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**Pseudo-Archaeology**

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

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David Anderson and, Theosophical Society in America, and Why People Believe Weird Things. - Episode 54 Sep 12, 2016

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Convergence and Independent Invention in Archaeology - Episode 53 Sep 05, 2016

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Today we look at some concepts in Archaeology, mainly the idea of two cultures creating similar looking technology independently of each other. We call this Independent Invention or Convergence, and it's usually what really happening when the fringe sees diffusion in cultures. We look over the concepts and look at a few examples like writing and megaliths to see how this works in real cultures.

Unlucky Mummies and Wonderful Things - Episode 52 Aug 29, 2016

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Today we talk about King Tut's curse and what the reality is behind the stories. What was the curse, when did it start, and what were the wonderful things seen in Tut's tombs?LinksThe Curse of the Unlucky Mummy The Unlucky Mummy Unlucky Mummy The Mummy's Curse "The Mummy's Curse: The True History of a Dark Fantasy", 2012, Roger LuckhurstContacts Email us at ArchyFantasies@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

Hexham Heads, ley lines, and Wear-sheep-men - Episode 51 Aug 22, 2016

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Today we talk about the fascinating Hexham heads. Are they cursed objects, spiritual totems for drawing wear-creatures, or just cleverly carved children's' toys? How do these objects connect back to the concept of Ley Lines and how does all this connect to tulpa's?

DNA in Archaeology with Jennifer Raff - Episode 50 Aug 15, 2016

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Another great episode of the Archaeological Fantasies Podcast

Chris Begley and the Lost City of the Monkey God - Episode 49 Aug 08, 2016

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Today we talk with Chris Begley about the Lost City of the Monkey God, or Ciudad Blanca "The White City". Chris tells us about looking for actual ruins in Honduras, working with National Geographic, and how things like satellite images and LiDar actually work.

Dinos among Men - Ica Stones and Acámbaro Figures - Episode 48 Aug 01, 2016

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Today we examine the evidence for the co-existence of Dinosaurs and humans. We specifically focus on the Ica stones and Acámbaro figures. What are these mysterious figures? What do the carvings on the rocks mean? Could they be evidence of man and dino's living together? Or could they be modern fakes used to bilk the gullible.

A HISTORY OF PSEUDO-ARCHAEOLOGY: Hyperdiffusion and Aliens - Episode 47 Jul 25, 2016

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Today Ken, Jen, and Sara continue talking about the history of Parapsychology and the development of the concept of diffusionism and why professional archaeologist don't like the term. We also talk about where aliens fit into all of this, and if we should be thankful to our astral overlords.

Hobbits, Canibals, Ethnocentrism, and Homo floresiensis - Episode 46 Jul 18, 2016

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This episode Jeb and Sara talk about Homo floresiensis affectionately known as Hobbits, and Liang-Bua Cave. What do we know about H. floresiensis, how has this discovery been represented by the media, and why are these tinny hominids being represented as cannibals by Animal Planet?

Interview with Nigel Hetherington from Past Preservers - Episode 45 Jul 11, 2016

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This episode Ken and I talk with Nigel Hetherington from Past Preservers. We talk about Archaeology in the Media and how Past Preservers works to provide professional authorities for the media, even for shows that might be a bit on the fringe.

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