Archaeological Fantasies

ENCORE Jason Colavito and Ancient Aliens - Episode 14

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Sara and Ken Feder interview skeptical xenoarchaeologist, Jason Colavito. They talk to Jason about his work exploring the connections between science, pseudo-science, and speculative fiction.

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Bears Ears Rock Art with Vaughn Hadenfelt - Episode 93

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk Vaughn Hadenfelt of Friends of Friends of Ceder Mesa. With 30 years of experience as a guide and interpreter in Bears Ears National Monument, he comes on to talk to us about Rock Art. What is it? How do we date it? Can we read it like a book? He also gives us an update on the Status of Bears Ears.

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CBC, The Solutrean Hypothesis, and Jennifer Raff - Episode 92

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Today we discuss the recent CBC episode of The Nature of Things titled Ice Bridge. We're revisiting the Solutrean Hypothesis as it's put forward by the CBC show, and have Jennifer Raff with us to discuss Haplogroup X.

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Contact and Immigration In Archaeology - Episode 91

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 09:00:17 +0000

If you downloaded this before January 23, please re-download. There was an issue with the introduction and a new file was uploaded to fix it. Thanks!

Today we talk about cultures south of the US border. We talk about what we expect to see, and do see, when early European cultures come in contact with Native American cultures. We also talk about immigration and how we can track that with archaeology.

Links

National Monuments dedicated to immigration and the experience of immigrants and African captives:

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Welcome 2018 and Bears Ears Update - Episode 90

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the First episode of 2018! In this episode we talk about the effects of the recent EO on Bears Ears National Monument and other sites of significance. We debate the actual effects and reiterate the importance of these sites. We also talk about The podcast in 2017 and where we'd like to see it go in 2018.

Shout out to everyone who's helped us grow this past year and all of our listeners. Here's to another great year on the APN!

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The Place of Stone - Dighton Rock with Douglas Hunter - Episode 89

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Ken and Sara talk to author Douglas Hunter about his book linked below. The story of Dighton Rock and its relationship with the indigenous past is a fascinating tale.

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Magical Jinn and where to Find them with Mark Allen Peterson - Episode 88

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Dr. Mark Allen Peterson about the magical Jinn. Dr. Peterson tells us more about the ancient concept of Jinn, how that affect modern Arabic uses of Jinn, and how the views on Jinn are affected by Movies and Western tampering.

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Biblical Archaeology with Eric Cline - Episode 87

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Dr Eric Cline from George Washington University. We talk about a variety of topics on Biblical Archaeology, the validity of real and fake sight seeing, and touch a bit on 3D printing.

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GenCon50 and Gaming with Scott - Episode 86

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000

This is a cross-over episode that was recorded at GenCon 50 earlier in 2017. Sara Head joined the hosts of Gaming with Scott to talk about the intersection between archaeology and gaming.

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Haunted Objects with MonsterTalk - Episode 85

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000

It's our second Halloween special and crossover with the MonsterTalk Podcast! Today we're Joined by Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow to talk about haunted objects and where to find them. We talk about creepy dolls, haunted antiques, and cursed 3d printed objects. Enjoy the worlds of two great podcasts colliding!

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The Ark Encounter with James Bielo - Episode 84

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Ethnographer James Bielo about his work with the Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah's Ark and religious-themed experience in Kentucky. We talk about the validity of replicas, religious sightseeing, and 3D printing as a way to communicate with the public.

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The Enigmatic Iximaya Hoax With Roxanne Davila and Marcello Canuto - Episode 83

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking about the Iximaya hoax. Who were the Iximaya, where did they come from, and what part did P.T. Barnum play in all this? We're joined by special guests Roxanne Davila and Marcello Canuto.

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Mermaids and Mummies - Episode 82

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're looking at the Fiji Mummy and the recent Peruvian Mummy Hoax. How do these two cases intersect, what can one teach us about the other, and How does PT. Barnum fit into all this.

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(Re-Play) Afrocentrism and the New World - Episode 81 (16)

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking about Afrocentrism. What is it? Does it hurt or help ancient African cultures? And how does it affect archaeology in the new world?

