Into the Dust Archaeology
Archaeology news, travel reviews, interviews and basic terminology, designed to get you as jazzed up about archaeology as we are. Explore the latest headlines, learn the ABCs of archaeology, and hear from seasoned and amateur archaeologists alike.
Episodes
58 episodes
Episode 47 - Giacomo Medici's Antiquities Smuggling Ring and Archaeology News
The episode begins with the gripping tale of Giacomo Medici, one of history’s most infamous antiquities traffickers. Known as the kingpin of looted artifacts, Medici masterminded a vast smuggling network involving tomb raiders, Swiss Freeport w...
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Episode 46 - Rules for Visiting Archaeology, Sanxingdui & Jinsha Archaeology Sites
Episode Summary Episode 46 of Into the Dust dives straight into an essential guide for visiting archaeological sites and preserving their historical integrity. Host Jason Cohen alternates between "do's" and "don'ts," offering...
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Episode 45 - Unearthing the Sutton Hoo Helmet and Ancient Shaman Burials
Get ready to dig deep into one of the greatest archaeological finds in British history! This episode explores the legendary Sutton Hoo Helmet, from its discovery in a 1939 ship burial to its painstaking restoration and fascinating design. Learn...
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Episode 44 - The Best of LIDAR and Pirate Archaeology
Episode 44 Summary Welcome to this episode of Into the Dust! This week, we’re covering two topics from the world of archaeology. First, we’ll deep-dive into swashbucklimg pirate archaeology, uncovering artifacts and shipwreck...
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Episode 43 - The Best of Neanderthal and Viking Archaeology
This week’s episode features previous segments about two iconic groups in history— Neanderthals and Vikings. We uncover fascinating discoveries about their lives, cultures, and legacies through groundbreaking archaeological research. From under...
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Episode 42 - Khmer Antiquities Looting and a Visit to Angkor
Segment 1 - Latchford's Looting of Cambodia' Cultural HeritageA deep dive into the looting of Cambodia's cultural heritage by a 'respectable' collector, Douglas LatchfordSometimes even the most respected people have a dark...
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Episode 41 - Terracotta Warriors Site Visit and Archaeology News
Episode SummaryThis episode covers one of the ultimate archaeology site visits: the Terracotta Warriors, just outside of Xi'an, China. Created to guard the tomb of the infamous Emperor Qin Shi Huang, builder of the Great Wall of C...
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Episode 40 - Indian Antiquities Heist and an Archaeological Battle of the Sexes (via ancient DNA)
In this episode, we delve into one of the biggest antiquities heists of the last few decades based on how long it lasted, how much stuff was looted and how many different places it all wound up...everywhere from local flea markets to the most v...
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Episode 39 - Site Visit to Borobudur and Archaeology News (feat. long-lost royal treasure!)
In this episode, we take an archaeological tour of the largest single Buddhist temple on earth, Borobudur in Central Java. Rediscovered by outsiders in 1814, the enormity and intricacy of this temple tells us a lot about the advanced civilizati...
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Episode 38 - Secrets of the Rosetta Stone and Archaeology News
In this episode of Into the Dust, Jason reveals the history and secrets of the Rosetta Stone and how it allowed archaeologists and historians to access Ancient Egypt like never before. We also review some exciting archaeology news ...
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Episode 37 - Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2024 (Pt.2) + Lindow Man Murder
In this episode, Jason breaks down his version of the Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2024 (the final 5). Among these: 6) A pot of gold (literally) found in Turkey7) Cleopatra's real face?8) Deciphering a Herculaneum s...
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Episode 36 - Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2024 (Pt.1) + Bergen Site Visit
In this episode, Jason breaks down his version of the Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2024 (the first 5 anyway!). Among these: 1) Lost cities in the Amazon2) Oldest cave art ever discovered confirmed in Indonesia3) Nea...
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Episode 35 - The Bronze Hand of Prêles and the Treasures of King Tut's Tomb
In this episode, Jason describes and amazing, one-of-a-kind artefact, The Bronze Hand of Prêles. This is an archaeology crime even though the detectorists who found it were not traffickers. In fact, they reported it as required, but apparently ...
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Episode 34 - Z for Zooarchaeology and the Manching Celtic Gold Hoard Heist
In this episode, we delve into Zooarchaeology, the archaeology of animals. As they can be peoples' best friend, animals do tell a lot about society and how humans live. We also investigate another archaeology crime, this time the theft of a US$...
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Interview with Scott Dawson, Croatoan Archaeological Society
Following his site visits to the Outer Banks, Jason visited with Scott Dawson, head of the Croatoan Archaeological Society, whose passion for the history of his Croatoan ancestors led to a lifelong passion to find set the history of the Outer B...
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Episode 33 - Site Visit to the Outer Banks
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"...
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Episode 32 - Petra Site Visit and Archaeology News (featuring FAKE NEWS about Petra!)
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 sign...
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Episode 31 - Y for Y-Chromosomes and the Disc of Phaistos
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 o...
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Episode 30 - X for X-Ray Fluorescence and Heist at the British Museum
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 loo...
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Episode 29 - W for Wheeler Box Grid and Archaeology News
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 ...
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Interview #5 - Sam Hardy on Antiquities Trafficking
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-...
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Episode 28 - V for Varve Dating and SHARP Community Archaeology
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 c...
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Episode 27 - Urban Archaeology and NYC Tenement Museum Site Visit
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...
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