As the Menendez murders have gotten renewed attention in recent weeks, I thought I would tell my story about my personal interactions with one of the cast of characters involved in the trial.  I found him to be a really nice guy involved in an insane situation.

It’s funny how similar true crime is to both archaeology and pseudoarchaeology (and I’ve found that they also have very similar audiences- I bet that many of you are into true crime as well).  On one hand there’s real data and facts you can use to solve the case, and on the other there’s a bunch of shysters and liars trying to tell a fake story!

Transcripts

 * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/152

Contact

 * Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) [https://m.youtube.com/c/KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]
 * Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology [http://kinkellasarchaeology.wordpress.com/]

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Six Degrees of Menendez Murders: I Knew a Guy Who Knew the Guy - Pseudo 152

On today’s episode, Jessica chats with Krystiana Krupa (NAGPRA Program Officer for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Blythe Morrison (Collections Manager at BLM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum and a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation), Jayne-Leigh Thomas (Director of the NAGPRA Office at Indiana University), and Chance Ward (NAGPRA Coordinator for History Colorado; Lakota [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]). The panel talks about the 2024 regulation changes to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including Federal Collection Reporting, Inventory Resubmission Deadlines, and Duty of Care. The discussion spends extra time with Duty of Care’s three main components: a) museums must consult with tribes on how to care for a collection b) deference to tribal knowledge c) access, research, and exhibition is prohibited without consent. The panelists also discuss how they’ve been applying the new regulations and what’s been successful for them, as well as main challenges that they are experienced or heard. Finally, the episode gets into the main questions each panelist has received, how they answer those, and what resources they refer people to (see below!). If you have a question for this panel, send them to jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org and if Jessica receives enough questions, the panel has agreed to do a follow up episode to answer them.

Transcripts

 * For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92

Links

 * Heritage Voices on the APN [https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices]
 * Heritage Voices Episode 79 on INSTEP with Chance and Jayne-Leigh [https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/heritagevoices/79]
 * Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Web Page [https://instep-nagpra.my.canva.site/]
 * Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565149847838]
 * Nationwide NAGPRA Community of Practice [https://www.nagpracommunityofpractice.com/] (Note that many regions, states, etc. also have their own Communities of Practice.)
 * Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-13/pdf/2023-27040.pdf] (Revised regulations effective January 2024.)
 * National NAGPRA YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/NationalNAGPRA]
 * National NAGPRA Webinars [https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1335/events.htm]
 * For additional links see show page: https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92

Contact

Jessica

 * Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org
 * @livingheritageA [http://www.twitter.com/livingheritageA]
 * @LivingHeritageResearchCouncil [http://www.twitter.com/LivingHeritageResearchCouncil]

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The 2024 Updated NAGPRA Regulations - HeVo 92

This week we cover 3 recent archaeology news stories that showcase the bias of both journalists and researchers. First, 12,000 year old spindle whirls may be early evidence of the wheel. Then, we head to Pompeii where DNA evidence is showing the modern bias researchers have about personal adornment. And finally, Indigenous populations in Columbia are sharing their cultural knowledge about local Pictographs, and not surprisingly it is different from the assumptions drawn by past researchers.

Links

 * 12,000-year-old, doughnut-shaped pebbles may be early evidence of the wheel [https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/12-000-year-old-doughnut-shaped-pebbles-may-be-early-evidence-of-the-wheel]
 * DNA Evidence Is Rewriting the Stories of Victims Who Perished in Pompeii Nearly 2,000 Years Ago [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dna-evidence-is-rewriting-the-stories-of-victims-who-perished-in-pompeii-nearly-2000-years-ago-180985426/]
 * Secret meanings of ancient Amazon rock art revealed [https://www.newsweek.com/secret-meaning-ancient-rock-art-amazon-revealed-1983950]

Transcripts

 * For rough transcripts head over to https://archpodnet.com/archaeology/287

Contact

 * Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
 * Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) [https://www.instagram.com/rachelunraveled/]

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Famous Pompeii Casts Are Not Who They Seem -  TAS 287

There’s something glinting in the bookshelves, but what can it be? This episode Ash and Tilly are joined by archaeologist and jewellery historian Dr Sigrid van Roode to talk all about magical amulets. Together they discuss the importance of ancient jewellery and dive into the world of fantasy to see how the concept of magical amulets has developed over time, and ask that age-old question: why would you need a ring that creates even more rings? (Looking at you Odin…)

Books Mentioned

 * Pyramids (Terry Pratchett)
 * The Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien)
 * The Amulet of Samarkand (Johnathan Stroud)
 * The Enchanted Castle (E. Nesbit)
 * The Silmarillion (J.R.R. Tolkien)
 * The Witcher Series (Andrzej Sapkowski)

Links

 * Sigrid’s blog on magical amulets [https://bedouinsilver.com/explore/magic/]
 * Sigrid’s website [https://bedouinsilver.com/]
 * Sigrid’s PhD thesis: “Silver of the Possessed” [https://www.sidestone.com/books/silver-of-the-possessed]

Transcripts

 * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/31

Contact

 * Email: andmytrowel@gmail.com
 * Instagram: @‌and.my.trowel

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The Amulet of Uncertainty (part 1) - Trowel 31 

In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover dives into the field of Indigenous Archaeology, exploring its roots, principles, and growing impact on the discipline. Indigenous Archaeology is more than just a methodology; it’s a movement to reclaim and represent the histories of Indigenous communities in ways that honor their perspectives and sovereignty. Carlton unpacks how this approach emerged, shaped by Indigenous scholars, activists, and allies who advocate for a respectful, community-centered archaeology that reflects the voices and values of Native peoples. He discusses how Indigenous Archaeology reshapes research practices, challenges traditional narratives, and fosters collaborations that benefit both Indigenous communities and the field as a whole. Tune in to discover how Indigenous Archaeology offers new paths for understanding the past and why it’s essential for creating a more inclusive archaeological record. Whether you're new to the concept or eager to deepen your understanding, this episode is an enlightening exploration of how archaeology is transforming from within.

Links:

 * indigenous archaeology: American Indian Values and Scientific Practice by Joe Watkins (2001) [https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780742503281/Indigenous-Archaeology-American-Indian-Values-and-Scientific-Practice]
 * Collaborating At The Trowel’s Edge: Teaching and Learning in Indigenous Archaeology Edited by Stephen W. Silliman (2008) [https://uapress.arizona.edu/book/collaborating-at-the-trowels-edge]
 * Archaeologies of the Heart Edited by Kisha Supernant, Jane Eva Baxter, Natasha Lyons, & Sonya Atalay (2020) [https://www.amazon.com/Archaeologies-Heart-Kisha-Supernant/dp/303036349X]
 * Indigenizing Archaeology: Putting Theory into Practice Edited by Emily Van Alst & Carlton Shield Chief Gover (2024) [https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813069869]
 * The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021) [https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/archaeology-of-the-north-american-great-plains/archaeology-of-the-north-american-great-plains/4A64214086B2A3E69CA3F9AE3F11DBDC]
 * Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998) [https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700610006/]
 * Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio [https://anthropology.ku.edu/node/183]

Transcripts

 * For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/great-plains-archaeology/07

Contact:

 * Instagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologist
 * Email: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.com

Affiliates

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Indigenous Archaeology: Reclaiming Narratives of the Past - Plains 07

The crew discusses a news article about the changing demographics of college campuses.

Transcripts

 * For a transcript of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/301

Links

 * Where Are the White Sudents? [https://www.chronicle.com/article/where-are-the-white-students]

Blogs and Resources:

 * Bill White: Succinct Research [http://www.succinctresearch.com/]
 * Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology [http://dougsarchaeology.wordpress.com/]
 * Chris Webster: DIGTECH LLC [http://www.digtech-llc.com/]
 * Andrew Kinkella
   Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube)
   [https://m.youtube.com/c/KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology [http://kinkellasarchaeology.wordpress.com/]

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Where are the white students? - CRMArch 301

This time, we will look back at two sites we covered in the past, but with some new information and approaches. Today's excursion is based on the Ancient Aliens episode "Mysterious Structures" from season eight. This is basically a clip show from past episodes. A bit of the issue with Ancient Aliens is that they tend to reuse material over time. But to add some new things, I'll discuss Ancient Aliens, Graham Hancock's latest season of Ancient Apocalypse, and a TikToker, all trying to claim Rapa Nui or Easter Island as either Aliens, Atlantis, or both.

In the second half, we will look at the Coral Castle and if this modern megalithic structure could be an alien intervention. A hint: it's not.

For links, transcript and sources see: https://diggingupancientaliens.com/episode-74-return-of-the-moai

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The intro music is Lily of the woods by Sandra Marteleur [https://open.spotify.com/album/73sgPADkvej5pm3lyBkJA0?si=hHgMP5C6RtGWNXM9C2R53A], and the outro is named “Folie hatt” by Trallskruv [https://open.spotify.com/track/1X5dctoVNJoPppnlNmXH1e?si=e8a272c135ed4093].

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The return of the Moai - Aliens 74

It’s time for the last in our series on dating methods for Tea-break Time Travel Training, and this time Matilda discusses the most common for of relative dating - stratigraphy. But what exactly is stratigraphy? Why are there so many rules and principles to something that seems extremely self-explanatory? And what does any of this have to do with dusty shelves? Listen it to find out!

Transcripts

 * For a transcript of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/33

Links

 * Science Direct stratigraphy topic search list [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/stratigraphy]
 * Practices of Archaeological Stratigraphy [https://books.google.de/books?hl=en&lr=&id=kiaLBQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=stratigraphy+archaeology&ots=PN-AsowXB_&sig=hf03KGX9rtQjnH0kR_6PdcVi7l0&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=stratigraphy%20archaeology&f=false]
 * Article on the history of Stratigraphy [https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/53476944/Stratigraphy_in_Archaeology._A_brief_history_-_DAmore-libre.pdf?1497290971=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DStratigraphy_in_Archaeology_A_brief_hist.pdf&Expires=1730842994&Signature=Ceoe2StX~4fMBCx4eDUh1hbVL~UYlJxLs-UYagf688RDNwaf0M2LdsMWlfNfvGI~1cTyaDwHyAET03kyYEgxjVCcvFcvbZKY31olP6pX4Rq3lt35Y1sSStxXgm1jr1l92qF98zoLF~IFwuK8HwqIVpR40YZpIVy9fu-j05EjuFyMAH5YNCOuunh-W~fjHVDuhY3ZiGWhCfB1yGrddwXsmoMvE7ibN~3hykfj-Hih~RJOY1eGk1~yV15ueCMi8CG4za-iWuDn1oAs71qdg6tfL5KQvksJVMaWXAPJWk9Pn970pK4i4FUznhOoA9e951DDbAORxHNQgdO5h0D6cxyIuw__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA]
 * Principles of Geology ebook [https://www.gutenberg.org/files/33224/33224-h/33224-h.htm]
 * Harris Matrix activity sheet [https://mag.rochester.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Harris-Matrix-activity-sheet.pdf]

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How to date an archaeologist: Stratigraphy - Teabreak 33

This week we take a look at 3 recent news stories that supposedly solved a famous historical mystery. First up, the identity of the famous “horeseman” burial has possibly been identified. Then, a scrap of fabric from a tomb in Greece may have belonged to Alexander the Great. Finally, archaeologists have “solved” the mystery of the Roanoake’s lost colony. Were any of these mysteries truly solved? You decide!

Links

 * Archaeologists Identified the Body of the Famed “Horseman,” Solving a 300-Year-Old Mystery (Apple News) [https://apple.news/AlDm947rDS6WPjHR7blLR0A]
 * 'Purple tunic' from royal tomb belonged to Alexander the Great, scholar claims — but not everyone agrees [https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/purple-tunic-from-royal-tomb-belonged-to-alexander-the-great-scholar-claims-but-not-everyone-agrees]
 * Greek Researcher Claims Ancient Tunic Scrap Was Alexander the Great’s. Experts Aren’t Convinced [https://news.artnet.com/art-world/alexander-the-great-tunic-controversy-2562530]
 * The Identification of the Sacred “Chiton” (Sarapis) of Pharaoh Alexander the Great in Tomb II at Vergina, Macedonia, Greece (Journal of Field Archaeology) [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00934690.2024.2409503?src=exp-la#abstract]
 * Experts Claim They Have Solved The Roanoke Mystery After The Colony Vanished In 1590 (Apple News) [https://apple.news/ASsYDHEvZTKmxz9xNz4eg7Q]
 * Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved the Mystery of the Disappearance of Roanoke’s Lost Colony [https://news.artnet.com/art-world/archaeologists-mystery-lost-roanoke-lost-colony-1921594]
 * Fort Raleigh National Historic Site [https://www.nps.gov/fora/index.htm]
 * Join the ArchPodNet Discord (Free!) [https://discord.gg/FB2JjXfGpA]

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Alexander the Great's (Alleged) Tunic - TAS 286

In this episode we return to Ireland for a look at the Cave of the Cats associated with The Morrigan and Queen Medb and journey to a haunting volcanic mountain in Japan where mediums commune with the dead. Then to Iceland’s highly active volcanoes that were thought to be the Gates of Hell, and then to Greco-Roman caves that granted prophecies and access to the underworld. Join me as we explore the legends, archaeology, and ancient beliefs that echo through these otherworldly landscapes.

Links

 * See photos related to episode topics on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/past_macabre/]
 * Loving the macabre lore? Treat your host to a coffee! [https://ko-fi.com/past_macabre]

ArchPodNet

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Entrances to the Underworld - TPM 05

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