More about other ancient African cultures you may never have heard of:

Great Zimbabwe:
- http://www.greatzimbabweruins.com/
- http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/364
The Kingdom of Kush:
- http://archaeology.about.com/od/kterms/g/kush.htm
Nubia
- http://www.kerma.ch/index.php?lang=en
- https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=z_ZvHRpKT6Hw.k7AIqBspa9ew&hl=en
The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Nubia
- https://www.coursera.org/course/ancientnubia
Feder, K. 1998-99 Archaeology and Afrocentrism: An Attempt to set the record straight. A Current Bibliography on African Affairs 29(3):199-210

Things to Read and Watch:

Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy by George G. M. James, Ph.D
- http://www.jpanafrican.com/ebooks/eBook%20Stolen%20Legacy.pdf
The danger of a single story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en
Africans are fighting media poverty-porn by tweeting beautiful images of their real lives
- http://www.theplaidzebra.com/africans-are-fighting-media-poverty-porn-by-tweeting-beautiful-images-of-their-real-lives/

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Mayan Hieroglyphics with Jeb Card - Episode 80

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with co-host Jeb Card about Mayan Hieroglyphics. We talk about the Victorian worlds discovery of them, their fascination with them, how that fascination has endured into the modern-day, and how the Mayan language, including Hieroglyphics, is still a living language today.

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Walking Moai Statues with Fernanda Meneses - Episode 79

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Fernanda Maneses about the mysterious Easter Island statues. We talk about the actual history of the Moai statues, the culture that created them, and the many different ways these iconic statures have been used by the fringe and popular culture alike.

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Hobby Lobby and the Illegal Antiquities Trade with Donna Yates - Episode 78

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Dr. Donna Yates about the recent Hobby Lobby decision and the illegal antiquities trade. What was Hobby Lobby doing, how does this fit into looting and the antiquities trade, and what exactly is this new Museum of the Bible in DC thing?

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Indiana Jones and Pseudoarchaeology - Episode 77

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking about Indiana JOnes a pseudoarchaeological elements that run through almost all off the movies. We talk about how Indy came to be, why the movies are so dang good, and where certain archaeological themes came from and why they last.

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Islam, ISIS, and Black Market Artifacts with Nathan French - Episode 76

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Nathan French from the University of Miami, Ohio. Nathan talks with us about Islam and the destruction of archaeological sites and artifacts in Isis controlled areas. We also talk about artifacts funneled into the black market by Isis and fleeing refugees.

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Antiquities Laws and Regulations - Episode 75

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, Sara, Jeb, and Ken talk about some of the big antiquities laws that are impacting resources around the country. These laws are in the news lately and it's important to know where they came from, what they do, and why they need to stick around for a while.

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The Gungywamp - Episode 74

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 29 May 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about the mysterious Gungywamp located in Connecticut. We examine the similarities between it and other sites like Mystery Hill aka American Stonehenge. Why makes the Gungywamp so strange? Is it ley lines, spirits, mystical energies of the ancient celts?

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Göbekli Tepe, Bad Fox, No Comet - Episode 73

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 15 May 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Jens Notroff from the Gobekli Tepe research project about the recent news stories about possible evidence for a comet strike at the ancient site. We look over the claims made in the paper 'DECODING GÖBEKLI TEPE WITH ARCHAEOASTRONOMY: WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?' and compare that with ongoing research from the actual Gobekli Tepe site.

Shout out to David Anderson for his help with the episode! Thanks again!

Media

Nanodiamonds Are Forever; A UCSB professor’s research examines 13,000-year-old nanodiamonds from multiple locations across three continents. By Julie Cohen

Pro-Nanodiamonds article: Nanodiamond-Rich Layer across Three Continents Consistent with Major Cosmic Impact at 12,800 Cal BP by Kinzie et al 2014

Other Media

Speaking Up and Speaking Out: Collective Efforts in the Fight to Reclaim the Public Perception of Archaeology

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Ley Lines with Sharon Hill - Episode 72

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 01 May 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking with our resident Geologist; Sharon Hill about Ley Lines. What are they, where did they come from, and can they be weaponized?

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Corn in Unusual Places - Episode 71

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about the supposed pre-contact images of New World maize in places like Rosslyn Chapel and ancient temples around the world. What do these images actually look like, is it really depictions of New World corn, and if it's not corn, what is it?

Links:

Note: the following 70's era commercials use racial stereotypes and range from vaguely subverting to cringey as hell

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How Archaeology Influences Geekery - Episode 70

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with special guest David Anderson about how archaeology has influenced various bits of Geek Culture. We look at archaeological themes in Star Trek and Star Wars, See how it influenced D&D and other gaming systems, and stumble our way through archaeology in video games.

