, let’s dig into the science and controversies surrounding the Shroud of Turin. In this episode: Links: Episode pageWebsiteEmailFacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokYouTubeSupport the show: PatreonAPN memberMusic The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv. ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Eric Pinto (Assistant Director at the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian studies at Washington University in St. Louis; Descendant of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pueblo of Zuni). The Buder Center is part of the Brown School of Social Work, Public Health, & Social Policy that offers the only social work program in the country with an American Indian/Alaska Native concentration. The two talk about Eric’s transition from personal training to getting a Master's in Social Work and how the social work program led him to cultural projects, archaeology, and land/cultural resource protection efforts through the Buder Center. We also discuss the Buder Center’s Indigenous community and Tribal Nation engagement efforts, including an ongoing trail marker tree initiative, as well as their student practicums, scholarships, and events. Additional topics that came up during our conversation include land acknowledgements, the Urban Relocation Program in the 1950s, enrollment, and blood quantum. Transcripts Links Heritage Voices on the APNKathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian studies at Washington University in St. Louis Digital Indigenous Storytelling ProjectMissouri Humanities Land AcknowledgementBuder Research Reports (PDFs for Indigenous Land, Peoples and History of Missouri Brief and Trail Marker Trees)Cahokia MoundsMastadon State Historic SiteContact Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA @LivingHeritageResearchCouncilArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates Motion https://zen.ai/heritagevoices

Archaeology is always seen as a field pursuit and for the most part, it is. However the interpretations of archaeology should be accessible to all. Our guests today, Dr. Alessandro Sebastiani and Dr. Laura Morabito presented their thoughts on accessibility in archaeology at the World Archaeology Summit in AlUla, Saudi Arabia in September 2023. They discuss things like 3D reconstruction and VR as tools to bring people to archaeological sites and research without physically bringing them there. Contact chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

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 Links CuyamungueLaura Lee PageContact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel’s WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates and Sponsors https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

Is the USS Hornet the most haunted ship in America? No! How do I know this? Because my dad said so, and he should know because he worked on it for years! Also because while there’s no such thing as ghosts, tourist dollars are definitely real. Transcripts Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)Blog: Kinkella Teaches ArchaeologyArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motionLiquid I.V. Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed to save 20% off anything you order.

This week we have three fascinating Archaeology news stories! First up, Archaeologists have determined what Roman wine tastes like. Then, a new study looks at the impact of micro plastic contamination on archaeological sites. And finally a unique lynx burial puzzles, well, everyone! Links Segment 1 Archaeologists Have Determined What Ancient Roman Wine Tasted LikeMaking wine in earthenware vessels: a comparative approach to Roman vinificationSegment 2 Microplastics Are Contaminating Ancient Archaeological SitesThe contamination of in situ archaeological remains: A pilot analysis of microplastics in sediment samples using μFTIRSegment 3 1,500-year-old burial of lynx with 4 dogs stacked on it puzzles archaeologistsA fifth- to sixth-century CE lynx (Lynx lynx L., 1758) skeleton from Hungary 2: Stature and archaeological interpretationsContact chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram)ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

Are you ready for another use(wear)ful episode? Then listen to part two of Ash and Tilly’s chat with special guest Dr Amber Roy, as they tackle the issue of how to classify a polished stone axe from the Bazkardum Society of Dwarfish History. How long have axes been used in human history? How can you tell what an axe was used for? And why is Tilly waiting for a carrier pigeon? Tune in to find out! Links Amber’s academia pageAmber’s Stockholm University profileContact andmytrowel@gmail.comTranscripts ArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates Motionhttps://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

The unprovoked Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022 marks the largest armed conflict in Europe since the second World War, and at least six million Ukrainians had to flee their home country. This ongoing war also damaged or destroyed many archaeological sites and museums featuring the rich cultural heritage in eastern and southern Ukraine. My friends Dr Pavlo Shydlovski and Dr Marta Andriiovych talk about their their experiences and share evidence of the looting of artefacts on this episode of archaeological context. Show Contact Info archaeologicalcontext@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@archcontexthttps://www.instagram.com/archaeological_context/https://www.patreon.com/archcontexthttps://www.youtube.com/user/CryingVesselVideoArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetTee Public StoreAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motionhttps://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed

We love getting show suggestions and questions from fans. We had one asking about drugs and pain meds being used in the field to manage fatique and pain. What do you do if you see it happening? How do you talk to someone that is taking drugs? We discuss these topics on this episode. Leave your own comments at www.archpodnet.com. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/285 Blogs and Resources: Succinct ResearchDoug’s ArchaeologyDIGTECH LLC Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches ArchaeologyArchPodNet https://www.archpodnet.comhttps://www.facebook.com/archpodnethttps://www.twitter.com/archpodnethttps://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAffiliates https://www.archpodnet.com/motion https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed