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00:29:22

Archaeology of The Hobbit: Troll Curators with Dr...

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2026/10/02

Tilly and Ash are back with Dr Adrián Maldonado to uncover the archaeological layers of The Hobbit! We discuss the archaeological process of excavation and recording a hoard and ask some surprising questions: are the Trolls even plunderers? Has Elrond let his familial ties to the material culture ruin the runic report of Gondolin swords? Have we got the Trolls entirely wrong this entire time?Books mentioned:The Hobbit by J.R.R TolkienLinksDr Adrián Maldonado LinksBluesky -

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00:32:26

EXARC Extracts 2026-3 - EXARC 75

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2026/10/02

In this episode of the EXARC Show, Matilda Siebrecht presents the latest issue of the EXARC Journal with an episode of EXARC Extracts. Listen in to hear a summary of the articles, which are all available to read open-access through the EXARC Journal website!TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/exarc/75LinksThe EXARC Journal Issue 2026-3ContactAll episodes of The EXARC ShowEXARC on InstagramARCHPODNETAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on

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00:30:25

Building the Ponca Creek Towns: Houses, Migration,...

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2026/10/01

In Episode 51 of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton is joined by new co-host Chris Johnston for his first appearance in the co-host chair, along with Douglas B. Bamforth and KC Carlson to discuss their recent Plains Anthropologist article, “House Structure, Cultural Connections Between Middle Missouri and Central Plains Communities, and Peopling the Ponca Creek Sites.” The episode explores the remarkable Ponca Creek settlements of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, including the

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00:55:32

An Archaeology Job Well Done - Ep 341

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2026/09/30

A job worth doing is worth doing right, as the old adage says. But what does that mean, really? Who defines what makes a a job worth doing? Is it only a worthy job that should be done right? The hosts discuss all these existential questions AND how an archaeologist’s response to such questions can impact their career.TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/341LinksPracticing Archaeology: A Manual for Cultural Resources ArchaeologyBlogs and

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00:26:51

A Sitcom about Archaeology (DIG) with Author Kate...

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2026/09/28

Is this what archaeology needs? We think so! On November 23, 2026 Peacock and NBC Universal will release a new comedy based on Kate Myers book, Excavations, released in 2023. It will star Amy Poehler and Hugh Laurie. In this episode, Chris talks with the author about the book and the making of the TV show.LinksDIG 2026 on IMDBExcavations, 2026 Harper CollinsEverything to know about DIG, Amy Poehler’s New Peacock Show from Mike Schur - Peacock BlogContactChris

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00:51:13

Stig of the Dump (2002) - Screens 138

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2026/09/27

Today we’re reviewing... *checks notes* ... Stig of the Dump, again? That’s right, we’re reviewing the 2002 remake! It’s surprising how much has changed in 20 years: the family dynamic shifted from latchkey kids to helicopter grandparents; the thieves are leaving the fine silver in favour of Dreamcast consoles; and Stig himself has devolved from a clever Neolithic boy to an apelike “Stiganopithecus.”LinksWatch Stig of the Dump (2002) on YouTubeListen to the audiobook on YouTubeList of Greek and

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00:58:38

An Interview with Wolf Observer and Author, Rick...

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2026/09/26

In this episode of Ethnocynology, David Ian Howe sits down with legendary Yellowstone wolf observer and author Rick McIntyre to discuss what decades of watching wild wolves have taught him about their complex social lives. Rick shares stories of some of Yellowstone’s most famous wolves, including Wolf 8 and Wolf 21, exploring leadership, adoption, family bonds, personality, cooperation, conflict, and even mercy.The conversation also travels back into the Ice Age to ask what the first human

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00:40:49

Libyan Shamanism and the Archiving of Rock Art with...

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2026/09/25

In this episode, Alan speaks with previous guest, Shefa Salem, and her colleague Mohamed Al-Trhuoni, about the remarkable rock art of Libya and their efforts to document, preserve, and interpret it. They explore similarities between Libyan rock art and imagery from other parts of the world, including rain symbolism, animal figures, altered states of consciousness, and shamanic imagery. The conversation also examines the limitations of purely descriptive approaches to rock art and the importance of

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00:58:54

Archaeologist Commentary Tomb Raider vs Himiko part...

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2026/09/25

The third and final part of my Archaeologist commentary on the 2013 Tomb Raider game. The Tomb Raider vs Himiko: Long Live the Queen. Learn along as we wrap up the game’s final climax and discuss some of the hidden gems and meaning behind the game. Become a survivor of this series.LinksRead along, Pictures, and Citations: ⁠Detours in Artaeology⁠Episode 1Episode 2YouTube Playthrough MKIceAndFireContact⁠Printify Shop⁠ - shirts, stickers, and mugs, oh my!⁠My YouTube channel⁠ - where you can find all my

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00:38:18

Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 2) - Teabreak 61

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2026/09/22

It’s time for the second part of Jessica and Matilda’s discussion with Maya archaeologist Zac Lindsey all about the aesthetics of “cute”. This episode dives into the perception of cute as a valid field of study, how the concept of cute can change our view of past societies, how it can be used to make political statements, and more!TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/61LinksZac’s InstagramMaya Exploration CentreInstitute of Maya StudiesZac’s

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00:31:41

Archaeology of the Hobbit: Hoards and hobbits with Dr...

