Into the Dust Archaeology

Jason recently took a road trip to the OBX, and the reality there is perhaps more interesting than anything you'll find on Netflix. He encountered recent findings relating to two of early Colonial America's most iconic tales - The "Lost Colony" of Roanoke and the fearsome pirate Blackbeard - as well as side-stories regarding the famous OBX wild horses. Truly, you can find archa...

In today's archaeology site visit, Jason delves into the fascinating world of Petra, an archaeological marvel in Jordan popularized as an Indiana Jones film location. Together, we explore its rich history, the enigmatic Nabataeans, and the significance of the site. Given that its one of the largest archaeology sites in the world, it's important to experience Petra beyond a day tour, in o...

In this episode, Jason delves deeper into the field of genetics to explain the significance of Y-chromosomes for understanding ancient DNA. He also explores one of the biggest mysteries of the Bronze Age in the Eastern Mediterranean: the Disc of Phaistos. A relic of Minoan Civilizations, archaeologists can only guess as to its secrets. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@Into_the-Dust_Arch

This week, Jason introduces X-Ray Fluorescent technology and its amazing ability to detect the elemental composition of artefacts. Then, we go deep into archaeological crime with one of the biggest scandals in museum history: the systematic looting of the British Museum over many years by one if its own staff -  The classic inside job! Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@Into_the-Dust_Arch

Today, Jason brakes down the Wheeler Box Grid method for excavation, somewhat outdated, but still an oldie-but-goodie. In Archaeology News, he looks at a Danish dendrochronology study which looks for the truth behind Norse mythology as well as a study in China to explore ancient cosmetics. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/@Into_the-Dust_Arch

For today's interview, we're speaking with a leading academic focusing on antiquities trafficking - a subject which has recently broken out into the news in some very high-profile cases. This episode is done in conjunction with www.real-archaeology.com, a collective of online creators who produce fact-based content about the past. Our goal is to collaborate in creating, promoting, and sh...

In this episode, we go through a varve dating, a powerful tool for absolute dating that surpasses even dendrochronology. Jason also will introduce you to the Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project (SHARP), a great example of community archaeology. Since the 1990's, SHARP has been excavating at an Early Medieval cemetery in Norfolk. Sorry for the lateness of this episode - ma...

In this episode, Jason reviews the basics of urban archaeology. It is exactly what it sounds like - archaeology in an urban context - but it's a lot more complicated than you think! We also do a site visit to a great urban archaeology site, the NYC Tenement Museum.

In this episode, we examine an amazing remnant of the "Celtic" period in Europe - the largest booze bucket of antiquity, the Vix Krater. Found in northeastern France, it belonged to a powerful female ruler or holy woman. We also do a site visit to La Tène in Switzerland, where we encounter an incredible archaeological treasure trove encompassing the full range of historical periods, from...

For episode 25, we are going to focus our Archaeology Porn on an amazing celestial device from the early Bronze Age as well as the real crime story of its discovery and recovery. With antiquities, unfortunately crime often does pay...but not in this case! As for Archaeology News, we're going to look at two stories from the Near East: the discovery of a Bronze Age fort in Egypt some are citing...

Today we're going to delve into the Three Age System, which breaks history up into the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Age. It's definitely an imperfect concept, but it still kinda works. Then, as we've already covered lots of Stone Age stuff, we're jumping into the early Bronze Age with a segment on Saint-Bélec Slab, the oldest map every found in Europe and perhaps even the world.

In today's episode, we learn about stratigraphy, the bread n' butter of all archaeological practice and we take a site visit to the Megalithic Temples of Malta, which are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A flashpoint of controversy among those looking for ancient lost civilizations, let's see what this whole thing is all about...

In this episode, we are visiting two Bronze Age sites in and around Peterborough, UK: an exhibit on Must Farm, known as "Britain's Pompei", and Flag Fen. You'd never believe how much amazing archaeology is right in your back yard - no need to go to Egypt or Greece, folks!  

You thought you knew about Radiocarbon dating? Well, it's a lot more complicated than you thought! We explain it all in the ABCs of Archaeology. Also, we review two exciting news stories - the discovery on a Barbary corsair and an exciting new hypothesis about the construction of one of the famous pyramids of Egypt but NOT at Giza.

Learn the virtues of quarter sectioning, visit a quartet of sites in Oman, and learn about some intriguing sites uncovered in Archaeology News: the Tomb of Cerberus, dinosaur cave art in Brazil, and Star Carr in England. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cazdebC3Yfc

This week's episode is a site visit from my journey back to where it all began - the REAL Olympics at ancient Olympia. The bad news is it's a lesser-visited site in Greece. The good news is you'll have a lot of the place to yourself! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAuXrSObhuY #Ancienthistory #Olympics #Archaelology

Today we try to unpick palimpsests, drop ancient megalithic sites in Ireland and learn about a re-dating of hominin settlement in Europe thanks to advanced dating techniques. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg5C0v6PIbQ #Archaeology #Ireland #AncientHistory

Learn about how archaeologists use bones to reveal ancient secrets, delve into some major ancient bling - the Tara Brooch, and catch up with the latest archaeology news. This week, we learn about an exciting new ancient DNA study of Neanderthals, stone circles in Saudi Arabia, and newly discovered cave art in Venezuela. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJHmtqvkNnI #Archaeology #Ireland # AncientHis...

Today we take a deep dive into Neanderthal living, visit the vast megalithic field at Carnac in Brittany, and cover an intriguing hilltop find in Crete on Archaeology News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq41bGMx9e8

Join us on an extraordinary archaeological site visit to the Hunley in Charleston, South Carolina, where we delve into the history and mysteries of this remarkable Civil War submarine. The Hunley, known for being the first submarine to sink an enemy ship successfully, is a marvel of naval technology and a fascinating piece of marine archaeology. This video explores its historical significance, the...

Do you want to make a difference in archaeology but don't know how? Let's get some inspiration going with a few exciting stories: 1) Ogham stone discovered while gardening 2) Helping out by doing remote archaeology - LIDAR and satellite imagery (https://digventures.com/) 3) Community archaeology in rural England Watch the YouTube version of this podcast to get video: https://www.youtube....

Archaeology News Given some ongoing projects, we'll be on a reduced output for the next few weeks, but I did still want to update on some fun news. 1) Preserved brains! Not normally something you'd expect to find in the archaeological record, but there are thousands of brains preserved, some as old as 12,000 years. We're not 100% sure how, but these brains can serve as a valuable re...

In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, a special about a study of Avar DNA, and Archaeology News  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8U8IYIyz04&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=14 ABCs of Archaeology – M is for Microwear Analysis  Sometimes when archaeologists find stuff, they aren’t sure what it was used for, if it was used, or even w...

In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, Archaeology Porn, and Archaeology News  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX5b7cQclkQ&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=13 ABCs of Archaeology – L is for Landscape Archaeology Archaeology isn’t just about artefacts and buildings and the environment separately. When you put those things together, yo...

Episode 11 – K for Knapping, Alfred Jewel, and Archaeology News  In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, Archaeology Porn, and Archaeology News  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2NIqH-qEpw&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=12 ABCs of Archaeology – K is Knapping Wow, who knew we could learn so much from a bunch of old stone tools?! Knap...