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Cryptozoology and Archaeology - Episode 69

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about Cryptology and petroglyphs. Are there ancient images of Bigfoot painted on stone? How can we be sure what we think we're seeing is what they image means? And why it's important to take indigenous culture into account when trying to make sense of things.

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The Polynesian Connection - Episode 68

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about the possibility of prehistoric trade and interaction between the Polynesian peoples and the early Americans along the East coast. Could it have happened? Did it happen? and What is the evidence to support it?

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The Scarith of Scornello with Ingrid Rowland - Episode 67

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Ingrid Rowland about her work uncovering the fascinating and humorous story behind the Italian, Renaissance-era hoax, of the Scarith of Scornello.

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Pre-Columbian Horses in America - Episode 66

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking about ancient horses before the Spanish re-introduction in the 1500's. What were these horses, how do we know they were here, and did they come back with Lost Tribes of Israel?

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50 Archaeological Sites to See in the World - Episode 65

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Serra, Ken, and Jeb talk about the myths and misconceptions surrounding some of the most important archaeological sites around the world.

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Why Archaeological Fantasies? - Episode 64

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:00:00 +0000

To celebrate the new year, today we discuss why we do this! Why is it important to have accurate information about archaeology out there? Is it having an impact? and Jeb, Ken, and Sara have a political rant!

Links

Sunwatch
Fort Ancient
Lost City, Found Period: Alternative Archaeology and Pseudoscientific Practices
Shows
- Newark Holy Stones show
- Beisaw
- Anderson
- Begley
- Dunn
- Hobbit show
- Jeb’s Show on Conspiracy and Politics
  - https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archyfantasies/10
  - https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archyfantasies/12
- Mu Stones show (on Schliemann)
- Roswell Show
- Sharon Hill on Fake News
- Debunking Backfire
- Glass pyramids off Cuba
Jason year-end blog post
Sara’s blog posts about Joseph book
History of Archaeological Thought (Trigger)
Red Lobster effect (branding against middle class)
Elizabeth Bird Tabloids
Note
- On the show Jeb said it was possibly Jacques Vallee that said “UFOs are here to make us think”. In reality, it was Ray Palmer, arguably the man most responsible for creating the cultural phenomenon of the flying saucer in 1947, who said that Flying Saucers are here to make us think
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_A._Palmer
NSF letter by Eric Cantor and Lamar Smith
SAA response
SHA response
Stuart Manning response

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The Pachuag Hoax - Episode 63

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Returning guest Nicholas Bellantoni talk to us today about the Pachaug State Forest Archaeological Hoax. What was it? How did Nick get involved, how'd he figure it out, and why its hard to fool an archaeologist.

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Archaeology and Sherlock Holmes with Vincent W. Wright - Episode 62

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Vincent W. Wright about Sherlock Holmes, how Conan Doyle pulled many details for his stories from archaeology, and how the Sherlockian methods are used in archaeology even today.

Cannibalism with Lourdes Villalta - Episode 61

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Lourdes Villalta about cannibalism. We look at the stereotypes of the activity, how these stereotypes were used in the past to marginalized people, and what is the historical truth and cultural reality of cannibalism.

Links

Lourdes Villalta
- http://sheffield.academia.edu/LVillalta
From Villa et al proposed set of criteria to verify whether cannibalism was found within a context (Villa et al, 1986:431):
- "Similar butchering techniques in human and animal remains. Thus frequency, location, and type of verified cut marks and chop marks on human and animal bones must be similar, but we should allow for anatomical differences between human and animals;
- Similar patterns of long bone breakage that might facilitate marrow extraction; Identical patterns of postprocessing discard of human and animal remains;
- Evidence of cooking if present, such evidence should indicate comparable treatment of human and animal remains.
- White also considered (1992) Turner’s suggestion: the under representation of vertebrae (Turner, 1992) without animal gnawing or bite marks. Biologically, vertebrae are spongy, soft, and full of marrow (Preston, 1998). According to Turner, many of the Anazasi often crushed animal vertebrae to form “bone cakes”; a way to extract grease from the spinal column through boiling. Turner (1993) also mentioned the V-shaped cross-sectioned cut marks found on many of the found vertebrae recorded by White (1992) and Turner and Turner (1992). If such taphonomic patterns mentioned above are evident on both human and faunal remains of the same context, cannibalism can be considered.
- Following Turner’s criteria, White (1992) was able to find all five criteria, but he was also able to find another useful observation found through a microscope he coined pot polish-a faint abrasion and bevelling on the broken tips of bones (Preston, 1999), indicating possible evidence of cooking. This became the sixth criteria in “identifying Anasazi cannibalism."

