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Archaeology Books for Fun

Florida Public Archaeology Network - North Central

Digging books that aren"t drier than dirt. Join archaeologists Barbara and Tristan, who share over 40 years of experience in their field, as they read and discuss books that make archaeology approachable and engaging. From tales of the illicit artifact trade to wild myths of ancient aliens and Atlantis, from high-tech LIDAR "discovering" "lost" cities to the occasional murder mystery, no topic is off limits. Winner of the 2024 Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation Education Award Want to

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 -

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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

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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

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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

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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

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01:54:17

Stealing History, Part 1 of 4

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/10/25

Starting a new book, we dive into the seedy underworld of the black market antiquities trade. We take a look at the people who do the looting of ancient sites and what drives them as well as the distributors who buy from them. This book mostly focuses on the ancient Moche culture tomb/temple site Huaca Rajada located in Sipán, Peru. Though not a happy story, we are enjoying the narrative style of this book in particular. Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World

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01:13:47

In Small Things Forgotten, Part 3 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/09/09

Finishing up this book, we take a close look at how historical archaeology can tell us a lot about African American history. We start off with what an excavation taught us about the lives of the residents of the Parting Ways site in Massachusetts. Then we take discuss what archaeology teaches us about African American architecture, foodways, and ceramics. Next Book "Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World" by Roger Atwood. The summary for the

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01:22:10

In Small Things Forgotten, Part 2 of 3

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/08/02

Winged death head grave markers, architecture, and forks! We look at how changes in gravestone art and architecture, and to a lesser degree, furniture, tools, and table utensils all reflect cultural changes happening in New England in the 17th and 18th centuries. "In Small Things Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life" by James Deetz is a remarkable book because it is informative, yet a very pleasant read from a time when most writing on archaeology was anything but. A website

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00:29:50

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Special Episode

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2023/07/22

With a new Indiana Jones movie just released, what archaeologist could resist the temptation to talk about it? We discuss why we love Indiana Jones, our problems with it, and generally gush about how much we enjoyed this movie. We plan to release the next episode of "In Small Things Forgotten" on the first of August as usual. #archaeology #indianajones #indianajonesandthedialofdestiny --- Send in a voice message:

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01:14:41

In Small Things Forgotten, Part 1 of 3

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2023/07/01

This time we take a look the beginnings of historical archaeology in the U.S., ceramics and what they tell us about the past, and several New England archaeological sites. "In Small Things Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life" by James Deetz is a remarkable book because it is informative, yet a very pleasant read from a time when most writing on archaeology was anything but. Website on the Flowerdew Hundred Excavations Captain Basil Hall Chamber Pot Article #archaeology

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01:44:16

Four Lost Cities (Cahokia), Part 4 of 4

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2023/06/03

Topping out at 30,000 residents, Cahokia was the largest city of the Mississippian Culture and is located in the same place as current day St. Louis. One of its defining features today is the massive earthen mounds, many that still exist today. Much of this city's story is lost, but archaeology and oral traditions can help us learn a surprising amount. This wraps up our reading of "Book: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age" by Annalee Newitz. Next week we will read the

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01:28:10

Four Lost Cities (Angkor), Part 3 of 4

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2023/05/01

The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia held almost one million people at its peak. Though it was never lost, it ended its time as a major city due to political upheaval and climate disasters. Sound familiar? Book: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age, by Annalee Newitz #archaeology #Angkor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/archaeologybooksforfun/message

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01:23:19

Four Lost Cities (Pompeii), Part 2 of 4

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/04/01

Did you know that the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was a bustling tourist town before it was destroyed by a volcano? This was a community that was at the heart of Rome in a lot of ways and it reflects a lot of their advancements and changing social structures. Its loss was so traumatic to that only a single written record of the catastrophe exists today. Book: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age, by Annalee Newitz Article referenced in the podcast:

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01:21:58

Four Lost Cities (Çatalhöyük), Part 1 of 4

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/03/01

Join us as we start a new book looking at four ancient cities, how they developed and, ultimately, why they died. We start of by taking a look at the world's oldest "city" Çatalhöyük! We get a chance to dispel some common myths about the city, see how the community operated, how people had to figure out how to live around so many strangers, and we get a detailed peek at what life might have been like for a woman who lived 9,000 years ago! The book: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban

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01:18:14

Captain Kidd's Lost Ship, Part 2 of 2

Archaeology Books for Fun ·

2023/02/01

After a holiday hiatus we are ready to return and finish up "Captain Kidd's Lost Ship: The Wreck of the Quedagh Merchant" by Frederick H. Hanselmann. This half of the book features the archaeological investigations into the shipwreck itself as well as its development as a Living Museum in the Sea. For our next episode we will go back about 9,000 years ago and read about the ancient city Çatalhöyü! This will take us through Part One in the book "Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age" by

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