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Top 10 Anthropology Podcasts

Apr 28, 2024

The Best Anthropology Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

124 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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A history podcast for the morbidly curious. From serial killers to ghosts, ancient remains to obscure medical conditions, let us satisfy your curiosity. (Some episodes may not be appropriate for children. Listener discretion is advised.)

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Origin Stories

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Origin Stories

80 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 26 days ago

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Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we are.

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On the BiTTE

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On the BiTTE

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Avg Length 69m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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On the BiTTE delivers an alternative take on film reviews, uncovering everything from arthouse to mainstream cinema (without taking ourselves too seriously). Self-confessed cinephiles: Anthropologist Laura and Filmmaker Ryan expose the films brave enough to have their actors bare all.

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Species

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Species

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 2 months ago

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"The host, Macken Murphy, is able to condense vast chunks of information into engaging and digestible episodes. Fact-filled and fun." — The New York Times
The History of Gay Sex

16 Episodes

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Avg Length 50m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Explore historical and cultural examples of same-sex sex throughout the course of human history with Stuart as we cover from ancient times to the present. Contact the podcast with any questions at [email protected]

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AnthroDish

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AnthroDish

134 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 19 days ago

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AnthroDish is a weekly show about the intersections between our foods, cultures, and identities. Host Dr. Sarah Duignan sits down one-on-one with people in academia, hospitality, farming and agriculture, and more to learn about their food knowledge and experiences. If you're interested in the unique lives of everyday people who have been shaped by their relationship with food, this show is for you!
SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human

67 Episodes

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Avg Length 25m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

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What makes you ... you? And who tells what stories and why? In the fifth season of the SAPIENS podcast, listeners will hear a range of human stories: from the origins of the chili pepper to how prosecutors decide someone is a criminal to stolen skulls from Iceland. Join Season 5’s host, Eshe Lewis, on our latest journey to explore what it means to be human. SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human, is produced by House of Pod and supported by the Wenner-Gren Foundation. SAPIENS is part of the American Anthropological Association Podcast Library. For more information, visit sapiens.org

The Archaeology Channel - Audio News from Archaeologica

277 Episodes

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Avg Length 13m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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The news of the week in audio, for many years compiled and written by the late Michelle Hilling of Archaeologica, is now the product of our dedicated volunteer team. Read by Laura Kennedy, the Audio News is compiled from Archaeologica’s daily news updates. The musical interludes are original compositions by Anthony Kennedy. The Audio News from Archaeologica is compiled from Archaeologica.org's daily news updates.
Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast

40 Episodes

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Avg Length 115m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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A Podcast about the natural world, things that people claim are part of the natural world, and things that used to be. With Trey the Explainer, and Miles Greb.
CrimeJuicy Cocktail Hour

28 Episodes

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Avg Length 47m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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We are a team of spooky ladies drawn together by our love of all things true crime, cult and controversy. In this podcast, we pick apart new juicy topics each week from a multidisciplinary perspective for you to enjoy. Hosted by: Carrie Anne Drazewski-Keller, Krista Rosedahl and Becca Miner

Anthropology Podcasts

Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures, their origins, evolution, and diversity. It is a fascinating field that seeks to understand the complexities of human behavior and social organization. If you're interested in learning more about anthropology, there are many excellent podcasts available that can provide you with insight into this field. Whether you're a student of anthropology or simply a curious listener, these podcasts can offer a window into the diverse world of human culture and society. From discussions of archaeology and human evolution to examinations of contemporary social issues, anthropology podcasts offer a unique and engaging way to explore the rich complexity of human life.

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Scholar Minor

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Scholar Minor

39 Episodes

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Avg Length 16m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Scholar Minor is a weekly podcast about myth, magic, and miscellany. My name is Ursula, and I'm an amateur historian and fan of all things otherworldly. In these bite-sized episodes we will explore a variety of topics, and listeners are encouraged to continue engagement with the material on their own aided by the sources provided.

The Robin Smith Show

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The Robin Smith Show

147 Episodes

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Avg Length 85m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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The Robin Smith Show is a comedy podcast where therapist/musician Robin Smith interviews guests and rambles about relationships, psychedelics, and the creative arts.

