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Archaeology of The Hobbit: Smials Saloons - Trowel 71
1w ago00:35:31Tap to summarizeAsh and Tilly have finally made it through the front door of Bag End! In this episode, they discuss the archaeology of buildings, and talk about how the physical structure of a hobbit hole (or smials) can be used to learn more about hobbit culture. Tune in to hear all about window tax, historic palimpsests, and why a round door just doesn’t make sense! Books mentioned: Carpe Jugulum (Terry Pratchett) Links Prancing Pony Building Survey Episode Çatalhöyük buildings Çatalhöyük article by Ian Hodder on entanglement “What is a Broch” - Caithness Broch Project Jarlshof overview The APN Awards: The APN Awards - Nominations Open! Contact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram: @and.my.trowel Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/71 ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Around the Fire: Small Animals and Paleoindian Camps with Dr. McKenna Litynski - Plains 46
1w ago00:28:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton welcomes Dr. McKenna Litynski to discuss her recent article, “Anthropogenic Burning of Small Mammals at the Early Paleoindian La Prele Site in Converse County, Wyoming.” While Paleoindian archaeology often focuses on mammoths and other large game, this study demonstrates how tiny animal remains can provide equally important insights into the lives of the first peoples of North America. Dr. Litynski explains how archaeologists distinguish natural from human-created bone accumulations, what burned microfaunal remains reveal about activities around Paleoindian hearths, and why these small bones likely represent everyday camp behaviors rather than food waste. The conversation highlights how careful analysis of overlooked evidence is transforming our understanding of Paleoindian lifeways and the complexity of daily life at one of the Great Plains' most significant Early Paleoindian sites. Article Citation: Litynski, McKenna L., Todd A. Surovell, K. McCarty, C. Bothwell, T. R. Murdock, S. M. BenChaabane, D. N. Walker, P. H. Sanders, Spencer Pelton, Robert L. Kelly, Madeline E. Mackie, and Matthew O'Brien 2026 Anthropogenic Burning of Small Mammals at the Early Paleoindian La Prele Site in Converse County, Wyoming. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 73:105849. Links Article Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352409X26002841 Plains Anthropological Society Website Plains Anthropologist Online Journal Access 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 Transcript For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/46 Contact Instagram: @pawnee_archaeologist Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.com APN APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Building Partnerships at the State and Federal Level in Colorado - HeVo 108
1w ago00:53:53Tap to summarizeOn this month’s episode, Jessica speaks with Stacy Coleman (Assistant Director for Tribal Affairs with Colorado's Department of Natural Resources). First, the two cover how Stacy ended up focusing on law and then her fifteen years working for the Department of Justice’s Environmental Enforcement Section. Next Stacy describes what drew her to her current position and the many different aspects of such a large dynamic role. Some highlights she discusses for this role include the Colorado Outdoor Strategy and its Guidance Framework for Tribal Consultation, as well as the recent Colorado Parks and Wildlife Community Listening Sessions and the 1st Tribal Summit at the annual Partners in the Outdoors Conference. Stacy also discusses the importance of setting up a policy foundation for the next generation, as well as some of the many exciting efforts happening both in Colorado and across North America. Links Heritage Voices on the APN Stacy Coleman’s Page on the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Website Colorado Outdoor Strategy Colorado Outdoor Strategy’s Guidance Framework for Tribal Consultation American Indian and Indigenous Communities: State Park Engagement Colorado Parks and Wildlife Partners in the Outdoors Conference Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →First Man (2017) - Screens 133
2w ago01:16:35Tap to summarizeFirst Man (2017) is a “documentary” with an interesting relationship to scientific facts and a disturbing view of human nature. It follows human evolution through four reconstructed ancestors: an early beta cuck ape from Spain; a Tate stan basal hominin from Chad; an ancestral alpha mogger from South Africa; and a brainmaxxing sigma arsonist from China. Join us as we break down the silly walks, unnecessarily blurred monkey genitals, and (content warning!) graphic sexual assault. Links Pierolapithecus Sahelanthropus Gigantopithecus Sivapithecus/Ramapithecus Paranthropus Graecopithecus Peking Man (Homo erectus) Harbin/Dragon Man Our episode on Skullduggery (1970) Our episode on Sasquatch Sunset (2024) Grieving chimpanzee carries dead baby for months Zhoukoudian The myth of the alpha wolf Parsimony Boma predator deterrent Gao et al. (2017) Evidence of hominin use and maintenance of fire at Zhoukoudian Laughter in animals Pusceddu et al. (2025) Animal medical systems from Apis to apes: history, recent advances and future perspectives Ventro-ventro position (doggy is not the only style) Man vs. horse races (horses have won) Persistence hunting Aiello and Wheeler (1995) The Expensive-tissue hypothesis: The brain and the digestive system in human and primate evolution Wrangham (2009) Catching Fire: How Cooking Made us Human Contact Website Bluesky Facebook Letterboxd Email ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Fieldwork and Wolf Spotting in Yellowstone - Ethno 41
