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PROMO - Is Colossal Biosciences lying to you about direwolves? - Ethno 14

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Modern Myth is taking a break this week, so please enjoy this episode of Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe, another excellent show on The Archaeology Podcast Network!

In this episode, David talks about the recent news about the direwolves that were “brought back from extinction.” However, as he explains, no direwolves were brought back from extinction, and it seems the company is intentionally lying to the public for one reason or the other. David talks biology, speciation taxonomy, and why it seems the public is being duped.

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The Game Relooted - Interview with Devs - Ep 26

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Today I am speaking with Mohale Mashigo and Ben Myres who are the Narrative Director and Creative Director of Nymakop.

Advice and some questions provided by Dr. Alex Fitzpatrick

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Every Monument Will Fall with Dr. Dan Hicks - Ep 25

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Professor Dan Hicks is back with his brand new book Every Monument Will Fall. Following up on the The Brutish Museums, Every Monument Will Fall dicsusses the place of culture, history and art in the context of the modern so-called Culture Wars.

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Funom Samson Kas - Ep 24

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 02:10:00 +0000

Funom Samson Kas is a Principle archaeologist at the Institute of Archaeology and Museum Studies, Jos, Nigeria. In this episode we discuss archaeology in Nigeria and the way in which the past relates to the present and what meaning people gain from the past.

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Stefan Milo - Ep 23

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Stefan Milosavljevich is an archaelogy Youtuber who talks about archaeology, anthropology and human evolution. Tristan discusses online content creation, archaeology and the fight for truth against Pseudoarchaeology. Also Stefan turns the tables and starts interviewing Tristan…

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Saving Mes Aynak, Cultural Heritage in Conflict with Brent E Huffman -Ep 22

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:40:08 +0000

10 Years ago, Brent was interviewed by Tristan about the film Saving Mes Aynak and now they are reuinted in podcast form once again.

Across the world, cultural heritage faces the threat of human development, for things like housing or resources. 10 years ago Saving Mes Aynak was a film about a Buhddist archaeological site of the same name in Afgahistan and followed the stories of Afgan archaeologists in their attempts to record and perserve the archaeological record under the threat of the Taliban and more directly, a Chinese mining company, looking to extract copper from the area.

In this episode, Brent recounts his time filming Saving Mes Aynak and reflects on the political changes in the country since then. Also discussed in his current project, which is about cultural heritage under threat, and telling the stories of the people who are attempting to rescue it.

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Modern Myth Returns - Ep 21

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:14:21 +0000

It’s been a while, so here’s a little note from Tristan, to re-establish the Modern Myth project from hiatus. Expect to hear about a wide range of topics, including museums, liberation, working conditions, specialist analysis and the power of public archaeology.

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The Modern Myth of the British Empire with Dr. Kim A Wagner - Modern Myth - Episode 20

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 5 May 2021 19:09:50 +0000

This episode dives into the world of the British Empire - as it is viewed in Britain and the lingering narratives that surround it.

Today's guest is Kim A Wagner, Professor of Global and Imperial History, who discusses the reality of the British Empire and challanges the "balance sheet" view of history which sees historical events as simply "good" or "bad".

We also get on to the topic of the culture war that seems to be happening in the UK when it comes its own colonial legacy and in particular adherence to the reminders of that past in the forms of statues and names of buildings and colleges.

You can follow Kim on Twitter https://twitter.com/KimAtiWagner

William Dalrymple - The Anarchy - http://www.williamdalrymple.uk.com/books/the-anarchy

The Black Trowel Collective with Aris Poliopoulos and Colleen Morgan - Modern Myth - Episode 19

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:03:00 +0000

Today's epsiode is all about mutual aid, anarchism and archaeology. I sat down recently with Aris Politopolis and Colleen Morgan, both of whom are members of The Black Trowel Collective. We discuss what the BTC does and in particular the function of its microgrants, which provide $5-$300 in grants to students of archaeology, with no questions asked.

We also talk about the ways in which anarchism has influenced this kind of work and what "anarchaeology" may mean in terms of working with others.

You can find out more about Black Trowel Collective by visiting the website https://blacktrowelcollective.wordpress.com/ or their Twitter http://twitter.com/blacktrowel

Dr. Aris Politopoulos - Twitter

Dr. Colleen Morgan - Twitter

The Modern Myth of Stirling Heritage with Dr Murray Cook - Episode 18 - Modern Myth

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:21:11 +0000

Today's episode we talk to Dr Murray Cook about his new book The Anvil of Scottish History: Stories of Stirling. We discuss what makes Stirling a place of deep history and how often this is overlooked.

We also discuss excavations during covid and the benefits of being outdoors.

You can find his book from where you purchase books or following this link https://www.extremispublishing.com/the-anvil-of-scottish-history.html

Dr. Murray Cook also runs Rampart Field School http://www.rampartscotland.co.uk/

Stirling University Profile - https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/arts-humanities/our-research/centre-for-environment-heritageand-policy/people/honorary-and-associate-members/dr-murray-cook---hon-research-fellow/

PLease also forgive the intrusions from my puppy.

The Modern Myth of the Brutish Museums with Prof. Dan Hicks - Episode 17 - Modern Myth

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 15:32:47 +0000

This epsode of Modern Myth is all about repatriation, restitituion and the return of artefacts. The Brutish Museums is a new book from Professor Dan Hicks, of the University of Oxford and Curator of World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum.

In this episode we discuss the items that are currently in museums that were obtained during colonial times, under duress or through direct violence. In particular Professor Hicks has been working with the Benin Dialogue Group in order to have the Benin Bronzes returned to Nigeria. We also discuss what is meant by restitution rather than repatriation and its effect on more dialogue.

You can buy The Brutish Museums from Pluto Press - https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745341767/the-brutish-museums/ or from your local bookstore

You can follow Dan on Twitter or visit his website

Heritage Traineeships with Phoenix Archer - Episode 16 - Modern Myth

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Fri, 9 Oct 2020 09:30:11 +0000

It is always important to be open to hearing both when things go well and also when there are serious issues. In the UK, there is a feeling that systemic racism is either overemphasised or poses no real threat. However this ignorance leads to those who experience racism having to be suffer and work harder in order to have a normal life or employment.

In this conversation I am speaking to Phoenix Archer who gained a certification in Conservation with Historic Environment Scotland, a traineeship facilitated by the Next Step Initiative. Next Step provide opportunities for BAME individuals for traineeships and training in Scotland.

Phoenix tells me about her experiences at HES, based at the Engine Shed in Stirling, Scotland. She tells me about the difficulties of moving to a new city, living in a hostel before find accommodation as well as experiencing harassment at work. Despite writing letters to her managers, and making it known that she felt uncomfortable, it all seemed to fall on deaf ears.

Phoenix works for several organisations, including St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen, Ahead of the Game - Application and CV services and new in October BIPOC and them some, which seeks to highlight BIPOC representation in arts and Media.

https://www.facebook.com/AOTGTheReal/

https://www.facebook.com/ProgressinDialogue/

https://www.stmachar.com/education_outreach.htm

https://www.facebook.com/BIPOC-and-then-some-115065223670327

The Modern Myth of Archaeology in Nigeria with Ajayi Boluwaji - Episode 15

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:54:28 +0000

This episode was a privileged to record, I sat down with Ajayi Boluwaji, an archaeology based in Nigeria to talk about the similarities and differences when working in that part of the world. We discuss the colonial hangover that has greatly affected the perception of archaeology as well as the perceived economic disadvantage to doing archaeology.

Ajayi describes how community archaeology is the way forward, in order to unravel and better interpret the past in Nigeria, by connecting people to their heritage and demonstrate the capability of the populations who lived in Nigeria, hundreds or thousands of years ago.

He describes how his Yoruba heritage informs the work he does and where his passion for archaeology comes from. We also discuss what archaeologists around the world can do to help and support their colleagues in Nigeria. For more information you can find

I ask about regional differences in archaeology and about conferences that happen in Nigeria for archaeologists.

Archaeological Association of Nigeria Conference - Link

Archaeological Association of Nigeria Facebook Page

God Save the Archaeological Record with Bill Caraher - Ep 14

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000

It's your lucky day, punk. It's time to tear down walls and explore what the meaning of Punk Archaeology is and see what its perspective has to offer archaeology as a whole. I talk to Bill Caraher, who maintains the blog, Archaeology of the Mediterranean World and was also involved in the Archaeology Un-conference that spawned the book Punk Archaeology.

We begin with his journey into archaeological through latin classes and then Classics, then after doing exams, decided to be an archaeologist. Bill has studied and worked in Greece at sites like Isthmia and led projects in Cyprus. We discuss working in different parts of the world and how archaeology can have a profound affect on local communities, especially if they feel part of the history making. Bill talks about working with temporary workers during and after the North Dakota oil boom, where resources were extracted from the Bakken formation. Hours of video, interviews and paper documentation were made in order to understand temporary living places and people's relation to place.

Perhaps archaeology should be more open and encouraging, but in what ways can it develop if the same people are at the forefront?

Bill also mentions that if anyone is interested in publishing that they should contact him or https://ndquarterly.org/

Archaeology in Germany with Michaela Schauer - Ep 13

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Archaeology around the world may be different but the different ways in which countries operate may surprise you in their similarities, particularly when it comes to the things that could be better.

Today's episode I sit down with Michaela Schauer who was one of the founding members of CIfA Deutschland. As a relatively new organization in Germany, CIfA Deutschland used the blueprint laid out by Chartered Institute for Archaeologists in the UK and adapted it to what was needed in Germany. We discuss the challenges of getting people on board and how getting involved is a way of things changing and improving.There was recently a survey of archaeologists in Germany, including students and companies to report wages, conditions.

One of their findings was that there are not enough archaeologists in Germany.There are a number of other organizations including DGUF (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Ur und Fruhgeschicte) which hertiage professionals can be part of, but CIfA aims to provide a broad coalition from all areas and subjects of study. Michaela tells me about her work on pottery and the chemical analysis that can be done to determine how they used and shine a light on early populations that lived on European continent.

Siegmund, F., Scherzler D. (2018). Einführung in die DGUF-Tagung am 4. Juli 2017 in Mainz. „Ein Berufsverband für die Archäologie?“, Archäologische Informationen 41, 15-20. - https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/arch-inf/article/view/56913/48292

Schauer, M. (2018). Bericht über das Online-Forum "DGUF-Vortagung 2017 – Ein Berufsverband für die Archäologie?", 6. März bis 9. Juni 2017, Archäologische Informationen 41, 31-54. - https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/arch-inf/article/view/56915/48294

Scherzler, D., Schauer, M., Hesse, S., Rauhaus, J., Rind, M. M., Deutscher, L. (2018). Ein Berufsverband für die Archäologie? Zusammenfassung der Debatten beim World Café auf der DGUF-Tagung am 4. Juli 2017 in Mainz, Archäologische Informationen 41, 99-108. - https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/arch-inf/article/view/56936/48301

These links refere to the online-conference and conference we did on the question of Germany needs an professional association. In our talk yesterday I mentioned the second which is a report about the online-conferenc and mentiones how CIfA got involved in Germany.

Siegmund, F., Scherzler D. (2019). Die derzeitige Wirtschaftslage in der privatwirtschaftlichen Archäologie Deutschlands – DGUF-Monitoring-Report privatwirtschaftliche Archäologie 2019. Archäologische Informationen 42, 78-98. - https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/arch-inf/article/view/69349/62687

Siegmund, F., Scherzler D. & Schauer, M. (2020). DGUF-Umfrage "Evaluation Beruf Archäologie", 10. 6. 2019 - 31. 10. 2019: Durchführung und Teilnehmer der Umfrage (EvaBA 1). DGUF-Preprint, online publiziert 23. März 2020. - https://www.dguf.de/fileadmin/user_upload/EvaBA/DGUF-Dok_Preprint_EvaBA_1_Durchfuehrung-u-Teilnehmer.pdf

Siegmund, F., Schauer, M. & Scherzler D. (2020). Löhne und Gehälter in der deutschen Archäologie – Auswertung der DGUF-Umfrage "Evaluation Beruf Archäologie", 10. 6. 2019 - 31. 10. 2019 (EvaBA 2). DGUF-Preprint, online publiziert 28. Mai 2020. - https://www.dguf.de/fileadmin/user_upload/EvaBA/DGUF-Dok_Preprint_EvaB

The Modern Myth : A conversation with Amy Nuttall

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:19:00 +0000

In this episode of Modern Myth I sit down with MA student Amy Nuttall to talk about ADHD and the common myths, and how it has shaped her university experience.

She talks about her ungraduate studies, including spending time in a tent on the Welsh coast, in order to dig up ancient sites there. We discuss the ways in which archaeology could possibly be better for people with ADHD and talk about Amy's upcoming MA work that is about bellows and metallurgy.

Between a Broch and a Hard Place - Caithness Broch Project - Episode 11

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Thu, 4 Jun 2020 06:53:57 +0000

What time is it? It’s time to Broch! In this episode I speak to Iain Maclean and Kenneth McIlroy of the Caithness Broch Project about building a Neolithic monument, the beginnings of the project and whether you should play music inside a Broch. Find out about the history of this ancient building structure and what the future is in the Caithness area in Scotland.

If you want to find out more you can head on over to their website or follow them on Twitter and Facebook

The Modern Myth of MWAH with Rosie Loftus

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 13 May 2020 09:26:00 +0000

Content warning : Discussion about Harassment and mentions of sexual assault

Today's episode features Rosie Loftus, Assistant Supervisor for CFA Archaeology, based in the UK. She is also one of the founding members of Mentoring Women in Archaeology and Heritage.We discuss the creation of MWAH and the kind of efforts it supports, and explore examples of why such a group may be necessary in our current world.

Information about the award ceremony where Dani Bradford was awarded the Marsh prize for Early Career Researcher

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-50537720

Mentoring Women in Archaeology and Heritage Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1587710151360340/

Bajr Guide on Sexual Harrassment

http://www.bajr.org/BAJRGuides/44.%20Harrasment/Sexual-Harassment-in-Archaeology.pdf

Prospect Trade Union

https://prospect.org.uk/

Seeing Red Guide

https://www.archaeologists.net/sites/default/files/Seeing_Red_Guide_FinalV1%20%282%29.pdf

The Modern Myth of Step Back History (Featuring Tristan Johnson) -Modern Myth - Episode 9

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:29:09 +0000

Its time for Tristan Vs Tristan! In this classic re-telling of the movie Face Off, Tristan Boyle and Tristan Johnson go head to head to find out who the real Tristan is,. Only kidding, Tristan Johnson is the content creator behidn the Youtube channel StepBack History, which seeks to talk about history in a meaningful way. During this episode Tristan J outlines the reasons why he started the youtube channel and what he aims to achieve; how we reach out to certain audiences, especially those susceptible to alt-right indoctrination and sympathetic to right wing memes. We also cover how history is changed by who tells it and even talk about the End and now restart of History.

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The Modern Myth of Foreign Policy with Dylan Burns - Modern Myth - Episode 8

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:55:23 +0000

This is a very special episode of Modern Myth. We are talking all about foreign policy, what it is, how it affects our lives and why it is important that we are open about it. In this episode I talk to the youngest foreign policy advisor in the United States of America, Dylan Burns about foreign policy and its connection to heritage and history. We discuss modern conflicts and the relations between countries as well as what it means for repatriation in the future.

Also at the end of the discussion because this was livestreamed with Dylan, I answered some of the questions given to me in the chat.

Links

You can watch Dylan discuss politics, articles and more over at www.twitch.tv/dylanburnsTV

or follow him on Twitter

Dr Donna Yates work can be found at Trafficking Culture

Insurgent Empire is written by Dr. Priyamvada Gopal, whom I interviewed in this episode of Modern Myth.

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The Archaeology and Anthropology Podcast with Dr Michael Rivera - Modern Myth - Episode 7

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 8 Jan 2020 17:02:20 +0000

To welcome in the new year, Tristan speaks to Dr. Michael Rivera, who is the creator of the Archaeology and Anthropology Podcast. We discuss the process leading up to the podcast’s creation, how to think about and plan ahead and be ready to release episodes. Michael explains the purpose of his podcast as well as the benefit of getting a diverse set of voices broadcast to a wide audience.

The Arch and Anth podcast releases 3 times a week, featuring guests from all areas exploring humanity’s history and development. Check out the social media and if you would like to support Michael in his work you can become a Patron through Patreon.

Links

Arch and Anth Pod Twitter / Instagram / Patreon

The Modern Myth of Turkey with Arie Akkermans - Modern Myth - Episode 6

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000

Archaeology is not just about buried treasure, post-excavation analysis or even what issues exist in modern academia. Sometimes in order for us to understand where we are, we must walk in someone else’s shoes or hear from their perspective. This month’s Modern Myth Episode, I speak with Arie Akkermans, art critic, lecturer and expert in classical Greek history. Arie lives in Turkey, on the Princes Islands and gives us an ear to the ground with respect to the modern and present conflicts in the middle east as well as the way in which history plays a role in justifying aggression as well as its effect on the culture of Istanbul.

Nationalism is not confined to any one country and Arie speaks frankly on the ways in which Turkey has developed a layer of history that separates out what is focused on and what is discarded in the minds of the general public. Its not all serious though, we do have a wonderful interjection by Arie’ two cats, and he explains what it is like to be a cat in Istanbull.

Arie writes for Hyperallergic and The Mantle, please see links for more of his work

He is on Twitter @byzantinologue

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Music – Danny Boyle (Modern Rome, Adam Grant & Open Doors)

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Halloween Archaeohorror Stories Feat. Liz Pearson and Ellery Thomas - Modern Myth

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Spooky Scary archaeologists!

This podcast is an anthology of creative stories, all within the theme of Halloween and a little bit of heritage.

Content Warning: Body Horror, Depressive thoughts, violence.

The first story is "Mud", written and narrated by Tristan Boyle, it is the story of a field archaeologist who is confronting a sickening realisation.

The next piece is a song called Nan Tuck, by Chalk Horse Music. Liz (of Chalk Horse Music) describes a witch legend in the County of Sussex where I live in the UK. It involves a woman that lived in the 16th century, Nan Tuck, which became the inspiration for this song.

The final story, Eternal Rest, written by Tristan and read by Ellery Thomas tells of a museum conservator who's accidentally damage turns into horror.

Thanks to Liz and Ellery for their contributions, you can find their work at the following links:

Liz - Chalk Horse Music - https://www.chalkhorsemusic.com/ - @chalkhorsemusic

Ellery - https://www.ellery.xyz/ - @elleryells

The Modern Myth of Archaeological Fantasies with ArchyFantasies - Episode 5

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:38:34 +0000

Warning this episode contains a lot of fun, Foregoing a special American holiday, Tristan speaks with pseudo-archaeologist debunker, Sara Head, also known as ArchyFantasies of the ArchyFantasies podcast. We debate skepticism, pseudo-archaeology, podcasting, archaeogaming and much much more,

Links

Twitter : @anarchaeologist

@ArchyFantasies

https://archyfantasies.com/

Music Credit: All music in this episode was created by Danny Boyle

“Alone at bar at 3am” are both copyright to Danny Boyle – contact @OhDannyBoyle for more information.

Genetics, Archaeology & The Far Right with Dr. Susanne Hakenbeck - Episode 4 - Modern Myth

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

This episode is about the Modern Myth of genetics, race and archaeology that permeates through far right online spaces. Discussions over one’s personal ancestry from DNA testing kits, the fall of Rome and modern migration into Europe. Dr. Susanne Hakenbeck is a senior lecturer in historical archaeology at the University of Cambridge and her recent paper, Genetics, archaeology and the far right: an unholy Trinity identifies the ways in which extremist online spaces foster racist ideas about the past. However it is in many ways the genetic research uses unclear terms and casually equates genetic population and ethnic groups that allow the data to be easily co-opted by the right.

