Neanderthals with gnawed bones, Sicicillian Wine and the Human Diet - Ep 123

This week on The Archaeology show, we discuss 3 recently published Archaeology Articles and stories in the news. First, Neanderthals are back in the news, again! It seems like there is something new about Neanderthals, and this time it is the discovery of 9 individuals with gnawed bones found in an Italian cave. Second, new research uses chemistry to identify beer and wine residue in ancient Sicilian jars. And finally, new research looking at the diet composition of ancient humans, as compared with modern humans.

Links

• Gnawed bones of 9 Neanderthals found in Italian cave

• How Scientists and Archeologists Trace Beer and Wine through Antiquity

• Chemical evidence for the persistence of wine production and trade in Early Medieval Islamic Sicily

• A global carbon and nitrogen isotope perspective on modern and ancient human diet

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Ancient Hazelnuts, Artistic Neanderthals and a Pompeiian Chariot - Ep 116

This week in archaeology news we discuss three archaeology stories int he news. First up is an ancient hazelnut shell found in Scotland that has been radiocarbon dated to more than 10,000 years ago. Second, we discuss the growing evidence for Neandertal, Denisovan and early Homo Sapien collaborations and sharing of ideas that contributed to an explosion of creativity and art. Finally, Pompeii is back in the news! This time an intact ceremonial chariot was discovered, and we discuss this contribution to what we know about Pompeiian society in 79 CE.

Links

• Hazelnut Shell Sheds Light on Life in Scotland More Than 10,000 Years Ago (Smithsonian Magazine)

• Neanderthals helped create early human art, researcher says (The Guardian)

• A Lamborghini of Chariots is Discovered at Pompeii (NPR)

• ‘Miraculously’ Well-Preserved Ceremonial Chariot Found at Villa Outside of Pompeii (Smithsonian Magazine)

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Royal purple dyed textile, Neanderthal/Homo Sapien teeth and Chumash Beads as currency - Ep 110

We’ve got three great articles to discuss on this week’s news episode. Check out the links below for more information.

Links

• Royal Purple Dyed Textile

  • https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/purple-dye-israel-bible-solomon-david-b1795242.html

  • http://www.sci-news.com/archaeology/royal-purple-textile-09301.html

• Neanderthal/Homo Sapien Teeth

  • https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/02/01/europe/neanderthal-interbreeding-teeth-scn/index.html

  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047248420302001?via%3Dihub

  • https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/science-environment-55882130

• Chumash Beads as Currency

  • https://apple.news/AHSQ1veR0QuaiHHQUv1_-Bg

  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278416520302105?via%3Dihub

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Neanderthals Making Yarn?! - Ep 98

This is a crossover episode with Rachel Roden and Historical Yarns!

Recently, evidence of twisted cord was discovered on a Neanderthal archaeological site. While the exact use of this cord is unknown, we discuss our theories for how Neanderthals could have applied this technology to everyday life. Most importantly, this discovery contributes to breaking down the myth that Neanderthals were technologically inferior to their human contemporaries.

Links

• Direct evidence of Neanderthal fibre technology and its cognitive and behavioral implications

• Neanderthal Cord Weaver

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