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Pseudo-Archaeology

100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 127 ratings

Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.

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The Shroud of Turin - Ep 99

August 17, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes

Have you ever wondered if the Shroud of Turin is a fake or not? Of course you haven’t, because you know it’s a fake! In this episode, let’s explore the fun fakery of religious icons, starting with the burial shroud of Jesus that is definitely not the burial shroud of Jesus. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/99 Links How the Shroud of Turin was faked: Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology  Ar...

Kinkella Visits "The Thing" - Ep 98

August 03, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes

Welcome to one of the creepiest nights of my life. Alone on a desert highway one evening in 1998, I decided to pull over into a deserted parking lot. The parking lot belonged to a large storage building which had a huge sign on the front proclaiming that it housed "The Thing." Against my better judgement, I walked in... Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/98 Links The Thing Today Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinke...

The Crystal Skull of Belize - Ep 97

July 20, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes

We've all heard of "The Crystal Skulls," but this crystal skull in particular is near and dear to my heart. Found in Belize in the 1920s, the mystery and intrigue surrounding the attempt to keep this find "authentic" is much more interesting than the forgery itself! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/97 Links Crystal Skull Article Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology  ArchPodNet APN Website...

The Antikythera Mechanism - Ep 96

July 06, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes

Found in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, the Antikythera Mechanism has been the subject of all sorts of claims, some outlandish, some simply false, and some true. Is this really the “World’s First Computer?” Is the technology needed to make it simply too advanced for the ancient Greeks? Join me as we sort it all out! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/pseudo/96 Links Antikythera Mechanism Presentation by Jo Marchant Contact Kinkell...

Chariots of the Gods: A Book Review - Ep 95

June 22, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes

You've heard of the title, but have you ever actually read the book? No worries, I've done it for you! Join me as I break down the chapters, demystify the examples, and review what can only be termed a "venerable classic" of pseudoarchaeology literature! Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Connect with James on Twitter: @paleoimaging Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Bl...

Interview With The New Guy - Ep 94

June 08, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes

It’s back! In this episode, APN kingpin Chris Webster interviews Andrew Kinkella about who he is, why he’s restarting the Pseudoarchaeology Podcast, and what to expect! Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Connect with James on Twitter: @paleoimaging Contact Kinkella Teaches Archaeology (Youtube) Blog: Kinkella Teaches Archaeology  ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com...

ENCORE Jason Colavito and Ancient Aliens - Episode 14

March 19, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour

Sara and Ken interview author and scholar, Jason Colavito

Bears Ears Rock Art with Vaughn Hadenfelt - Episode 93

March 05, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk Vaughn Hadenfelt of Friends of Friends of Ceder Mesa. With 30 years of experience as a guide and interpreter in Bears Ears National Monument, he comes on to talk to us about Rock Art. What is it? How do we date it? Can we read it like a book? He also gives us an update on the Status of Bears Ears.

CBC, The Solutrean Hypothesis, and Jennifer Raff - Episode 92

February 05, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we discuss the recent CBC episode of The Nature of Things titled Ice Bridge. We're revisiting the Solutrean Hypothesis as it's put forward by the CBC show, and have Jennifer Raff with us to discuss Haplogroup X. 

Contact and Immigration In Archaeology - Episode 91

January 22, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk about cultures south of the US border. We talk about what we expect to see, and do see, when early European cultures come in contact with Native American cultures. We also talk about immigration and how we can track that with archaeology.

Welcome 2018 and Bears Ears Update - Episode 90

January 08, 2018 09:00 - 58 minutes

Welcome to the First episode of 2018! In this episode we talk about the effects of the recent EO on Bears Ears National Monument and other sites of significance. We debate the actual effects and reiterate the importance of these sites. We also talk about The podcast in 2017 and where we'd like to see it go in 2018.  Shout out to everyone who's helped us grow this past year and all of our listeners. Here's to another great year on the APN! 

The Place of Stone - Dighton Rock with Douglas Hunter - Episode 89

December 25, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

Ken and Sara talk to author Douglas Hunter about his book linked below. The story of Dighton Rock and its relationship with the indigenous past is a fascinating tale.

Magical Jinn and where to Find them with Mark Allen Peterson - Episode 88

December 11, 2017 09:00 - 57 minutes

Today we talk with Dr. Mark Allen Peterson about the magical Jinn. Dr. Peterson tells us more about the ancient concept of Jinn, how that affect modern Arabic uses of Jinn, and how the views on Jinn are affected by Movies and Western tampering.

Biblical Archaeology with Eric Cline - Episode 87

November 27, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Dr Eric Cline from George Washington University. We talk about a variety of topics on Biblical Archaeology, the validity of real and fake sight seeing, and touch a bit on 3D printing. 

GenCon50 and Gaming with Scott - Episode 86

November 13, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

This is a cross-over episode that was recorded at GenCon 50 earlier in 2017. Sara Head joined the hosts of Gaming with Scott to talk about the intersection between archaeology and gaming.

Haunted Objects with MonsterTalk - Episode 85

October 30, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

It's our second Halloween special and crossover with the MonsterTalk Podcast! Today we're Joined by Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow to talk about haunted objects and where to find them. We talk about creepy dolls, haunted antiques, and cursed 3d printed objects. Enjoy the worlds of two great podcasts colliding!

The Ark Encounter with James Bielo - Episode 84

October 16, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Ethnographer James Bielo about his work with the Ark Encounter, a life-size Noah's Ark and religious-themed experience in Kentucky. We talk about the validity of replicas, religious sightseeing, and 3D printing as a way to communicate with the public. 

The Enigmatic Iximaya Hoax With Roxanne Davila and Marcello Canuto - Episode 83

October 02, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

The Enigmatic Iximaya Hoax With Roxanne Davila and Marcello Canuto - Episode 83

Mermaids and Mummies - Episode 82

September 18, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we're looking at the Fiji Mummy and the recent Peruvian Mummy Hoax. How do these two cases intersect, what can one teach us about the other, and How does PT. Barnum fit into all this.

(Re-Play) Afrocentrism and the New World - Episode 81 (16)

September 04, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we're talking about Afrocentrism. What is it? Does it hurt or help ancient African cultures? And how does it affect archaeology in the new world?

Mayan Hieroglyphics with Jeb Card - Episode 80

August 21, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with co-host Jeb Card about Mayan Hieroglyphics. We talk about the Victorian worlds discovery of them, their fascination with them, how that fascination has endured into the modern-day, and how the Mayan language, including Hieroglyphics, is still a living language today. 

Walking Moai Statues with Fernanda Meneses - Episode 79

August 07, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Fernanda Maneses about the mysterious Easter Island statues. We talk about the actual history of the Moai statues, the culture that created them, and the many different ways these iconic statures have been used by the fringe and popular culture alike.

Hobby Lobby and the Illegal Antiquities Trade with Donna Yates - Episode 78

July 24, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Dr. Donna Yates about the recent Hobby Lobby decision and the illegal antiquities trade. What was Hobby Lobby doing, how does this fit into looting and the antiquities trade, and what exactly is this new Museum of the Bible in DC thing?

Indiana Jones and Pseudoarchaeology - Episode 77

July 10, 2017 08:00 - 52 minutes

Today we're talking about Indiana JOnes a pseudoarchaeological elements that run through almost all off the movies. We talk about how Indy came to be, why the movies are so dang good, and where certain archaeological themes came from and why they last.

Islam, ISIS, and Black Market Artifacts with Nathan French - Episode 76

June 26, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Nathan French from the University of Miami, Ohio. Nathan talks with us about Islam and the destruction of archaeological sites and artifacts in Isis controlled areas. We also talk about artifacts funneled into the black market by Isis and fleeing refugees.

Antiquities Laws and Regulations - Episode 75

June 12, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

On today's episode, Sara, Jeb, and Ken talk about some of the big antiquities laws that are impacting resources around the country. These laws are in the news lately and it's important to know where they came from, what they do, and why they need to stick around for a while.

The Gungywamp - Episode 74

May 29, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk about the mysterious Gungywamp located in Connecticut. We examine the similarities between it and other sites like Mystery Hill aka American Stonehenge. Why makes the Gungywamp so strange? Is it ley lines, spirits, mystical energies of the ancient celts?

Göbekli Tepe, Bad Fox, No Comet - Episode 73

May 15, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Jens Notroff from the Gobekli Tepe research project about the recent news stories about possible evidence for a comet strike at the ancient site. We look over the claims made in the paper 'DECODING GÖBEKLI TEPE WITH ARCHAEOASTRONOMY: WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?' and compare that with ongoing research from the actual Gobekli Tepe site. 

Ley Lines with Sharon Hill - Episode 72

May 01, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we're talking with our resident Geologist; Sharon Hill about Ley Lines. What are they, where did they come from, and can they be weaponized?

Corn in Unusual Places - Episode 71

April 17, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour

Serra, Ken, and Jeb explore the mystery of art depicting corn at Roslin Chapel. Corn had not yet been brought back from the New World when Roslin Chapel was made, so could a Medieval knight have somehow made it to North America before the Age of Explorers?

How Archaeology Influences Geekery - Episode 70

April 03, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with special guest David Anderson about how archaeology has influenced various bits of Geek Culture. We look at archaeological themes in Star Trek and Star Wars, See how it influenced D&D and other gaming systems, and stumble our way through archaeology in video games.

Cryptozoology and Archaeology - Episode 69

March 20, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk about Cryptology and petroglyphs. Are there ancient images of Bigfoot painted on stone? How can we be sure what we think we're seeing is what they image means? And why it's important to take indigenous culture into account when trying to make sense of things.Links:The Death of a Pterodactyl by Jean-Loïc Le Quellec, Paul Bahn, and Marvin Rowe'Winged Monster' Rock Art Finally Deciphered By Laura GeggelThe Westfort KnightDStretch plugin to ImageJ websiteExplore The River Bend: The ...

The Polynesian Connection - Episode 68

March 06, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk about the possibility of prehistoric trade and interaction between the Polynesian peoples and the early Americans along the East coast. Could it have happened? Did it happen? and What is the evidence to support it?

The Scarith of Scornello with Ingrid Rowland - Episode 67

February 20, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Ingrid Rowland about her work uncovering the fascinating and humorous story behind the Italian, Renaissance-era hoax, of the Scarith of Scornello.

Pre-Columbian Horses in America - Episode 66

February 06, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we're talking about ancient horses before the Spanish re-introduction in the 1500's. What were these horses, how do we know they were here, and did they come back with Lost Tribes of Israel?

50 Archaeological Sites to See in the World - Episode 65

January 23, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

Serra, Ken, and Jeb talk about the myths and misconceptions surrounding some of the most important archaeological sites around the world.

Why Archaeological Fantasies? - Episode 64

January 09, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour

To celebrate the new year, today we discuss why we do this! Why is it important to have accurate information about archaeology out there? Is it having an impact? and Jeb, Ken, and Sara have a political rant!

The Pachuag Hoax - Episode 63

December 26, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour

Returning guest, Nicholas Bellantoni, talks to us today about the Pachuag State Forest Archaeological Hoax

Archaeology and Sherlock Holmes with Vincent W. Wright - Episode 62

December 12, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Vincent W. Wright about Sherlock Holmes, how Conan Doyle pulled many details for his stories from archaeology, and how the Sherlockian methods are used in archaeology even today.

Cannibalism with Lourdes Villalta - Episode 61

November 28, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Lourdes Villalta about cannibalism. We look at the stereotypes of the activity, how these stereotypes were used in the past to marginalized people, and what is the historical truth and cultural reality of cannibalism.LinksLourdes Villaltahttp://sheffield.academia.edu/LVillaltaFrom Villa et al proposed set of criteria to verify whether cannibalism was found within a context (Villa et al, 1986:431):"Similar butchering techniques in human and animal remains. Thus frequency, lo...

Movie Night! - Episode 60

November 14, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour

Pop your popcorn, get your giant sodas, and get ready to talk movies! All three hosts bring up their favorite movies with archaeologists in them. Get ready forsome interesting talk about some recommended watching.

MonsterTalk Crossover! and Faeries! - Episode 59

October 31, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today is the crossover you've all been asking for, Blake Smith and Karen Stollznow join Ken, Jeb, and I for a very un-disney talk about Fairies and Little People. What is the history of Fairies? Is there any physical evidence for them existing? And what are the commonalities that they share around

Digging New England Vampires - ENCORE Episode 40

October 24, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we're talking with Retired Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni and his work with an interesting Vampire burial. We talk the hows and why's of this burial and what it meant to people in the past to have a Vampire in the graveyard.

Margaret Murray, Witchcraft and Murder - Episode 58

October 17, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk about murder most fowl and about Margaret Murray's investigations into what she thought might be motive by witchcraft. We talk about Murray's research into witch cults and how that research influenced what we know as modern Wicca practices.

Digging our Burrow's Cave with Joe Wilson - Episode 57

October 04, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Joe Wilson about his research into the modern hoax of Burrows' Cave. We look at the history of the cave, some of the evidence for the cave, and try to decipher where the cave is actually supposed to be.

Cthulhu with Jason Colavito - ArchyFantasies 56

September 26, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk with Jason Colavito about the writings of H.P Lovecraft, especially those dealing with the Cthulhu Mythos and the possible origins of the Necronomicon.

Piltdown Man and the Face on Mars - Episode 55

September 19, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we look at some new information about the Piltdown man, grouse about the media and how they handled it, and then take a long look at the infamous Face on Mars.

Convergence and Independent Invention in Archaeology - Episode 53

September 05, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we look at some concepts in Archaeology, mainly the idea of two cultures creating similar looking technology independently of each other. We call this Independent Invention or Convergence, and it's usually what really happening when the fringe sees diffusion in cultures. We look over the concepts and look at a few examples like writing and megaliths to see how this works in real cultures.

Unlucky Mummies and Wonderful Things - Episode 52

August 29, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour

Today we talk about King Tut's curse and what the reality is behind the stories. What was the curse, when did it start, and what were the wonderful things seen in Tut's tombs?LinksThe Curse of the Unlucky MummyThe Unlucky MummyUnlucky MummyThe Mummy's Curse "The Mummy's Curse: The True History of a Dark Fantasy", 2012, Roger LuckhurstContacts Email us at [email protected] us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by ...

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