Links

Genetics, archaeology and the far right: an unholy Trinity

Susanne Hakebeck on Twitter

@anarchaeologist @archpodnet

Credit

Music - Modern Myth & Alone at a Bar at 3 am - Danny Boyle

Episode 3: Insurgent Empire and the Lost Voices in Colonialism with Dr. Priyamvada Gopal

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Thu, 4 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000

n this episode of Modern Myth, we begin to unravel the lesser known history of colony and the nuacned ways in which people occupied the British Imperial space. Talking with Cambridge Reader, Dr. Priyamvada Gopal about her new book Insurgent Empire, Tristan asks what voices are unaccounted for in traditional retellings of the British Empire and why does that have an effect on the modern narrative. The many modern myths of colony are outlined and discussed as well as what the future holds in terms of solidarity with the world.

Links

Insurgent Empire - Verso Books

Twitter : @priyamvadagopal

@anarchaeologist

: Repatriation as Foreign Policy - Modern Myth Moment

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 4 Jun 2019 23:00:00 +0000

Another Modern Myth Moment, the bitesize version of the Modern Myth Show.

Repatriation isn't just a feelgood measure, it has many effects and needs to be discussed far more in society, Inspired by a heated debate on Twitter, Tristan outlines his views on repatriation and why it links to foreign policy.

I Agree with Graham Hancock!? -Modern Myth Moment - I

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Ok, before you type your strongly worded tweet or you decide to #cancel me please give me a moment to explain. As has been highlighted recently, archaeology has a problem with impact with getting the information out there. Perhaps there’s nothing wrong with the food, its just the service isn’t what you want. With his new book released graham hancock appeared on the Joe Rogan show and obviously talked at length about his book, he made some salient points and importantly he tied himself to those ideas and that’s where I think we can learn something about outreach.If you want to argue, tweet at me or send me an email:Links Twitter/IG - @anarchaeologistSupport the network by becoming a memberShare this on social media

Episode 2 : The Modern Myth of Nuclear Power with Martin Pfeiffer

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Quick, Marty, we gotta save the world! From what!? From nuclear annihilation.Perhaps not so grand, but in this Modern Myth episode we get to grips with the ideas behind nuclear weapons and the boogeyman of radiation, Martin Pfeiffer is a PhD student researching nuclear anthropology and loves going into musems to #LickTheBomb, (he tells us how their casings taste) and what it means to be an activist for denuclearisation of the modern world. LinksCarol Cohn - “Sex and Death in the World of Defense Intellectuals.” Twitter:@NuclearAnthro - for cats and nuclear bombs@anarchaeologist - for your hosts malarky @ArchPodNet - for Updates and other showsBecome a member and get early access to episodes and a slack team

Episode 1 : The Modern Myth of Brexit with Kenny Brophy

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sat, 9 Feb 2019 11:09:54 +0000

Brexit, it's a word we hear all too often, no doubt we are fatigued by it. But in the cusp of its realization perhaps we should look how we got here. What helped create the narrative and what information was drawn upon in order to make it seem that leaving the EU was the decision to vote for, at least for three majority of people.

I speak to Kenny Brophy from the University of Glasgow about his paper Brexit And Prehistory about the ways in which narratives were created and how people use symbols of the past to create their own narratives, and in some cases their own cairns.

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References

The Brexit Hypothesis and Prehistory - Kenny Brophy
https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2018.160

Response to ‘Brexit, Archaeology and Heritage: Reflections and Agendas’ - Lorna Richardson & Thomas Booth

http://doi.org/10.5334/pia-545

Credit:

Music - Danny Boyle

Modern Myth

Alone at a Bar at 3am

Twitter/Instagram:

@Anarchaeologist

ArchWorld I : Virtualistation For the Masses - Episode 49

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 4 Jul 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Bring yourself online.....

The HBO drama Westworld has entered its second season, dealing with a robot revolt and what it means to be Artificial Intelligence and by extension, human. All against a backdrop of America's favourite cultural setting, the Wild West. Tristan uses Westworld to introduce his multi episode series on virtual archaeology and the importance of thinking about representation of archaeology; do we want a fun and engaging history that allows people to explore or should we let people "peek behind the curtain" in order to be more honest.

Credit:

Music - Danny Boyle

Holographic Overture

Alone at a Bar at 3am

Twitter/Instagram:

@Anarchaeologist

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Supremacist Cheeseboard - Episode 48

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:56:53 +0000

Content Warning - Racism, Far Right Wing

Cheddar Man was only meant to be one data point within a wider data-set about prehistoric migrations into Britain. Instead the representation of Cheddar Man with dark skin sent the right wing blog-o-sphere into a media furore claiming conspiracy and bad science. And although its fun to laugh at white supremacists who make such a huge point of having direct lineage have to come to terms with a "black ancestor" - is this really the conversation we need to have? Surely there must be more to talk about when it comes to race, genetics and the representation of the past.

Bibliography:

Richardson, L-J. (2014). Understanding Archaeological Authority in a Digital Context, Internet Archaeology 38.

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/cheddar-man-mesolithic-britain-blue-eyed-boy.html

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/feb/07/first-modern-britons-dark-black-skin-cheddar-man-dna-analysis-reveals

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2161867-ancient-dark-skinned-briton-cheddar-man-find-may-not-be-true/

Kevin Logan - (Voice) Person 1 + Customer

https://www.youtube.com/user/ploppy111

Michael Rowlands - (Voice) Narrator

https://www.youtube.com/user/MrTheMusicManMichael

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Farewell Persephone - Episode 47

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Thu, 1 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Today Tristan discusses and ruminates on death, funerary practices, and where archaeology fits into all of it.

We Are The Decay - Episode 46

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:30:00 +0000

Launching what he calls “The Archaeologist’s Manifesto” Tristan is back again (after another hiatus) and will be bringing a propaganda fuelled monthly podcast to your ears. Todays episode focuses on Decay and what that means in modern society – looking at how histories are treated and whether forgetting a history is as bad as damaging it for other ideological reasons.

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chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 13:23:59 +0000

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End of Anarchaeologist - Episode 45

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:53:42 +0000

Hello Everyone, this has been a long time coming - I have decided to retire for the moment this show. It won't mean the end of my work here at the network, in fact I will be more involved behind the scenes. I have things change in my life which means I don't have the same kind of time to record.

I will still be on Twitter and be available by email, so don't hesitate to contact me.

Music by D. Boyle

CIfA2017 #PTAC and a better Way - Episode 44

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:42:20 +0000

Tristan is talking nonsense again, from a hole smashed through the wall of a normal timely schedule comes another new format episode including your favourite clips of a fictional dystopia. Topics covered in this episode is politics, being at CIFA, future conferences and perhaps touching on a better way of communicating archaeology.