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Movie Night! - Episode 60

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Pop your popcorn, get your giant sodas, and get ready to talk movies! All three hosts bring up their favorite movies with archaeologists in them. Get ready forsome interesting talk about some recommended watching.

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MonsterTalk Crossover! and Faeries! - Episode 59

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today is the crossover you've all been asking for, Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow join Ken, Jeb, and I for a very un-disney talk about Fairies and Little People. What is the history of Fairies? Is there any physical evidence for them existing? And what are the commonalities that they share around the world?

Links

MonsterTalk Podcast
Aliens and fairies
- Nordic Aliens
- Grays
- Jacques Vallee
  - Passport to Magonia
Seal of Solomon
Sean Quinn, former Billionaire and Transgressor of Fairies
Otherkin
That one Jersey Devil Guy
Elf Shot and other artifacts
- British Museum Elf Arrows
  - OA. 1392 (in case the url doesn’t persist)
    - http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=41387&partId=1&searchText=silver+arrow&page=1
  - OA. 1391
    - http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=41400&partId=1&searchText=silver+arrow&page=1
    - Elf Arrow and Elf Shot
      - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elf-arrow
      - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfshot
  - Thunderstones
  - Getting Shot of Elves: Healing, Witchcraft and Fairies in the Scottish Witch Trials, by Alaric Hall
  - Elves in Anglo-Saxon England by Alaric Hall
    - https://www.academia.edu/822022/Elves_in_Anglo-Saxon_England_Matters_of_Belief_Health_Gender_and_Identity
    - Dr. Hall’s dissertation on the same topic http://www.alarichall.org.uk/phd.php
- The Luck of Eden Hall
  - http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/the-luck-of-edenhall-history-and-myths/ § https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luck_of_Edenhall

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Digging New England Vampires - ENCORE Episode 40

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000

ENCORE - Today we're talking with Retired Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni and his work with an interesting Vampire burial. We talk the hows and why's of this burial and what it meant to people in the past to have a Vampire in the graveyard.

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Margaret Murray, Witchcraft and Murder - Episode 58

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about murder most fowl and about Margaret Murray's investigations into what she thought might be motive by witchcraft. We talk about Murray's research into witch cults and how that research influenced what we know as modern Wicca practices.

Links

Corrections First:

It's not King Phillips War (that's earlier) it was King Williams War that is believed to have kicked off Salem. That idea is outlined in the book In The Devil's Snare, which I have linked below
The bad journalist was not Robert McCormick, it was Donald McCormick, link below

Now Notes!

Books by Murray
- Witch Cult in Western Europe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witch-Cult_in_Western_Europe
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch-cult_hypothesis
- http://www.sacred-texts.com/pag/wcwe/
Sir Flinders Petrie
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flinders_Petrie
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Edwards
- http://www.ucl.ac.uk/museums/petrie/about/history
Murray Egypt
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osireion
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Murray
- https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/the-forgotten-egyptologist-and-first-wave-feminist-who-invented-wicca
Ronald Hutton
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Hutton
- http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/recommendedreading/p/Professor-Ronald-Hutton.htm
- Triumph of the Moon
  - https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Moon-History-Modern-Witchcraft/dp/0192854496
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Triumph_of_the_Moon
Gerald Gardner
- Witchcraft Today
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_Today
Charles Leland
- Aradia
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aradia
  - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pag/aradia/
James George Frazier
- Golden Bough
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Bough
  - http://www.sacred-texts.com/pag/frazer/?
Lovecraft and Murray
- The Festival
  - http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/f.aspx
- The Call of Cthulhu
  - http://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/fiction/cc.aspx
- Commonplace Book
  - https://www.wired.com/2011/07/h-p-lovecrafts-commonplace-book/
Owen Davies video on later witch trials
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWquza-Ax4w
Charles Walton murder
- Donald McCormick
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_McCormick
- The Case that Foiled Fabian
  - https://www.amazon.com/Case-that-Foiled-Fabian-Witchcraft/dp/0752493574
  - http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-29604413
Bella and the Wych Elm BBC
- http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/is-this-the-bella-in-the-wych-elm-unravelling-the-mystery-of-the-skull-found-in-a-tree-trunk-8546497.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_put_Bella_in_the_Wych_Elm%3F
Fabian of the Yard
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabian_of_the_Yard
Le Sorcier (Trois Freres)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sorcerer_(cave_art)
Cerunnos
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cernunnos
Gundestrup Cauldron
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundestrup_cauldron
Salem and larger panic
- King Williams War
  - http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/?no-ist
- In the Devil’s Snare
  - https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Snare-Salem-Witchcraft-Crisis/dp/0375706909
Imbolc
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbolc
Revocation of the Witchcraft Act
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_Act_1735
Curse of the Demon
- http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1xd6p8_night-of-the-demon-1957_shortfilms
- Casting of the Runes
  - http://www.hypnogoria.com/html/castingtherunes.html
- Dana Andrews and Margaret Murray
  - http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-actor-dana-andrews-kisses-margaret-murray-69301405.html
Gerald Gardner and Ronald Hutton documentary
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQbdXCoxC14
Computer science and gender study
- http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2014/10/21/357629765/when-women-stopped-coding

