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  • Pictish Rock Art with Hamish Findlay Lamley - Rock Art 135
    Nov 22 2024

    This week, Dr Alan chats to Hamish Findlay Lamley, Pictish specialist, leatherworker, and tattoo artist, about all things relating to the ancient Pictish landscape in Scotland. From carved stones and Pictish motifs, they discuss all things relating to rock art.

    Transcripts
    • For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/135
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    • Pictavia Leather
    Contact
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      avram1952@yahoo.com
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    45 mins
  • Six Degrees of Menendez Murders: I Knew a Guy Who Knew the Guy - Pseudo 152
    Nov 21 2024

    As the Menendez murders have gotten renewed attention in recent weeks, I thought I would tell my story about my personal interactions with one of the cast of characters involved in the trial. I found him to be a really nice guy involved in an insane situation.

    It’s funny how similar true crime is to both archaeology and pseudoarchaeology (and I’ve found that they also have very similar audiences- I bet that many of you are into true crime as well). On one hand there’s real data and facts you can use to solve the case, and on the other there’s a bunch of shysters and liars trying to tell a fake story!

    Transcripts
    • For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/152
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    35 mins
  • The 2024 Updated NAGPRA Regulations - HeVo 92
    Nov 19 2024

    On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Krystiana Krupa (NAGPRA Program Officer for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Blythe Morrison (Collections Manager at BLM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum and a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation), Jayne-Leigh Thomas (Director of the NAGPRA Office at Indiana University), and Chance Ward (NAGPRA Coordinator for History Colorado; Lakota [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]). The panel talks about the 2024 regulation changes to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including Federal Collection Reporting, Inventory Resubmission Deadlines, and Duty of Care. The discussion spends extra time with Duty of Care’s three main components: a) museums must consult with tribes on how to care for a collection b) deference to tribal knowledge c) access, research, and exhibition is prohibited without consent. The panelists also discuss how they’ve been applying the new regulations and what’s been successful for them, as well as main challenges that they are experienced or heard. Finally, the episode gets into the main questions each panelist has received, how they answer those, and what resources they refer people to (see below!). If you have a question for this panel, send them to jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org and if Jessica receives enough questions, the panel has agreed to do a follow up episode to answer them.

    Transcripts
    • For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92
    Links
    • Heritage Voices on the APN
    • Heritage Voices Episode 79 on INSTEP with Chance and Jayne-Leigh
    • Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Web Page
    • Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Facebook Page
    • Nationwide NAGPRA Community of Practice (Note that many regions, states, etc. also have their own Communities of Practice.)
    • Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations (Revised regulations effective January 2024.)
    • National NAGPRA YouTube
    • National NAGPRA Webinars
    • For additional links see show page: https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92
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    55 mins
  • Famous Pompeii Casts Are Not Who They Seem - TAS 287
    Nov 18 2024

    This week we cover 3 recent archaeology news stories that showcase the bias of both journalists and researchers. First, 12,000 year old spindle whirls may be early evidence of the wheel. Then, we head to Pompeii where DNA evidence is showing the modern bias researchers have about personal adornment. And finally, Indigenous populations in Columbia are sharing their cultural knowledge about local Pictographs, and not surprisingly it is different from the assumptions drawn by past researchers.

    Links
    • 12,000-year-old, doughnut-shaped pebbles may be early evidence of the wheel
    • DNA Evidence Is Rewriting the Stories of Victims Who Perished in Pompeii Nearly 2,000 Years Ago
    • Secret meanings of ancient Amazon rock art revealed
    Transcripts
    • For rough transcripts head over to https://archpodnet.com/archaeology/287
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    • Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
    • Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram)
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    38 mins
  • The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 1) - Trowel 31
    Nov 15 2024

    There’s something glinting in the bookshelves, but what can it be? This episode Ash and Tilly are joined by archaeologist and jewellery historian Dr Sigrid van Roode to talk all about magical amulets. Together they discuss the importance of ancient jewellery and dive into the world of fantasy to see how the concept of magical amulets has developed over time, and ask that age-old question: why would you need a ring that creates even more rings? (Looking at you Odin…)

    Books Mentioned
    • Pyramids (Terry Pratchett)
    • The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien)
    • The Amulet of Samarkand (Johnathan Stroud)
    • The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit)
    • The Silmarillion (J.R.R. Tolkien)
    • The Witcher Series (Andrzej Sapkowski)
    Links
    • Sigrid’s blog on magical amulets
    • Sigrid’s website
    • Sigrid’s PhD thesis: “Silver of the Possessed”
    Transcripts
    • For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/31
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    • Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel
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    34 mins
  • Indigenous Archaeology: Reclaiming Narratives of the Past - Plains 07
    Nov 14 2024

    In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover dives into the field of Indigenous Archaeology, exploring its roots, principles, and growing impact on the discipline. Indigenous Archaeology is more than just a methodology; it’s a movement to reclaim and represent the histories of Indigenous communities in ways that honor their perspectives and sovereignty. Carlton unpacks how this approach emerged, shaped by Indigenous scholars, activists, and allies who advocate for a respectful, community-centered archaeology that reflects the voices and values of Native peoples. He discusses how Indigenous Archaeology reshapes research practices, challenges traditional narratives, and fosters collaborations that benefit both Indigenous communities and the field as a whole. Tune in to discover how Indigenous Archaeology offers new paths for understanding the past and why it’s essential for creating a more inclusive archaeological record. Whether you're new to the concept or eager to deepen your understanding, this episode is an enlightening exploration of how archaeology is transforming from within.

    Links:

    • indigenous archaeology: American Indian Values and Scientific Practice by Joe Watkins (2001)
    • Collaborating At The Trowel’s Edge: Teaching and Learning in Indigenous Archaeology Edited by Stephen W. Silliman (2008)
    • Archaeologies of the Heart Edited by Kisha Supernant, Jane Eva Baxter, Natasha Lyons, & Sonya Atalay (2020)
    • Indigenizing Archaeology: Putting Theory into Practice Edited by Emily Van Alst & Carlton Shield Chief Gover (2024)
    • The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
    • Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
    • Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio

    Transcripts

    • For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/great-plains-archaeology/07

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    • Instagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologist
    • Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.com

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    26 mins
  • Where are the white students? - CRMArch 301
    Nov 13 2024

    The crew discusses a news article about the changing demographics of college campuses.

    Transcripts
    • For a transcript of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/301
    Links
    • Where Are the White Sudents?
    Blogs and Resources:
    • Bill White: Succinct Research
    • Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
    • Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC
    • Andrew Kinkella
      Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)
      Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology
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  • The return of the Moai - Aliens 74
    Nov 12 2024

    This time, we will look back at two sites we covered in the past, but with some new information and approaches. Today's excursion is based on the Ancient Aliens episode "Mysterious Structures" from season eight. This is basically a clip show from past episodes. A bit of the issue with Ancient Aliens is that they tend to reuse material over time. But to add some new things, I'll discuss Ancient Aliens, Graham Hancock's latest season of Ancient Apocalypse, and a TikToker, all trying to claim Rapa Nui or Easter Island as either Aliens, Atlantis, or both.

    In the second half, we will look at the Coral Castle and if this modern megalithic structure could be an alien intervention. A hint: it's not.

    For links, transcript and sources see: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-74-return-of-the-moai

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    The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur, and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv.

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    29 mins