LInks

Sessions recorded at CIFA2017

Thanks to Doug Rocks-MacQueen - @Openaccessarch

We strive to achieve standards – to be do better archaeology.

The “manel” and the CIFA response and E&D Group response

You Can Do it - Episode 43 - Anarchaeologist

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode trials a new format of the Anarchaeologist podcast, now on a monthly release schedule (adhering to anything wouldn't be very anarchistic would it?). Tristan talks about getting involved with projects and taking part in the world, and more importantly why everyone should feel at least they have some chance to do something worthwhile. A special recording is provided by Dr. Chloe Duckworth a.k.a. ArchaeoDuck. And for the first time on the network we hear from the 5YR Leader and his opinions on archaeology.

I Vouch For Poucher - Episode 42

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 18:36:27 +0000

Back in January, I spoke to the wonderful Cath Poucher, who runs the CPD Hertiage Blog and is part of the CIfA Equality and Diversity committee. In this conversation we discuss Stonehenge, Archaeological Twitter, being visible online and what its like to leave archaeology as a career.

Recorded in a 'dungeon' In the Bodleian Library

Links

@Cathpoucher

http://www.cdpheritage.co.uk/

@Anarchaeologist

We Will Be the Decay - Episode 41

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Today's episode is an attempt to take on the #Archmanifesto "The Archaeologist's Manifesto" - a political slice of archaeology. In this episode, Tristan talks the new Stonehenge tunnel, why the past is important and why the discussion about what we support in history through the allocation of resources. Shout out to Evelyn on twitter who answered the hashtag #archmedia (@dingledodie77)

Preview New Season - Episode 41

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:01:03 +0000

Welcome to the new age of the Anarchaeologist Podcast. Tristan is back to destory the very gorund beneath our feet with his approach to the gap between the past, the present and the future.

Full episode released 18/01/17

Repatriation - Episode 40

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today, Tristan rants about repatriation and rails against the British Museum! It's an exciting show that covers some serious topics in the news today.

Low Energy Plasmas - Episode 39

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 6 Jul 2016 20:41:44 +0000

Hello Everyone - a new episode with just myself talking this time - I am talking plasmas, science and how this may be a glimpse of the future of archaeology!

Links

Wiki on Induction Plasma

Albuquerque Journal article

Social Media

@Anarchaeologist

Science, Certification and Chris Webster - Episode 37

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Joining together in an all too rare occurrence, Tristan and Chris tackle the use of science in CRM archaeology. Since both podcasters arrived to archaeology from science based backgrounds, it was important to establish how that may have influenced how Chris views his field projects and how this became an inspiration for the Professional Certification for Scientists, a new learning website dedicated to bringing knowledge and credibility to those who work in the field or in the lab.

Links

http://www.pcscourses.com/
Social Media

@Anarchaeologist – Twitter IG

@ArcheoWebby - Twitte

HARK THY HANDS ARE THOSE OF ICONOCLASTS! - Episode 36

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 1 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000

The world has gone mad! At once decrying the death of heritage in the middle east by terrorist hands and then squeezing in the end of archaeology in the uk as we know it. I, the anarchaeologist, will topple the tyrannical narrative and try show the other side of the argument and why archaeologists over the uk are worried.

Links

http://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2016/may/new-bill-will-restrict-use-of-pre-commencement-conditions-and-support-neighbourhood-planning/

UK Petition

Social Media

@Anarchaeologist - Twitter IG

tristan@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

Palmyra Must Fall - Episode 35

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 18 May 2016 08:00:00 +0000

"The Echoes of the Past speak louder than any voice I hear right now" - Farewell Mona Lisa, The Dillinger Escape Plan

Words that have much meaning in today's iconophilic traditionalist society where the comical giants of politics saunter around proclaiming that simplybuilding 3D scanned monuments will somehow undo the damage done. Well don't hold out for any sympathies, because what the Palmyra reconstruction shows is that monumental heritage is more important than people.

If there are unjustices and debate in the public sphere concerning the past then let us as archaeologists not shy away, let us challenge the status quo, let's bring humanity back into the centre of archaeology.

He's not Dead, he was only busy - Anarchaeologist - Episode 34

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sun, 1 May 2016 13:16:44 +0000

Guess who’s back with a brand new track, Tristan opens his first line of attack; pointing out his inability to hold to his own schedule. In this episode the Anarchaeologists meanders through the last few months including talking about the Hidden Heritage Conference in Dorchester and the CIfA conference in Leicester, mentioning people he’s met and things he has picked up. Sorry about the delay in releases, I will catch up very quickly, there is a lot of people on my pod list right now.

Links

Scarf http://www.scottishheritagehub.com/

ADS http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/

Internet Archaeology http://intarch.ac.uk/

Social Media

@Anarchaeologist Twitter/IG

Talllankyteapot SnapCha

Enabled Archaeology – Theresa O'Mahony – Episode 33

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode takes a look at the unknown world of archaeology as experienced by people with disabilities and some of the barriers they face when it comes to working and learning in the archaeological and historical sector. I speak with Theresa O’Mahony of Enabled Archaeology, a post-graduate student at University College London, who has used her own experiences to motivate herself to research how those with disabilities are treated. In this episode she discuss some of her preliminary findings and shares some sad and shocking stories she has heard from those she has interviewed for her research. Theresa is looking to set up a foundation to support those she calls Enabled Archaeologists, this term applying to both disabled/enabled and able-bodied people.

QUB a Dub Dub 2 - David Bell and Jill Almond

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0000

David Bell and I sit down to talk theory, being a mature student and most importantly of all, swords. We meander through the physical parts of archaeology and how an engineer became an archaeologist studying swords. And of course David explains the difference between a knife, a halberd and a rapier.

Jill Almond is studying architecture in asylums in both Ireland and Scotland and compairing the uses of space to create different environment. We discuss what archaeology is and the wide variety of archaeologists that exist within the research environment.

@QUBGAP

@historicasylums

@anarchaeologist

@ArchPodNet

QUB a Dub Dub - Belfast University Archaeologists

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 20:03:00 +0000

You could say I am in my element with this weeks show; part one of 2 of the wonderful conversations that I had with the wonderful people from Queen's University Belfast Geography Archaeology Paleoecology Group.

Links

https://twitter.com/justrena

https://twitter.com/GAPQUB

@Anarchaeologist

Göbekli Tepe, a conversation with Jens Notroff Episode 30

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:00:00 +0000

In this weeks episode, we go for the strangest of the strange and oldest of the old, Göbekli Tepe. This site situated in Southern Turkey near the border with Syria and is argueably the oldest momument building by humans, around 11,000 years old. The oldest 14C date is around 9,700-9,300 calBC.