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Digging our Burrow's Cave with Joe Wilson - Episode 57

ArcheoWebby — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Joe Wilson about his research into the modern hoax of Burrows' Cave. We look at the history of the cave, some of the evidence for the cave, and try to decipher where the cave is actually supposed to be.

Contacts

Joe Wilson
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-wilson-6a1b3514
Jason Colavito
- @JasonColavito
- www.jasoncolavito.com
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Cthulhu with Jason Colavito - ArchyFantasies 56

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Jason Colavito about the writings of H.P Lovecraft, especially those dealing with the Cthulhu Mythos and the possible origins of the Necronomicon.

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Jason Colavito
- @JasonColavito
- www.jasoncolavito.com
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Piltdown Man and the Face on Mars - Episode 55

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we look at some new information about the Piltdown man, grouse about the media and how they handled it, and then take a long look at the infamous Face on Mars.

Additional Links

Exposing PseudoAstronomy Podcast
- The Face on Mars, Part 1
  - http://podcast.sjrdesign.net/shownotes_059.php
- The Face on Mars, Part 2
  - http://podcast.sjrdesign.net/shownotes_060.php

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David Anderson and, Theosophical Society in America, and Why People Believe Weird Things. - Episode 54

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with David Anderson about his recent visit to a Theosophical Society in America conference and why it is that people like to believe weird or fringe theories.

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Convergence and Independent Invention in Archaeology - Episode 53

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:00:00 +0000

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 it's usually what really happening when the fringe sees diffusion in cultures. We look over the concepts and look at a few examples like writing and megaliths to see how this works in real cultures.

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Unlucky Mummies and Wonderful Things - Episode 52

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0000

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?

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Hexham Heads, ley lines, and Wear-sheep-men - Episode 51

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0000

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 the concept of Ley Lines and how does all this connect to tulpa's?

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DNA in Archaeology with Jennifer Raff - Episode 50

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Jennifer Raff about the role DNA and genetics is playing in the field of archaeology. What can we really learn from DNA and Haplogroups, and how none of this proves genetic superiority. Not even Haplogroup X.

Contacts

Jennifer Raff
- on twitter @JenniferRaff
- Blog Violent Metaphors
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Chris Begley and the Lost City of the Monkey God - Episode 49

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0000

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, and how things like satellite images and LiDar actually work.

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Dinos among Men - Ica Stones and Acámbaro Figures - Episode 48

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0000

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 rocks mean? Could they be evidence of man and dino's living together? Or could they be modern fakes used to bilk the gullible.

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A HISTORY OF PSEUDO-ARCHAEOLOGY: Hyperdiffusion and Aliens - Episode 47

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0000

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 about where aliens fit into all of this, and if we should be thankful to our astral overlords.

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Hobbits, Canibals, Ethnocentrism, and Homo floresiensis - Episode 46

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0000

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, and why are these tinny hominids being represented as cannibals by Animal Planet?

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Interview with Nigel Hetherington from Past Preservers - Episode 45

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0000

This episode Ken and I talk with Nigel Hetherington from Past Preservers. We talk about Archaeology in the Media and how Past Preservers works to provide professional authorities for the media, even for shows that might be a bit on the fringe.

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Interview with K Kris Hurst from About.com - Episode 44

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Sara and Jeb interview K. Kris Hirst, the archaeology expert at About.com and an internet reporting pioneer!

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Interacting with the Fringe - Episode 43

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about Ken and Sara's close encounters with the fringe. We talk about how we navigated the encounters and what we learned from them.

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Interview with Sharon Hill from Doubtful News - Episode 42

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today Jeb and I interview Sharon Hill from Doubtful News. We talk about skepticism, blogging, geology, weird questions, and how rocks are not Sasquatch skulls.

