x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Archaeology Books for Fun

Florida Public Archaeology Network - North Central

An archaeology podcast and book club where archaeologists Barbara and Tristan read and discuss archaeology books that make the ancient past approachable and fun. This bi-weekly archaeology podcast draws on over 40 years of combined experience. Archaeology Books for Fun explores ancient civilizations, archaeological mysteries, “lost” cities, and popular myths. Topics range from the illicit artifact trade to ancient aliens and Atlantis, from high-tech LiDAR discoveries to the occasional murder

history

All Episodes

01:06:00

Smol Cat Fits, Smol Cat Sits || The Nine Lives of...

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2025/04/01

In this episode, we wrap up The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat with the story behind the cat’s discovery and the entertaining feud between the Penn Museum and the Smithsonian over who gets to keep it.From its moment in the archaeological spotlight to traveling the world in exhibitions, the Key Marco Cat has led quite a few adventurous lives—before finally returning (temporarily) home to the Marco Island Historical Museum in Florida.____Please note: The cat is only on display at the

en-us

01:01:02

Smol Cat, Big Questions || The Nine Lives of...

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2025/03/01

New Episode! New Book!This time, we're diving into "The Nine Lives of Florida's Famous Key Marco Cat". This 6-inch figurine—part cat (maybe), part man (maybe), part mystery (definitely)—is so iconic that it’s Florida’s official state artifact! Yet, despite its fame, so much about it remains unknown. How can such a small cat raise such big questions? Tune in to find out! Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below! https://www.fpan.us/give/ ____ Smithsonian's Model:

en-us

00:51:52

Some Minor Criticisms || The Lost City of the Monkey...

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2025/02/01

Here it is—the actual final episode of "The Lost City of the Monkey God"!After several episodes of critiques, we felt we owed it to you, dear listeners, to seek out other perspectives on the book. So, what did we find? Did new insights change our minds? Was the book redeemed in the end?Tune in to find out!Our next book will be "The Nine Lives of Florida's Famous Key Marco Cat" by Austin J. Bell. This looks like a fun read! ___ Article Links “Did you even talk to the

en-us

01:10:45

A White (leprosy) Christmas || The Lost City of the...

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2025/01/01

This is it—the conclusion to the challenging journey that has been this book!In this final episode, the expedition members are struck by a mysterious malady. Is it the curse of the "lost" city? Or just the result of spending a week in the jungle? For those who’ve been following along, it won’t come as a surprise that the book doesn’t redeem itself in the end. While it’s been a tough read, it’s certainly given us plenty to talk about! Tune in to hear our final thoughts and wrap-up! __ You can

en-us

00:22:39

A Child's Toy with Mercury || Colonial Williamsburg -...

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/12/01

November has been intense, so we weren’t able to finish The Lost City of the Monkey God this month. But don’t worry—we’ve got something special for you instead!In this episode, we share our recent conference trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Both of us visited this historic interpretive town as kids, but this time, we approached it with the eyes of an archaeologist and an interpreter.How does it hold up? Is it still worth a visit? Tune in to hear our thoughts!____ #ArchaeologyBooksForFun

en-us

01:44:28

An Archaeology Superhero || The Lost City of the...

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, we dive into part two of "The Lost City of the Monkey God". The team assembles and embarks on an expedition to the jungles of the Mosquitia region in Honduras to "discover" a "lost" city. Facing swarms of hungry insects and encounters with deadly snakes, they set out to confirm the site they identified using LiDAR. Last time, we had a few critiques. Will the book redeem itself? Tune in to find out! ___ "The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story" by Douglas Preston Want to

en-us

01:34:04

The Lost City of the Monkey God, Part 1 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/10/05

A new episode, a new book!In "The Lost City of the Monkey God", daring adventurers use cutting-edge technology to brave the wild and dangerous jungles of Honduras in search of a city lost for centuries! At least, that's how the book presents itself. However, the story has sparked critiques from archaeologists, anthropologists, and native Hondurans. Will we be swept away by this thrilling tale of daring-do? Or will we uncover the flaws in both the book and the project it's based on? Tune in to

en-us

00:18:59

Dave the Potter; 1 of 1

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/09/01

David Drake was a skilled potter and an enslaved man, known for the poetry he courageously inscribed on his pots at great personal risk. Join us for a very special one-off episode as we discuss the children's book "Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave" and celebrate this remarkable individual.Next up, we'll be starting the book "The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story". Don't miss it! #podcast #archaeology #history #archaeologybooksforfun #slavery

en-us

01:14:53

Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries; Part 3 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/08/01

For the final episode of "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries" we explore how inventive ancient people were and we throw a little cold water on dowsing and psychics in archaeology.Looking ahead, our next episode will be a one-off with the fabulous kid's book "Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave". David Drake was a remarkable person who, despite the great danger, wrote poetry on the sides of his pots! Tune in for fascinating stories and insightful discussions! #Archaeology

en-us

01:21:34

Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries; Part 2 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/07/01