Mark Watson and Hidden Heritage - Episode 29

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Tristan speaks to Mark Watson of Hidden Heritage.

Anarchaeologist Speaks: Used History and Lead Objects - Episode 28

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Today Tristan takes on the news in his usual rambling tones. The topics covered are from a number of different sources (listed below); with many modern discussions using history in hyperbolic ways to justify action and inaction, its time to step back and see how the past is used.

Working all day, Eco Homes and Palmayra - Anarchaeologist Speaks - Episode 27

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 4 Nov 2015 18:09:44 +0000

Hello and welcome to another "I can't get a guest speaker so I am just going to ramble on anyway" episode. Today's episode is a bit more knowledgable than usual since I have now actually worked out in a field and not just poured over a textbook. I also wanted to talk about the recent news story of the ancient "Eco-home" and why that may a problem name and finally I talk a little about how people react to you telling them you're an archaeologist, or at least Anarchaeologist

Tweet Tristan @Anarchaeologist

Or Read the Blog

Paul's Disco Ball - Episode 26

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:46:30 +0000

Paul Edward Montgomery

Today’s episode is with University of York PhD Paul Montgomery, public archaeologist

We sit down to talk public archaeology, Paul’s perspective on history and more importantly music and shows like Metalocalpse. Monogolian Throat singing rap? Metal bands based in history? Continuing into the history of Disco and why you avoid falling down Wikipedia holes. Paul also realises his love for big shiny outfits.
We chat about race and class in Nicaragua where Paul grew up, the colonial origins of words and the state of archaeology in Nicurgua.

Check out Paul’s blog below
https://archaeofiend.wordpress.com/
https://twitter.com/archaeofiend

Apologies for the technical difficulties that you will hear throughout this episode, I have tried my best to fix that.

Stephen Reid Of Immersive Minds - Episode 25

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 7 Oct 2015 08:00:00 +0000

tephen Reid of Immersive minds takes us on a journey, from his time in call centres to his current business of using technology to educate. In particular, Stephen’s work on Minecraft recreations of historic buildings have taken the internet by storm with Penicuik House and Geocaching in Minecraft.

I take the tough questions to Stephen about using videogames to help educate children and what the challenges and benefits are; Does Call of Duty belong in the classroom? Does Tetris have the answer?Stephen believes in immersion and you will too by the end of this episode.

Remember to check out the rest of the Podcast Network for more great shows, especially since now we have Kim Biddulph’s Prehistories .

Share this episode with your friends and colleagues and tell them about the Archaeology Podcast Network

Episode 24 : Robert "The M stands for Mischevious" Chapple

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:44:12 +0000

Hello Everyone and welcome back to the Anarchaeologist podcast! It's been a while but we are coming back swinging with an absolute belter of an episode. Today I am speaking to the wonderful Robert M Chapple - a man infamous (they say) because of a Crannog in Ireland and a 'recovering archaeologist'. Adding to this we bring up having a reputation in archaeology (undeserved or otherwise) and how to survive outside the world of archaeology.

This has a lot of accent in it.

Remember to follow me @Anarchaeologist and @ArchPodNet on Twitter for updates and you'll definitely want to follow @RMChapple too

Soup and Sandwich Meal Deal : Episode 2 - Games, Egypt and Society

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 19:44:52 +0000

Hello Everyone or alternatively helo pawb if you are Welsh!

Once again I am joined by Mr. Soup from ArchaeoSoup Productions bringing a somewhat respectable air to the chaotic show! We talk topical stories in archaeology, Nefertiti's Tomb and why that ties into press releases and sensationalism in the media. Next up we talk about how history is misread by society and Mr. soup and I get into a bit of a back and forth about the purpose of history.

We discuss the reaction to the recent Motherboard article by Andrew Reinhard and what that means for archaeology.

Are you a meta - processual archaeologist?

WARNING : Terrible jokes, really bad puns and a chaotic conversation

Episode 23: EAA Glasgow, Social Media and Ask an Archaeologist

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:39:32 +0000

Hello Everyone - so I lost episode 22 - oops, sorry.

Instead I am producing an episode here and now and with many more detintely in the pipeline. Today's episode talks about my new job, EAA Glasgow 2015 conference and what I have coming up for you in the next couple of weeks. An important message I would like to share is that of how speaking online isn't something we should do lightly, in fact, we should actually be more ready to listen to others and what they have to say rather than making sure our voice is the loudest in the room 100% of the time. It can be doifficult to feel heard especially in the ocean of voices on the internet, but we should take this time we have to listen and engage - listen and Retweet. If you want to read the whole thing you can find a link here to the blog.

Finishing off the episode with a little segment called Ask An Archaeologist with questions from my Twitter feed! Thank you all for sending them in!

The League of Nerds Podcast - 085 Cancer 'cures' and cannabis

Episode 21 : Tim Hunt, Biblical Vases and the Importance of Archaeology

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 13:14:31 +0000

Hello Everyone, sorry for the late release of this episode, I want to justify it with complaining about my life but I digress here is an episode of me rambling for an age. I would be in error if I didn't mention Tim Hunt and his recent comments (old news now) - relating to our own specific conversations in archaeology. Next up a story about a biblical vase and a name that appeared in the Bible. News about the Kennewick Man. I finish the episode with a rant about the importance of Archaeology because it wouldn't be me if I didn't!

Links:

Download the Episode Here

http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/rare-inscription-bearing-biblical-name-found-in-israel-150616.ht

Episode 20.5 : Announcements And Updates

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 19:52:30 +0000

Hello everyone, this is a quick update abotu what's happening over the next number of months with the Anarchaeologist podcast. I am having to spread myself quite thin and I really don't want to keep apologising for not releasing. I am thinking of changing to the format in the meantime to a "The Anarchaeologist Speaks" type in a bid to use what small time I have free to give you your well deserved episodes.

Thank you to everyone who has interacted and talked to me on Twitter and elsewhere - you are amazing and keep me going

Thanks

Tristan

Episode 20: Gabe and Tristan Battle For the Truth

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:28:16 +0000

Hello and welcome back to a crowning example of what really happens when archaeologists talk at length. Gabe Moshenska makes a return to the show, bringing us up to date on his Oral Histories project but soon enough a wider conversation on the presentation of the Second World War and how history is used by various political factions to back up their own ideas. Furthermore we descend even deeper into the world of Political Correctness, the right wing and how archaeology can be part of rediscovering history.

WARNING: Contains Dirty Leftist Propaganda

Twitter:

@ArchPodNet

@GabeMoshenska

@Anarchaeologist

Episode 19: Zenobie Wan Has Taught me Well

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 13 May 2015 17:06:47 +0000

Todays episode transcends the atlantic ocean to bring the wonderful Zenobie Garrett, Archaeologist living in New York but originally from Illinoise. We talk Mediveal archaeology and how it isn’t what you normally expect and how public archaeology is the most important thing we can engage in. I comment on the culture of archaeologists and Zenobie drops a few puns. We talk about what archaeology is and why we were both drawn to it.

