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Ola's Website:SelfMasteryQuest.comOla Wolny bioOla Wolny is a storyteller, astrologer, ancient-wisdom researcher, and founder of Self Mastery Quest. Before following her spiritual path full-time, Ola spent approximately 15 years working in operational, engineering, and business roles within the oil-and-gas industry.Her life took a profound turn after relocating to northern Norway in 2017. During her time near the Arctic Circle, she connected with local shamans and healers, explored Q'ero Inca shamanism, and reconnected with Eastern European feminine traditions.Ola's studies include Gnostic writings, the Vedas, Babylonian mythology, the Emerald Tablets, Hermetic teachings, Kabbalah, astrology, alchemy, folklore, numerology, and indigenous oral traditions. Through Self Mastery Quest, she seeks to help people recognize limiting patterns, reclaim their sovereignty, and explore what she describes as the hidden architecture of the Matrix. Ola's official biographyEpisode descriptionWhat if the human body contains more than biological information? Could ancient numerical patterns, archetypes, and hidden codes have been woven into our DNA—and could those codes connect humanity to a much larger system of control?In this TSP Archives presentation from 2024, Rob Kalil welcomes Ola Wolny of SelfMasteryQuest.com for a deep exploration of DNA codes, numerology, Archons, ancient mystery traditions, and the symbolic architecture of the Matrix.Ola discusses her theory that the gods or Archons encoded numerical sequences into human biology, the potential relationship between numerology and biological programming, and why checkerboard imagery appears throughout cathedrals, Masonic lodges, temples, and occult traditions.The conversation also explores feminine alchemy, hidden history, the spiritual significance of the Arctic lands, reclaiming personal sovereignty, and what Ola calls the “collapse field”—a state of awareness capable of dissolving false narratives and Matrix programming.
Dr. Edwin Barnhart is an archaeologist and explorer known for his work mapping ancient Maya cities and studying the civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America. In this episode, he breaks down the Maya, Aztec and Inca empires, the revolutionary use of LiDAR to uncover lost cities beneath the jungle, the mystery of the first people in the Americas, and what modern archaeology may still be missing. He also weighs in on Graham Hancock, lost civilizations, ancient human sacrifice, Maya prophecy, and the discoveries that could still rewrite history. Privacy Isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. Download Glacier - https://srs.site/glacierapp Website - https://theglacierapp.com Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Get $10 off your first order at https://ponchooutdoors.com/shawnryan when you enter your email. Upgrade your eyewear for summer at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide at checkout. Go to https://moinkbox.com/SRS to get free chicken wings in every box for a year as long as you're a paying customer. Get 31% off Buoy unflavored liquid electrolytes for any drink with code SRS at https://justaddbuoy.com Try 30 days risk free. Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SRS #Ridgepod NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the promotion territory, who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. Void elsewhere & where prohibited by law. Enter by 9:00 a.m. USPT on 8 September 2026. 2 winners, prizes total ARV: up to approx. $539,165 CAD / £284,170. Skill-testing question required in CA. See Official Rules at ridge.com/pages/rules for complete eligibility, entry instructions, how to enter without a purchase, entry limits, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet LLC. Dr. Edwin Barnhart Links: ArchaeoEd Podcast - https://www.archaeoed.com Great Courses Lectures - https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Edwin+Barnhart YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/archaeoEd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Inca Empire remains one of the most fascinating civilizations of the ancient world—but its origins may be even more mysterious than its rise to power. In this episode, we explore the legends of Viracocha, enigmatic elongated skulls, feathered-serpent symbolism, and the extraordinary megalithic stonework found throughout the Andes. Did the Inca develop these remarkable building traditions themselves, or did they inherit knowledge and sacred sites from civilizations that came before them?
