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The Rock Art Podcast

The Rock Art Podcast

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Rock art is one of those things that just captivates your attention. The ancient carvings, drawings, and paintings tell a story. Sometimes we can interpret what that story is and sometimes we can't. World renowned rock art expert, Dr. Alan Garfinkel joins APN founder Chris Webster and a cast of expert guests to talk about rock art: what is it, how do we know how old it is, who made it, and much more. Join us as we take you on a journey through space and time via pictures on rock.(c)2025 Archaeology Podcast Network Ciencia Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • Mobile Artifacts and Conventional Signs with Dr Christian Bentz and Dr Ewa Dutkiewicz - Ep 162

    Mobile Artifacts and Conventional Signs with Dr Christian Bentz and Dr Ewa Dutkiewicz - Ep 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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    39 m
  • PROMO - BREAKING NEWS - Monte Verde is no longer a pre-Clovis site, with Dr. Todd Surovell - Ethno 33

    PROMO - BREAKING NEWS - Monte Verde is no longer a pre-Clovis site, with Dr. Todd Surovell - Ethno 33
    Mar 27 2026

    In this special episode, I sit down with Dr. Todd Surovell, professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming, to discuss new research that re-examines Monte Verde using modern geoarchaeological methods. The results suggest that the famous site may actually be much younger than previously believed, dating to the Holocene rather than the Ice Age.

    If true, this would mean that Monte Verde is not evidence for pre-Clovis humans in South America, and it could force archaeologists to reconsider one of the most influential discoveries in American archaeology.

    We discuss:

    • The history of the Monte Verde discovery
    • Why it reshaped textbooks in the 1990s
    • How new geological and dating analyses challenge the original interpretation
    • What this means for Clovis-first vs. pre-Clovis models
    • Why independent verification and skepticism are essential in science
    • This episode explores how science evolves—and how even the most famous discoveries can be re-examined.
    Links
    • Video Version to follow along
    • Surovell’s Study
    • Surovell’s UW Page
    • davidianhowe.com
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    Contact

    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

    • avram1952@yahoo.com
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website
    • Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon
    ArchPodNet
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    50 m
  • Decolinization and Understanding Cultural Perspective - Ep 161

    Decolinization and Understanding Cultural Perspective - Ep 161
    Mar 13 2026

    In episode 161, Chris Webster and Dr. Alan Garfinkel discuss decolonization in archaeology and rock art studies, arguing that researchers must take Indigenous perspectives seriously as Native communities gain more political and intellectual influence. They emphasize that Indigenous cosmologies often frame rock art meaning through interconnected energy, reciprocity, and life-death cycles rather than “gods” and rigid categories, and they highlight the value of shared vocabulary, cultural humility, and collaboration in interpretation.

    Transcripts

    For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/161

    Transcript

    Contact

    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

    • avram1952@yahoo.com
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website
    • Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon
    ArchPodNet
    • APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com
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    38 m
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I've been obsessed with rock art for the past several years. It I was so happy when Audible made this a "suggestion" for me. I love it! OK, some episodes are more closely aligned with my personal interests than others, but it's so educational, yet lively. Two thumbs up--5 stars, and all that positive recommendation!

I'm so glad I found this podcast!

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The interpretation of the rock art should not contain that much details of Christianity. It takes away the magnificent similarities of human society and how it works over time and space.

To much Christianity in the interpretation of the subject.

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