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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

Diana O'Carroll

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...

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Southeast Asia: Hobbits and Niah Caves

Southeast Asia: Hobbits and Niah Caves

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

06/16/10 • 34 min

The diminutive, one-time inhabitants of Flores are probably the most famous early humans from this area of the world but where does H. floresiensis fit into our family tree? We discuss the gladiatorial burials recently unearthed in York, some Neanderthal-esque tools from Dartford and the Niah Caves: a spectacular system in Malaysia which has yielded some clues as to how humans make use of difficult environments. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology we bring out the lasers to analyse some Scottish beads. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Illicit Antiquities: Repatriation and Curating

Illicit Antiquities: Repatriation and Curating

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

02/17/10 • 32 min

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! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Make-up, Cleopatra and Temples

Make-up, Cleopatra and Temples

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

01/17/10 • 33 min

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. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Hadrian's Timber Wall, Shell Beads and Brucellosis

Hadrian's Timber Wall, Shell Beads and Brucellosis

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

09/16/09 • 31 min

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! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Hunting, Submerged Traps and Flutes

Hunting, Submerged Traps and Flutes

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

07/16/09 • 30 min

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. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Naked Special: 800th Anniversary Dig

Naked Special: 800th Anniversary Dig

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

06/21/09 • 24 min

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? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - The Mediterranean and the Romans

The Mediterranean and the Romans

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

04/17/09 • 30 min

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. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Annual Round-Up of Archaeology

Annual Round-Up of Archaeology

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

07/14/11 • 58 min

This month we return to some of the moist enjoyable archaeological interviews recorded this year. There's everything from alien donkeys, to Pompeiian poo, speared boxes and not-so-recent neanderthals! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - tzi, American migrations and animal bones

tzi, American migrations and animal bones

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

01/17/09 • 30 min

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Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists - Hard-to-Reach Heritage: Israel and Peru

Hard-to-Reach Heritage: Israel and Peru

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

10/16/10 • 29 min

We make our way to some of the least accessible bits of heritage this month: Naked Scientist Laura Soul treks to Machu Picchu and we hear about the fenced-off Palestinian heritage in Israel. Also this month: tracking down The Plague's bacterial DNA, sanding down a Norwegian Pompeii and a DIY archaeological survey! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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FAQ

How many episodes does Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists have?

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists currently has 36 episodes available.

What topics does Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists cover?

The podcast is about Life Sciences, History, Archaeology, Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Anthropology.

What is the most popular episode on Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists?

The episode title 'Annual Round-Up of Archaeology' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists?

The average episode length on Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists released?

Episodes of Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists are typically released every 30 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists?

The first episode of Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists was released on Oct 16, 2008.

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