Archaeology

By La Trobe University

Podcasts on the discussions of archaeology. The buildings, utensils and tools of past societies can help archaeologists unlock the secrets of ancient community life. Archaeologists use artefacts and f... more

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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

Archaeology episodes:

May 22, 2014 The Australian Paleo Diet
The Australian Paleo Diet has been 40,000 years in the making. Dr Jillian Garvey (Archaeology, La Trobe University) talks about what Aboriginals were eating in the past and how it could benefit the modern diet.
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May 09, 2014 Childhood Experiences in Australia 1788-1901
Margaretha Vlahos (University of Queensland) presents an archaeological investigation of European childhood in Australia spanning the years 1788 – 1901. Applying the sociological theory of interpretive reproduction (Corsaro 2005), which posits that childhood is a social construction resulting from collective actions of children with adults and each other, the research focuses on revealing children’s creativity and agency as reflected in the material culture of childhood.
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42min
May 09, 2014 Childhood Experiences in Australia 1788-1901 (handout)
Margaretha Vlahos (University of Queensland) presents an archaeological investigation of European childhood in Australia spanning the years 1788 – 1901. Applying the sociological theory of interpretive reproduction (Corsaro 2005), which posits that childhood is a social construction resulting from collective actions of children with adults and each other, the research focuses on revealing children’s creativity and agency as reflected in the material culture of childhood.
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February 19, 2014 Subsistence Looting
Professor Tim Murray (Archaeology, La Trobe University) explains the problem of subsistence looting, and the pursuit of a quick dollar is damaging what we can learn from the past.
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4min
February 04, 2014 Unearthed 2013: Five Archaeological Highlights
Professor Tim Murray (Archaeology, La Trobe University) discusses the top 5 archaeological finds from 2013 - Domestication of cats in China; cannibalism in Jamestown; the expansion of Angkor Wat; eating giraffes in Pompeii, and the spontaneous combustion of Tutankhamun.
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25min
January 30, 2014 Richard III Revealed
Professor Tim Murray (Archaeology, La Trobe University) explores what the skeleton of Richard III tells us about him, how he died, and the discussions around what should be done with his remains.
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8min
November 08, 2013 Bronze Age Transformations of the Mediterranean World
Professor Steve Falconer (History, La Trobe University) the rise and collapse of urbanized societies in the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East, turning particular attention to the interactions of small agrarian villages with their larger social, political and natural environments.
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52min
July 11, 2013 'Armchair Archaeology' in Afghanistan
Dr David Thomas (Honorary Research Associate, La Trobe University) discusses satellite imagery and its use in contemporary archaeology in Afghanistan.
Recording provided by Melbourne Museum.
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43min
July 11, 2013 'Armchair Archaeology' in Afghanistan (handout)
Dr David Thomas (Honorary Research Associate, La Trobe University) discusses satellite imagery and its use in contemporary archaeology in Afghanistan.
Recording provided by Melbourne Museum.
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February 01, 2013 Unearthed 2012: More Great Archaeological Discoveries
Professor Tim Murray (Archaeology, La Trobe University) discusses the top 5 archaeological finds from 2012 - The mummies of South Uist; first pots from Jiangxi Province, China; Mayan sun god masks from Guatemala; discovery of the Curtain Theatre in London; and Richard III in a Leicester car park.
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29min

FAQs about Archaeology:

How many episodes does Archaeology have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.