Seven Ages Audio Journal
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Experimental Archaeology: Clovis Tools and Ancient Bison Butchery | SAAJ .072
April 08, 2024 11:24 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBMetin Eren of Kent State University returns to discuss new experimental archaeology studies into how the ancient Clovis people hunted. The post Experimental Archaeology: Clovis Tools and Ancient Bison Butchery | SAAJ .072 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Stealing History: The Lord of Sipan | SAAJ .071
March 08, 2024 17:34 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWe are joined by journalist Roger Atwood to discuss his incredible book 'Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World.' The post Stealing History: The Lord of Sipan | SAAJ .071 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Santeria and the American South | SAAJ .070
January 18, 2024 14:45 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBWe are joined by renowned cultural anthropologist Anthony Kail for an in-depth discussion about his new book Fieldwork with the Saints: An Ethnographic Journey into Santeria in the American South. The post Santeria and the American South | SAAJ .070 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Divided Lines of Hopewell History | SAAJ .069
November 22, 2023 01:35 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJoining us are guests Kevin Nolan, Tim McCoy, Laura Murphy, and Tony Kruz, who discuss the retraction of a recent controversial paper about the Hopewell Culture. The post The Divided Lines of Hopewell History | SAAJ .069 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Almost Human: The Enigma of Homo Naledi with Dr. Lee Berger | SAAJ .068
September 11, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWorld-renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Lee Berger joins us to discuss his new book, "Cave of Bones," detailing the discovery of the enigmatic Homo Naledi. The post Almost Human: The Enigma of Homo Naledi with Dr. Lee Berger | SAAJ .068 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Megafauna Exploitation and Lithic Blood Residue Analysis | SAAJ .067
August 02, 2023 16:18 - 1 hour - 53 MBWe welcome the return of Christopher R. Moore to discuss his new paper on blood residue analysis of Paleoindian projectile points and tools. The post Megafauna Exploitation and Lithic Blood Residue Analysis | SAAJ .067 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Enigma of Judaculla Rock & Track Rock Gap | SAAJ .066
July 07, 2023 16:41 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIn this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team welcomes Dr. Jannie Loubser from Stratum Unlimited. Dr. Loubser discusses his work and the mythology of the enigmatic sites of Judaculla Rock, North Carolina, and Track Rock Gap in Northern Georgia. The post The Enigma of Judaculla Rock & Track Rock Gap | SAAJ .066 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Hopewell: Social Networking and Trade | SAAJ .065
May 25, 2023 20:58 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe team is joined by the Professor Mark Hill, who discusses the long-distance trade networks of the Woodland culture known as the Hopewell. The post The Hopewell: Social Networking and Trade | SAAJ .065 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Tikal: Tomb of the Jade Jaguar | SAAJ .064
April 07, 2023 17:01 - 2 hours - 95.8 MBIn this special extended episode, the team welcomes Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth, who shares his fascinating story of conquering the jungles of South America to find the Mayan site of Tikal in the 1960s. The post Tikal: Tomb of the Jade Jaguar | SAAJ .064 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Into Darkness: Southeastern Cave Archaeology | 7A Subscriber Sample
March 15, 2023 20:23 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn this special presentation, the Seven Ages Audio Journal presents a "subscriber sample" of content from our Seven Ages Patreon Channel. The post Into Darkness: Southeastern Cave Archaeology | 7A Subscriber Sample appeared first on Seven Ages.