Links

Website - blog - @idoubtit - @doubtfulnews Facebook Doubtful News

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Ghost Hunting - Episode 41

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000

On today's show, Sara and Jeb talk to Dr. April Beisaw about ghost hunting with her students. What do they really get out of it and what do they learn? They talk about technique, equipment used, and a lot of other topics related to academic ghost hunting.

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Digging New England Vampires - Episode 40

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking with Retired Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni and his work with an interesting Vampire burial. We talk the hows and why's of this burial and what it meant to people in the past to have a Vampire in the graveyard.

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Witches, Shamans, and Looters with Stacy Dunn - Episode 39

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 30 May 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Dr. Stacy Dunn about her chapter in Jeb's upcoming book, Lost City, Found Pyramid. Her chapter is entitled "Witches, Shamans, and Looters: Alternative Uses and Contemporary Ritual Reuse of Archaeological Remains in the North-Central Coast of Peru".

We talk about the interesting and unfortunate looting practices in Peru, the reasons behind them, and the cultural implications that surround them. We discuss how Archaeology might be contributing to the looting and the supernatural reasons behind it.

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A History of Pseudo-Archaeology: Diffusion - Episode 38

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 23 May 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we begin looking at the fascinating history of Pseudoarchaeology. When did it begin and how did it develop over the years. Today we look at the history of Diffusionism and the beginning of Hyperdiffusionism .

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The Viking-Less Newport Tower - Episode 37

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 16 May 2016 08:00:00 +0000

We welcome Jeb Card on as a new co-host (don't worry, Ken's not really chained in the basement), and we talk a bout the archaeology around the Newport Tower and a little about the Lochness Monster.

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Ken's Excellent Epigraphy Trip, Davenport Tablets, and the Kensington Rune Stone - Episode 36

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 09 May 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Ken tells us how his epigraphy trip wasn't a vacation and how he spent five days examining the Davenport Tablets at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa, and the Kensington Rune Stone in Alexandria, Minnesota.

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Archaeological Terms to Use and Abuse - Episode 35

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about several archaeological terms that we hear get abused in the wild. We also get very meta and discuss the concept of archaeology and the field itself.

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Excavating Roswell - Episode 34

ArcheoWebby — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 03:38:28 +0000

Today we're talking with Jeb Card about actual archaeological excavations that were undertaken at the Roswell site. Did they find extraterrestrial artifacts? Find out on this episode with Jeb Card.

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Stonehenge - Episode 33

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Sara and Ken talk about Stonehenge and all it's glory. Who built it? How did they build it? When did they build it? Probably most importantly, why did they build it? Have your own theories? Post them below.

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The Mima Mounds - Episode 32

ArcheoWebby — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 09:00:00 +0000

What are the Mima Mounds? Are they natural? Were they created by gophers? Seismic activity? Humans? We explore all these possibilities and try to get down to the real cause. Get ready to think critically!

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The Solutrean Hypothesis - Episode 31

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about the controversy around the Solutrean Hypothesis and the modern misconceptions around the Bering Land Bridge.

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The Importance of Myth and Oral Traditions - Episode 30

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about a important aspect of archaeology, traditional myths and oral traditions. These two aspects are often overlooked or reinterpreted by the fringe in order to further their own ideas. Archaeologists and anthropologists see these aspects as the vital and important tools that they are to understanding ancient cultures.

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The Bosnian Pyramids - Episode 29

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:00:00 +0000

This time we're discussing the Bosnian Pyramids. Are they actual pyramids, or nicely shaped hills? Where are the people who built them? What evidence is there to support these claims?

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A Legion of Roman Swords - Episode 28

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Andy White of the Argumentative Archaeologist Blog about the work he's been doing uncovering the truth behind the recently discovered Roman sword in Michigan. Andy walks us through his predictions for the origins of the sword, and tells us the steps he taking to research the hilt. He covers a lot of ground in this episode, so get ready to think critically.