Find Zenobie on twitter @ZenobieWan

Episode 18 : Archaeodeath : Discussing the Pestiferous

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 10:47:00 +0000

Today we go into the depths of death; to the bottom of the pit to discover the man behind the blog Archaeodeath. Today's guest is Proffessor Howard Williams of the University of Chester, England. Here we discuss the meaning of death in archaeology and the role of Mortuary Archaeology as a specialisation. Despite this morbid topic, we have a wonderful chat about comedy, humour and not being super serious all the time (in fact sometimes it pays to be funny). Professor Williams explains the story behind his recent blog post on studying cemeteries.

We also talk about who can speak out and what it means to be offensive as a Professor in a University or as a young career archaeologist.

I discuss how metal and archaeology can come together and what the best rap battle between archaeologists could be.

If you want to check out Professor Williams' Blog you can find it here, and if you want to follow him on Twitter click here

Head on over to the Archaeology Podcast Network for more great shows!

If you want to contact me : admin@anarchaeologist.co.uk or tristan@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

Soup and Sandwich Meal Deal 1

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 17:17:00 +0000

Today's view special episode of the Anarchaeologist podcast is a lively news commentary on the latest archaeological news hitting the headlines. I am joined by Mr. Soup of Archaeosoup Productions to dissect and examine stories on cannibals, cognition and champagne. we go head to head in the worst archaeology jokes we can think of and I am corrected on pronunciation several times.

Stay tuned for this week's normal episode on Wednesday on the topic of ArchaeoDeath, in the meantime, head on over to the Archaeology Podcast Network to hear the other shows!

Mr Soup

Twitter Website Youtube

The Anarchaeologist Speaks - Cannibalism, Picts and Online Resources

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:36:00 +0000

Hello everyone, apologies for last week's no show - this week I'll bring an extra special The Anarchaeologist Speaks - which it seems is becoming a more regular feature, especially for those who like me talking for around 15 minutes

Archaeotech Live

Stories:

Cannibalism in Gough's Cave - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/human-origins/humans-in-britain/goughs-cave-cannibalism/index.html

Pictish Fort in North East Scotland - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-32325310

Roman Burial Online resource - http://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/archives/view/romangl/

Twitter - Podcasts

@Davidmaier7 - Podcast without Borders

@StrangerCons - Stranger Conversations

@Musingsofashibe - Musings Of a Shibe

@wiretechgirl @AngelsFreak7 - Dark Angels Pretty Freaks

@liarcitypodcast _ liar City Podcast

@poddigest - Podcast Digest

The Anarchaeologist Speaks - Episode 17

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 1 Apr 2015 19:29:00 +0000

**WARNING CONTAINS ARCHAEOLOGICAL BLACK METAL**

HARK! The trowels no longer shuffle in the dirt and the test pits have been dug. This week's episode settles down with Tristan aka The Anarchaeologist, as he goes on a tirade about news stories almost a month old. Fear not, dear listener, despite lacking topicality, Tristan assures me that his tone is witty, relentless and slightly over the top.

If you had ideas about ISIS or The Temple of the Monkey, prepare to be amazed at even more questions and pondering as well as some food for thought.

The Anarchaeologist will return to normal programming with the next episode, in the meantime I leave you in the capable hands and warm tones of Tristan Boyle

Episode 16 Electric Archaeology with Shawn Graham

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:32:00 +0000

Today's episode we enter the electric zone of archaeology with our guide Shawn Graham. Talking about his blog and how it has led through his identity as an academic starting off and how it got him the job he has now because of it.

We talk about Public archaeology and what it means and how we can deal with it.

And interestingly, how do archaeologists interact with each other?

Best summed up "There's no point in doing work for the audience of one"

Modern Myth RSS

Episode 15 : Shamanism in The UK

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 4 Mar 2015 13:56:00 +0000

Sporting a headdress of red deer bones and antlers, Masters student of Archaelogy James Dilley brings a flavour of Shamanism to the Anarchaeologist Podcast. We discuss the reality of Shaman practises in the UK (which I can’t pronounce properly the entire episode), and what life was like for bronze age wizards. We also discuss modern pagan groups and what inspired James to enter the Spirit World, and talks us through many important finds of Shamanistic burial sites, which ultimately influenced his Shaman kit.

I ask whether it fits my Neanderthal frame.

We discuss modern pagan groups and James’ own attraction to Shamanism and what inspired him to enter the world of the spirits.

Check out his website Ancient Craft UK and his Twitter handle @ancientcraftuk

If you are interested in supporting the network click here; have a show idea or want to appear in an episode get in touch and finally remember to check out this show on twitter @anarchaeologist

Episode 14: Experimental Vs Experiential

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 14:11:00 +0000

Today I sit down with the "Saturday Night Shaman" and owner of Ancient Crafts UK to shed light on the great debate of experimental Vs. experiential archaeology.

We talk through what goes into making stone axes and I quickly discover how much James likes knapping.

James recalls his time on history tv shows such as Time Team and others and explains that link to experiential archaeology.

Ancient Craft UK website

James' Twitter

Anarchaeologist Twitter

Episode 13: Archaeologie in 3D

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 4 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Today i speak to Eik jageman of Archaeologie in 3D twitter handle and blog. We discuss the hows and whys of taking 3D scanning of archaeological sites and structures, how to get that information out there and the big issues with dealing with reconstructing the past.

We also talk about archaeology in Germany past and present, as well as making terrible generalisations!

Links

Eik's Twitter

Blog

Episode 12 : Time Team (UK)

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Anarchaeologist podcast, today's show stars James Dilly, Kim Bidduph and Paul Carmichael. We are talking about Time team!

We talk about what time team is and our fond memories of it, James reveals his special connections to Time Team, and we look at the future of what an archaeological show can be like.

Paul gives us an insight into the world of broadcasting and what hurdles future shows may face; so if you are interested this episode is for you!

We also talk about the Time Team Campaign on Change.org run by time team fans,

"Mick Aston sadly passed away on 24th June 2013, He featured in 19 out of 20 Series of the popular programme Time Team.

We think it would be really nice and fitting to pay #Respect to the late Mick Aston via doing a Special 'One-Off' DIG in memory of him at a location Mick would have loved!

We know More4 are to air old episodes of Time Team in tribute of Mick on July 13th 2013, But us Time Team Fans would like to see a Special 'One Last Dig' for Mick.

