Convergence and Independent Invention in Archaeology - Episode 53
Today we look at some concepts in Archaeology, mainly the idea of two cultures creating similar looking technology independently of each other. We call this Independent Invention or Convergence, and i...
5 Sep 20161h 2min
Unlucky Mummies and Wonderful Things - Episode 52
Today we talk about King Tut's curse and what the reality is behind the stories. What was the curse, when did it start, and what were the wonderful things seen in Tut's tombs?LinksThe Curse of the Unl...
29 Aug 20161h 2min
Hexham Heads, ley lines, and Wear-sheep-men - Episode 51
Today we talk about the fascinating Hexham heads. Are they cursed objects, spiritual totems for drawing wear-creatures, or just cleverly carved children's' toys? How do these objects connect back to t...
22 Aug 20161h 1min
DNA in Archaeology with Jennifer Raff - Episode 50
Another great episode of the Archaeological Fantasies Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...
15 Aug 20161h 4min
Chris Begley and the Lost City of the Monkey God - Episode 49
Today we talk with Chris Begley about the Lost City of the Monkey God, or Ciudad Blanca "The White City". Chris tells us about looking for actual ruins in Honduras, working with National Geographic, a...
8 Aug 20161h 15min
Dinos among Men - Ica Stones and Acámbaro Figures - Episode 48
Today we examine the evidence for the co-existence of Dinosaurs and humans. We specifically focus on the Ica stones and Acámbaro figures. What are these mysterious figures? What do the carvings on the...
1 Aug 20161h 1min
A HISTORY OF PSEUDO-ARCHAEOLOGY: Hyperdiffusion and Aliens - Episode 47
Today Ken, Jen, and Sara continue talking about the history of Parapsychology and the development of the concept of diffusionism and why professional archaeologist don't like the term. We also talk ab...
25 Jul 20161h 3min
Hobbits, Canibals, Ethnocentrism, and Homo floresiensis - Episode 46
This episode Jeb and Sara talk about Homo floresiensis affectionately known as Hobbits, and Liang-Bua Cave. What do we know about H. floresiensis, how has this discovery been represented by the media,...
18 Jul 20161h 7min
