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Spooktober: Fear Itself - Dirt 160 Oct 25, 2021

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We explore the evolutionary roots of fear, and the science of how it works. Why do some people love thrills and chills, while others don't? Why does fear make us stinky? And how can we think about something as personal and ephemeral as fear in the archaeological record?

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"Seeing Red" Episode 14 Review with Emily Van Alst and Lana Ruck - Ruins 79 Oct 25, 2021

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In this episode of A Life in Ruins (originally recorded in the summer of 2020), Carlton chats with Rock Art Specialist Emily Van Alst and Lana Ruck, who teaches a course in Pseudoarchaeology. The three take a deep dive into Episode 14 - Our Ruined Lives with Bernie Taylor, to deconstruct Mr. Taylor's arguments and claims he made on the show. We review the individuals whom Mr. Taylor "name-drops" throughout his interview to sus-out their expertise and contextualize how they're being used in Mr. Taylor's arguments.

Lana illustrates the pseudoscience techniques and tactics that he employs, such as appeals to authority, inciting skepticism of the scientific process, and deflection of topics. Emily brings her expertise on Rock Art research to provide background and contemporary thought and method to the topic. The broad point that Carlton, Emily, and Lana make is that CONTEXT is important, and the purpose of this conversation is to respectfully provide context to Episode 14 and the claims that were made.

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Pre-Clovis Sites Part 2 - TAS 142 Oct 24, 2021

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With the definitive dating of the “human” footprints at White Sands pushing back the earliest human occupation of North America to 21,000 to 23,000 years BP, we decided to take a look at several well known pre-Clovis sites. These sites are often controversial and heavily debated amongst archaeologists. We’ll discuss the findings from each site, why they are controversial, and what we think.

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Advertising or Accountability? Archaeology Needs Critical Friends in The Media! - WB 12th Oct 2021 Oct 23, 2021

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Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what they find.

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0:00 Introduction

4:19 How We Began

11:55 Being a Critical Friend

18:17 Other Voices & The ‘Soul’ of Archaeology 27:00 Conclusions

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Watching Brief - Jan 2017:

https://youtu.be/K2ytK6ar-ds

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Archaeoscoop: Richard III: It's Him!

https://youtu.be/Ga-K1qxey_g

The ‘Sun’ article is no longer online, but:

Head of 'Geordie Roman god' found at Binchester:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-23164533

Archaeologists Find Ancient Stone Head Which Could Be Roman Geordie God:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/jul/04/stone-head-roman-geordie-god

Cameron Appointed Peer, MOD and Odyssey Colluded over Balcehn’s HMS Victory:

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2012/07/cameron-appointed-peer-mod-and-odyssey-colluded-over-balchens-hms-victory/46034

Springtime for Hitler and “N@zi War Diggers”:

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2014/03/springtime-for-hitler-and-nazi-war-death-porn-diggers/102632

Assumed Missing – Reported Buired – the Search for the Lost Spitfires of Burma:

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2015/03/assumed-missing-reported-buried-the-search-for-the-lost-spitfires-of-burma/107095

The Buried Spitfires of Burma: A ‘Fake’ History:

https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Andy-Brockman/The-Buried-Spitfires-of-Burma--A-Fake-History/24703841

High Court sets Stonehenge Tunnel on Road to Nowhere! What Happens Next? - WB 31st July 2021:

https://youtu.be/i4E_Kqhoubo

Sheffield Shock Closure: Staff & Students Speak! - WB 27th May 2021

https://youtu.be/Qhm3JiUZymM

Sheffield University "Disposed of" Key Documents During Archaeology Dept Review - WB 12th June 2021:

https://youtu.be/rQ77L-Z6iPI

“The Future of Our Past is Family" - Worcester Graduates Speak! - WB 30th Aug 2021:

https://youtu.be/rgqI7HWGs-Q

British Museum Rides the Great NFT Wave with Hokusai Digital 'Postcards'! - WB 1st Oct 2021 Oct 23, 2021

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0:00 Introduction

02:05 Rolling News…

18:14 British Museum Hokusai NFTs

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Link of the Week:

‘Hi-Res Hokusai for Free’:

https://tinyurl.com/t89mm9nb

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Stewartby Historic Brickworks Chimneys Demolished:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-58665319