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In this bedtime story, I tell you about three “lost cities” and the civilizations that built them: • Machu Picchu, built as a retreat for Inca emperors 50 miles from their capital, Cusco, and largely forgotten by the outside world for more than 300 years. • Meroë, the capital of the Kingdom of Kush, along with a brief history of Nubia and its relations with Egypt in antiquity. Before Meroë became the capital, Nubian kings from Kush founded Egypt's Twenty-Fifth Dynasty, and during the first millennium BC, they covered Nubia with pyramids. • Mohenjo-daro, a large and enigmatic city from the third millennium BC, built by the Indus Valley Civilization and later declining along with it. This video is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:23 Machu Picchu26:09 Meroe and Nubia45:19 Mohenjo-Daro and the Indus Valley #sleep #documentary #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621 Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69 Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755 En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
High in the Andes of Peru, 2,400 metres above sea level, Machu Picchu stands as one of the world's great architectural achievements. But the extraordinary stonework, terraces and temples of Machu Picchu are just part of a much biggerstory.In this special episode of Light, Cities & Architecture, AntonyDiMase and writer and editor Justine Costigan explore the architecture, culture and legacy of the Incan Empire. Recently returned from Peru, Justine shares her experiences visiting Machu Picchu, Cusco and other significant Incan sites,offering a firsthand perspective on a civilisation that built an enormous and sophisticated empire in little more than a century.How did the Incas construct precisely fitted stone buildings without mortar, iron or modern machinery? How did they govern an empire without a written alphabet or currency? And what can their agricultural systems, infrastructureand approach to building in one of the world's most challenging landscapes tell us about architecture today?The conversation also explores the relationship between architecture and nature, from buildings aligned with the sun, moon and stars to agricultural terraces engineered to manage water and erosion. We consider why Incan buildings have survived centuries of earthquakes while many Spanish colonial structures have not—and what this reveals about architecture that is genuinely rooted in place.The episode also looks beyond the romance of Machu Picchu. Antony and Justine discuss the violence of Spanish conquest, the destruction of Indigenous architecture and culture, and the misleading story of Machu Picchu as a “lost city” supposedly discovered by the West. They explore how Incan traditions survived through cultural and religious syncretism, and how Indigenous influences continue to shape Peruvian culture today.Finally, the conversation turns to modern Peru: its extraordinary natural resources, food culture, agricultural knowledge, relationship with tourism and the enduring pride Peruvians have in their heritage.This is a story about stone, landscape and extraordinary ingenuity—but also about whose history gets told, what survives conquest, and what architecture can teach us about culture, resilience and our relationship with place.Special thanks to:Suzanne McLeod at Image on Line in Collingwood where we recorded our podcast. And to Veronica Perez for podcast editing.
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For more than 3,000 years, the Maya built one of the Ancient world's greatest civilisations. They raised towering pyramids in the rainforest, mastered the environment and established powerful dynasties- long before the rise of the Aztecs or the Inca. Their city-states waged wars, forged alliances, and practised elaborate rituals as they competed for power across Central America.In a special mini-series, Dan travels to the remote jungles of Belize to trace the remarkable story of the Maya: from their earliest beginnings and astonishing rise to their golden age, to the enduring mystery of the ninth-century collapse that continues to puzzle historians.In episode one, Dan discovers exactly how the Maya emerged to become a dominant force in the ancient Americas.If you would like to find out how to visit the ancient city of Caracol and the many places mentioned in this podcast, visit www.travelbelize.org for more information!If you want more, you can sign up to watch our History Hit documentary The Secrets of the Maya at https://access.historyhit.com/videos/secrets-of-the-mayaWith huge thanks to Jonnell Augustine and Simon Noralez from the Belize Tourism Board, Natalie Wilson and Gabriella Bustone from Finn Partners. Our contributors: Dr Adrian Chase, Dr Diane Chase and Jose Mes.Produced by Mariana Des Forges and edited by Dougal Patmore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The impact of the Columbian Exchange on Indigenous agriculture in the Americas was profound, complex, and often tragic—a story of innovation clashing with catastrophe, where new tools and resources arrived amid devastation that reshaped entire ways of life.Before 1492, Indigenous peoples across the Americas