The Importance of Myth and Oral Traditions - Episode 30

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Today we talk about a important aspect of archaeology, traditional myths and oral traditions. These two aspects are often overlooked or reinterpreted by the fringe in order to further their own ideas. Archaeologists and anthropologists see these aspects as the vital and important tools that they are to understanding ancient cultures.

Links

• Horse Thief Lake - She Who Watches

  • http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/horsethief_butte_she_who_watches.html

  • http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/horsethief_butte_petroglyphs.html

• Abu Simbel Temple due to Nile Flooding

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SxLufRZr4c

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%27inich_Janaab%27_Pakal

• Crow Canyon NM - Navajo Place of Origin

  • https://www.crowcanyon.org/EducationProducts/peoples_mesa_verde/intro.asp

Contact

• Email us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com

• Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. 

Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions

Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

Edited by Chris Webster

The Bosnian Pyramids - Episode 29

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This time we're discussing the Bosnian Pyramids. Are they actual pyramids, or nicely shaped hills? Where are the people who built them? What evidence is there to support these claims?

Links

• Information provided by the Bosnian Pyramid digs.
  

• The Mystery of Bosnia's Ancient Pyramids
  

• Crystal Skulls and Herkimer Vodka - ArchyFantases Ep20
  

• Happy World Digger’s Day 2013! aka Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, and the Real Crystal Skulls
  

• A Falsifiable Hypothesis about the "Roman Swords" by Andy White
  

Contact

Email us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. 

Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions

Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

Edited by Chris Webster

A Legion of Roman Swords - Episode 28

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Today we talk with Andy White of the Argumentative Archaeologist Blog about the work he's been doing uncovering the truth behind the recently discovered Roman sword in Michigan. Andy walks us through his predictions for the origins of the sword, and tells us the steps he taking to research the hilt. He covers a lot of ground in this episode, so get ready to think critically.

Links

• Andy the Argumentative Archaeologist.

• Andy White's work on the Roman Sword

• Why #Swordgate is Important.

• Previous OOPArt podcast episodes and blogs:

  • THE COSO ARTIFACT - EPISODE 9

  • OUT OF PLACE OBJECTS - EPISODE 27

  • The 10 Most Not-So-Puzzling Ancient Artifacts: Out-Of-Place Metal Objects

  • THE NEWARK HOLY STONES - ARCHY FANTASIES EP 7

  • Epstein, Jeremiah
    1980 “Pre-Columbian Old World Coins in America,” Current Anthropology. PDF. Accessed 1/17/16
    http://anthropology.msu.edu/anp364-fs15/files/2012/08/Epstein-1980-Current-Anthropology.pdf

  • Ancient Artifact Preservation Society

Contact

Email us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. 

Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions

Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

Edited by Chris Webster

Out of Place Objects - Episode 27

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On today's episode, Sara and Ken discuss out of place artifacts, or, OOPARTS. They talk about a number of artifacts that have been "discovered" that appear to not belong to where they were found. 

Contact

Email us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. 

Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions

Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

Edited by Chris Webster

Mesa Verde and Horseshoe Canyon - Episode 26

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On today's show, Ken and Sara talk about two of the sites on Ken's list of 50 sites that everyone must visit: Mesa Verde and Horseshoe Canyon. These are great sites that almost anyone can visit. 

Links

• Mesa Verde

• Horseshoe Canyon

Contact

Email us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. 

Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions

Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

Edited by Chris Webster