What's NEW About the Past? (Why Become an Archaeologist?)
This morning a frustrated archaeology admissions tutor reached out to me with a list of myths which parents and teachers perpetuate about the requirements and prospects of people who choose to study archaeology at University.
This is for *anyone* who wants to combat those myths...
Welcome to Archaeology Gastronomy. Here, with the help of '41 Feasts', we seek out Ancient Recipes, attempt to cook them and share the results with the world!
Today we try Chicken Stew With Dark Beer
This recipe is modified from Vikingars Gästabud (The Viking Feast), and is for four servings.
Ingredients:
1 chicken, about 2 to 2-1/2 lbs.
3-4 carrots
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VoPgSf2Nd8
Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find.
Links:
Indiana Joan: Meet WA’s real life tomb raider, 95-year-old Joan Howard:
https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/indiana-joan-meet-was-real-life-tomb-raider-95-year-old-joan-howard-ng-b88631462z
A 95-Year-Old "Real Life Tomb Raider" Isn't a Hero, She's a Thief:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiFHA5nCh_0
Welcome to Aspects of Archaeology! In this series we take a closer look at different aspects of the world of archaeology.
This is a Special Edition re-release of early episodes of Aspects of Archaeology, part of a year of celebration for 10 years of Archaeosoup Productions!
Where possible, audio quality has been improved and made louder & occasionally visuals have been improved. However I don't want to 'George Lucas' this series and fundamentally alter it... Enjoy.
#Aspects #Archaeology #Basics
Archaeosoup on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/archaeosoup
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMb9wl-sak8
Welcome to Archae-Facts, the place to find bite-sized chunks of Archaeological Trivia!
Today we hear of the fate of Sir Walter Raleigh's head.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tj2RmoabR0
Welcome to Archaeoscoop, the place to find heritage and archaeology related news stories from around the world!
Two of today's headlines have something of a Martial theme...
1) Qin Armour Unearthed at Terracotta Site:
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/832958.shtml#.UrMZvWf1N8E
2) Rare Tlingit War Helmet Discovered at Springfield Science Museum:
http://www.springfieldmuseums.org/news/view/762-a_hidden_treasure_revealed_rare_tlingit_war_helmet_discovered_at_springfield_science_museum
3) Egypt's Monuments continue to fall victim to political chaos:
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/News/4962/47/Egypt%E2%80%99s-heritage-in-danger.aspx
Ancient Iron Smelters Indicate Huns more than Just Conquering Nomads:
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201312190006
Naples' Girolamini: The Looting of a C16th Library:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25403595
Temple of Mithras Prepares for Facelift: Museum of London:
http://www.museumoflondonarchaeology.org.uk/NewsProjects/Archive/News11/TempleOfMithras.htm
Chinese Bamboo texts tell Medical History:
http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=188348
Lawrence of Arabia as an Archaeologist:
http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/archaeology-today/archaeologists-biblical-scholars-works/lawrence-of-arabia-as-archaeologist/
Hyoid Bone Analysis Hypothesis of Complex Language in Neanderthals:
http://phys.org/news/2013-12-hyoid-bone-analysis-hypothesis-complex.html
Inscriptions Everywhere! Magical Medieval Crypt Holds 7 Male Mummies:
http://www.livescience.com/42017-medieval-crypt-holds-7-male-mummies.html
C5th Church in Roman Forum to Reopen to the Public:
http://www.wantedinrome.com/news/2002808/fifth-century-church-in-roman-forum-to-reopen-to-public.html
Ancient Faeces from Oregon Cave aren't Human, Study says, Adding to Debate on First Americans:
http://westerndigs.org/ancient-feces-from-oregon-cave-arent-human-study-finds-adding-to-debate-on-first-americans/
Early Medieval Finds in the Lublin Region:
http://www.naukawpolsce.pap.pl/en/news/news,398423,early-medieval-finds-in-the-lublin-region.html
Research Team Searches Treetops for Maya Secrets:
http://phys.org/news/2013-12-team-treetops-maya-secrets.html
Yanbu Festival Highlights Ancient Architecture:
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20131218189869
Monument for Tank Birthplace City:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-25453267
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy496Vejtuw
Welcome to Archaeo-Chat. In this series we record unscripted conversations about archaeology, what it is like to be an archaeologist and related topics.
Today, I chat with Alexandra Morton-Hayward (formerly Poulter) about the survival of a 2,600 year old brain: The Heslington Brain...
Links:
This Human Brain Tissue Survived Intact For 2,600 Years, And We May Finally Know How:
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-study-could-explain-how-human-brain-tissue-remained-intact-for-2-600-years?fbclid=IwAR2zY779hlMLo0wP4H2D7rCHkony8_HEdBr_PzAco-Lw6dFdkvgoNX2_lNo
Heslington Brain:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heslington_Brain
New scientific analysis shines a light on Otzi the Iceman's dark secrets:
https://phys.org/news/2013-06-scientific-analysis-otzi-iceman-dark.html
Alexandra on Twitter: @MortonHayward
O'Connor et al. 2011, 'Exceptional preservation of a prehistoric brain from Heslington, Yorkshire, UK':
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2011.02.030
Petzold et al. 2020, 'Protein aggregate formation permits millennium-old brain preservation':
https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2019.0775
Maixner et al. 2013, 'Palaeoproteomic study of the Iceman's brain tissue', Cell Mol Life Sci:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00018-013-1360-y
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#heslingtonbrain #burial #archaeology
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B40dLlTQ434
Welcome to Questions of Doom. In this series, we answer your questions about Archaeology and our shared heritage.
Today, I think about 'seeing' and shared experiences through time!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuvF2W8MAHQ
Welcome to Tutankhamun week! Today, I examine the media coverage of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. I discuss the legacy of this media coverage and how it relates to archaeology today!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiHVv3x4mcI
Today, we explore the 'Museum of the World' from a British Museum and Google collaboration. Is this the future of Museums reaching out the public?
Links:
Blog:
http://blog.britishmuseum.org/2015/11/12/the-british-museum-a-museum-for-the-world/
Museum 'stave':
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpycog7AAY0