Online Gods

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Online Gods

17 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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Online Gods is a monthly podcast on digital cultures and their political ramifications, featuring lively conversations with scholars and activists. Presented by anthropologist Ian M. Cook, the podcast is a key initiative of the five year ERC project ONLINERPOL www.fordigitaldignity.com led by media anthropologist Sahana Udupa at LMU Munich, and cohosted by HAU Network for Ethnographic Theory. Online Gods represents our collective commitment to multimedia diffusion of research in accessible and engaging formats.
Big and White: Life as a Foreigner in Nepal

71 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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You don't need to sell all your stuff and jump on an airplane to find out what it's like to live or travel as a foreigner in Asia! Join the oddly and aptly named Big and White, two expat ladies who have already taken the plunge, as they chat about the joys and sorrows of moving to a new culture and sticking out like a sore thumb. Whether it's discussing the finer points of driving in Kathmandu traffic, chatting about stomach parasites, or reminiscing about the time they accidentally asked for placenta instead of salt, you're guaranteed to learn something.
SAGE Anthropology & Archaeology

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 9m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE Publications for Anthropology & Archaeology. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.
The Wellcome Collection Podcast

12 Episodes

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Avg Length 31m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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A podcast exploring health and human experience. Brought to you by Wellcome Collection, a free museum and library in London.

Introduction to China

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Introduction to China

6 Episodes

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Avg Length 70m

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Latest episode 10 years ago

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In this subject students are introduced to China. The lectures are tied together by several common themes, including China’s incredible geographic, ethnic and cultural diversity, it’s dual exceptionalist and wounded nationalism, and the Deng Xiaoping-era social bargain between the Communist Party and the Chinese people based on improving living standards in exchange for acquiescence to one-party rule.
Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

36 Episodes

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 12 years ago

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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...
Redefining Society Podcast

139 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

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Redefining Society Podcast | Musing On Society & Technology | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli Let's face it: the future is now. We live in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society, and we must stop ignoring it or pretending that technology is not affecting us. The line between the physical and virtual worlds has become a figment of our imagination. On it, we are continually performing a dangerous balancing act juggling convenience, privacy, freedom, security, technology, society, culture, and even the future of humanity. There is no better place than here, and no better time than now, to muse on our relationship with technology and how to redefine what society means in this new age.
AnthroAlert: An Anthropology Podcast

57 Episodes

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Avg Length 45m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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AnthroAlert is a podcast recorded live on USF Bulls Radio. Each week we interview an anthropologist to learn more about their work.

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Ancient Studies Articles

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A blogcast of academic articles and reviews on interdisciplinary subjects within classical antiquity.

Evolution Soup

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Evolution Soup

52 Episodes

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Avg Length 31m

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Latest episode 7 months ago

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Evolution Soup YouTube Channel & Audio Podcast - in association with Talk Beliefs YouTube channel - brings you interviews and information for everyday audiences on the fascinating facts of evolution and natural selection. Hosted by Mark from @evolution_soup and @TalkBeliefs.

David Gornoski

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David Gornoski

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski. THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus. Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
Dude, I was thinking...

5 Episodes

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Avg Length 45m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

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We're two curious overthinkers who love pop culture. In this podcast, we’ll be dissecting pop culture and technology trends and how they are shaping everyday life. Ever watched a TV show or movie, read an article, or heard a song that made you stop and wonder what it reflects about us and the way we live our lives? That’s where we come in. Welcome to ‘Dude, I was thinking...,’ where no thought is too fleeting to dissect, analyse, and follow down the rabbit hole.


Hosted by Ketaki Sharma and Sanaya Chandar


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I Think I Love You

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I Think I Love You

33 Episodes

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Avg Length 56m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Falling in love with someone is easy. Staying in love with the same person, year after year, is much harder. That's why we're recording an hour of conversation every week of our first year of marriage. For us, it’s a way to dig into our fascination with one another and this existential question of lasting love. For you, it’s an invitation to creep on our marriage as it unfolds, mistake by mistake and lesson by lesson, since no one ever really told us about theirs. We’ll work through fights, expose probably too much of our sex life, and try to get to answers for how to stay in love in this little human experiment called I Think I Love You. Riley & Caro Consider also seeking out podcasts created by black people, as well as those which aim to shed further light on systemic racism in America. A few suggestions: @nprcodeswitch , @yoisthisracist , the 1619 project by the @nytimes, “74 Seconds” (which tells the story of Philando Castile’s murder), and @livvperez’s podcast are a few that come to mind.
Witch-Hunts and Persecution

