ArchaeoAnimals

By The Archaeology Podcast Network

This is a show about the connection between animals and humans in the past. Our experts, Alex Fitzpatrick and Simona Falanga will guide you through the interesting world of Zooarchaeology.

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The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.

ArchaeoAnimals episodes:

February 07, 2023Of Mice and Rats (and All Manners of Voles) - Ep 55
This episode of ArchaeoAnimals is about all creatures small and smaller! Tune in to learn more about small rodents and insectivores and their importance for reconstructing palaeoenvironments, characterising human-animal interactions, as well as their slow but inevitable spread through the near entirety of the globe. Case studies include the house mouse in the Levant, the Pacific rat in Mangareva, and Deer Mice and Montane Vole in Washington, USA.
Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/55
Links and Sources

Baker, P., & Worley, F. (2019). Animal bones and archaeology: recovery to archive. Historic England.

Cucchi, Thomas, et al. (2014) "The changing pace of insular life: 5000 years of microevolution in the Orkney vole (Microtus arvalis orcadensis)." Evolution 68.10. 2804-2820.

Fraser, M., Sten, S., & Götherström, A. (2012). Neolithic Hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) from the Island of Gotland show early contacts with the Swedish mainland. Journal of Archaeological Science, 39(2), 229-233.

Lyman, R. L. (2003). Lessons from temporal variation in the mammalian faunas from two collections of owl pellets in Columbia County, Washington. International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, 13(3), 150-156.

McGovern, T., et al. (2008) "NABONE Zooarchaeological Database: Recording System Codes."

Swift, J. A., Miller, M. J., & Kirch, P. V. (2017). Stable isotope analysis of Pacific rat (Rattus exulans) from archaeological sites in Mangareva (French Polynesia): The use of commensal species for understanding human activity and ecosystem change. Environmental Archaeology, 22(3), 283-297.

Weissbrod, L. et al. (2017) "Origins of house mice in ecological niches created by settled hunter-gatherers in the Levant 15,000 y ago." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 114.16. 4099-4104.

https://www.nhbs.com/blog/uk-small-mammal-identification
Contact

Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz

Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady

Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology

Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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January 03, 2023Scales and Tails: Reptiles in Archaeology - Ep 54
In this episode of ArchaeoAnimals, Alex and Simona explore the Land of Reptilia. From the humble Grass Snake to the mighty Nile Crocodile, tune in to learn more about reptile remains in archaeology around the world.
Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/54
Links and Sources

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/where_to_see_reptiles

Bochaton, C. (2022). First records of modified snake bones in the Pre-Columbian archaeological record of the Lesser Antilles: Cultural and paleoecological implications. The Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology, 17(1), 126-141.

Cordero, G. A. (2017). "The Turtle's Shell". Current Biology. 27 (5): R168–R169.

Gillreath-Brown, A., & Peres, T. M. (2017). Identifying turtle shell rattles in the archaeological record of the southeastern United States. Ethnobiology Letters, 8(1), 109-114.

Monchot, H., Bailon, S., & Schiettecatte, J. (2014). Archaeozoological evidence for traditional consumption of spiny-tailed lizard (Uromastyx aegyptia) in Saudi Arabia. Journal of archaeological science, 45, 96-102.

O'Connor, T. (2008) The Archaeology of Animal Bones. Texas A&M University Press.

Schneider, C. S., Pokines, J. T., L’Abbé, E. N., & Pobiner, B. (2022). Reptile Taphonomy. In Manual of Forensic Taphonomy (pp. 667-694). CRC Press.

van Wijngaarden-Bakker, L. H., & Troostheide, K. D. (2003). Bones and eggs. The archaeological presence of the grass snake Natrix natrix (L.) in The Netherlands. Environmental Archaeology, 8(2), 111-118.

Contact

Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz

Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady

Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology

Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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53min
December 06, 2022On Frog-Toads and Other Amphibian Dilemmas - Ep 53
In this episode of ArchaeoAnimals, take a journey into the world of amphibians with us. Witness the latest of Alex’s hot archaeology takes, discover the unbelievable cuteness of the axolotl and why amphibian remains are so crucial to the reconstruction of past environments.
Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/53
Links and Sources

https://bna-naturalists.org/id-guide-british-amphibians/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/complete-axolotl-genome-could-reveal-secret-regenerating-tissues-180971335/

Buckley, M., & Cheylan, M. (2020). Collagen fingerprinting for the species identification of archaeological amphibian remains. Boreas, 49(4), 709-717.

