What can The Hobbit teach us about real archaeology? In the latest episode of ‘And My Trowel’, Ash and Tilly use Hobbiton to challenge archaeological myths about farming, settlement, and hunter-gatherers

🧵 The knife might be the most familiar tool in your kitchen… …but its story stretches back more than 3 million years. Here's the archaeology behind one of humanity's oldest technologies. 👇 1/8

Today the crew discuss tips and tricks for work travel in CRM archaeology, specifically how to fly the friendly skies like a pro! They also argue about whether or not you should attempt to get work done while flying. What do you think?

In this episode of The Past Macabre, step into the chaotic period of the Late Bronze Age Collapse to investigate one of history's oldest recorded high-profile murder cases... Listen in now wherever you get your podcasts or directly through the APN website!

Did you catch our latest #podcast episode yet? We're reviewing classic caveman cartoons! There are so many we had to make it a two-parter - stay tooned for part two next week! 🧪🏺 youtu.be/X_6hnedu24c

We're about to hit 300 followers on YouTube! I see that we currently have 799 followers on Bluesky. I'm an archaeologist, not a mathematician, but I think that means that some of you still haven't subscribed to our YouTube channel yet. Wanna help us out? www.youtube.com/@screensofth...

Did you catch our latest #podcast episode? On Part 2 in our series on caveman cartoons, we reviewed Porky Pig, Mighty Mouse, Pink Panther, and more! youtu.be/egWBAgc_XYA

On our latest episode we reviewed In the Blink of an Eye (2026), in which Rashida Jones is a PhD candidate in palaeoanthropology and also raises a child who grows up to destroy the earth (thanks to @verain.bsky.social for the suggestion!) 🧪🏺 youtu.be/xdOo_5mhKso

In this episode of Ethnocynology, David continues his conversation with Bradley Rydholm of Nature Is Not Metal to discuss animal cognition, ecology, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

This episode, Alan speaks with Jose Battello about his Indigenous Nahua heritage, his journey into anthropology, and the role of Indigenous knowledge in archaeological interpretation. They explore decolonial approaches to research, Nahua cosmology as a lens for understanding Coso rock art, and more!

As a child of the 80s, Andrew has fond memories of the TV show “In Search Of…” It was chock full of Pseudoarchaeology silliness, but it was so much fun, and super creepy sometimes too! Plus you can never go wrong with 1970s Leonard Nimoy.

Send in your nominations now for the APN Awards! Celebrating the best in archaeology, heritage, history, anthropology, museum, and cultural podcasts from around the world. www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/apn-awards

Join Jessica and Matilda as they dive into the first installment of a mini series on the everyday archaeology of cutlery, starting with knives! Together, our hosts discuss the difference between swords and knives, the benefits of flint while travelling, and why iron and copper hate each other.

In this “Timelines: 1450” episode, we travel across continents and centuries to see what was happening at the same time in different places around the world: Angkor Wat in the jungles of Cambodia, Machu Picchu in the Andes, and Constantinople in Turkey.

Listen in to the latest episode of Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, where Carlton is joined by John M. Lambert and Thomas J. Loebel to discuss their recent article with Dr. David Easterla, “Addressing a Gap in the Late Pleistocene Record of the Midwest: Fluted Points in NW Missouri and SW Iowa.”

What happens when disasters strike during archaeology projects? Today’s episode discusses what happens when archaeological sites are inadvertently found during projects.

Each month on the APN Discord channel we will get together and discuss an article or two from recent archaeology and scientific journal publications. You can join live and free on the Discord and see our shining faces! We’re aiming for the first Monday of every month. Let us know what you think!

New episode of Ethnocynology! David sits down with Bradley Rydholm of Nature Is Not Metal to explore animal cognition, ecology, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. This conversation challenges how we think about other species—and ourselves.

Dr. Alan Garfinkel interviews Alan Ehrgott about his book, The Elusive Conquest of Queen Califa: California History Revisited, which explores the Indigenous peoples of Baja, the arrival of Spanishmissionaries, and the role of rock art as a visual record of history, belief, and cultural survival

A message from Andrew: The show “Curse of Oak Island” is now into its 13th season and still going strong(ish)! What’s the deal with this place? Why do they keep digging big holes there? Have they found anything? I’m afraid you already know the answers to all my questions...

It’s time for a new era of Tea-break Archaeology, as we introduce the new co-host, Jessica van Dam! Together, Jessica and Matilda discuss their backgrounds in archaeology and conservation, and how their experience led them to specialise in historic and prehistoric objects.