Pre-Clovis Occupation at Cooper’s Ferry | SAAJ 063
February 17, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThe team welcomes Oregon State University Professor Dr. Loren Davis to the program, who discusses his work at Idaho's enigmatic Cooper's Ferry Site. The post Pre-Clovis Occupation at Cooper’s Ferry | SAAJ 063 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Underwater Archaeology on the Great Lakes | SAAJ 062
January 21, 2023 19:10 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThe team welcomes Dr. Ashley Lemke for an exciting discussion on her work discovering ancient underwater archaeological sites beneath the Great Lakes. The post Underwater Archaeology on the Great Lakes | SAAJ 062 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Parkin Mounds, Arkansas: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 061
December 28, 2022 16:53 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBJoining us to discuss Arkansas's Parkin Mounds Archaeological State Park is Nathan Odom, a park interpreter at the site who shares his knowledge of the history of the location. The post Parkin Mounds, Arkansas: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 061 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Tutankhamun: A Century of Discovery | SAAJ 060
November 23, 2022 16:28 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBDr. Bob Brier joins us for a celebratory discussion about the 100th Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The post Tutankhamun: A Century of Discovery | SAAJ 060 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Moundville, Alabama: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 059
October 29, 2022 16:24 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis latest installment of the Seven Ages Mound Builders Series brings the team to the stunning Mississippian site of Moundville, Alabama. The post Moundville, Alabama: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 059 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Poverty Point, Louisiana: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 058
October 10, 2022 15:25 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn this episode, the Seven Ages team reports on its visit to the captivating Poverty Point site, the third stop on our mound builders tour. The post Poverty Point, Louisiana: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 058 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Gault Site: A Clovis Case Study | SAAJ 057
August 21, 2022 04:03 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Clark Wernecke, the Executive Director for the Gault School of Archaeological Research. The post The Gault Site: A Clovis Case Study | SAAJ 057 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Mound Builders Series: Spiro Mounds, Oklahoma | SAAJ 56
July 08, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBIn this episode, the Seven Ages team continues its springtime road trip adventures for a live recording at the Spiro Mounds site in Oklahoma. The post Mound Builders Series: Spiro Mounds, Oklahoma | SAAJ 56 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Mound Builders Series: Pinson Mounds, Tennessee | SAAJ 55
June 15, 2022 21:11 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Tennessee State Park Ranger Dedra Irwin to discuss Tennessee's unique woodland-era Pinson Mounds complex. The post Mound Builders Series: Pinson Mounds, Tennessee | SAAJ 55 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Clovis Projectile Point and Experimental Archaeology | SAAJ 54
May 09, 2022 19:56 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWe are joined by Kent State University professor Dr. Metin Eren for an in-depth discussion on the efficacy of the Clovis projectile point in killing proboscideans. The post The Clovis Projectile Point and Experimental Archaeology | SAAJ 54 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Mystery of Florida’s Key Marco Cat | SAAJ 53
April 05, 2022 21:48 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Austin J. Bell for an in-depth discussion of the archaeology of Florida's Marco Island and its most famous artifact, the Key Marco Cat. The post The Mystery of Florida’s Key Marco Cat | SAAJ 53 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Bonfire Shelter Bison Jump: Paleoindian and Archaic-Period Excavation | SAAJ 52
March 09, 2022 20:49 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn this edition, we feature an in-depth interview with David Kilby of Texas State University and the Ancient Southwest Texas Project to discuss the Bonfire Shelter bison jump. The post Bonfire Shelter Bison Jump: Paleoindian and Archaic-Period Excavation | SAAJ 52 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Mississippian Imagery: Unlocking an Ancient American Cosmology | SAAJ 51
January 19, 2022 23:21 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIn this episode, the team explores the lingering mysteries of ancient Mississippian iconography with archaeologists Bretton Giles and Shawn Lambert. The post Mississippian Imagery: Unlocking an Ancient American Cosmology | SAAJ 51 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Destruction of Tall el Hammam: Anatomy of a Cataclysm | SAAJ 050
