Archaeology is always seen as a field pursuit and for the most part, it is. However the interpretations of archaeology should be accessible to all. Our guests today, Dr. Alessandro Sebastiani and Dr. Laura Morabito presented their thoughts on accessibility in archaeology at the World Archaeology Summit in AlUla, Saudi Arabia in September 2023. They discuss things like 3D reconstruction and VR as tools to bring people to archaeological sites and research without physically bringing them there.

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This week we have three fascinating Archaeology news stories! First up, Archaeologists have determined what Roman wine tastes like. Then, a new study looks at the impact of micro plastic contamination on archaeological sites. And finally a unique lynx burial puzzles, well, everyone!

Segment 1

• Archaeologists Have Determined What Ancient Roman Wine Tasted Like
• Making wine in earthenware vessels: a comparative approach to Roman vinification

Segment 2

• Microplastics Are Contaminating Ancient Archaeological Sites
• The contamination of in situ archaeological remains: A pilot analysis of microplastics in sediment samples using μFTIR

Segment 3

• 1,500-year-old burial of lynx with 4 dogs stacked on it puzzles archaeologists
• A fifth- to sixth-century CE lynx (Lynx lynx L., 1758) skeleton from Hungary 2: Stature and archaeological interpretations

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This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First up, “curse tablets” were found at a Roman villa in the UK. Then, a 1,000 year old bone ice skate was found at a site in the Czech Republic. And finally, we have a discussion about the length of childhood in humans, and how it evolved to be that way and the somewhat overlooked archaeology of childhood.

• Mysterious ‘curse tablets’ and ‘sophisticated’ paintings found at ancient Roman site
• Archaeologists Unearth 1,000-Year-Old Ice Skate Made of Animal Bone in Czech Republic
• Grow Slow: Human childhood is uniquely protracted. How did it evolve to be that way and why? - New Scientist Feature

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This week we discuss 3 archaeological sites that we visited while in Arizona: Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle and Well National Monument.

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• Montezuma Castle National Park Service
• American Southwest Virtual Museum - Montezuma Castle
• Montezuma Well National Park Service page

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This week we have 3 interesting archaeology news stories. First, we discuss a new dating technique that researchers in Ukraine are using on early human tools. Then, we head over to Mexico where a construction project has uncovered a uniquely arranged group burial. And finally, we head down to Peru, and the gorgeous city of Cajamarca, where researchers have found the stone circle that was built over 4,000 years ago.

• Archaeologists Just Uncovered The Oldest Evidence of Humans in Europe - Apple News
• East-to-west human dispersal into Europe 1.4 million years ago - Nature
• Trove of ancient skulls and bones found stacked on top of each other during construction project in Mexico - Apple News
• Archaeologists discover mysterious stone circle built before great pyramids - Apple News
• A monumental stone plaza at 4750 B.P. in the Cajamarca Valley of Peru - Science Advances

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On today’s episode, we interview Dr. Rebecca Foote, the Director of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Research for the Royal Commission for AlUla in Saudi Arabia (RCU). Rebecca’s current role focuses on executing in-depth archaeological study unique in both geographical size and scale, assessing the rich and complex past of the AlUla region of northwest Saudi Arabia. Dr Foote develops archaeological surveys, excavations and research projects with national and international expert teams to expand understanding of AlUla’s history and prehistory.

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We’ve got three great news stories for you this week. We start with the oldest rock paintings in South America. They might be conveying a message. Next up is a tale of discarded armor from the first capital of Maryland. Finally, we talk about a 10,000 year old wall that was used to hunt reindeer. It’s now under 70 feet of water!

Segment 1

• This Ancient Cave Art Passed Survival Information Across 130 Human Generations in Patagonia, Study Suggests
• Earliest directly dated rock art from Patagonia reveals socioecological resilience to mid-Holocene climate (Science Advances)

Segment 2

• Rare armor unearthed at site of 17th-century fort in Maryland

Segment 3

• Stone Age Wall Discovered Beneath the Baltic Sea Helped Early Hunters Trap Reindeer
• Research Paper: A submerged Stone Age hunting architecture from the Western Baltic Sea

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This week we have 3 fascinating archaeology news stories. First, experimental research has helped researchers determine the function of an ivory baton. Then, we take a look at a newly discovered Roman villa that may have belonged to Pliny the Elder. Finally, Amelia Earhart is back in the news with some new and potentially controversial findings!

• Experiments suggest ancient four-holed ivory baton was used to make rope (Phys.org)
• Rope making in the Aurignacian of Central Europe more than 35,000 years ago (Science Advances)
• 1st-century villa discovered near Mount Vesuvius may be where Pliny the Elder watched catastrophic eruption
• Amelia Earhart's plane may have crashed in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, explorer claims (Live Science)
• The Earhart Project in a Nutshell
• Scientists discover new possible clue in Amelia Earhart mystery

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Today Chris talks to the editors of a fascinating new book about animals and their representation and symbolism in ancient Mesoamerica. We talk about things like frogs that soak in water through their bellies and animals wearing clothes…and what that means! Ancient people in this area were very connected to their surroundings and observed everything with amazing clarity.

• Birds and Beasts of Ancient Mesoamerica: Animal Symbolism in the Postclassic Period

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This week we have 3 news stories! First up, a 2,000 year old bog body was found in excellent condition in Ireland. Then, we take a look at the “lost” capital city of Asryria, Assur. Finally, we head back over to Ireland, where a 4,000 year old tomb has been rediscovered.

• Bellaghy bog body: Human remains are 2,000 years old
• The Lost Capital of Ancient Assyria
• Everyone Thought This 4,000-Year-Old Tomb Had Been Destroyed. Then, an Archaeologist Found It

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