Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/ Where did the Nazca Lines come from? Who built Stonehenge, and what secrets lie concealed within Egypt's pyramids? To find out, join the Naked Archaeologists as they undress the past... en Dr Chris Smith 2008-2010 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:40 +0000 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/uploads/tx_naksciconfig/temp/NS_Archaeo_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/ 144 144 History Naked Archaeology: Uncovering the Past Where did the Nazca Lines come from? Who built Stonehenge, and what secrets lie concealed within Egypt's pyramids? To find out, join the Naked Archaeologists as they undress the past... Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists 33:30 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2010.03.17/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Naked_Archaeology_10.03.17.mp3 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:56:49 +0000 How is it that the first farms, cities and writing all originated in Mesopotamia, now Iraq? We explore the so-called 'fertile crescent' and fanatical record-keeping in the ancient Near East. We find out how DNA from the body of Tutankhamun hints at his numerous illnesses and we also look at who paddled across the Mediterranean first. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch smelts his own iron! Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists How is it that the first farms, cities and writing all originated in Mesopotamia, now Iraq? We explore the so-called 'fertile crescent' and fanatical record-keeping in the ancient Near East. We find out how DNA from the body of Tutankhamun hints at h... How is it that the first farms, cities and writing all originated in Mesopotamia, now Iraq? We explore the so-called 'fertile crescent' and fanatical record-keeping in the ancient Near East. We find out how DNA from the body of Tutankhamun hints at his numerous illnesses and we also look at who paddled across the Mediterranean first. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch smelts his own iron! naked scientists,kitchen science, archaeology, mesopotamia, writing, cuneiform 32:05 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2010.02.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Archaeology_10.02.17.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:29:12 +0000 This month we divest the darker world of black market archaeology. We find out how illicit antiquities can be tracked down after being lost for decades and how they can be returned to their country of origin. We explore the problems faced by curators in spotting artefacts with dubious histories. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we visit a graveyard for a bit of typologising! Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists This month we divest the darker world of black market archaeology. We find out how illicit antiquities can be tracked down after being lost for decades and how they can be returned to their country of origin. We explore the problems faced by curators... This month we divest the darker world of black market archaeology. We find out how illicit antiquities can be tracked down after being lost for decades and how they can be returned to their country of origin. We explore the problems faced by curators in spotting artefacts with dubious histories. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we visit a graveyard for a bit of typologising! naked scientists,kitchen science, illicit, antiquities, repatriation, curator, museum 33:49 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2010.01.17-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_10.01.17.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:04:00 +0000 Neanderthals wore make-up too! We explore the cosmetics worn by early humans and Egyptians. Naked Archaeology this month also explores the discovery of Cleopatra's unfinished mausoleum and the curious orientation of Sicilian temples. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we discover how medieval kings were also into their pre-history. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists Neanderthals wore make-up too! We explore the cosmetics worn by early humans and Egyptians. Naked Archaeology this month also explores the discovery of Cleopatra's unfinished mausoleum and the curious orientation of Sicilian temples. Plus, in Backyar... Neanderthals wore make-up too! We explore the cosmetics worn by early humans and Egyptians. Naked Archaeology this month also explores the discovery of Cleopatra's unfinished mausoleum and the curious orientation of Sicilian temples. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we discover how medieval kings were also into their pre-history. naked scientists, cleopatra, archaeology, temples, Tzalas, temples, Alexandria, Alan Salt, kitchen science 30:31 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.12.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.12.17.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:43:49 +0000 This month in divested archaeology we cover the archaeology that just happened to turn up in the legends of Homer. We find out about the man who discovered Troy, Heinrich Schliemann, and uncover the most recent finds from the site. We also speak to the team currently searching for Odysseus' Ithaca and it sounds like they're close! Also, does Britain owe its farming to the French? And in Backyard Archaeology we find out why hedges might be the best place to find a Viking. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists This month in divested archaeology we cover the archaeology that just happened to turn up in the legends of Homer. We find out about the man who discovered Troy, Heinrich Schliemann, and uncover the most recent finds from the site. We also speak to t... This month in divested archaeology we cover the archaeology that just happened to turn up in the legends of Homer. We find out about the man who discovered Troy, Heinrich Schliemann, and uncover the most recent finds from the site. We also speak to the team currently searching for Odysseus' Ithaca and it sounds like they're close! Also, does Britain owe its farming to the French? And in Backyard Archaeology we find out why hedges might be the best place to find a Viking. naked scientists,kitchen science 31:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.11.