had developed sophisticated agricultural systems perfectly adapted to their diverse environments. In Mesoamerica, the "Three Sisters"—maize (corn), beans, and squash—formed a nutritionally balanced, sustainable complex that enriched soil naturally: corn provided stalks for beans to climb, beans fixed nitrogen, and squash shaded the ground to retain moisture and suppress weeds. This polyculture, supplemented by chili peppers, tomatoes, avocados, pumpkins, and more, supported dense populations in places like the Aztec heartland. In the Andes, the Inca engineered terraced fields and vast irrigation networks to cultivate potatoes, quinoa, and other hardy tubers at high altitudes. In North America, from the Eastern Woodlands to the Southwest, communities practiced companion planting, controlled burns for fertile clearings, and seasonal rotations that maintained biodiversity and soil health. These systems were ingenious, yielding high caloric output with minimal large-animal labor—llamas in the Andes carried loads but were not plow-pullers, and dogs were the primary domesticated companions elsewhere. Indigenous diets were often more varied and nutrient-rich than those of many contemporary Europeans, contributing to taller statures and robust health noted by early explorers.Then came the Exchange—Old World introductions flooded in with European settlers, conquerors, and enslaved Africans. Wheat, barley, rye, rice, oats, sugarcane, bananas, citrus fruits, peaches, olives, onions, and coffee took root in American soils. These crops reshaped landscapes: wheat thrived in temperate zones such as the future U.S. Midwest and the Argentine Pampas. At the same time, sugarcane spread across the Caribbean and Brazil, giving rise to plantation economies. But for Indigenous farmers, adoption was uneven and often forced. Some groups integrated useful additions—wheat-supplemented diets in certain regions and metal tools (plows, hoes) from Europe —that improved efficiency where survivors could access them.The most transformative changes came from animals. Horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, oxen, donkeys, and mules crossed the Atlantic starting with Columbus's second voyage in 1493. These changes opened new possibilities: horses enabled faster travel, expanded hunting ranges (especially for Plains peoples who adopted them to hunt buffalo more effectively), and shifted some groups from farming toward nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles. Oxen and horses made plowing feasible for the first time in many areas, increasing field sizes and productivity. Cattle and pigs provided new sources of meat, hides, wool, and dairy—previously limited or absent. In some communities, these additions enhanced agriculture by offering draft power and protein diversity.Yet these "benefits" were overshadowed by destruction. Feral pigs and cattle trampled and devoured Indigenous crops, turning fertile fields into damaged grazing lands and sparking conflicts between herders and farmers that had rarely existed before. Goats and sheep overgrazed fragile soils, accelerating erosion in places like Mexico. Weeds and pests hitchhiked with Old World seeds, invading native fields. Most devastatingly, the demographic collapse from Old World diseases—smallpox, measles, influenza, typhus—decimated populations by 50–95% in many regions within a century. Entire villages vanished, leaving fields fallow and knowledge systems disrupted. Survivors faced land seizures, forced labor on European plantations growing imported crops like sugar and wheat, and the erosion of traditional practices. Full ContentMore Podcasts
A splash of wine hits the dust beneath the table, offered first to Pachamama - aka Mother Earth, and suddenly northern Argentina feels more family member than nameless destination. Follow Phoebe's Wander Woman correspondent Daniel Neilson as he journeys to Jujuy and Salta following ancient Andean trade routes, reading a 4,000-year timeline etched into rock, and asking one deceptively simple question: how did life and culture move across mountains that seem designed to keep people apart? The answer, it seems, is llama-shaped. Also coming up:Author Michael Pugh - on Riding through War and Peace on a horse from Russia to Transylvania Travel Hack: How to (and how not to) travel with a teenagerWhales, sloths and cabybaras... Latin America's best 10 wildlife encounters Meet Katie Carr, the woman who not only finished her late brother's book but went on to honour his memory by completing his kayaking adventureGear chat: what to pack to travel by horsebackJuana Manual Gorriti – the greatest Argentine author you've never heard of – is our Wander Woman of the Month.If you enjoyed the stories, subscribe, share the episode with a fellow traveller, and leave us a review so more people can find the show.Contact Wander Womanwww.Phoebe-Smith.com; @PhoebeRSmith
Segundo o Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA), o câncer de cabeça e pescoço atinge cerca de 40 mil brasileiros, e 70% desses casos são detectados somente em estágio avançado, o que torna o tratamento mais desafiador. Os principais tipos dessas neoplasias são: câncer de boca, garganta e faringe. Os três tipos combinados formam o quinto tipo de câncer mais frequente na população. Os principais fatores de risco são: tabagismo, alcoolismo e a infecção pelo HPV. Sobre o assunto, o âncora Jota Batista conversa com o médico cirurgião de cabeça e pescoço, Paulo Siebra, no Canal Saúde desta segunda-feira (27)