16 Episodes

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 10 years ago

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In this course, we will use the anthropological approach and methodology to understand witch-hunts and persecution. We start by looking at magic, witchcraft and sorcery and explaining the persistence of related beliefs and practices. As we will see the basic idea of witch persecution is that we have an image of a witch (or sorcerer) and then we pin it on someone. We analyze this image in greater detail. Pinning this image on someone is a process of accusation; we analyze among whom, why and how accusations occur. Finally, we look at some “witch-hunts”—including the Great Witch-hunt, the Salem Trials, and McCarthyism—in greater detail.

Chippin' Away

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Chippin' Away

51 Episodes

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Avg Length 24m

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Latest episode 2 months ago

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Unscripted dialogues on archaeology and anthropology of South Asia. Join us on journeys into the pasts of the sub-continent as we discuss the rich material culture, artifacts, and archaeological sites. Let us open the treasure trove of a bygone era as hosts Akash and Durga chip away at a new theme every episode.

Fight Like An Animal

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Fight Like An Animal

76 Episodes

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Avg Length 86m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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Fight Like An Animal searches for a synthesis of behavioral science and political theory that illuminates paths to survival for this planet and our species. Each episode examines political conflict through the lens of innate contributors to human behavior, offering new understandings of our current crises. Bibliographies: https://www.againsttheinternet.com/ Periodic outbursts: https://twitter.com/arnold_schroder Support: https://www.patreon.com/biologicalsingularity

The Insight

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The Insight

102 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Where did we come from? One of humanity's most basic questions, the answer is fascinating. Weaving together insights from the fields of genetics, archaeology, linguistics, and paleoanthropology, hosts Spencer Wells and Razib Khan take us on a grand tour of human history. Scientific storytelling at its best.

Illegitimate Scholar

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Illegitimate Scholar

80 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 17 days ago

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Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, If you have any thoughts you'd like to share please email me: [email protected]

Dig Me Up Later

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Dig Me Up Later

17 Episodes

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Avg Length 52m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Dig Me Up Later is archaeologist / comedian, KC Martin-Stone's, exploration of life and the 'stuff' we fill it with. Each week, she chats with a guest, asking them - "if archaeologists dug you up in 1,000 years time, what would they think of you?" Guests include performers, adventurers and thinkers from all walks of life.

The Peanut Gallery

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The Peanut Gallery

2 Episodes

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Avg Length 23m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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The Peanut Gallery is a podcast inviting all people to share lived experiences that can inform listeners' worldviews and clarify their own. Episodes explore a variety of topics and collectively demonstrate the power of storytelling to evoke emotion, connect individuals and enact change.

The Woven Road

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The Woven Road

22 Episodes

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Avg Length 35m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Tune in to the audio podcast and join your host, an inquisitive, knitting archaeologist in exploring the rich fiber art traditions from across history and around the world.

The History of Grob

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The History of Grob

5 Episodes

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Avg Length 10m

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Latest episode 11 years ago

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Grob – the only nation never to discover the wheel, even after it was shown to them by outsiders and patiently explained. The only nation in World War II to declare war on the Swiss and no one else. The only nation to decide it didn’t like its industrial revolution and revolve back in the other direction. Land of contradictions; land of no contradictions. This podcast tells the story of this unique and fascinating nation from the bronze age to the present day and beyond.
Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 12 years ago

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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...

Illegitimate Scholar

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Illegitimate Scholar

80 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 17 days ago

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Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, If you have any thoughts you'd like to share please email me: [email protected]

Anthrolactology

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Anthrolactology

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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A podcast about breastfeeding, science, and society!
Human Being Human Podcast

37 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 9 months ago

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"Human Being Human" is a podcast that digs into the gripping history of humankind, as told through personal stories, scholastic explorations, and sonic landscapes. Created and narrated by Karrington Cooper, a human being human.
Anthropologist On The Street

28 Episodes

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Avg Length 66m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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How many ways are there to be human? Each week Anthropologist on the Street Dr. Carie Little Hersh invites different cultural experts to illuminate the hidden ideas, practices, and power dynamics that make our lives both familiar and strange.
The Unusual History of Every Thing

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Avg Length 24m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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The Unusual History of Every Thing is a podcast for lovers of the weird history of common things in our world. Join cultural object preservationists Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy as they uncover the unusual histories of every thing around us. New episodes every Tuesday!
The Department:  a podcast about trends.

