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**Pseudo-Archaeology**

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

Latest Episodes:

The Enigmatic Iximaya Hoax With Roxanne Davila and Marcello Canuto - Episode 83 Oct 02, 2017

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

Mermaids and Mummies - Episode 82 Sep 18, 2017

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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) Sep 04, 2017

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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 Aug 21, 2017

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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 Aug 07, 2017

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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 Jul 24, 2017

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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 Jul 10, 2017

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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 Jun 26, 2017

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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 Jun 12, 2017

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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

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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?

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