Did you know that ancient horses had toes? In this episode, Barbara learns all about them, and is not entirely comfortable with the idea.

We’re kicking off a new book focused on the long relationship between horses and humans. We talk about how horses evolved, what early horses were like during the Ice Age, and what those first encounters between humans and horses may have looked like (and why they didn’t go especially well for the horses).

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What is public archaeology, anyway? If we’re not digging in the dirt every day, what do public archaeologists actually do?

In this short, conversational episode, we talk about our work in public archaeology, from cemetery conferences to 3D printing to journaling, we reflect on what we’re excited about in the year ahead.

This episode is a little different from our usual format. Next time, we’ll kick off our first discussion of "Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History" by William T. Taylor. Barbara is a big fan of horses, so you won’t want to miss it!

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Giant stone heads. Nomadic empires. Arctic survival. And a mysterious Bronze Age calendar.

In this episode, we explore five more overlooked ancient cultures: the Olmec, Scythians, Thule Inuit, Únětice, and Xiongnu, and what they reveal about power, belief, and innovation in the ancient world.

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This episode features five ancient cultures: the Moche and Nok, known for their striking portraiture; the Mississippians and Nubians, famous for their pyramids and monumental architecture; and the Nabateans, who carved out their own distinct legacy in the rock-cut city of Petra.

We’re especially excited to revisit the Mississippians and Moche, two cultures that featured in earlier episodes, and to explore the Nok, Nubians, and Nabateans for the first time!

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We’re back with five more ancient cultures that don’t always get the spotlight, the Indus Valley, Lapita, Jōmon, Marajoara, and Minoans. The influence of these societies stretched across continents and left behind clues about everything from trade routes to foodways.

We once again get excited about ancient sewage and plumbing, systems that were absolutely essential to keeping ancient citizens healthy. Join us as we explore pottery, architecture, and (yes) indoor plumbing in all its unglamorous glory.

Book: “The Other Ancient Civilisations” by Raven Todd Da Silva

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From horses and chariots to sewers and city-states, we’re diving into five fascinating, lesser-known ancient cultures.

We’re kicking off "The Other Ancient Civilisations" by Raven Todd Da Silva (aka Dig it with Raven)! In this episode, we shine a light on: the Akkadians, Dilmun, Etruscans, Great Zimbabwe, and the Hittites.

Whether you're new to these civilizations or brushing up, you won't want to miss it!

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In our second episode on Luna the Cat, we sit down with the authors themselves! We chat about the book, how it’s been received, and the real land-based and underwater archaeology that inspired it. If you’ve enjoyed the story so far, you won’t want to miss this one.

Next month: We're starting The Other Ancient Civilizations by Raven Todd Da Silva (aka Dig it with Raven). We can't wait to get started on this one!

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Cats, shipwrecks, and a historical journey.

We’re kicking off a new book: Luna the Cat, a children’s chapter book packed with archaeology, adventure, and (of course) cats.

A kids’ book with real history, real archaeology… and real cat energy. We talk about what works, what surprises us, and why it’s a great intro to real history for young readers.

Plus, don’t miss next episode! We’ll be joined by one of the authors (and our friend) to hear how the book came to life.

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We’re wrapping up "Finders Keepers," a book with big ideas that just didn’t land. In this episode, we explore why such a promising concept didn’t quite work, and we dig into what archaeology is really like compared to how the author seems to see it. It’s been a ride... but we’re ready for the next book.

Up next: "Luna the Cat"! A children’s chapter book by our friends and colleagues Michael Thomin and Nicole Grinnan. It tells the story of Spain’s first attempt to settle North America through the eyes of a curious feline. A breath of fresh air, and maybe an author interview too!

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We’re back with the next segment of "Finders Keepers", and the emotional roller coaster continues.

This section takes us deep into salvage archaeology, artifact hoarding, and the complicated roles museums play in the story of cultural heritage. There are moments that moved us, and moments that made us want to throw the book (but it's on a Kindle, so we can't).

Spoiler: someone cries. We mostly hold it together.

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