Archaeology Books for Fun

For the final episode of "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries" we explore how inventive ancient people were and we throw a little cold water on dowsing and psychics in archaeology.Looking ahead, our next episode will be a one-off with the fabulous kid's book "Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave". David Drake was a remarkable person who, despite the great danger, wrote poetry on the sides of his pots!Tune in for fascinating stories and insightful discussions!

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In this episode, we dive into the peopling of the Americas, Vikings in North America, and the legend of Atlantis! Plus, we finally discuss the controversial idea that aliens helped ancient civilizations build some of the world's greatest structures. Our thoughts on the matter may surprise you (but probably won't).

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In this episode we kick off our discussion of "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology."

Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of scientific inquiry versus pseudoscience. We'll explore the myths surrounding a supposed race of ancient giants, uncover the story behind the Cardiff Giant hoax, and unravel the infamous Piltdown Man fraud.

Get ready for a journey through some of the most bizarre and fascinating cases in archaeology. Tune in to learn how these deceptions were uncovered and what they reveal about the nature of scientific investigation.

Don't forget to share your thoughts on your favorite hoaxes. We love hearing from our listeners!

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We are very excited for this one!

In this special episode, we sit down with the talented Mary Anna Evans, author of "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery." Join us as we delve into her fascinating writing process, her meticulous research, and how she so masterfully represents archaeology in her work.

Don't miss this chance to get an insider's look at Mary Anna's inspirations and storytelling secrets. We know you'll enjoy getting to know her as much as we did!

Mary Anna Evans' Websitehttps://maryannaevans.com/

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Join us for the thrilling finale of "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery"! In this last episode, stakes are high as Faye faces a heart-stopping dilemma. Will Faye reveal her illegal activities and go to prison to stop a killer? Who is the killer? Will Joyeuse be saved? What the heck is a palmetto? All these questions will be answered!Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Mary Anna Evans, author of "Artifacts", coming later this month. It’s a treat for all mystery aficionados!

Plus, the votes are in! Prepare to dive into the bizarre realm of extraterrestrial lore and deceptive legends with our next reading adventure, "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology" by Kenneth L. Feder. A journey through the curious corners of pseudoarchaeology awaits!

And here's a challenge for our sharp-witted listeners: Can you name the first category 5 hurricane to strike the Florida Panhandle? Share your answers in the episode Q&A and let's test our collective knowledge!

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Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of twists and turns as we navigate both real and fictional landscapes in the captivating backdrop of the Florida Panhandle. With a missing body, and the discovery of two more, this episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Don't forget to cast your vote in our poll to help us choose our next adventure. The options are:

1. "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology"
2. "Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art"
3. "The Lost City of the Monkey God"

The chosen book will be announced in our next episode, so make your voice heard!

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We take a break from looting, the black market, and murder by starting a new mystery novel about... looting, the black market, and murder. What a refreshing change!

This time, however, we're reading our first fiction novel about archaeologists and murder mysteries that takes place right in our local area in the Florida Panhandle. We're already really enjoying this one!

"Artifacts" is the first of a series of novels called the "Faye Longchamp Mysteries" and is written by Mary Anna Evans.

Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/213579Check us out on Goodreadshttps://buff.ly/3HtMNe9

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As a special episode follow-up interview to "Stealing History" we're joined by archaeologist Dr. Andres Garzon-Oechsle!

Andres has a unique perspective on the issue of site looting in his home country Ecuador. He has also personally visited the Lords of Sipán museum in Peru. Tune in to hear all about it!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ns21PoYH-Ko

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This is it, the conclusion to Stealing History!It's been a pretty wild ride with grave robbing, FBI stings, and murder. This time the tale gets a bit more hopeful with on the ground efforts to protect sites and, at last, the opening of the Sipán museum. We also take issue with some of the author's proposals to fight the antiquities black market. There's a lot going on in this one!"Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World" by Roger AtwoodNext time we will switch gears and read "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery." This murder mystery novel both involves archaeology and it takes place in our home state of Florida!Book Link:https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/213579Royal Tombs of Sipán Museum virtual tour:https://visitavirtual.cultura.pe/recorridos/MTRS/museo-tumbas-reales-sipan/index.html___

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As we take a break from Stealing History, we use this time to discuss some archaeology news, review the podcast over the last 14 episodes, and talk a little about what exactly it is that we do.Do you have a favorite book that we covered? Let us know!We will be back next month with the concluding episode on Stealing History. See you then!___Articles discussed:German Authorities Repatriate 75 Artifacts to Mexicohttps://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/11/29/germany-repatriates-75-archaeological-artefacts-mexicoNetherlands Returns Colonial Era Artefactshttps://www.reuters.com/world/netherlands-returns-colonial-era-artefacts-sri-lanka-2023-12-05/The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Announces Repatriationhttps://vmfa.museum/pressroom/news/virginia-museum-fine-arts-announces-repatriation-ancient-works-art-countries-origin/Ancient Maya Power Brokershttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/ancient-maya-politics-power-neighborhoods-lidar___

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