Links

Andy the Argumentative Archaeologist.
Andy White's work on the Roman Sword
Why #Swordgate is Important.
Previous OOPArt podcast episodes and blogs:
- THE COSO ARTIFACT - EPISODE 9
- OUT OF PLACE OBJECTS - EPISODE 27
- The 10 Most Not-So-Puzzling Ancient Artifacts: Out-Of-Place Metal Objects
- THE NEWARK HOLY STONES - ARCHY FANTASIES EP 7
- Epstein, Jeremiah
  1980 “Pre-Columbian Old World Coins in America,” Current Anthropology. PDF. Accessed 1/17/16
  http://anthropology.msu.edu/anp364-fs15/files/2012/08/Epstein-1980-Current-Anthropology.pdf
- Ancient Artifact Preservation Society

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Out of Place Objects - Episode 27

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, Sara and Ken discuss out of place artifacts, or, OOPARTS. They talk about a number of artifacts that have been "discovered" that appear to not belong to where they were found.

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Mesa Verde and Horseshoe Canyon - Episode 26

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:00:00 +0000

On today's show, Ken and Sara talk about two of the sites on Ken's list of 50 sites that everyone must visit: Mesa Verde and Horseshoe Canyon. These are great sites that almost anyone can visit.

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The Nazca Lines and Cargo Cults - Episode 25

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Today we discuss the Nazca Lines, how they connect to Cargo Cults, where the alien goodies are, and how other cultures around the world used similar geoglyphs to denote identity and territory.

Links

Sara's blog post
- Between the Nazca Lines
Books
- Nickel, Joe
  - The Nazca Drawings Revisited: Creation of a Full-Sized Condor. Skeptical Inquirer Magazine Volume 7.3, Spring 1983. http://www.csicop.org/si/show/nazca_drawings_revisited/
- Mercer, Phil: Vanuatu cargo cult marks 50 years
- Raffaele, Paul: In John They Trust
- Hall, Stephen S: Spirits in the Sand

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Jeb Card and the Mu Stones Pt 1 - Episode 24

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:00:00 +0000

We interview Jeb Card again about his research into the Mu Stones.

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Unintentional Looting - Episode 23

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, Sara and Ken talk about unintentional looting. Have you ever excavated or removed artifacts from a site with good intentions? Well, they talk about why you probably shouldn't do that and why archaeologists record what they do. It's not all paperwork for nothing!

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The Legend of the Lighthouse - Episode 22

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Ken shares a touching story about his work. The Legend of Lighthouse shows how archaeology is used to solve histories mysteries and uses those answers to shed light on the lives of those around us.

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Heavener Runestone and Cracked Cave

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about two well known tourist sites, the Heavener Runestone and Cracked Cave. Listen as Ken and Sara give the real story behind these two sites.

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Crystal Skulls and Herkimer Vodka - Episode 20

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we look at the 13 Crystal Skulls and their validity as actual artifacts. Where did they come from, how were they made, what is their history, and what do they have to do with vodka?

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The Real and the Fake, Baghdad Batteries and the Antikythera Mechanism - Ep 19

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about two famous artifacts, the Baghdad Battery and the Antikythera Mechanism, one real, one fake. Which is which might surprise you. Also included, patented Sara and Ken rants and much more!

Links

The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project
Blog Posts on the Baghdad Batter and the Antikythera Mechanism
- Baghdad Battery
- Antikythera Mechanism

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Old World Writing in the New World - Episode 18

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we look at several different examples of old world scripts being found in North America. We examine the authenticity of these scripts and talk about what else we'd like to see if these writings were real.

Places Ken thinks you should visit!

Things to read and listen too:

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Atlantis - Episode 17

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:00:00 +0000

In todays show we start looking at Atlantis. We talk about the origins of the story, what facts there are out there, how it became a popular myth, and we throw in a couple rant for good measure.

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Afrocentrism and the New World - Episode 16

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're talking about Afrocentrism. What is it? Does it hurt or help ancient African cultures? And how does it affect archaeology in the new world?

More about other ancient African cultures you may never have heard of:

Great Zimbabwe:
- http://www.greatzimbabweruins.com/
- http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/364
The Kingdom of Kush:
- http://archaeology.about.com/od/kterms/g/kush.htm
Nubia
- http://www.kerma.ch/index.php?lang=en
- https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=z_ZvHRpKT6Hw.k7AIqBspa9ew&hl=en
The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Nubia
- https://www.coursera.org/course/ancientnubia
Feder, K. 1998-99 Archaeology and Afrocentrism: An Attempt to set the record straight. A Current Bibliography on African Affairs 29(3):199-210

Things to Read and Watch:

Stolen Legacy: Greek Philosophy is Stolen Egyptian Philosophy by George G. M. James, Ph.D
- http://www.jpanafrican.com/ebooks/eBook%20Stolen%20Legacy.pdf
The danger of a single story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en
Africans are fighting media poverty-porn by tweeting beautiful images of their real lives
- http://www.theplaidzebra.com/africans-are-fighting-media-poverty-porn-by-tweeting-beautiful-images-of-their-real-lives/

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Summer Digs and Indiana Mummies - Episode 15

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we catch up with Ken on his summer dig and talk about Mummies and actual archaeological controversies. Did Indiana just discover a mummy, or is it more media hype than truth? Also, were the Clovis actually here first, or was there someone else her before them? All this on episode 15 of the Archaeological Fantasies Podcast.