Dittrich, C., & Götting-Martin, E. (2021). ‘Green Frog in the Water’. A Herpetological Approach to the Magico-Medical Use of Frogs and Frog-Amulets in Mesopotamia. In Bridging the Gap: Disciplines, Times, and Spaces in Dialogue. Archaeopress Publishing Ltd.

O'Connor, T. (2008) The Archaeology of Animal Bones. Texas A&M University Press.

Porcasi, J. F. (2010). Archaeological evidence for dietary use of bigfoot leopard frog (Lithobates megapoda) in postclassic and colonial central Mexico. Culture & Agriculture. 32 (1): 42–48.

Yan, F. et al. (2018). The Chinese giant salamander exemplifies the hidden extinction of cryptic species. Current Biology, 28(10), R590-R592.
Contact

Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz

Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady

Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology

Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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November 01, 2022Xenomorph Archaeology - Ep 52
In this belated spooky episode, we untangle the web that is xenomorph anatomy, the creatures from the popular Alien franchise. Listen in for tales of stress inducing videogame sessions, what a dog xenomorph looks like, and in-depth analysis of the role of the facehugger in the xenomorph life cycle.
Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/52
Links

https://www.inverse.com/article/31942-an-explanation-of-alien-covenant-xenomorph-biology

https://avp.fandom.com/wiki/Mesoskeleton
Contact

Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz

Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady

Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology

Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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57min
October 04, 2022Fine, Let's Rank Our Favourite Animal Bones - Ep 51
In this episode of ArchaeoAnimals, Alex and Simona put their party hats on to discuss their favourite animal bones as a (slightly belated) celebration of the first 50 episodes of the podcast!
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Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/51Contact

Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz

Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady

Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology

Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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56min
September 06, 2022Where in the World? Part Six: The Zooarchaeology of Antarctica - Ep 50
Welcome to the final episode of our miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. This episode is centred around Antarctica, focusing on the natural history and anatomy of the most prominent wild and domesticated species found throughout the continent. Tune in to learn about exploration expeditions gone wrong and interestingly named Guernsey cattle.
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Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/50
Links

Headland, R. (2012). History of exotic terrestrial mammals in Antarctic regions. Polar Record, 48(2), 123-144.

Kelly, N. et al. (2012). Strategies to obtain a new circumpolar abundance estimate for Antarctic Blue Whales: survey design and sampling protocols. IWC SC/64/SH10.

Senatore, M. X. (2020). Things in Antarctica. An archaeological perspective. The Polar Journal, 10(2), 397-419.

Skinner, L. A. (2014). Archaeological excavation and artefact conservation at the Heroic-Era expedition bases, Ross Island, Antarctica. Journal of Glacial Archaeology ISSN (online), 2050, 3407.

https://polarjournal.ch/en/2021/06/24/antarctic-explorers-let-sled-dogs-starve/

https://theconversation.com/cows-in-antarctica-how-one-expedition-milked-them-for-all-their-worth-81747

https://www.courthousenews.com/scientists-sound-alarm-on-invasive-species-in-antarctica/

https://www.southpolestation.com/trivia/igy1/garden.html

smithsonianmag.com/history/sacrifice-amid-the-ice-facing-facts-on-the-scott-expedition-96367423/
Contact

Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz

Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady

Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology

Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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51min
August 02, 2022Where in the World? Part Five: The Zooarchaeology of Oceania - Animals 49
Welcome to episode three of a miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. Join us on a journey to Oceania as we learn about the natural history and anatomy of the most prominent wild and domesticated species found in the area. Tune in to learn more about creatures such as the cassowary, thylacine and platypus.
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Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/49

Sources
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Contact

Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz

Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady

Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology

Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY

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July 12, 2022 Where in the World? Part Four: The Zooarchaeology of Asia - Ep 48
RE-POST: Sorry for the duplicate episode. Had to post a correction! Ignore if you've already heard Ep 48.

