In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest U.S. News & World Report university rankings and question their relevance to archaeology and cultural resource management (CRM). They argue that Ivy League prestige and rankings have little to no impact on hiring or success in archaeology, emphasizing that program quality, practical skills, and experience matter far more than a school’s name. The panel shares examples where Ivy League graduates were not stronger candidates and notes that perceived academic “elite” advantages are often statistical noise or social bias. Overall, the episode encourages students and parents to focus on strong, field-relevant programs rather than chasing rankings or prestige.

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• U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges

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In this episode, host Stephanie Rice shares information about the origins of Ancient Egyptian kingship during the Predynastic period.

Discover the real archaeological evidence of two different rulers known as King Scorpion that inspired the Scorpion King from The Mummy franchise. But unlike the cinematic portrayal, the real kings didn't amass and sustain their power through military conquest.

Explore the Tomb of Scorpion I at Abydos which was filled with imported wine, lapis lazuli, and the first evidence of writing in Egypt. Learn about the ceremonial Scorpion Macehead that depicts Scorpion II planting crops.

Together, their stories reveal that Egypt’s first kings built their power through prosperity, order, and the sacred duty to sustain life not through warfare.

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• Bard, Kathryn A. "Political Economies of Predynastic Egypt and the Formation of the Early State." Journal of Archaeological Research, Vol. 25, No. 1, March 2017.
• Dodson, Aidan. "The First Dynasty." In The First Pharaohs: Their Lives and Afterlives. American University in Cairo Press, 2021.
• Hendrickx, Stan and Renée Friedman. "Gebel Tjauti Rock Inscription 1 and the Relationship between Abydos and Hierakonpolis during the early Naqada III Period." Göttinger Miszellen (GM) 196, 2003.
• Leeman, Diane. Abydos Tomb U-j of Predynastic Egypt. Compiled 2007, Revised 2018.
• Stevenson, Alice. "The Egyptian Predynastic and State Formation." Journal of Archaeological Research, Vol. 24, 2016.
• Teeter, Emily, ed. Before the Pyramids: The Origins of Egyptian Civilization. Oriental Institute Museum Publications 33, 2011.
• Wilkinson, Toby A. H. "What a King Is This: Narmer and the Concept of the Ruler." The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, Vol. 86, 2000.

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In Episode 321 of The Archaeology Show, we take a deep dive into the long and complex history of Troy. We discuss the stratigraphy of the site, starting from modern times and moving backward through key periods, including the famous era of the Trojan War as described by Homer. The episode covers the archaeological discoveries, the evolution of the city's fortifications, trade networks, burial practices, and cultural significance. We also delve into the early archaeological excavations and the ongoing debate about the historicity of the Trojan War.

• In Search of Troy
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• Troy VI and VII: The Archaeological Evidence (Encyclopedia Britannica)
• The Archaeology of Early Troy – World History Encyclopedia
• Çanakkale Archaeological Site of Troy

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Today we’re reviewing Cavegirl (1985), a movie which Wikipedia misleadingly describes as a “sex comedy”. It tells the story of a teenage incel nerd who is accidentally thrown back in time due to some magic crystal/military helicopter shenanigans and meets a charming manic pixie cave girl who nonetheless fails to instill in him any growth or character development whatsoever.

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• Michelle Bauer in Dinosaur Island (1994)

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In this episode of ethnocynology, David gets back to dogs!

Ever wanted to hear his full manifesto on dogs, culminating nearly a decade of research? Well, here it is!

What are dogs, where do they come from, and why are they so prevalent in history, legend, and mythology?

For a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ethnocynology/29

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Episode 158 of the Rock Art Podcast steps beyond rock art to explore “obsidian conveyance systems”—how volcanic glass moved through travel, trade, and social ties, and what that reveals about prehistoric lifeways. Host Dr. Alan Garfinkel is joined by co-host Chris Webster for a conversation on obsidian sourcing, chemical fingerprints, and why big datasets can reconstruct connections even when stratigraphy is mixed. Alan draws from a major post-wildfire cultural project in southern Oregon’s North Umpqua River Basin, where cleared forests exposed dense artifact scatters and a surprising pattern: heavy reliance on obsidian despite sources 100+ miles away, including biface caches dated to around 4,000 years ago.

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This episode, our hosts Ash, Judith, and Tilly continue their discussion of the Archaeo Book Club’s January theme of “Magical Pasts”, this time delving into their book shelves for inspiration! Together they tackle the classic burning questions: What is headology? Who was Merlin? And what has any of this got to do with mushrooms?

Monthly Book: The History of Magic (Chris Gosden)

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• The Crystal Cave (Mary Stewart)
• Forest Euphoria (Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian)
• Where the Library Hides (Isabel Ibañez)
• Mere (Danielle Giles)
• The Materiality of Magic (Natalie Armitage and Ceri Houlbrook)
• Empire of Shadows (Jacquelyn Benson)
• Trees in the Religions of Early Medieval England (Michael Bintley)
• Trees in Anglo-Saxon England: Literature, Lore and Landscape (Della Hooke)
• Wyrd Sisters (Terry Pratchett)
• The Hollow Hills (Mary Stewart)
• The Last Enchantment (Mary Stewart)

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Time to define what Cryptids are! People ask me about these beloved creatures (who don’t exist) almost more often than actual archaeology stuff! So please listen to the full podcast and go subscribe to my YouTube channel or both Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster will carry you away in your sleep.

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Following the popularity of the previously coined “Tea-break Time Travel Training”, Matilda focuses in this episode on a commonly used method in archaeological research: Experimental Archaeology. Listen in to hear what experimental is, its origins and development, its strengths and weaknesses, and how it all started for Matilda with an afternoon of throwing prehistoric spears in a public park in Aberdeen!

For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/45

• International Society for Experimental Archaeology
• Journal of Experimental Archaeology
• The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain by John Evans
• Studies in Human-Thing Entanglement by Ian Hodder
• Episode 13 of And My Trowel (processualism and post-processualism)
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This week we discuss three fascinating discoveries across Western Europe: a 7,000-year-old underwater stone wall off the coast of France, an exceptionally rare Iron Age war trumpet potentially linked to Boudica’s era in Britain, and a mysterious medieval cemetery in Wales dominated by female burials. Join us while we unpack what these finds reveal about prehistoric coastal societies, Iron Age warfare and symbolism, and early religious communities.

• Archaeologists Discover Mysterious 7,000-Year-Old Stone Wall Beneath the Waves Off the Coast of France
• Submerged Stone Structures in the Far West of Europe During the Mesolithic/Neolithic Transition (Sein Island, Brittany, France)
• ‘Extraordinary’ iron age war trumpet find in Britain may have Boudicca links
• The Past Macabre: The archaeology of Boudica Part 1
• The Past Macabre: The archaeology of Boudicat Part 2
• Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

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