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Strat Chat Premier: Layers of Yukon History - TAS 310

Welcome to the debut episode of “Strat Chat,” where we dig deep—one place, many stories, across time. This week, we peel back the layers of the Yukon. In Segment 1, journey back to the Ice Age and discover how glaciers shaped the land and set the stage for the region’s future. Segment 2 explores the lives and cultures of the Indigenous peoples who called the Yukon home long before European arrival, highlighting their resilience and connection to the land. Finally, Segment 3 rushes into the late 19th century as we relive the excitement, chaos, and legacy of the Klondike Gold Rush. Join us as we unearth the stories that make the Yukon a truly remarkable place, one stratum at a time.

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Ancient Smoked Meat, King Bluetooth and an Odysseus Cult - TAS 309

This week we discuss 3 new archaeology news stories. First, we explore why early humans may have used fire for reasons other than cooking. Then, we look at Viking graves that are connected to the legendary King Bluetooth. Finally, new research reveals a possible lost cult site dedicated to Odysseus. Join us as we break down the science, sift through the myths, and question long-held assumptions challenged by new research!

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Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre - TAS 308

We discuss our recent visit to the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon. We loved learning about the large mammals and humans that used Beringia to travel between Northern North America and Siberia before it disappeared around 10,000 years ago.

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Timelines: Easter Island, Mississippian Culture, and Great Zimbabwe - TAS 306

This week, Timelines returns to The Archaeology Show! We have always been fascinated by the Moai heads found on the island of Rapa Nui, so we used them to anchor this episode to 1100-1600 BCE. At the same time, the Mississippian culture in North America was building giant mounds and the Great Zimbabwe in Africa were building remarkable stone structures. In this episode we discuss these 3 distinct cultures that thrived during the same time period, in very different places.

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Rock Art, Ancient Figurines, and Geoglyphs! - TAS 305

Join us for your weekly dive into the latest archaeological discoveries! This week, we explore how ancient South African rock art is offering new insights into early human cognition and symbolism. Then, we'll journey to Turkey to examine a recently unearthed Mesolithic/Neolithic stone figurine and discuss what it reveals about the shift to settled agriculture. Finally, we'll explore how cutting-edge AI technology is helping to solve some of archaeology's greatest puzzles, including the mysteries of the Nazca Lines.

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We take a BATH, well we visit one - Ep 304

On this week’s episode we explore the Roman Baths at Bath, UK! In our first segment, we delve into the history of the iconic Roman Baths, a marvel of engineering and a social hub in antiquity. Next, we share impressions from our recent site tour and museum visit and share our pro-tips and experiences at the site. Finally, we read some funny 1-star reviews of the Roman Baths. Tune in for a blend of history, personal anecdotes, and laughter about visitor experiences in this remarkable city!

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Ancient Hunters, Lost Gates, and Mammoth Masterpieces! - TAS 303

This week on The Archaeology Show, we explore an ancient hunting toolkit from West Texas, revealing ingenious technology. Then, we journey to Peru's mysterious "Gate of the Gods" and ponder its lost civilization connections. Finally, we uncover stunning Paleolithic mammoth ivory artifacts from Ukraine, showcasing ancient artistry. Tune in for a global adventure into our fascinating past!

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We visit Stonehenge...Inside the Circle! - TAS 302

Join us as we explore the iconic Stonehenge! We delve into its history and significance, share our personal experience visiting the site, and round things off with some funny negative reviews and a look at future research. It’s a mix of history, adventure, and laughs you won’t want to miss!

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Sutton Hoo's Secrets, Obsidian Trails, and Giza's Underground? - TAS 301

This week: Could a new find solve the mystery of the Sutton Hoo helmet? We explore the surprising journeys of ancient obsidian tools across Canada. Plus, a mind-blowing claim: a huge underground city beneath the Giza pyramids? Join us for the latest digs and discoveries from around the world!

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We Visit the British Museum! - TAS 300

From the Rosetta Stone to the Elgin Marbles, we tried to see as much as we could during out visit to the British Museum. We talk about how to get in, how to avoid school children, and what some of our favorite things were that we saw.

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First Ancient Egyptian Tomb Discovered Since King Tut?! - TAS 299

This week we jump back into some big news stories that have come out this past month. First, we look at the recent discovery of the first ancient Egyptian tomb since King Tut in 1922. Then we head over to China where new evidence pushes back the oldest date of the Great Wall of China. And finally, frescoes in Pompeii show evidence of a cult in Ancient Rome.

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TAS LIVE: Mexican Pre-History - TAS 298

On a warm sunny day in February Chris and Rachel set up on the beach in Mexico with a live audience and a virtual one to talk about the prehistory of Mexico. Of course they started with tacos!

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TAS LIVE: Gladiator 2 Review - TAS 297

This week, we share the live recording of TAS from the 10th anniversary celebration back in December. We deep dive the Gladiator movies and talk about what they got right and wrong in the movies about who gladiators were. We also look at how accurately (or not!) some of the real historical figures were portrayed in the movies.

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Written in the Waters: An interview with author Tara Roberts - TAS 296

Today, Chris interviews explorer and author Tara Roberts. She dove and worked with Diving with a Purpose, a non-profit organization that excavated underwater wrecks of slave ships. She tells the stories of the slave ships and the people doing the work. We talk about her career and her journey to writing the book.

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The Oldest? Really? - TAS 295

This week we found several news stories claiming that they had new evidence for an artifact or site being “the oldest…” Join us for a discussion on whether we think these claims are accurate!

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Prehistoric Cannibalism?! - TAS 294

On today’s show we talk about three recent news stories including prehistoric cannibalism in Poland, a WWI era German soldier buried in a 2000 year old Roman villa, and a cutting edge new technology where the mitochondrial DNA of soil is analyzed in Spain.

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Neolithic Sun Stones, Hidden Incan Tunnels and Powerful Celtic Women - TAS 293

This week we cover three archaeology news stories. First, we look at “sun stones” that may have been buried as a ritual to bring back the sun after a volcanic eruption. Then, researchers in Peru think they have found an underground network of Incan tunnels in Cuzcos. Finally, women are found to have more power than previously thought in a Celtic group in Britain.

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Ancient Apocalypse Season 2 Review - Part 2 - TAS 292

This is the second half of our conversation about Season 2 of Ancient Apocalypse on Netflix. If you haven’t heard the first part, you will want to listen to that first. In this episode we cover the rest of the episodes and give our final thoughts on Graham Hancocks “theories.”

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Ancient Apocalypse Season 2 Review - Part 1 - TAS 291

Well, we finally did it. On today’s episode we cover Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse Season 2 with Graham Hancock. We actually have so much to talk about that it takes two episodes. This is episode one where we make it to talking about Rapa Nui.

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