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  1. Timelines: Linking Petra, the Nazca Lines, and the Great Wall of China - Ep 319

    In this “Timelines” episode, we connect three iconic sites built during the same era: Petra’s stunning rock-cut city in Jordan, the mysterious Nazca Lines etched across Peru’s desert, and the monumental Great Wall of China. Explore how the

  2. Neanderthal DNA, Prehistoric Crayons and Early American Sailors - Ep 318

    There’s a lot of Neanderthal research in the news these days and the first two articles highlight some of those achievements. The first article references research about ancient Neanderthals and their migration patterns. Turns out they got

  3. News: Footprints, First Streets, and Prehistoric Pioneers - Ep 317

    We kick off this episode with our latest RV adventures before exploring three remarkable archaeological discoveries. First, we discuss newly uncovered ancient human footprints. in Germany. Next, we examine the excavation of one of the world

  4. The Stones are Speaking: Gault Site Documentary - Ep 316

    The Gault site is world famous for it’s Clovis and pre-Clovis occupations. It’s also famous for the dedication of the principal archaeologist, Michael Collins. In the new documentary, “The Stones are Speaking”, Writer/Producer/Director Oliv

  5. News: Stone Tools, Ancient Taboos, and Shipwreck Secrets - Ep 315

    Chris Webster and Rachel Roden check in from the road before diving into a trio of fascinating archaeological discoveries. First, they discuss the surprising find of ancient stone tools in Sulawesi, Indonesia, which could rewrite our unders

  6. It’s the Pie episode! Ep 314

    In this special “Strat Chat” edition of The Archaeology Show, we dig into the layers of history behind “pi” and “pie” in honor of episode 314. First, we explore the origins of fruit pies, tracing their journey from ancient Egyptian tombs to

  7. PROMO - The Archaeology of Boudica pt 1: Late Iron Age Britain and the Iceni - TPM 17

    The Archaeology Show is taking a break this week, so please enjoy this episode of The Past Macabre, another excellent show on The Archaeology Podcast Network. In this first of a two-part series, The Past Macabre travels back to Late Iron Ag

  8. Tattoos, Shoes, and New UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Ep 313

    This week we cover 3 recent archaeology news stories. First up, Near-infrared photography of a 2,300-year-old Pazyryk culture mummy in Siberia has revealed exquisitely detailed tattoos on her forearms and hands. Then, archaeologists excavat

  9. The Bucket List - Ep 312

    In this special episode of The Archaeology Show, we’re mapping out our ultimate bucket list of archaeological and historical sites that we have not yet visited. We’ll recap some of the amazing places we have been lucky enough to experience,

  10. Lost City or Lost Cause? Diving Into the Latest Atlantis Claims - Ep 311

    In this episode of The Archaeology Show, we kick things off with a look at the recent discovery of a treasure-filled tomb belonging to the first known ruler of a Maya city in Belize, shedding light on ancient Maya leadership and ritual. In

  11. Strat Chat Premier: Layers of Yukon History - Ep 310

    Welcome to the debut episode of “Strat Chat,” where we dig deep—one place, many stories, across time. This week, we peel back the layers of the Yukon. In Segment 1, journey back to the Ice Age and discover how glaciers shaped the land and s

  12. Ancient Smoked Meat, King Bluetooth and an Odysseus Cult - Ep 309

    This week we discuss 3 new archaeology news stories. First, we explore why early humans may have used fire for reasons other than cooking. Then, we look at Viking graves that are connected to the legendary King Bluetooth. Finally, new resea

  13. Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre - Ep 308

    We discuss our recent visit to the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon. We loved learning about the large mammals and humans that used Beringia to travel between Northern North America and Siberia before it disappeared a

  14. New Research Using Ancient DNA - Ep 307

    This week three news stories caught our attention involving DNA in the archaeological record. In three very different places around the world, researchers are using different types of DNA analysis to draw new and innovative conclusions. Lin

  15. Timelines: Rapa Nui, Mississippian Culture, and Great Zimbabwe - Ep 306

    This week, Timelines returns to The Archaeology Show! We have always been fascinated by the Moai heads found on the island of Rapa Nui, so we used them to anchor this episode to 1100-1600 BCE. At the same time, the Mississippian culture in