81 Episodes

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Avg Length 83m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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A podcast about trends - and how they define the world around us with fashion industry professionals Amanda and Kim.

Date Smart

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Date Smart

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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I'm Taylor Wade. Twenty years ago, I cofounded Ambiance Matchmaking, an exclusive matchmaking agency that has helped over 100,000 singles master their dating lives. In this podcast, I share the same tactics and techniques with you. Mastering your dating life is easier than you think –– it’s just a matter of science and a little know-how.

Full Worlds

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Full Worlds

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Latest episode 5 years ago

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When you write a novel or build a game, you have to design a whole world. A world with culture, hierarchy, taboos, economy, fairness, traditions, careers, and origin stories. In Full Worlds, we hear authors and creators explain the worlds they built, without the story getting in the way.

The Belfry Network

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The Belfry Network

214 Episodes

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Avg Length 80m

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Latest episode 25 days ago

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The Belfry is a gathering place for dark culture and those who find a home within. Here you will discover podcasts, blogs, and videos catering to the darker side of life.
Politics After The Pandemic

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In Politics After the Pandemic, anthropologist of social movements Erica Lagalisse thinks transnationally with both social scientists and political activists about recent cultural shifts in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, capitalism and other structures of oppression, and how social movements, educators, and researchers might respond. Diverse guest researchers speak with Lagalisse as global analysts and local experts as well as cultural and linguistic translators. Produced at The Sociological Review.

Brains Matter

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Brains Matter

58 Episodes

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Avg Length 11m

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Latest episode 8 months ago

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The Podcast on Science, Curiosities, and General Knowledge. Brains Really Do Matter!
FASHION | AFRICA | NOW

23 Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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++++++++++++++++++++++Next Episode coming soon ++++++++++++++++++ The Fashion Africa Now Podcast ignites interesting conversations with designers, creatives, historians, researchers, fashion players and industry experts on what fashion in Africa is today, systematically digging into its past and more importantly, shaping its future. The fusion of rich and diverse sub-nations, cultures, ideas and talents from the African continent, and by extension the African diaspora has produced irresistible trend-setting fashion, styles, aesthetics, sounds and a way of life globally. Yet in the shadows of this allure the conflict between slow fashion, sustainability in Africa and fast fashion is a conversation to be encouraged. The Fashion Africa Now podcast is brought to you by Future Fashion and produced by APYA Productions with financial support from the Ministry of State of Baden-Wurttemberg via the Baden-Wurttemberg Foundation for Development Cooperation (SEZ). The episodes were created in association with Social Urban Nature. Fashion Africa Now podcast has the permission to use the music and the sounds created by Blackstereo music. Please send inquiries and questions to: [email protected]

Phenomena

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Phenomena

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Avg Length 32m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

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How are the algorithms in our lives holding us back? What are the most pressing problems of urban residents businesses can help resolve? What can other sectors learn from how the luxury industry is getting sustainability right? These are some of the questions we unpack in season two of the Phenomena podcast by ReD Associates, which explores how a deep understanding of human behaviour can help shape better business strategy. During each episode, ReD partner Eliot Salandy Brown interviews colleagues and industry experts on the biggest human and cultural topics of our time, to reveal how they are often misunderstood and how the social sciences can help businesses get them right.

Critical Craft Forum

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Critical Craft Forum

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 45m

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Latest episode 6 years ago

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Episode 1:Book Talk on Tim Ingold's Making The material turn in art is deeply linked to craft processes, materials and ways of making. For Book Talk, we invite people from different fields to read and discuss a single book. How might artists, curators, educators, and theorists respond to a book and potentially use as a tool in their own thinking? Join Stephen Knott, Sarah Margolis-Pineo, Rowland Ricketts, and Namita Gupta Wiggers for their discussion of anthropologist Tim Ingold's Making: Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Architecture. This first episode was recorded at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, Maine in person and via skype in July 2014. Special thanks to Brian R. Jones for sound editing and Calder Wiggers for the music. Visit www.criticalcraftforum for more information.

Illegitimate Scholar

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Illegitimate Scholar

80 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 17 days ago

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Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, If you have any thoughts you'd like to share please email me: [email protected]