Listen in to this week's episode of the Heritage Voices podcast where host Jessica Yaquinto chats with Dr. Peggy Brunache (Senior Lecturer in Public History and Archaeology at the University of Glasgow and founding Director of the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies).

Tilly and Ash finally delve into the world of The Hobbit, beginning with an overall archaeological survey of the world…or maybe just the map? Tune in to find out all about weird medieval animals, warrior women, and of course, Thrór's map!

In this episode Carlton speaks with Phyllis Johnson and Erica Carmody about their recent open-access (no subscription required) Plains Anthropologist article, “Patriarchy Persists: Gender Inequities in Plains Anthropologist Publishing from 1954 to 2023."

This week Heather and Andrew discuss their favorite skillsets for archaeologists to get to make themselves desirable when hiring gets thin. Be the last laid off and the first hired back, or maybe even don’t get laid off in the first place!

The ancient civilization of Tartaria, which is neither ancient nor a civilization, shall be our topic for this evening. Andrew also discusses the infamous “mud flood,” which also never happened. Basically he’ll be talking about a lot of stuff that never existed and never happened...

In this episode of Tea-break Archaeology, take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life to practice a little bit of self care and join Matilda and her guest Katie Chin-Quee in this latest exploration of the archaeology of everyday things!

Listen in now to the latest episode of The Archaeology Show!

Get off our lawn you kids! On today's #podcast episode we're reviewing prehistoric AI slop. Is this the end of human creativity, or are we just stuck in the Stone Age and refusing to evolve? 🧪🏺 youtu.be/u_JLo8YNX8k

Listen in now to the latest episode of Screens of the Stone Age!

Catch up this week’s episodes on The Archaeology Podcast Network! Listen for free directly through our website or wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

Only two more days to go until our next live event! Have you heard of the game “Carbon 14 dating”? Do you want to see a live play-through from two archaeologists?

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Join Ash and Tilly as they travel where no man has gone before… no wait… wrong franchise! This episode, we jump into an archaeological survey of Star Wars! #starwars #archaeology

Dive into the heart of the Great Plains with the latest podcast episode! Explore how Carlton engaged young explorers at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center with interactive archeology sessions. #ArcheologyPodcast

Wow, did I forget to post our new episodes for the past month? We really need a social media manager. If anyone wants to volunteer, we can't afford to pay anything, but we can't offer any other benefits or incentives either. Anyway, we watched Cave of Forgotten Dreams: youtu.be/Z6XImTQ5o6o

Latest episode of Screens of the Stone Age out now!

New archaeological insights reveal the untold stories of our ancestors. From ancient Anglo-Saxon graves to the genetic trail of Neanderthals, join us for a deep dive into evolutionary biology on The Archaeology Show! 🎧 #ArchaeologyPodcast #AncientDNA

Have you heard of the game “Carbon 14 dating”? Do you want to see a live play-through from two archaeologists?

If you are at #CiFA2026 please come say hello!

This afternoon at #Cifa2026 is the Women in Commercial Archaeology Session. The room is very full.

Two fascinating new dog studies—from Britain and Turkey—are reshaping what we know about canine history 🐕 Also: David’s new History of Dogs course is live! Plus, new Office Hours & consulting now available at davidianhowe.com.

🧶 Dive into the fascinating world of textile archaeology with Matilda and guest Ronja Lau! Discover how ancient "fake purple" fabrics were crafted and unearth exciting new research from Celtic sites. 🎙️👗 Listen now to episode 50 of Tea Break Archaeology! #Textiles #Archaeology #Podcast

On The Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton sits down with Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke) to explore Crow storytelling, memory, and cultural heritage. From lessons passed down through generations to the 150th of Little Bighorn, this conversation shows how history lives today.

In this episode of Ethnocynology, David hosts a panel of guests, including Drs. Shane Miller, Spencer Pelton, Jesse Tune, and Carlton Gover, to discuss the recent Monte Verde paper by Surovell et al.

In 1976 near the ruins of the ancient capital Yin, archaeologists rediscovered the tomb of Fu Hao and it transformed our understanding of the Shang Dynasty. For Women's History Month, learn about the life of this legendary figure through the contents of her tomb!

Can archaeology reveal the minds of the past? Find out in the latest ADHD-BCE episode as host George Lomas explores with his Professor Duncan Garrow how ancient artifacts reflect diverse human experiences. Listen and discover more! 🎧 #Neurodiversity #ArchaeologyPodcast

Catch up on the latest episodes out so far this week!

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Dive into the world of ancient threads with the latest episode of Tea-Break Archaeology! Discover the oldest clothing artifacts and explore what they tell us about early humans. 👗 Listen now and share your thoughts! #Archaeology #ArchaeologyPodcast #AncientClothing