Podcasts about archyfantasties

Today we talk with Andy White of the Argumentative Archaeologist Blog about the work he's been doing uncovering the truth behind the recently discovered Roman sword in Michigan. Andy walks us through his predictions for the origins of the sword, and tells us the steps he taking to research the hilt. He covers a lot of ground in this episode, so get ready to think critically. LinksAndy the Argumentative Archaeologist.Andy White's work on the Roman SwordWhy #Swordgate is Important.Previous OOPArt podcast episodes and blogs:THE COSO ARTIFACT - EPISODE 9OUT OF PLACE OBJECTS - EPISODE 27The 10 Most Not-So-Puzzling Ancient Artifacts: Out-Of-Place Metal ObjectsTHE NEWARK HOLY STONES - ARCHY FANTASIES EP 7Epstein, Jeremiah1980 “Pre-Columbian Old World Coins in America,” Current Anthropology. PDF. Accessed 1/17/16http://anthropology.msu.edu/anp364-fs15/files/2012/08/Epstein-1980-Current-Anthropology.pdfAncient Artifact Preservation SocietyContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

On today's episode, Sara and Ken discuss out of place artifacts, or, OOPARTS. They talk about a number of artifacts that have been "discovered" that appear to not belong to where they were found. ContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

On today's show, Ken and Sara talk about two of the sites on Ken's list of 50 sites that everyone must visit: Mesa Verde and Horseshoe Canyon. These are great sites that almost anyone can visit. Links Mesa VerdeHorseshoe CanyonContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

Today we discuss the Nazca Lines, how they connect to Cargo Cults, where the alien goodies are, and how other cultures around the world used similar geoglyphs to denote identity and territory.Links Sara's blog postBetween the Nazca LinesBooksNickel, JoeThe Nazca Drawings Revisited: Creation of a Full-Sized Condor. Skeptical Inquirer Magazine Volume 7.3, Spring 1983. http://www.csicop.org/si/show/nazca_drawings_revisited/ Mercer, Phil: Vanuatu cargo cult marks 50 yearsRaffaele, Paul: In John They TrustHall, Stephen S: Spirits in the SandContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster 

On today's episode, Sara and Ken talk about unintentional looting. Have you ever excavated or removed artifacts from a site with good intentions? Well, they talk about why you probably shouldn't do that and why archaeologists record what they do. It's not all paperwork for nothing!ContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

Today we talk about two well known tourist sites, the Heavener Runestone and Cracked Cave. Listen as Ken and Sara give the real story behind these two sites.LinksThe Heavener Runestone WebsiteContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantsies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

Today we talk about two well known tourist sites, the Heavener Runestone and Cracked Cave. Listen as Ken and Sara give the real story behind these two sites.LinksThe Heavener Runestone WebsiteContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantsies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

Today we look at the 13 Crystal Skulls and their validity as actual artifacts. Where did they come from, how were they made, what is their history, and what do they have to do with vodka?Links Article: Jane MacLaren Walsh 2008 “Legend of the Crystal Skulls”. Archaeological Institute of America archive. Volume 61 Number 3, May/June 2008.http://archive.archaeology.org/0805/etc/indy.html. Retrieved February 1, 2013Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head VodkaContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantsies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

Today we talk about two famous artifacts, the Baghdad Battery and the Antikythera Mechanism, one real, one fake. Which is which might surprise you. Also included, patented Sara and Ken rants and much more!Links The Antikythera Mechanism Research ProjectBlog Posts on the Baghdad Batter and the Antikythera MechanismBaghdad BatteryAntikythera MechanismContactEmail us at ArchyFantasties@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantsies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster