The Archaeology Show

• Neanderthal DNA, Prehistoric Crayons and Early American Sailors - Ep 318

  There’s a lot of Neanderthal research in the news these days and the first two articles highlight some of those achievements. The first article references research about ancient Neanderthals and their migration patterns. Turns out they got around more than we think they did! The second article highlights new research about Neanderthal art and symbology using ochre coloring devices. Finally, we head back to the western hemisphere to learn about 20,000 year old Japanese ancestors possibly being some of the first to cross the ocean and explore the Americas.LinksScientists Discovered Ancient DNA That Could Change Prehistory ForeverPrehistoric crayons provide clues to how Neanderthals created art.Remarkable New Research on Ochre 'Crayons' Colors in Scientists' Understanding of How Neanderthals Made ArtNew Evidence Suggests the First Americans Didn’t Walk From Siberia—They Sailed From JapanContactChris [email protected] [email protected] (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion 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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• News: Footprints, First Streets, and Prehistoric Pioneers - Ep 317

  We kick off this episode with our latest RV adventures before exploring three remarkable archaeological discoveries. First, we discuss newly uncovered ancient human footprints. in Germany. Next, we examine the excavation of one of the world’s oldest streets in central Türkiye, revealing how early communities organized their living spaces nearly 10,000 years ago. Finally, we dive into the surprising story of the Greek island of Naxos, where evidence shows the first settlers weren’t human at all, but Neanderthals and other archaic hominins.LinksArchaeologists Found 300,000-Year-Old Human Footprints That Rewrite Part of Our StoryOne of the World’s Oldest Streets Unearthed at Canhasan 3 in Türkiye, Dating Back 9,750 YearsA Greek Island’s First Settlers Weren’t HumanContactChris [email protected] [email protected] (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion 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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• The Stones are Speaking: Gault Site Documentary - Ep 316

  The Gault site is world famous for it’s Clovis and pre-Clovis occupations. It’s also famous for the dedication of the principal archaeologist, Michael Collins. In the new documentary, “The Stones are Speaking”, Writer/Producer/Director Olive Talley tells the story of the Gault site and the story of Michael Collins and his efforts to preserve the site. We also talk to the Director of Photography, Kenneth Garrett. Kenneth is a National Geographic photographer and has known and worked with Michael Collins on other pieces since the beginning of the Gault site’s journey.LinksThe Stones are Speaking website (including how to watch)ContactChris [email protected] [email protected] (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion 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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• News: Stone Tools, Ancient Taboos, and Shipwreck Secrets - Ep 315

  Chris Webster and Rachel Roden check in from the road before diving into a trio of fascinating archaeological discoveries. First, they discuss the surprising find of ancient stone tools in Sulawesi, Indonesia, which could rewrite our understanding of early human history in the region. Next, they explore evidence from a Spanish cave that reveals a Neolithic community may have engaged in both violence and cannibalism against a rival group, offering new insights into prehistoric social conflict. Finally, they examine the recent discovery of four shipwrecks off North Carolina’s coast, including a colonial-era Spanish ship shedding light on centuries-old maritime trade and travel. Tune in for a journey through deep time, ancient taboos, and underwater mysteries!LinksThis tiny stone tool may have just rewritten human historyBones Found in Spanish Cave Suggest This Neolithic Group Butchered and Cannibalized a Rival CommunitIn the Muddy Banks of North Carolina, Student Archaeologists May Have Discovered the Remnants of a Centuries-Old Spanish ShipContactChris [email protected] [email protected] (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion 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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• It’s the Pie episode! Ep 314

  In this special “Strat Chat” edition of The Archaeology Show, we dig into the layers of history behind “pi” and “pie” in honor of episode 314. First, we explore the origins of fruit pies, tracing their journey from ancient Egyptian tombs to medieval feasts and early American kitchens. Next, we unravel the story of the number pi (π), highlighting how ancient civilizations discovered and used this mathematical constant in everything from monuments to pottery. Finally, we bite into the history of meat pies, uncovering their role in ancient diets and how they evolved into a global comfort food. Join us for a flavorful journey through time, where archaeology and culinary history meet in every slice!LinksSegment 1: The History and Origin of Fruit PiesPie: A Global History by Janet ClarksonThe Forme of Cury (14th-century English cookbook)Oxford Companion to FoodBritish Museum: Archaeology of Ancient EgyptYork Archaeological Trust: Medieval KitchensFood in Medieval England by C.M. WoolgarSmithsonian Magazine: The History of Pie in AmericaAmerican Pie CouncilA History of British Baking by Emma KayMuseum of London ArchaeologyArchaeobotanical Studies at the British MuseumSugar and Sweetness by Sidney MintzSegment 2: The Discovery and Use of the Number Pi (π)Rhind Mathematical Papyrus – British MuseumYale Babylonian CollectionArchimedes’ “Measurement of a Circle”Mathematical Treatise in Nine Sections (Zu Chongzhi)Aryabhata and AryabhatiyaA History of Pi by Petr BeckmannThe Symbol π and William JonesMathematics in Ancient Egypt by Annette ImhausenThe Archaeology of Measurement by Iain MorleyBritish Museum: Ancient CoinsSacred Geometry by Robert LawlorLongitude by Dava SobelPi Day – Official SitePi in Popular Culture – Life of PiArchaeological Discovery of Mathematical ToolsSegment 3: The History and Origin of Meat PiesFood in Ancient Egypt by Delwen SamuelApicius: De Re CoquinariaThe Englishman’s Food by Drummond & WilbrahamFood in Medieval England by C.M. WoolgarSing a Song of Sixpence – Nursery Rhyme OriginsArchaeology at Pompeii – Food RemainsThe Cornish Pasty by Gillian HoggPie: A Global History by Janet ClarksonArchaeozoology at the British MuseumPie: A Savor the South Cookbook by Sara FosterJamaican Patties – HistoryTourtière – Canadian EncyclopediaEmpanadas – OriginsVictorian Pie Shops – Museum of LondonMeat Pies in Literature – Sweeney ToddContactChris [email protected] [email protected] (Instagram)ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2edAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion 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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