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Jason Colavito and Ancient Aliens - Episode 14

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Sara and Ken Feder interview skeptical xenoarchaeologist, Jason Colavito. They talk to Jason about his work exploring the connections between science, pseudo-science, and speculative fiction.

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Psychic Archaeology - Episode 13

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, Sara and Ken talk about psychic archaeology. What does that mean? Does it work? Should archaeological sites start with a psychic reading? They'll answer those questions and more on this entertaining episode!

BONUS QUESTION:

Who was the actress in Clan of the Cave Bear?

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Jeb Card and Pseudo-Archaeology Pt 2 - Episode 12

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 25 May 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we air Part 2 of 2 of an interview with Professor Jeb Card at Miami University. Jeb talks about pseudo-archaeology and pseudo-history.

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Jeb Card and Pseudo-Archaeology - Episode 10

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 11 May 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we air Part 1 of 2 of an interview with Professor Jeb Card at Miami University. Jeb talks about pseudo-archaeology and pseudo-history.

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The Coso Artifact - Episode 9

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we discuss the phenomena of the Coso artifact, what it really is, how it formed, and why we're not all that impressed with it. Ken gives us all a new place to visit on vacation, and we discuss a fun science project you can do at home to grow your own Coso artifact.

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The Curious Case of the Copper Culture Myth - Episode 8

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we are examining the Copper Culture Myth that has recently experienced a revival due to popular media. We discuss the origins of the myth, look at particular aspects of it, like over 1.5 billion pounds of copper missing, and decide what evidence we would need to actually consider that Michigan copper fueled the Bronze age in Europe.

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The Newark Holy Stones - Episode 7

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0000

We interview two authorities on the Newark Holy Stones, Brad Lepper and Jeff Gill. We go over the discovery of the stones, how they fit into the larger culture of faked artifacts of the Victorian era, and discuss how Brad and Jeff went about debunking these rather fascinating stones.

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Giants! - Episode 6

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Andrew White about the current Giant craze. He gives us the relative origins of the "Giants Among Us" myth and talks about what "Double Rows of Teeth" actually means. We touch on the Nephilim craze and how Giants might just relate back to biblical mythology and may represent a current push of biblical creationism.

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Global Floods and Noah's Ark - Episode 5

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Today we're starting to look at creationism. We evaluate the evidence for a global flood in both the geological and archaeological record. We compare the biblical myth with the Babylonian version, and we go looking for Noah's Ark itself.

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Those Mysterious Mound Builders - Episode 4

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode we look at the Mound Builder Myth in some detail. We discuss the history of the myth, the alternative explanations for the mounds, how Cyrus Thomas proved the mounds were built by Native Americans, and why the idea that the mounds were built by Europeans still persists today. Also, we highly encourage you to take your local mounds to lunch, and, go visit them today!

Things we discussed in Episode 4:

Places to Go See!

Serpent Mound in Ohio
Hopewell Culture Sites in Ohio
Cahokia Mounds in Illinois
Angel Mounds in Indiana
Poverty Point Mounds in Louisiana
Ken's Awesome Books on these topics
- Encyclopedia of Dubious Archaeology
- Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries

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Fringe Archaeology and Giants - Episode 3

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:00:00 +0000

On Episode 3 of the Archaeological Fantasies podcast, Sara and Ken talk about Fringe Archaeology, Ken's brush with the media, and...Giants! It's an exciting episode that is sure to get you thinking.

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The Genetic Disk - Episode 2

ArcheoWebby — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Ken and Sara talk about the Genetic Disk. Is it real? What does it mean? Where does it come from? How do you apply critical thinking to this sort of artifact?

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Debunking Pseudo-Archaeology - Episode 1

ArcheoWebby — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +0000

Join Sara and Ken as they introduce the Archaeological Fantasies podcast. This show will release every other week on Mondays. Please, subscribe, like, and comment below.

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The Archaeology Fantasies Blog
Dr. Kenneth Feder
Ken`s books

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