Listed Birkenhead Bath Reopened to Public After Restoration:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-58679332

Grant Shapps Unchallenged on A303 Judgement by Transport Committee (Stonehenge Alliance):

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=333856325159981

Transport Committee - Weds 22nd September 2021:

https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/3685f89e-91a7-4ca4-ac9f-bcc328bd1744

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British Museum Enters World of NFTs with Digital Hokusai Postcards:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/24/british-museum-nfts-digital-hokusai-postcards-lacollection

The British Museum is Minting NFTs of its Art - Because of a Cold LinkedIn Message from a Start-Up:

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/art-industry-news-september-27-2021-2013772

What are NFTs, and What is their Environmental Impact?

https://earth.org/nfts-environmental-impact/

Dr. Bendor Grosvenor Twitter:

https://twitter.com/arthistorynews/status/1441445985230655492

The Reproduction Fee Hustle:

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2017/11/20/the-reproduction-fee-hustle

The End of Museum Image Fees?

https://www.arthistorynews.com/articles/5362_The_end_of_museum_image_fees

Hokusai’s Imagination Leaps off the Page At British Museum:

https://londonist.com/london/museums-and-galleries/hokusai-at-british-museum

Sutton Hoo: Photos of 1939 Excavation Digitised:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-58727183

Pay Scales and Exemptions - CRM Arch 224 Oct 20, 2021

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Are you exempt or non-exempt? What does that even mean and what does it mean for you? How much pay should you ask for when applying for a job? What are the employer's responsibilities regarding overtime? We answers these questions and more on this week's episode.

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The 405th Anniversary of Ben Johnson's Comedy 'The Devil Is An Ass' with Prof. D. Purkiss - Flipside 5 Oct 20, 2021

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This Spooky Season episode is inspired by the 405th Anniversary of Ben Johnson's Comedy 'The Devil is an Ass', which appeared first on stage on the 1st October 1616. This play was and is rather special, as it mocks superstition and witchcraft belief, and makes The Devil himself and his lesser demons appear rather behind the times. In the Enlightened Age of the 1600s, the denizens of hell just don't know how to tempt like they once did. This discussion contains everything from the Witchcraft Trials including mention of Pendle, landscapes of superstition, the folklore of archaeology, symbolism within the persecution, and much, much more! Joining me this episode is Prof. D. Purkiss a lecturer in English Literature and History at the University of Oxford.

WARNING: This episode does discuss the witchcraft persecution and some aspects of ritual sacrifice. It goes with the topic, but some people might find these aspects a little disturbing.

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Intro/Outro Music - Creative Commons - "Fantasia Fantasia" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Indigenous Mapping: The One Holding the Pen Tells the Story - HeVo 56 Oct 19, 2021

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On today’s podcast Jessica interviews Steve DeRoy (Buffalo Clan, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux, Ebb and Flow First Nation), co-founder, director and past president of The Firelight Group and founder of the Indigenous Mapping Workshop. Steve and Jessica do a deep dive into Indigenous mapping. How does one Indigenize mapping, why is that important, and what are some of the ethics involved? We also discuss the 2021 Indigenous Mapping Workshop coming up November 1-5, 2021 as well as ongoing resources available (free for Indigenous individuals, Nations, and organizations!) through the Indigenous Mapping Collective. Register to attend the 2021 Indigenous Mapping Workshop: Turtle Island, by RSVPing on the Indigenous Mapping Collective in the links below.

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Spooktober: Monster Mash - Dirt 159 Oct 18, 2021

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This week, we lift our spirits (oooOOOooo) with a round-up of monsters. We explore their origins and effects on us, with examples ranging from memories of very real things in the past to a hypothesis that doesn't quite have legs (unlike griffins).

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The Life of Bryon: An Interview with Dr. Bryon Schroeder and Connor Johnen - Ruins 78 Oct 18, 2021

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In this episode of A Life in Ruins, Connor does a solo interview with Dr. Bryon Schroeder. Dr. Schroeder was originally on Episode 15, where he discussed his career in archaeology and regaled us with tales about Texas archaeology that were sometimes, quite disturbing. Connor wanted to continue to talk with him about his research because it is very interesting. We talk about some of the work in caves he has been doing, his work with sloths, and catch up about the mummy we discussed in the original episode. This episode was originally recorded in July of 2020.

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