December 08, 2021 18:55 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBWe are joined by Malcolm Lecompte, Ph.D., Christopher R. Moore, Ph.D., and for his first appearance, Timothy Witwer for an in-depth discussion about new evidence that a cosmic airburst leveled the ancient city of Tall el-Hammam. The post The Destruction of Tall el Hammam: Anatomy of a Cataclysm | SAAJ 050 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Göbekli Tepe Part II: Mysteries in Stone | SAAJ 49
September 04, 2021 15:41 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBWe are joined by Martin Sweatman, Ph.D., author of the book Prehistory Decoded and a number of research publications related to Göbekli Tepe. The post Göbekli Tepe Part II: Mysteries in Stone | SAAJ 49 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Göbekli Tepe Part I: Art & Ancient Origins | SAAJ 48
July 29, 2021 13:23 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBGöbekli Tepe, arguably one of the most captivating archaeological sites in anywhere in the world both for its age, and for its artisanship, is the focus of this edition of the podcast. The post Göbekli Tepe Part I: Art & Ancient Origins | SAAJ 48 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Lost Colony of Roanoke | SAAJ 47
June 02, 2021 18:30 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOn this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team focuses on one of the earliest and greatest mysteries in early American History: the famous Lost Colony of Roanoke. The post The Lost Colony of Roanoke | SAAJ 47 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Collapse of Cahokia | SAAJ 46
April 11, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBOn this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we discuss the ancient Mississippian city of Cahokia, its mysterious collapse, and cultural significance in pre-Columbian North America. The post The Collapse of Cahokia | SAAJ 46 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Clovis Enigma | SAAJ 45
February 27, 2021 02:44 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn this episode, we go in search of answers to one of American Archaeology's most enduring mysteries: the enigmatic Clovis people and their unique technology. The post The Clovis Enigma | SAAJ 45 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Archaeology of Magic | SAAJ 44
January 29, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn this special "After Dark" edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we are joined by Dr. C. Riley Augé to discuss her book, "The Archaeology of Magic: Gender and Domestic Protection in Seventeenth-Century New England." The post The Archaeology of Magic | SAAJ 44 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Paleoindian Discoveries in Florida Archaeology | SAAJ 43
December 24, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Andy Hemmings and Jim Dunbar for a discussion of Paleoindian archaeological work being conducted in Florida. The post Paleoindian Discoveries in Florida Archaeology | SAAJ 43 appeared first on Seven Ages.
The Viking Diaspora | SAAJ 42
November 25, 2020 23:38 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBOn this edition of the podcast, the team is joined for a discussion about Viking culture and ancient Scandinavia by Professor Judith Jesch. The post The Viking Diaspora | SAAJ 42 appeared first on Seven Ages.
J.M. Adovasio: Meadowcroft and Beyond | SAAJ 41
October 13, 2020 23:42 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBOn this special Legacy Series edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we celebrate International Archaeology Month with J.M. Adovasio, one of the most influential American archaeologists living today. The post J.M. Adovasio: Meadowcroft and Beyond | SAAJ 41 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Topper Tales with Doug Sain, Ph.D | SAAJ 40
September 12, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBOn this episode we are joined by Doug Sain, Ph.D, who spent years working with lithic materials retrieved from the controversial Topper archaeological site in South Carolina. The post Topper Tales with Doug Sain, Ph.D | SAAJ 40 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Collision of Worlds: Fall of the Aztec Empire | SAAJ 39
August 07, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBOn this episode we are joined by Dr. David Carballo of Boston University, who discusses his new book Collision of Worlds: A Deep History of the Fall of Aztec Mexico and the Forging of New Spain The post Collision of Worlds: Fall of the Aztec Empire | SAAJ 39 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Propaganda and the Past: National Socialist Archaeology | SAAJ 38
July 09, 2020 19:38 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBOn this episode we are joined by Dr. Bettina Arnold, who discusses archaeological practices during the National Socialist regime in Nazi Germany, and their efforts to use the past as propaganda. The post Propaganda and the Past: National Socialist Archaeology | SAAJ 38 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Tom Dillehay: Archaeology at Monte Verde | SAAJ 37
May 31, 2020 19:02 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBOn this special "Legacy Series" edition of the podcast, we talk with legendary archaeologist Tom Dillehay, Ph.D., about his influential work at the Monte Verde site in Chile. The post Tom Dillehay: Archaeology at Monte Verde | SAAJ 37 appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 36: Impact at Abu Hureyra