  16. Rock Art, Ancient Figurines, and Geoglyphs! - Ep 305

    Join us for your weekly dive into the latest archaeological discoveries! This week, we explore how ancient South African rock art is offering new insights into early human cognition and symbolism. Then, we'll journey to Turkey to examine a

  17. We take a BATH, well we visit one - Ep 304

    On this week’s episode we explore the Roman Baths at Bath, UK! In our first segment, we delve into the history of the iconic Roman Baths, a marvel of engineering and a social hub in antiquity. Next, we share impressions from our recent site

  18. Ancient Hunters, Lost Gates, and Mammoth Masterpieces! Ep 303

    This week on The Archaeology Show, we explore an ancient hunting toolkit from West Texas, revealing ingenious technology. Then, we journey to Peru's mysterious "Gate of the Gods" and ponder its lost civilization connections. Finally, we unc

  19. We visit Stonehenge...Inside the Circle! - Ep 302

    Join us as we explore the iconic Stonehenge! We delve into its history and significance, share our personal experience visiting the site, and round things off with some funny negative reviews and a look at future research. It’s a mix of his

  20. Sutton Hoo's Secrets, Obsidian Trails, and Giza's Underground? - Ep 301

    This week: Could a new find solve the mystery of the Sutton Hoo helmet? We explore the surprising journeys of ancient obsidian tools across Canada. Plus, a mind-blowing claim: a huge underground city beneath the Giza pyramids? Join us for t

  21. We Visit the British Museum! - Ep 300

    From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, we tried to see as much as we could during out visit to the British Museum. We talk about how to get in, how to avoid school children, and what some of our favorite things were that we saw. Conta

  22. First Ancient Egyptian Tomb Discovered Since King Tut?! - Ep 299

    This week we jump back into some big news stories that have come out this past month. First, we look at the recent discovery of the first ancient Egyptian tomb since King Tut in 1922. Then we head over to China where new evidence pushes bac

  23. TAS LIVE: Mexican Pre-History - Ep 298

    On a warm sunny day in February Chris and Rachel set up on the beach in Mexico with a live audience and a virtual one to talk about the prehistory of Mexico. Of course they started with tacos! Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastn

  24. TAS LIVE: Gladiator 2 Review - Ep 297

    This week, we share the live recording of TAS from the 10th anniversary celebration back in December. We deep dive the Gladiator movies and talk about what they got right and wrong in the movies about who gladiators were. We also look at ho

  25. Written in the Waters: An interview with author Tara Roberts - Ep 296

    Today, Chris interviews explorer and author Tara Roberts. She dove and worked with Diving with a Purpose, a non-profit organization that excavated underwater wrecks of slave ships. She tells the stories of the slave ships and the people doi

  26. The Oldest? Really? - Ep 295

    This week we found several news stories claiming that they had new evidence for an artifact or site being “the oldest…” Join us for a discussion on whether we think these claims are accurate! Links • 11,000-year-old indigenous site — one of

  27. Prehistoric Cannibalism?! - Ep 294

    On today’s show we talk about three recent news stories including prehistoric cannibalism in Poland, a WWI era German soldier buried in a 2000 year old Roman villa, and a cutting edge new technology where the mitochondrial DNA of soil is an

  28. Neolithic Sun Stones, Hidden Incan Tunnels and Powerful Celtic Women - Ep 293

    This week we cover three archaeology news stories. First, we look at “sun stones” that may have been buried as a ritual to bring back the sun after a volcanic eruption. Then, researchers in Peru think they have found an underground network

  29. Ancient Apocalypse Season 2 Review - Part 2 - Ep 292

    This is the second half of our conversation about Season 2 of Ancient Apocalypse on Netflix. If you haven’t heard the first part, you will want to listen to that first. In this episode we cover the rest of the episodes and give our final th

  30. Ancient Apocalypse Season 2 Review - Part 1 - Ep 291

    Well, we finally did it. On today’s episode we cover Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse Season 2 with Graham Hancock. We actually have so much to talk about that it takes two episodes. This is episode one where we make it to talking about Rapa Nu

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