Welcome to episode three of a miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. This episode is centred around Asian zooarchaeology, focusing on the natural history and anatomy of the most prominent wild and domesticated species found throughout the continent. Tune in to learn how pandas were mistaken for tapirs, grunting oxen and oracle bones.
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July 06, 2022 Where in the World? Part Four: The Zooarchaeology of Asia - Ep 48
Welcome to episode three of a miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of
various world regions. This episode is centred around Asian zooarchaeology,
focusing on the natural history and anatomy of the most prominent wild and
domesticated species found throughout the continent. Tune in to learn how pandas
were mistaken for tapirs, grunting oxen and oracle bones.
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makes it really easy! Click this message for more info.
[https://zen.ai/thearchaeologyshow]
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Transcripts
For rough transcripts go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/48
Links
* Ameri, M. (2018). Letting the Pictures Speak: An Image-Based Approach to the
Mythological and Narrative Imagery of the Harappan World. Seals and Sealing
in the Ancient World: Case Studies from the Near East, Egypt, the Aegean, and
South Asia, 144.
* Bose, S. (2020). Mega Mammals in Ancient India: Rhinos, Tigers, and
Elephants. Oxford University Press.
* d'Alpoim Guedes, J., & Aldenderfer, M. (2020). The archaeology of the Early
Tibetan Plateau: New research on the initial peopling through the Early
Bronze Age. Journal of Archaeological Research, 28(3), 339-392.
* Harper, D. (2013). The cultural history of the giant panda (Ailuropoda
melanoleuca) in early China. Early China, 35(36), 2012-13.
* Kumar, S., Ali, M., & Khoso, P. A. (2020). Emergence and Decline of the Indus
Valley Civilization in Pakistan. Global Sociological Review, 2, 9-22.
* Liu, K. et al. (2021). Radiocarbon dating of oracle bones of late Shang
period in ancient China. Radiocarbon, 63(1), 155-175.
* Liu, Y. C. et al. (2018). Genome-wide evolutionary analysis of natural
history and adaptation in the world's tigers. Current Biology, 28(23),
3840-3849.
* Mohamad, K. et al. (2009). On the origin of Indonesian cattle. PLoS One,
4(5), e5490.
* Uzzaman, M. R. et al. (2014). Semi-domesticated and Irreplaceable genetic
resource gayal (Bos frontalis) needs effective genetic conservation in
Bangladesh: a review. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 27(9),
1368.
* Yang, D.Y. et al. (2008). Wild or domesticated: DNA analysis of ancient water
buffalo remains from north China. Journal of Archaeological Science, 35(10),
pp.2778-2785.
* http://trowelblazers.com/zheng-zhenxiang/
Contact
* Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz
[http://www.twitter.com/archaeologyfitz]
* Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady [http://www.twitter.com/crazybonelady]
* Alex's Blog: Animal Archaeology [https://animalarchaeology.com/]
* Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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July 05, 2022 Where in the World? Part Four: The Zooarchaeology of Asia - Ep 48
Welcome to episode three of a miniseries focusing on the zooarchaeology of various world regions. This episode is centred around Asian zooarchaeology, focusing on the natural history and anatomy of the most prominent wild and domesticated species found throughout the continent. Tune in to learn how pandas were mistaken for tapirs, grunting oxen and oracle bones.
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Transcripts
For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/48
Links
Ameri, M. (2018). Letting the Pictures Speak: An Image-Based Approach to the Mythological and Narrative Imagery of the Harappan World. Seals and Sealing in the Ancient World: Case Studies from the Near East, Egypt, the Aegean, and South Asia, 144.
Bose, S. (2020). Mega Mammals in Ancient India: Rhinos, Tigers, and Elephants. Oxford University Press.
d’Alpoim Guedes, J., & Aldenderfer, M. (2020). The archaeology of the Early Tibetan Plateau: New research on the initial peopling through the Early Bronze Age. Journal of Archaeological Research, 28(3), 339-392.
Harper, D. (2013). The cultural history of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in early China. Early China, 35(36), 2012-13.
Kumar, S., Ali, M., & Khoso, P. A. (2020). Emergence and Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization in Pakistan. Global Sociological Review, 2, 9-22.
Liu, K. et al. (2021). Radiocarbon dating of oracle bones of late Shang period in ancient China. Radiocarbon, 63(1), 155-175.
Liu, Y. C. et al. (2018). Genome-wide evolutionary analysis of natural history and adaptation in the world’s tigers. Current Biology, 28(23), 3840-3849.
Mohamad, K. et al. (2009). On the origin of Indonesian cattle. PLoS One, 4(5), e5490.
Uzzaman, M. R. et al. (2014). Semi-domesticated and Irreplaceable genetic resource gayal (Bos frontalis) needs effective genetic conservation in Bangladesh: a review. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 27(9), 1368.
Yang, D.Y. et al. (2008). Wild or domesticated: DNA analysis of ancient water buffalo remains from north China. Journal of Archaeological Science, 35(10), pp.2778-2785.
http://trowelblazers.com/zheng-zhenxiang/
Contact
Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz
Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady
Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology
Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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TeePublic
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Motion
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59min

FAQs about ArchaeoAnimals:

How many episodes does ArchaeoAnimals have?

The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.