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.11.17.mp3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:12:21 +0000 This month's edition of Naked Archaeology hails from Poseidon's Realm: we find out how synchrotrons can help in the preservation of the famous raised wreck, the Mary Rose and how diving diggers investigate entire ancient landscapes hidden beneath the seas. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch puts his mic to the anvil to find out about the deep dominion of archaeometallurgy. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists This month's edition of Naked Archaeology hails from Poseidon's Realm: we find out how synchrotrons can help in the preservation of the famous raised wreck, the Mary Rose and how diving diggers investigate entire ancient landscapes hidden beneath th... This month's edition of Naked Archaeology hails from Poseidon's Realm: we find out how synchrotrons can help in the preservation of the famous raised wreck, the Mary Rose and how diving diggers investigate entire ancient landscapes hidden beneath the seas. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch puts his mic to the anvil to find out about the deep dominion of archaeometallurgy. naked scientists,kitchen science 32:57 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.10.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.10.17.mp3 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:31:47 +0000 This month has seen an archaeological spoil heap the size of Nero's party leftovers. And it's been quite a month for Roman archaeologists who've just announced the positive identification of a very rare portrait of young Nero from the site of Fishbourne (the interview was recorded the day before 3D scans confirmed his identity). Also announced was the discovery of a very likely candidate for Nero's great banqueting hall. Our Anglo Saxon man, Tom Birch, discusses the incredible Staffordshire hoard and in Backyard Archaeology we find out about the Aberdeen database of ships with contributors from across the globe. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists This month has seen an archaeological spoil heap the size of Nero's party leftovers. And it's been quite a month for Roman archaeologists who've just announced the positive identification of a very rare portrait of young Nero from the site of Fishbou... This month has seen an archaeological spoil heap the size of Nero's party leftovers. And it's been quite a month for Roman archaeologists who've just announced the positive identification of a very rare portrait of young Nero from the site of Fishbourne (the interview was recorded the day before 3D scans confirmed his identity). Also announced was the discovery of a very likely candidate for Nero's great banqueting hall. Our Anglo Saxon man, Tom Birch, discusses the incredible Staffordshire hoard and in Backyard Archaeology we find out about the Aberdeen database of ships with contributors from across the globe. naked scientists,kitchen science 31:37 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.09.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.09.17.mp3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:40:57 +0000 We find out how the Romans got to grips with building a 73.5 mile-long wall, why humans were bejewelled 82,000 years ago and how a disease called brucellosis indicates our ancestors were eating meat 2.6 million years ago. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we find out how to spot an archaeological fake! Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists We find out how the Romans got to grips with building a 73.5 mile-long wall, why humans were bejewelled 82,000 years ago and how a disease called brucellosis indicates our ancestors were eating meat 2.6 million years ago. Plus, in Backyard Archaeolog... We find out how the Romans got to grips with building a 73.5 mile-long wall, why humans were bejewelled 82,000 years ago and how a disease called brucellosis indicates our ancestors were eating meat 2.6 million years ago. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we find out how to spot an archaeological fake! naked scientists,kitchen science 33:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.08.17-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.08.17.mp3 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:55:40 +0000 Sometimes archaeologists know there's a site worth digging but don't quite know where to find it! We join the search for the original city of Venice, otherwise known as Altinum, the tomb of King Herod and the lost naval ship: HMS Diana. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Duncan Howitt-Marshall discovers a hidden message on an Egyptian coffin. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists Sometimes archaeologists know there's a site worth digging but don't quite know where to find it! We join the search for the original city of Venice, otherwise known as Altinum, the tomb of King Herod and the lost naval ship: HMS Diana. Plus, in Bac... Sometimes archaeologists know there's a site worth digging but don't quite know where to find it! We join the search for the original city of Venice, otherwise known as Altinum, the tomb of King Herod and the lost naval ship: HMS Diana. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Duncan Howitt-Marshall discovers a hidden message on an Egyptian coffin. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:53 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.07.17-2/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.07.17.mp3 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:33:14 +0000 We dive into the underwater traps at Lake Huron, explore the origins of hunting and play a tune on the world's oldest flute. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom explores the depths of UCL's museum. Flute music kindly provided by W. Hein, University of Tbingen. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists We dive into the underwater traps at Lake Huron, explore the origins of hunting and play a tune on the world's oldest flute. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom explores the depths of UCL's museum. Flute music kindly provided by W. Hein, University of ... We dive into the underwater traps at Lake Huron, explore the origins of hunting and play a tune on the world's oldest flute. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom explores the depths of UCL's museum. Flute music kindly provided by W. Hein, University of Tbingen. naked scientists,kitchen science 24:52 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.06.22/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.06.22.mp3 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:16:00 +0000 2009 is The University of Cambridge's 800th birthday and what better way to celebrate than by digging an archaeological trench? We take a trip to the local Cambridgeshire village of Cottenham where volunteers with the Fen Edge Archaeology Group and the Higher Education Field Academy (HEFA) are digging up their gardens. Will they turn up a pile of Victorian bone china or some Anglo-Saxon pottery? Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists 2009 is The University of Cambridge's 800th birthday and what better way to celebrate than by digging an archaeological trench? We take a trip to the local Cambridgeshire village of Cottenham where volunteers with the Fen Edge Archaeology Group and t... 2009 is The University of Cambridge's 800th birthday and what better way to celebrate than by digging an archaeological trench? We take a trip to the local Cambridgeshire village of Cottenham where volunteers with the Fen Edge Archaeology Group and the Higher Education Field Academy (HEFA) are digging up their gardens. Will they turn up a pile of Victorian bone china or some Anglo-Saxon pottery? naked scientists,kitchen science 32:32 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.06.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.06.17.mp3 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:01:57 +0000 We strip down the science of dating this month by taking a look at rehydroxylation. We unearth some of the oldest pottery in the world, find out why Minoan pottery was so fashion-conscious and discuss a very famous piece of fired clay: the Phaistos Disk. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom takes a trip to Scandinavia to find out about modern-day Norwegians. Are they really all Vikings? Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists We strip down the science of dating this month by taking a look at rehydroxylation. We unearth some of the oldest pottery in the world, find out why Minoan pottery was so fashion-conscious and discuss a very famous piece of fired clay: the Phaistos ... We strip down the science of dating this month by taking a look at rehydroxylation. We unearth some of the oldest pottery in the world, find out why Minoan pottery was so fashion-conscious and discuss a very famous piece of fired clay: the Phaistos Disk. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom takes a trip to Scandinavia to find out about modern-day Norwegians. Are they really all Vikings? naked scientists,kitchen science 33:14 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.05.17-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.05.17.mp3 Mon, 18 May 2009 09:46:56 +0000 Archaeology bared this month includes the 'long sleep' of human innovation, a technological accomplishment in the form of a 2000 year-old millefiori bowl and we explore the origins of iron metallurgy. Plus, ourBackyard Archaeologist finds out all about slag. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists Archaeology bared this month includes the 'long sleep' of human innovation, a technological accomplishment in the form of a 2000 year-old millefiori bowl and we explore the origins of iron metallurgy. Plus, ourBackyard Archaeologist finds out a... Archaeology bared this month includes the 'long sleep' of human innovation, a technological accomplishment in the form of a 2000 year-old millefiori bowl and we explore the origins of iron metallurgy. Plus, ourBackyard Archaeologist finds out all about slag. naked scientists,kitchen science 30:10 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.04.17-2/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.04.17.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:51:20 +0000 This month we explore the mysterious anchors buried off the shores of Cyprus, the unusual burial practices in Malta and the highly decorative shipsheds of the Romans. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch explains the tell-tale signs of a Roman road, otherwise hidden in a field. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists This month we explore the mysterious anchors buried off the shores of Cyprus, the unusual burial practices in Malta and the highly decorative shipsheds of the Romans. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch explains the tell-tale signs of a Roman roa... This month we explore the mysterious anchors buried off the shores of Cyprus, the unusual burial practices in Malta and the highly decorative shipsheds of the Romans. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch explains the tell-tale signs of a Roman road, otherwise hidden in a field. Archaeology, mediterranean, romans, malta, cyprus, road 28:44 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.03.17/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Naked_Scientists_Show_09.03.17_128kbps.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:18:53 +0000 This month we explore the archaeology of war. We explore the earliest-known domestication of horses, find out about an armed Elizabethan privateer ship and rediscover the egyptian tomb of Thutmoses III's seal-bearer, Ahmenotep. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we hear about the future of WWII pillboxes. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists This month we explore the archaeology of war. We explore the earliest-known domestication of horses, find out about an armed Elizabethan privateer ship and rediscover the egyptian tomb of Thutmoses III's seal-bearer, Ahmenotep. Plus, in Backyard Arch... This month we explore the archaeology of war. We explore the earliest-known domestication of horses, find out about an armed Elizabethan privateer ship and rediscover the egyptian tomb of Thutmoses III's seal-bearer, Ahmenotep. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we hear about the future of WWII pillboxes. naked scientists,kitchen science 29:59 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.02.