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  • Timelines: Linking Petra, the Nazca Lines, and the Great Wall of China - Ep 319

    Timelines: Linking Petra, the Nazca Lines, and the Great Wall of China - Ep 319
    Dec 8 2025
    In this “Timelines” episode, we connect three iconic sites built during the same era: Petra’s stunning rock-cut city in Jordan, the mysterious Nazca Lines etched across Peru’s desert, and the monumental Great Wall of China. Explore how the Nabataeans engineered Petra’s hidden oasis, why the Nazca created massive geoglyphs only visible from above, and what drove dynasties to construct thousands of miles of wall across China. Discover the origins, uses, and enduring mysteries of these world wonders, and see how ancient ingenuity and ambition shaped civilizations across continents—all within a shared moment in history.LinksSegment 1: PetraBedal, L. W. (2003). The Petra Pool Complex: A Hellenistic Paradeisos in the Nabataean Capital. American Journal of Archaeology.Parr, P. J. (2013). “Petra.” In Encyclopedia of Ancient History. Wiley-Blackwell.Schmid, S. G. (2001). “The Nabataeans: Travellers Between Lifestyles.” In Aram Periodical.UNESCO World Heritage Centre – PetraAmerican Center of Research (ACOR) – Petra Archaeological ParkBienkowski, P. (1990). Petra. British Museum Press.Hammond, P. C. (1973). “The Nabataeans: Their History, Culture, and Archaeology.” Biblical Archaeologist.Smithsonian Magazine – Petra’s Great TempleBurckhardt, J. L. (1822). Travels in Syria and the Holy Land (rediscovery account).Segment 2: Nazca LinesSilverman, H., & Proulx, D. A. (2002). The Nasca. Blackwell Publishers.Reindel, M., & Isla, J. (2001). “Nasca: Wunder der Wüste.” C.H. Beck.UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and PalpaAveni, A. F. (2000). Between the Lines: The Mystery of the Giant Ground Drawings of Ancient Nasca, Peru. University of Texas Press.National Geographic – Nazca Lines: Mystery on the DesertOrefici, G. (2012). “Cahuachi: Capital of the Nasca World.” Andean Past.Ancient History Encyclopedia – The Geoglyphs of Palpa, PeruSilverman, H. (1993). Cahuachi in the Ancient Nasca World. University of Iowa Press.Isla, J., & Reindel, M. (2016). “Nasca and the ‘Puquios’: Water and Ritual in the Peruvian Desert.” Antiquity.Segment 3: Great Wall of ChinaWaldron, A. (1990). The Great Wall of China: From History to Myth. Cambridge University Press.Lovell, J. (2006). The Great Wall: China Against the World, 1000 BC–AD 2000. Grove Press.UNESCO World Heritage Centre – The Great WallMan, J. (2008). The Great Wall: The Extraordinary Story of China’s Wonder of the World. Da Capo Press.Steinhardt, N. S. (1990). The Great Wall of China: Dynasties, Dragons, and Warriors. Oxford University Press.The China Guide – Famous Sections of the Great WallState Administration of Cultural Heritage, China. “Archaeological Discoveries Along the Great Wall.”Barfield, T. J. (1989). The Perilous Frontier: Nomadic Empires and China. Blackwell.Friends of the Great Wall – Research and PreservationContactChris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.comRachel Rodenrachel@unraveleddesigns.comRachelUnraveled (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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  • Neanderthal DNA, Prehistoric Crayons and Early American Sailors - Ep 318

    Neanderthal DNA, Prehistoric Crayons and Early American Sailors - Ep 318
    Nov 17 2025

    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.

    Links
    • Scientists Discovered Ancient DNA That Could Change Prehistory Forever
    • Prehistoric crayons provide clues to how Neanderthals created art.
    • Remarkable New Research on Ochre 'Crayons' Colors in Scientists' Understanding of How Neanderthals Made Art
    • New Evidence Suggests the First Americans Didn’t Walk From Siberia—They Sailed From Japan
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  • News: Footprints, First Streets, and Prehistoric Pioneers - Ep 317

    News: Footprints, First Streets, and Prehistoric Pioneers - Ep 317
    Nov 3 2025

    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.