Thank You,

Lee Brady"

Links

Twitter

Facebook

Episode 11: Schools Prehistory and a lot of other things

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 7 Jan 2015 21:46:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to a slighlty delayed podcast episode, I haven't been feeling the best so I've been slow to edit. However this one is a good one. Today I speak with (sometimes at) Kim Biddulph of School's Prehistory, dedicated to providing great resources for educators about the past. In this episode we not only cover the history of Schools Prehistory but we take a look at archaeology, archaeologists, presenting history and I make a flailing defense of theory.

I apologise for some audio quality, I messed up my settings and I tried to edit as possible, I also apologise to Kim for talking a lot.

Check out the website : Schools Prehistory

and find them on Twitter @SchPrehistory

Episode 10 : A very Archaeological Christmas

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Merry Christmas Everyone! So today is a very special episode - I took a very traditional Christmas poem and have put my own twist on it. I hope you enjoy and share it with your friends and colleagues.

I also look back across my episodes and why I have even made this podcast. I also look forwards to new year and what shows I want to get made.

You can always send me an email or tweet me!

I am looking for guests for Archaeological Cross Section!

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Episode 9 : Oral Histories - The Archaeologists Who Built London

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:00:00 +0000

In todays episode I speak to the wonderful Gabe Moshenska as he describes his latest project, the Archaeologists who built London. This is no ordinary project, this is an oral history of the archaeologists who dug in London after the bombing of the second world war and uncovered the rich history of the capital city. You will find a link below to the project page which is being crowdsourced via Micropasts and the video for the project features Gabe's very own artistic talent. We also manage to talk about archaeology in the public sphere, (unfortunately Mr. Moshenska has a soft spot for Indiana Jones) and why we should have more women in archaeological media.

Links

The Project Page on Micropasts

@gabemoshenska

Episode 8 : Swapping Trowels for Controllers - Archaeology and Videogames Part 2

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:54:00 +0000

The adventure begins once again! The mystery and adventure of archaeology lends itself easily to gamification, that is, general ideas about archaeology make for fun games; however can we learn something more from this interaction? Is there a future in this area? Here at the Anarchaeologist podcast, we would like to think so; this episode is following up on theme explored in our debut show with Andrew Reinhard. Although this time the reins are taken by Tara Coppelstone, who is doing her PhD at the University of York on Archaeology and Videogames.

In this episode Tara explains the connections between these apparent distant worlds and demonstrates that link by showing telling us about the various archaeological games she has made. We talk about representation and how the past has to be carefully handled. The future of information is heading ever more digital, can we as archaeologists keep up and adapt?

Links

Tara's Blog

@gamingarchaeo

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Episode 7 : Cornelius Holtorf and The Temple of Public Archaeology

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:56:00 +0000

This episode is in an interesting look into the balance between allowing people to talk about the past in their own terms and how academics can respond in meaningful ways. How can we decide on what the past is and also what it means? How should we deal with non-standard views of the past while maintaining our integrerity. Many archaeologists bemoan the way in which the past is sensationalised for newspapers but could this be a blessing in disguise?

Proffessor Holtorf's book - "Archaeology as a Brand" has been praised and critiqued by people all over the world; make up your mind by listening to what he has to say. He certainly changed my opinion on things, will he change yours as well?

Episode 6: Archaeologists Under Fire/ Saving Mes Aynak

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:55:00 +0000

Today’s episode is a little different to others; I speak to Brent Huffman, a filmmaker with a passion for a site in Afghanistan Mes Aynak is under threat from a Chinese mining company who wish to perform open cast mining on the site to acquire the copper ore underneath. In this episode, Brent describes his motivation for travelling in a very dangerous part of Afghanistan and what he saw on site; I ask him about how his opinion of archaeology has changed over the course of filming and he describes his frustration with the politics of the site preventing meaningful salvage of the history. Some of the things talked about are very difficult to hear and I want to put a slight disclaimer for listeners to be aware of some of the occupational dangers of working in this part of the world.

The film is premiering at the International Documentary Film festival Amsterdam and if you want more information head on over to the Saving Mes Aynak website

Links

@Brent_Huffman

@SavingMesAynak

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Episode 5 : Anarchism and Archaeology

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:57:00 +0000

Today I speak to Ed Gonzalez-Tennant about Anarchism and Archaeology, archaeology in the American south and how to apply these kind of ideas to methodology. Although Anarchism conjures up many different reactions, serious discussion of it has been lacking in academic circles. We explore what anarchism means, why some warn its a death wish to write about and how to topple the hierarchies of knowledge and history to provide a level field for everyone. If community archaeology interests you, this episode is for you. Also I completely lost it at one point so be prepared. I hope you enjoy listening to Ed as much as I did.

Episode 4 : Open Access Archaeology

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 1 Oct 2014 15:23:00 +0000

In todays episode I have a conversation with Doug who runs the website open access archaeology. In addition to this website which has lots of handy links, he runs a twitter account @OpenAccessArch which tweets out links to thousands of open access articles to read to your hearts content. OpenAccess has been causing a stir in academic circles but now more than ever, the paywall between the public and papers is being slowly dismantled.

If you want to know more about open access listen to todays episode or head over to Open Access Archaeology

Intro Music is Something Right and Something Real by In An Instant

Outro Music is performed by The Smokin Diamonds

Episode 3 : Community Archaeology

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 15:25:00 +0000

On today's podcast I talk to Harriet and Dr Lorna Richardson about community archaeology; we discuss what it means in theory and in practise as well as responding to the phrase "archaeology is community archaeology or it is nothing".

How can community archaeology bring people together? What does it mean to people? These questions and many are discussed in this downloadable podcast.

Tune in every fortnight and don't forget to find us on iTunes as well

Lorna Richardson

Website

Twitter @lornarichardson

Episode 2 : Archaeology And New Media

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 3 Sep 2014 15:28:00 +0000

Today’s episode is in two parts; first I talk to Tom Goskar who is the creator of the original Archaeocast and what it was like first podcasting back in 2004, what the future holds and he ends up quizzing me at certain points. The second guest is Mr. Soup, creator of the ArchaeoSoup Channel on Youtube; we get angry at people talking about Stonehenge and talk about the future of archaeology.

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Tom Goskar : Website

Archaeosoup : Youtube Channel ; Website

Episode 1 : Archaeology and Videogames

chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 15:31:00 +0000

Welcome to the Anarchaeologist Podcast - In today's episode we take the first tentative steps into the world of Archaeology and videogames. My guest is Andrew Reinhard, self proclamined "Punk Archaeologist", publisher and runs the Archaeogaming blog.

We discuss archaeology's representation in videogames, archaeology in Skyrim and World of Warcraft and the future of archaeology in the gaming industry!

Feel free to comment or if you have feedback email admin@anarchaeologist.co.uk

Thanks to In An Instant for use of their music - which you can check out at http://inaninstant.bandcamp.com/