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.02.17.mp3 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:16:35 +0000 The sins of the past are uncovered in this month's Naked Archaeology, including chemical warfare; consuming desires for chocolate and finding the hidden Greek brothels. We also explore how one of the early species of hominin, Australopithecus africanus, wasn't the greedy ape we once thought. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we find out how the energy sources that power our homes and cars can affect maritime archaeology. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists The sins of the past are uncovered in this month's Naked Archaeology, including chemical warfare; consuming desires for chocolate and finding the hidden Greek brothels. We also explore how one of the early species of hominin, Australopithecus african... The sins of the past are uncovered in this month's Naked Archaeology, including chemical warfare; consuming desires for chocolate and finding the hidden Greek brothels. We also explore how one of the early species of hominin, Australopithecus africanus, wasn't the greedy ape we once thought. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we find out how the energy sources that power our homes and cars can affect maritime archaeology. chocolate,archaeology,archeology,brothels, Australopithecus, chemical warfare, naked scientists,kitchen science 30:02 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2009.01.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_09.01.17.mp3 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:23:57 +0000 The mitochondrial story of tzi, or the Tyrolean iceman, is unearthed in this month's Naked Archaeology. Also, how the Americas were populated and the study of zooarchaeology are under the trench-o-scope. Plus, Tom Birch takes us on a tour of the only hill in Cambridge in Backyard Archaeology. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists The mitochondrial story of tzi, or the Tyrolean iceman, is unearthed in this month's Naked Archaeology. Also, how the Americas were populated and the study of zooarchaeology are under the trench-o-scope. Plus, Tom Birch takes us on a tour of the onl... The mitochondrial story of tzi, or the Tyrolean iceman, is unearthed in this month's Naked Archaeology. Also, how the Americas were populated and the study of zooarchaeology are under the trench-o-scope. Plus, Tom Birch takes us on a tour of the only hill in Cambridge in Backyard Archaeology. naked scientists,kitchen science, tzi, zooarchaeology, micgrations, archaeology, archeology 25:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2008.12.17/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_08.12.17.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:41:39 +0000 The tale of TB's earliest victims, the science of archaeology underwater and the first shamanic burial all go under the trowel in this month's Naked Archaeology. We also uncover where all the dirt comes from that buries the past, and in this month's Backyard Archaeology Irving Finkel takes us on a tour of the Babylon exhibition at the British Museum. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists The tale of TB's earliest victims, the science of archaeology underwater and the first shamanic burial all go under the trowel in this month's Naked Archaeology. We also uncover where all the dirt comes from that buries the past, and in this month's ... The tale of TB's earliest victims, the science of archaeology underwater and the first shamanic burial all go under the trowel in this month's Naked Archaeology. We also uncover where all the dirt comes from that buries the past, and in this month's Backyard Archaeology Irving Finkel takes us on a tour of the Babylon exhibition at the British Museum. naked scientists,kitchen science 31:25 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2008.11.17-2/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_08.11.17.mp3 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 15:00:24 +0000 Mummified foetuses found in Tutankhamun's tomb go under the genetic spotlight to find out who they were and where they came from, we dig up the history of the domestication of the first crops, and have scientists discovered King Solomon's mines? Plus, in this month's Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch explores what a hole in the road can reveal... Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists Mummified foetuses found in Tutankhamun's tomb go under the genetic spotlight to find out who they were and where they came from, we dig up the history of the domestication of the first crops, and have scientists discovered King Solomon's mines? Plus... Mummified foetuses found in Tutankhamun's tomb go under the genetic spotlight to find out who they were and where they came from, we dig up the history of the domestication of the first crops, and have scientists discovered King Solomon's mines? Plus, in this month's Backyard Archaeology Tom Birch explores what a hole in the road can reveal... tutankhamun,naked scientists,kitchen science 29:58 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/archaeology/show/2008.10.16/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Naked_Archaeology_08.10.17.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:27:00 +0000 Why cutting down a precious tree species brought the Nasca people to their knees, how Pompeii is receiving a makeover, a new source of Neanderthal flints unlocks the secrets of early inhabitants of Britain and a Peruvian irrigation system that can make your eyes water. Plus home-grown archaeology with the back-yard archaeologist Tom Birch who goes out on location with Time Team's Carenza Lewis. Naked Archaeology Diana O'Carroll, The Naked Scientists Why cutting down a precious tree species brought the Nasca people to their knees, how Pompeii is receiving a makeover, a new source of Neanderthal flints unlocks the secrets of early inhabitants of Britain and a Peruvian irrigation system that can ma... Why cutting down a precious tree species brought the Nasca people to their knees, how Pompeii is receiving a makeover, a new source of Neanderthal flints unlocks the secrets of early inhabitants of Britain and a Peruvian irrigation system that can make your eyes water. Plus home-grown archaeology with the back-yard archaeologist Tom Birch who goes out on location with Time Team's Carenza Lewis. naked scientists,kitchen science