April 30, 2020 02:41 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis week we are joined by Andrew M.T. Moore, honorary President of the Archaeological Institute of America, who discusses the Abu Hureyra site and the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 36: Impact at Abu Hureyra appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 35: Art, Film and Social Media in Archaeology
April 05, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBOn this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we are joined by Rupert Soskin and Michael Bott of The Prehistory Guys podcast, and Raven Todd DaSilva of the Dig it with Raven video blog. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 35: Art, Film and Social Media in Archaeology appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 34: Art of the Ancient Hunt
March 14, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis week we are joined by primitive tool expert and consultant Ryan Gill, who discusses ancient methods of archery and their study by modern archaeologists. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 34: Art of the Ancient Hunt appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 33: The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis
February 14, 2020 23:11 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBOn this episode we are joined by geoarchaeologist Christopher R. Moore, Ph.D. and planetary scientist Malcolm Lecompte, Ph.D. to discuss the latest science behind the controversial Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 33: The Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 32: Ancient Earthworks and Geophysics in the Middle Ohio Valley
January 09, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Jarrod Burks, Ph.D. of the Heartland Earthworks Conservancy, who discusses the Great Serpent Mound and other Ohio earthworks. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 32: Ancient Earthworks and Geophysics in the Middle Ohio Valley appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 31: History and Archaeology in the Volunteer State
December 01, 2019 00:12 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn this edition of the podcast, we feature interviews with author Tom Poland on the Carolina Bays, David Dean on Tennessee archaeology, and Chase Pipes on historical research and the preservation of our past. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 31: History and Archaeology in the Volunteer State appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 30: Life and Early Times at Upward Sun River
November 07, 2019 16:45 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBJoining us for this episode is Dr. Benjamin Potter, who discusses ancient migration routes used by the first Americans, and the significance of Alaska's Upward Sun River site. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 30: Life and Early Times at Upward Sun River appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 29: Lost Coins, Maps, Texts and Tablets
September 26, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBOn this episode we look at coins, maps, texts, tablets and other "out of place artifacts" that may raise new questions about our interpretation of the past. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 29: Lost Coins, Maps, Texts and Tablets appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 28: The Gault Site, and the Solutrean Question
August 16, 2019 20:29 - 2 hours - 93 MBThis week we are joined by Bruce Bradley, Ph.D of the University of Exeter, to discuss his work at the enigmatic Gault site in Texas, as well as Europe's Solutrean Culture. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 28: The Gault Site, and the Solutrean Question appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 27: Page-Ladson: Pre-Clovis Discoveries on the Aucilla River
July 06, 2019 21:02 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBOn this edition of the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jessi Halligan, who discusses her work at the famous Page-Ladson pre-Clovis archaeological site. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 27: Page-Ladson: Pre-Clovis Discoveries on the Aucilla River appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 26: Blackbeard and the Archaeology of Piracy
June 09, 2019 16:48 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Professor Charles Ewen for a discussion about the archaeology of piracy, and a look at one of history's most notorious figures: the legendary pirate Blackbeard. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 26: Blackbeard and the Archaeology of Piracy appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 25: Legends of the White Pond Lodge
May 10, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBOn this edition of the podcast, the team features a series of colorful interviews with several icons of southeastern archaeology, recorded live at the White Pond Lodge in rural South Carolina. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 25: Legends of the White Pond Lodge appeared first on Seven Ages.
Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 24: Southern Swag
April 22, 2019 04:45 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Shane Miller, Ph.D., a prehistoric archaeologist whose research interests include the Ice Age colonization of the Americas and the origins of agriculture in North America. The post Seven Ages Audio Journal Episode 24: Southern Swag appeared first on Seven Ages.