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    • Archaeologists Found 300,000-Year-Old Human Footprints That Rewrite Part of Our Story
    • One of the World’s Oldest Streets Unearthed at Canhasan 3 in Türkiye, Dating Back 9,750 Years
    • A Greek Island’s First Settlers Weren’t Human
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  • The Stones are Speaking: Gault Site Documentary - Ep 316

    The Stones are Speaking: Gault Site Documentary - Ep 316
    Sep 23 2025

    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.

    Links
    • The Stones are Speaking website (including how to watch)
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    Chris Webster

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  • News: Stone Tools, Ancient Taboos, and Shipwreck Secrets - Ep 315

    News: Stone Tools, Ancient Taboos, and Shipwreck Secrets - Ep 315
    Sep 15 2025

    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!

    Links

    This tiny stone tool may have just rewritten human history

    Bones Found in Spanish Cave Suggest This Neolithic Group Butchered and Cannibalized a Rival Communit

    In the Muddy Banks of North Carolina, Student Archaeologists May Have Discovered the Remnants of a Centuries-Old Spanish Ship

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  • It’s the Pie episode! Ep 314

    It’s the Pie episode! Ep 314
    Sep 1 2025
    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 Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.comRachel Rodenrachel@unraveleddesigns.comRachelUnraveled (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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  • PROMO - The Archaeology of Boudica pt 1: Late Iron Age Britain and the Iceni - TPM 17

    PROMO - The Archaeology of Boudica pt 1: Late Iron Age Britain and the Iceni - TPM 17
    Aug 18 2025

    The Archaeology Show is taking a break this week, so please enjoy this episode of The Past Macabre, another excellent show on The Archaeology Podcast Network.

    In this first of a two-part series, The Past Macabre travels back to Late Iron Age Britain before the Roman conquest to explore the world that shaped one of history’s most famous warrior queens: Boudica. Her story has been told many times for nearly two millennia, but what is the truth behind the Celtic warrior queen who stood against Rome? Uncover the archaeology of her tribe the Iceni, from sacred sites, workshops, and homesteads. We’ll explore the first contacts between Rome and Britain as early as the 2nd century BCE to Caesar’s failed invasion in 54 BCE and the uneasy alliances that turned native leaders into Roman client-kings. Then we'll look at how growing disunity amongst the Celts paved the way for Emperor Claudius' invasion in 43 CE.

    Learn about the hoards of treasure, settlements, burials, and hillforts found across England and what they can tell us about the world Boudica was born into at a time of rapid social, economic, and political change.

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    Links
    • See photos related to episode topics on Instagram
    • Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee!
    • University of Warwick Teaching Resources - Boudica
    • East Anglian Archaeology Report on Excavations in Thetford 1980–82
    • New Discovery of Horse Gear Hoard in North Yorkshire
    • Experimental Archaeology Video: What did Iron Age women wear?
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  • Tattoos, Shoes, and New UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Ep 313

    Tattoos, Shoes, and New UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Ep 313
    Aug 11 2025

    This week we cover 3 recent archaeology news stories. First up, Near-infrared photography of a 2,300-year-old Pazyryk culture mummy in Siberia has revealed exquisitely detailed tattoos on her forearms and hands. Then, archaeologists excavating the Roman fort of Magna along Hadrian’s Wall in northern England have uncovered an unusually high proportion of oversized leather shoes. And finally, we discuss a few of the newest additions to the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites.

    Links
    • 2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia (Live Science)
    • High-resolution near-infrared data reveal Pazyryk tattooing methods (Antiquity)
    • Archaeologists Keep Finding Massive Shoes at an Ancient Roman Fort—and They Have No Idea Why They’re So Big (Smithsonian)
    • New Inscribed Properties 2025
    • Here are some of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites
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    Chris Webster

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