This episode is brought to you by the Music for Scientists album! Archaeology might make you think about excavating dinosaur bones or exploring ancient ruins, but we can also learn a lot about the ...

Forensic and experimental archaeology are two sub-fields that encompass a wide range of methods and practices for locating, investigating, and recovering human remains, along with associated culture ...

Ancient civilizations accomplished feats of engineering that continue to challenge modern understanding. Despite advances ...

Experimental archaeology is solving ancient mysteries that digging into dirt never could. Apple Podcasts will only work on MacOS operating systems since Catalina. We do not support Android apps on ...

Sam Kean has gone back in time, at least in practice, for his new book "Dinner with King Tut." He talks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about "experimental archeology" and learning about ancient cultures.

Archaeologists do not have clear evidence as to when prehistoric humans started shearing sheep, nor when early textile making began. One of the main theories in this regard is that it began during the ...

During the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies, we will be showcasing artisans and their work in experimental archaeology. They will have several recreated artifacts from early medieval ...

It’s the podcast so nice we recorded it twice! Despite some technical difficulties (note to self: press the record button significantly before recording the outro), Elliot and Dan were able to soldier ...

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...

The following is an excerpt from Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists are Recreating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations, by Sam Kean. When you purchase products ...

love my job. In fact, I can’t imagine doing something else. I learned from a boss early in my career that if I was doing my job well, then I would be upsetting people along the way. History — or ...