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  • The Digital Archaeological Record (tDAR) with Chris Nicholson - Plains 40
    Apr 16 2026

    In this episode of The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton speaks with Christopher Nicholson, Director of the Center for Digital Antiquity, about the role of digital archives in preserving and accessing archaeological data.

    In the first half, Chris introduces tDAR (the Digital Archaeological Record) and explains how it serves as a centralized repository for archaeological reports, datasets, and other research materials. He discusses the challenges of inaccessible or “lost” data, especially gray literature, and how tDAR helps ensure that valuable information from past projects remains available for future research.

    In the second half, the conversation turns to the relevance of tDAR for Great Plains archaeology. Chris highlights the types of regional resources available on the platform and how researchers, students, and professionals can use these materials to support new research and teaching. He also reflects on the future of digital archaeology and the importance of long-term data preservation and open access for the discipline.

    Transcripts
    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/40

    Links

    • Dr. Chris Nicholson ASU Profile
    • tDAR Website
    • 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

    Contact

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

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  • Airlie House 2.0: Let's Go! - CRMArch 329
    Apr 15 2026

    This episode focuses on the Airlie House 2.0 movement and their efforts to improve the future of CRM archaeology. Expanding upon the first Airlie House Report, the current members of this ad hoc group of CRMers, professors, SHPO and THPO staff, and agency archaeologists is tackling complex issues like the shortage of CRM archaeologists, creative mitigation, tribal consultation, and community engagement. They are trying to all of this in the face of a changing regulatory landscape, sclerotic university anthropology departments, and the onslaught of AI integration. They are also asking: What would archaeological training look like without academia? This is an episode you’ll want to share with your colleagues.

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/329

    Links
    • Traditional Trades Advancement Program - Historic Preservation Training Center (U.S. National Park Service)
    • Preservation and Skills Training - Historic Preservation Training Center (U.S. National Park Service)
    • Historic Preservation Training Center (U.S. National Park Service)
    • National Preservation Institute
    • The Future of Archaeology IS Preservation Archaeology: Reflections on Airlie House 2.0 - Archaeology Southwest
    • Visioning Future Directions in CRM Archaeology: The Airlie House 2.0 Workshop
    Blogs and Resources:
    • Bill White: Succinct Research
    • Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
    • Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC
    • Andrew Kinkella
    • Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)
    • Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology
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  • From Pharaohs to Crosses: Egypt’s Hidden Worlds - TAS 326
    Apr 13 2026

    Three discoveries, one shifting landscape: a mysterious buried structure beneath the ancient city of Buto, the newly identified tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II near the Valley of the Kings, and the remains of a massive Coptic monastery at Al-Qalaye. We dig into what the finds reveal about Egypt’s long arc—from dynastic power to Christian communities—and how modern tools are changing what archaeologists can see.

    Links
    • Mysterious Structure Found Buried Beneath an Ancient Egyptian City
    • The last missing tomb from this wealthy Egyptian dynasty has been found
    • Archaeologists Discovered the Remains of One of the Largest Christian Monasteries Ever
    Contact

    Chris Webster

    • chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

    Rachel Roden

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  • Luggage of the Gods (1983) - Screens 126
    Apr 12 2026

    Luggage of the Gods (1983) is the surprisingly unproblematic story of a relict tribe of cave people living in the uncharted central part of America who are thrust into contact with the outside world when an airliner is forced to dump its passengers’ luggage while flying overhead. This is a low budget ‘80s caveman movie, so you know what that means: we’re playing Caveman Movie Bingo!

    Links
    • Watch Luggage of the Gods (1983) on YouTube
    • Play Caveman Movie Bingo
    • Oryctolagus cuniculus, the domestic rabbit
    • Piebald
    • Vic Reeves singing in the style of a club singer
    • Urki from Far Cry: Primal
    • The Gods Must be Crazy (1980)
    • Cargo Cults
    • QAnon as a New Religious Movement
    Contact
    • Website
    • Bluesky
    • Facebook
    • Letterboxd
    • Email
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    49 m
  • New Dog Studies and New Dog Course! - Ethno 35
    Apr 11 2026

    With two new dog genetic and archaeological studies in the news, David briefly overviews his thoughts on them before he interviews the researchers in the coming Episodes. One was found in Britain, and another in Turkey, and they help fill in the gaps of previously published genetic studies.

    Secondly, David discusses his newly launched The History of Dogs Course hosted by FluentPet! Check the link below to sign up for the course and to get a special APN listener discount. OR use code DAVIDDOGS at checkout. That is FLUENT.PET / DAVID The History Of Dogs (NOT fluentpet. com /david)

    As well, David discusses the newly launched Office Hours and Media Consulting services hoste don his website. You can find them at davidianhowe.com!

    Transcripts

    For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ethnocynology/35

    Links:
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    • Davidianhowe.com/store
    • FluentPet History of Dogs Course
    • David’s Website
    • Office Hours
    • Media Consulting
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    29 m
  • Mobile Artifacts and Conventional Signs with Dr Christian Bentz and Dr Ewa Dutkiewicz - Rock Art 162
    Apr 10 2026

    In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr Christian Bentz and Dr Ewa Dutkiewicz about their research on early systems of conventional signs. They explore how recurring symbols in rock art and mobile artifacts may reflect shared visual communication as far back as 40,000 years ago, and what this reveals about early human cognition and culture.

    Transcripts

    For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/162

    Links
    • SignBase, a collection of geometric signs on mobile objects in the Palaeolithic
    • Humans 40,000 years ago developed a system of conventional signs
    • Dr Ewa Dutkiewicz Profile
    • Dr Christian Bentz Profile
    Contact

    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

    • avram1952@yahoo.com
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website
    • Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon
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  • Material Culture & Cognitive Evolution with Dr Matilda Siebrecht - ADHD 203
    Apr 9 2026

    In this episode, George is joined by archaeologist and podcaster Matilda (Tilly) Siebrecht to explore what artefacts can really tell us about the human mind.

    These aren’t just ancient objects — they’re decisions, habits, and lived experiences.

    From tool use to decorative beads, George and Tilly discuss how material culture reveals:
    • How people thought and learned
    • The role of skill, repetition, and behaviour
    • What wear and tear tells us about everyday life
    • And how individual differences show up in the archaeological record

    Drawing on Tilly’s work in material culture and experimental archaeology, this episode brings the past to life through the objects people left behind.

    Because archaeology isn’t just about what survived…
    It’s about the many ways people experienced being human.

    Links
    • @‌adhd_bce_podcast (Instagram)
    • @sasaharper (Instagram)
    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/adhdbce/203

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  • Archaeotextiles with Ronja Lau (part 2) - Teabreak 50
    Apr 7 2026

    It’s time for part two of Matilda’s chat with textile archaeologist Ronja Lau! After discussing the background to Ronja’s current work in the Duerrnberg salt mines, the two delve deeper (pun intended) into the most interesting and surprising results of the project. Spoiler alert: it turns out that Iron Age Duerrnbergians enjoyed the look of a purple pin-striped suit!

    Transcripts

    For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/50

    Links
    • Ronja’s Blog Post
    • EXARC Conference (Berlin) details
    • North Europe textile symposium
    • Purpureae Veste (Mediterranean) symposium
    • Keltenmuseum Hallein
    • Duerrnberg Mine information
    • Ronja’s Instagram
    Contact the Host
    • Email: matilda@thearchaeologiststeacup.com
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    32 m