2w ago00:40:22Tap to summarizeIn this solo episode, David shares stories from two unforgettable weeks in Wyoming—from excavating an ancient Bison antiquus at the Willow Springs archaeological site to spending a day tracking wolves in Yellowstone National Park with wildlife guide Evan Stout. Along the way, he reflects on field archaeology, the challenges of living with permanent neuropathy after Guillain-Barré syndrome, the history of Yellowstone, wolf conservation, and why observing wild wolves offers a unique window into understanding the dogs that have shared our lives for thousands of years. Whether you're interested in archaeology, wildlife, human evolution, or America's national parks, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at two worlds that are more connected than they might seem. Books Mentioned Empire of Shadows Undaunted Courage Eavesdropping on Animals Rise of Wolf 8 Reign of Wolf 21 Transcripts For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ethnocynology/41 Links: davidianhowe.com Davidianhowe.com/store History of Dog course: The History of Dogs Yellowstone Wildlife Guide Company The APN Awards: The APN Awards - Nominations Open! ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Göbekli Tepe with Jens Notroff - Rock Art 169
2w ago00:45:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Alan speaks with Jens Notroff about the groundbreaking discoveries at Göbekli Tepe, one of the world's oldest monumental archaeological sites. They explore what its remarkable stone architecture, animal imagery, and material culture reveal about the social organization, ritual practices, and symbolic lives of hunter-gatherers more than 12,000 years ago. The conversation also examines how ongoing research is reshaping our understanding of the origins of monumentality, cooperation, and the transition to settled life. Transcripts For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/169 Links The APN Awards - Nominations Open! Jens Notroff wesbite Jens Notroff academic papers Göbekli Tepe, Türkei: Die Arbeiten der Jahre 2014 (Herbst) und 2015 Building Monuments, Creating Communities. Early monumental architecture at Pre-Pottery Neolithic Göbekli Tepe. Contact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates and Sponsors Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The 1909 “Egyptians in the Grand Canyon” Hoax - Pseudo 188
2w ago00:36:55Tap to summarizeDid the Egyptians make it all the way to the Grand Canyon? Have I been engaged in a massive conspiracy to cover up secrets? Trust no one (except your common sense). Links The APN Awards: The APN Awards - Nominations Open! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo/188 Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Merch Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Archaeology of Spoons - Teabreak 57
2w ago00:43:25Tap to summarizeIn this second installment of the archaeology of cutlery, Jessica and Matilda discuss the evolution of spoons. From the earliest scoop with a shell to the latest intricately carved wooden love spoon, these objects have become a huge part of human society all around the world. But how much do we actually know about the (pre)history of spoons? Tune in to find out! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/57 Links The APN Awards: The APN Awards - Nominations Open! Mudlarking clay pipes Wardrobe inventory for Edward I Palaeo-Inuit Spatulas Mary Rose ship conservation Badarian-period ivory spoons Wooden spoon consolation prize Welsh love spoons Contact the Host Matilda’s Contact Details Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com Website Instagram Newsletter Jess’s Contact Details Email: j.vandam.conservation@gmail.com Website Instagram ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Save Ancient Studies Alliance - TAS 334
3w ago00:40:30Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode Chris interviews Dr. David Danzig from the Save Ancient Studies Alliance. It’s a great website dedicated to education and outreach. They’ve got a conference coming up on July 19th and 20th for people listening in real time. It’s free and open to all. Check out the livestream options at the links below. Links Save Ancient Studies Alliance Virtual Conference Transcript For a rough transcript of this episode, head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archaeology/334 Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Archaeology of The Hobbit: Mounds of Middens - Trowel 70
3w ago00:33:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Ash and Tilly continue their deep dig into The Hobbit, focusing on the sedentary settlement of Hobbiton! They discuss how nomadic versus settled societies are seen within the archaeological record and Tolkien's works, to get a better archaeological understanding of hobbit-holes! Who knew pantries were a hobbit’s equivalent of conspicuous consumption? Links From Foraging to Farming: the 10,000 Year Revolution Timeline of Art History: Jōmon Culture (ca. 10,500–ca. 300 B.C.) Isotopic evidence of breastfeeding and weaning practices in a hunter–gatherer population during the Late/Final Jomon period in eastern Japan Prehistoric Venuses: Symbols of Motherhood or Womanhood? Evidence for the Eastern Agricultural Complex Crops in the Upper Delaware Valley Natufian Culture The APN Awards: The APN Awards - Nominations Open! Contact Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com Instagram: @and.my.trowel Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/70 ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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