The Archaeology Show

This week we deep dive three interesting archaeology news stories. First up, a rock art panel from Ancient Egypt depicts the conquest of the nomadic groups that lived in the Sinai peninsula. Then, we head over to Africa, where a burial that is the oldest example of intentional cremation with an intact funeral pyre has been found. Finally, Neanderthals collected animal skulls and placed then in a cave 43,000 years ago, and, as usual, archaeologists are baffled!
Links
5,000-year-old rock art from ancient Egypt depicts 'terrifying' conquest of the Sinai Peninsula
Wadi Khamila, the god Min and the Beginning of „Pharaonic” Dominance in Sinai 5000 years ago
Archaeologists Say This 9,500-Year-Old Burial Is the Oldest Known Evidence of Intentional Cremation Discovered in Africa
More than 43,000 years ago, Neanderthals spent centuries collecting animal skulls in a cave; but archaeologists aren't sure why
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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.
Links
In Search of Troy
Archaeological Site of Troy
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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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.
Links
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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While the APN takes a break this holiday season we’re using this opportunity to present you with other great content on the network. Please enjoy this episode of The Ethnocynology Podcast with David Ian Howe.
Ethocynology: Direwolf Science with Dr. Shield-Chief Gover - Ep 15
In this episode of Ethnocynology, David chats with friend, colleague, and former A Life in Ruins host, Dr. Carlton Shield Chief Gover.
David and Carlton do a brief catch up before diving right into the recent paper released by Colossal Biosciences and a team of researchers regarding newly researched direwolf genetics.
David and Carlton discuss the ethics of release the un-peer reviewed paper only after the huge media push, as well as Carlton gives a an analysis of the statistics in the paper.
Links
Ethnocynology Podcast - Episode 15
Dire wolves were the last of an ancient New World canid lineage
On the ancestry and evolution of the extinct dire wolf
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While the APN takes a break this holiday season we’re using this opportunity to present you with other great content on the network. Here’s the first episode of a brand new show.
Archaeo Book Club: Field Notes: Under the Sea - Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of the Archaeo Book Club, now part of the Archaeology Podcast Network!
Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they wade into our June reading theme: Under the Sea.
In this “field notes” discussion, we share our own experiences with watery archaeology, from shipwrecks and submerged cities to muddy river finds, and talk about how this theme has surfaced in our work, studies, and reading. We swap favourite anecdotes, explore why underwater and riverway archaeology matters, and look at how interest in the topic has evolved over time.
Monthly Book: Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem
Other books mentioned:
Doggerland: Lost World Under the North Sea (read for free here)
Archaeo Book Club on the APN
Additional links:
Project Doggerland
https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/trowel/35
https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/hq-downloads/amt-36
Submerged Project, University of York
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Discord: https://discord.gg/wtSDFxfCqA
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Music:
"Little Adventure" by Sergei Chetvertnykh
https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-little-adventure-95822/
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