In this episode, we dive into the peopling of the Americas, Vikings in North America, and the legend of Atlantis! Plus, we finally discuss the controversial idea that aliens helped ancient civilizations build some of the world's greatest structures. Our thoughts on the matter may surprise you (but probably won't).#Archaeology #ArchaeologyBooksForFun #Vikings #Atlantis #AncientAliens #HistoryHoax #ScienceVsPseudoscience --- Send in a voice message:

en-us

00:43:09

Artifacts, Special Episode

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/05/24

We are very excited for this one!In this special episode, we sit down with the talented Mary Anna Evans, author of "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery." Join us as we delve into her fascinating writing process, her meticulous research, and how she so masterfully represents archaeology in her work. Don't miss this chance to get an insider's look at Mary Anna's inspirations and storytelling secrets. We know you'll enjoy getting to know her as much as we did! #archaeology

en-us

01:13:09

Artifacts, Part 3 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/05/01

Join us for the thrilling finale of "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery"! In this last episode, stakes are high as Faye faces a heart-stopping dilemma. Will Faye reveal her illegal activities and go to prison to stop a killer? Who is the killer? Will Joyeuse be saved? What the heck is a palmetto? All these questions will be answered! Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Mary Anna Evans, author of "Artifacts", coming later this month. It’s a treat for all mystery

en-us

01:43:36

Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries; Part 1 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/05/01

In this episode we kick off our discussion of "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology." Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of scientific inquiry versus pseudoscience. We'll explore the myths surrounding a supposed race of ancient giants, uncover the story behind the Cardiff Giant hoax, and unravel the infamous Piltdown Man fraud. Get ready for a journey through some of the most bizarre and fascinating cases in archaeology. Tune in to learn

en-us

01:20:38

Artifacts, Part 2 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/04/01

Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of twists and turns as we navigate both real and fictional landscapes in the captivating backdrop of the Florida Panhandle. With a missing body, and the discovery of two more, this episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!Don't forget to cast your vote in our poll to help us choose our next adventure. The options are: "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology" "Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death

en-us

01:18:23

Artifacts, Part 1 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/03/01

We take a break from looting, the black market, and murder by starting a new mystery novel about... looting, the black market, and murder. What a refreshing change!This time, however, we're reading our first fiction novel about archaeologists and murder mysteries that takes place right in our local area in the Florida Panhandle. We're already really enjoying this one! "Artifacts" is the first of a series of novels called the "Faye Longchamp Mysteries" and is written by

en-us

00:38:10

Stealing History, Special Guest Interview

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/02/22

As a special episode follow-up interview to "Stealing History" we're joined by archaeologist Dr. Andres Garzon-Oechsle!Andres has a unique perspective on the issue of site looting in his home country Ecuador. He has also personally visited the Lords of Sipán museum in Peru. Tune in to hear all about it! YouTube: https://youtu.be/ns21PoYH-Ko Follow us on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/174409671-archaeology-books-for-fun Links: Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology -

en-us

01:02:41

Stealing History, Part 4 of 4

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/02/01

This is it, the conclusion to Stealing History! It's been a pretty wild ride with grave robbing, FBI stings, and murder. This time the tale gets a bit more hopeful with on the ground efforts to protect sites and, at last, the opening of the Sipán museum. We also take issue with some of the author's proposals to fight the antiquities black market. There's a lot going on in this one! "Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World" by Roger

en-us

00:35:43

Interlude

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2024/01/01

As we take a break from Stealing History, we use this time to discuss some archaeology news, review the podcast over the last 14 episodes, and talk a little about what exactly it is that we do. Do you have a favorite book that we covered? Let us know! We will be back next month with the concluding episode on Stealing History. See you then! Articles discussed: German Authorities Repatriate 75 Artifacts to

en-us

01:21:26

Stealing History, Part 3 of 4

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/12/01

In this episode, we finally get to see the conclusion of the FBI sting operation. Additionally, we will delve into the significant role that many museums play in contributing to the black market trade of antiquities. Next time, we will provide a recap of our favorite books and episodes. If you have a favorite of your own, let us know! "Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World" by Roger Atwood. #archaeology #Sipan #Sipán #HuacaRajada #Peru

en-us

01:12:33

Stealing History, Part 2 of 4

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/11/01

This episode has a little bit of everything you could want from a crime drama! Smuggling rings, FBI stings, informants, double crosses, and foul play. This time we focus on some of the artifacts that were stolen from the ancient Moche culture tomb/temple site Huaca Rajada located in Sipán, Peru and efforts to recover them. Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World by Roger Atwood. #archaeology #Sipan #Sipán #HuacaRajada #Peru #MocheCulture #looting #blackmarket

en-us

54 results

Similar Podcasts

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai

Madonna - Biography Flash

Inception Point Ai