Odd Anthropology

This month, Taisha takes us back to our dream home of Scotland and one of its most in-tact Neolithic settlements. Get ready for some fun archaeological discussions, meet our new bestie Buddo, and enjoy it all with a dash of whimsy and some extra bloopers inserted at the end of the episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Subs...

Welcome back friends! This month, let's take a closer look at the origins of the alleged curse behind the opening of the tomb of King Tutankhamun... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay Resources used for this episode...

This month, hosts Taisha and Ivy (future Vampire Hunters) round up last year’s subjects and let the listeners vote on their favorites! Who do you think would win in a fight between Tollund Man and Piltdown Man? Could Nessi beat them all? Join us and find out! We also chat some more about reoccurring enemy of the podcast IMPOSTER SYNDROME and discuss degree-seeking in anthropology. It's a great tim...

What is a ghost? How long have we believed in them? Have they changed over time? This month, host Ivy decides to wrap up 2025 with an episode on ghosts by sharing some history and notable examples through time.  We owe a HUGE thank you to everyone who has tuned in this year, and we cannot wait to be back again in 2026 with more stories of odd anthropology! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odda...

This month, Taisha covers the basics of our bipedal (walking on two feet) evolution, using it to segway into the fascinating topic of SASQUATCH! Join us for casual conversations regarding our favorite Bigfoot theories, notable stories and encounters, and more on this illusive creature/spirit/alien... who knows! YouTube videos mentioned in this episode: Indigenous history and accounts - https://you...

IT'S THE BEST MONTH OF THE YEEEAAR! Let's celebrate with a subject most befitting: The Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Specifically, host Ivy talks about what events actually led to this deadly event. Was it all a land grab? Misogyny? Ergot poisoning? Let's find out! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropolo...

Happy September! Or shall we say, “Cemtember”. This month, Taisha eases us further into spooky season with a story involving some of our favorite topics: Scotland, witches, archaeology, a grave, and a missing skull… Can we solve the mystery? Probably not. But Scotland, please hire us to at least give it a try! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

We are excited to announce our new collaboration with Bath & Body Works, featuring the highly anticipated Corpse Wax line! (Just kidding though, don't get mad Bath & Body Works!) Today, Ivy wraps up her two-part series on the Paris Catacombs with some of its most famous ghostly tales. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology S...

The Paris Catacombs (well, its actually an "ossuary") is one of the most famous tourist attractions in France. Floor to ceiling human bones, along with the dark, cave-like nature of the catacombs, gives this location a somber, macabre, yet intriguing appeal. For this episode, co-host Ivy shares the history of its creation and dives into the issue of ethics often brought up when discussing human re...

Also known as the "hobbits", this early human stood at around three feet tall and may be involved in local folklores... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay Resources used for this episode: https://humanorigins.si.edu...

This month, we "dive in" to the legends and lore surrounding one of the worlds most famous cryptids...Nessie! Being an anthropology podcast, we also include some insights around a particularly famous archaeological find at Loch Ness, and what societal pressures may have led to this monsters rise in fame. You can also head over to our Instagram for our first ever giveaway featuring items relating t...

This month, we decided to take a little mental break and sit down for a more conversational-style episode! Join us as we discuss the plague that is imposter syndrome  through an anthropological lens, and don't worry...we still keep the episode fun! So sit down, have a laugh, and lets try and kick imposter syndrome to the curb. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https:/...

Disclaimer: This episode discusses murder and ritual human sacrifice! Two peat farmers in Denmark accidentally discovered what would become one of the most famous and recognizable ancient mummies to date. Let's sit down and discuss this incredible find and what we learned about the life and death of the Tollund Man! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebo...

Indulge in an anthropological scandal as Taisha shares the infamous story of the Piltdown Man! Were hominid remains discovered in England really the illusive "missing link"? What can the analysis of these remains tell us about the real story behind the Piltdown Man?  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology   Substack: https://oddanth...

Happy Anthropology Day! To celebrate, we picked an episode with some truly awesome subjects: Bone shovels, bogs, and bodies that were "Frankensteined" together...what more could you want? So sit back, relax, and indulge in a sense of wonder as Ivy shares the "puzzling" (pun intended) story of this strange archaeological site, and how it has helped to re-write Bronze Age history as we know it! Inst...

A former ghost hunter turned anthropology student sits with a friend (and actual anthropology major) to discuss where their interests in the study of human history began: from a child archaeologist, to adapting with a frequently moving family, get to know the hosts as they look forward to getting to know you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...