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2026/09/18

Ash and Tilly have finally made it to the Troll Caves, and they’re not alone… Joining them as a return consultant is hoard expert Dr Adrián Maldonado! Listen in as the three of them discuss the possibility of Viking antiquarians, the definition of a hoard, and how the Galloway Hoard is currently enjoying its surfing holiday.LinksThe Galloway HoardRock Crystal JarAdrián’s NMS profileAdrián’s Bluesky profileContactEmail: andmytrowel@gmail.comInstagram: @‌and.my.trowelTranscriptsFor rough transcripts

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00:29:02

The Missing Dead: Archaeological Evidence of Smallpox...

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2026/09/17

What can archaeology tell us about the devastating smallpox epidemics that affected Indigenous communities across the Americas following European colonization? In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton Shield Chief Gover is joined by Dr. Alex-Garcia Putnam and Dr. Thomas J. Snyder to explore the archaeological evidence for historic smallpox epidemics.They begin by discussing smallpox, its impact on Indigenous populations, and what archaeologists might expect to see in the

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00:49:33

CRM vs. Academia: Breaking the Misconceptions -...

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2026/09/16

In today’s episode, the crew discusses some of the misconceptions surrounding CRM and academia. Rather than viewing them as two separate worlds, working together and learning from both sides would be the most ideal approach for archaeology as a whole.LinksTransformation of social networks in the late pre-Hispanic US SouthwestcyberSWTranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/340Blogs and Resources:Bill White: Succinct ResearchDoug Rocks-MacQueen:

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00:22:59

Landscapes for the Dead Part 2: Corpse Roads - TPM 37

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2026/09/14

Second episode in the Landscapes series of The Past Macabre.For links transcripts and more head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/tpm/37ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN 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

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00:50:28

Journal Club - September 2026 - Ghost DNA and Carved...

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2026/09/14

This week we have the latest installment of the journal Club! Ash and Tilly from the And My Trowel podcast join us for a lively discussion about two recent news articles. Join us to learn about ghost DNA, turtle figurines (or not?), and all the ways Americans eat and drink tea and scones incorrectly!LinksResearchers identify traces of two ‘ghost’ ancestors in modern human DNARecovering signatures of archaic hominin introgression using ancestral recombination graphsResearchers traced 20% of our

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01:02:49

Stig of the Dump (1981) - Screens 137

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2026/09/13

Stig of the Dump is a 1963 children’s novel by Clive King which spawned at least two TV adaptations; today we’re reviewing the first, from 1981. It’s a very gentle, very British show in which a neglected child befriends a caveman in a garbage dump and everyone else gaslights him for 10 episodes.LinksWatch Stig of the Dump (1981) on YouTubeListen to the audiobook of Stig of the Dump on YouTubeSherbetConkersLarderPrize-Giving DayStar CarrThe Tucson Garbage ProjectWierer et al. (2018) The Iceman’s

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01:14:37

Archaeologists and Classicists Discuss The Odyssey -...

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2026/09/12

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has been out for a few weeks, but how does it hold up to a panel of archaeologists and classicists?In this episode, I’m joined by archaeologist, author, and YouTuber Raven Todd DaSilva, classicist, researcher, and PhD student Cosima Carnegie, and classicist and ancient dog expert Dr. Alyce Cannon to break down Nolan’s The Odyssey from the perspectives of archaeology, ancient history, and the original Homeric epic.So how accurate is Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey? And

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00:38:01

Dr George Nash and Bacon Hole, Palaeolithic Art -...

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2026/09/11

In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr. George Nash about Ice Age archaeology and rock art in South Wales. They explore the remarkable discoveries at Bacon Hole and Cat Hole, including a painted cave panel rediscovered after disappearing beneath calcite for decades, and a stylized reindeer engraving dated using uranium-thorium dating. They also examine Ice Age hunter-gatherer movement, the changing landscape of the Gower Coast, and how new technologies such as D-Stretch are revealing previously

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00:33:11

Seventh Century Māori in Antarctica? Survey Says No!...

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2026/09/09

Did the Māori of New Zealand make an ocean voyage all the way to Antarctica in the 7th century AD, predating the European discovery by many hundreds of years? No. Why not? Because listen and I’ll tell you, that’s why!TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/pseudo/191ContactKinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)Blog: Kinkella Teaches ArchaeologyArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook:

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00:26:48

Cute Archaeology with Zac Lindsey (part 1) - Teabreak 60

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2026/09/08

It’s time for a guest! Jessica and Matilda are joined by Mayanist Zac Lindsey in this episode focusing on the aesthetic concept of “cute”. But what exactly is “cute”? How can we study it archaeologically? And can we pitch a new idea to Disney featuring an adulterous rabbit? Listen in to find out!TranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/60LinksZac’s InstagramMaya Exploration CentreInstitute of Maya StudiesZac’s paper: “The aesthetic of cute in

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