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The wrap up of things unearthed in the second quarter of 2026 includes the potpourri category, lots of books and letters, shipwrecks, and neanderthals. Research: Addley, Esther. “Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists.” The Guardian. 6/17/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/18/solstice-aligned-monument-archaeology-wiltshire-stonehenge-prototype Anderson, Sonja. “These 600-Year-Old Chinese Surgical Instruments Are Coated in an Early Local Anesthetic—Carefully Extracted From a Poisonous Plant.” Smithsonian. 5/29/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-600-year-old-chinese-surgical-instruments-are-coated-in-an-early-local-anestheticcarefully-extracted-from-a-poisonous-plant-180988865/ Archaeology Magazine. “Copper Part From Illicit 19th Century Still Discovered in Scotland.” 5/12/2026. https://archaeology.org/news/2026/05/12/copper-part-from-illicit-19th-century-still-discovered-in-scotland/ Associated Press Copenhagen. “Archaeologists discover wreck of Danish warship sunk by Nelson 225 years ago.” The Guardian. 4/2/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/02/archaeologists-discover-wreck-danish-warship-sunk-admiral-nelson Bassi, Margherita. “After Nearly 80 Years of Doubt, Scientists Say a Spear Lodged Between Elephant Ribs Offers Evidence That Neanderthals Hunted Big Game.” Smithsonian. 4/10/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/after-nearly-80-years-of-doubt-scientists-say-a-spear-lodged-between-elephant-ribs-offers-evidence-that-neanderthals-hunted-big-game-180988522/ Baum, Stephanie and Robert Egan. “Bolivian mummy rewrites scarlet fever's past, suggesting killer bacterium circulated centuries before colonization.” EurekAlert. 4/15/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-bolivian-mummy-rewrites-scarlet-fever.html Blackwood, Emma. “Baby fossils reveal link between human and Neanderthal development.” University of Queensland. Via EurekAlert. 6/19/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1132850 Blair, Elizabeth. “Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children’s delight.” WAMU. 4/25/2026. https://wamu.org/story/26/04/25/decades-old-newly-restored-smithsonian-carousel-reopens-to-childrens-delight/ Blake, Elissa. “New evidence reveals a millennium-old dingo was ritually buried, and cared for, along the Darling (Baaka) River in Australia.” University of Sydney. Via EurekAlert. 5/18/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1128408 Cerino, Marco. “Appeals court clears Trump's path to alter Philadelphia slavery exhibit at historic site.” Philadelphia Tribune. 6/18/2026. https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/appeals-court-clears-trumps-path-to-alter-philadelphia-slavery-exhibit-at-historic-site/article_8ac83e65-6a6d-4db1-91c4-074f98c96a74.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share Clark, Gaby. “Climate and competition alone cannot explain Neanderthal extinction, study finds.” Phys.org. 4/23/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-climate-competition-neanderthal-extinction.html Clark, Gaby. “Did Neanderthals use rhinoceros teeth as tools?” Phys.org. 6/18/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-neanderthals-rhinoceros-teeth-tools.html Clark, Gaby. “Nondestructive DNA sampling reveals 1,300 years of secrets in historic parchments.” Phys.org. 5/18/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-nondestructive-dna-sampling-reveals-years.html Clark, Gaby. “Surprising diversity found among Europe's last Neanderthals.” Leiden University. Via Phys.org. 6/24/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-diversity-europe-neanderthals.html Cummings, Mike. “Medici brothers' remains reveal Renaissance-era malaria strains, closing the book on a murder mystery.” Phys.org. 6/30/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-medici-brothers-reveal-renaissance-era.html Defranceschi, Laura. “Ötzi and his microbiome: a 5,300-year-old relationship.” Eurac Research. Via EurekAlert. 6/2/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1129908 Dungate, Joanna. “Shakespeare’s ‘missing’ London house mapped with new discovery.” Kings College London. Via EurekAlert. 4/15/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1123989 Egan, Robert. “Neanderthal dentists used stone drills to treat cavities nearly 60,000 years ago, ancient molar suggests.” Phys.org. 5/13/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-neanderthal-dentists-stone-drills-cavities.html Egan, Robert. “Stonehenge Altar Stone's epic transportation across ancient Britain detailed in new study.” Curtin University. Via Phys.org. 6/4/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-stonehenge-altar-stone-epic-ancient.html Ellenby, Danielle. “Medieval Japanese poetry and buried trees help elucidate volatile space weather.” EurekAlert. 4/9/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1123008 Forbes, Ellie. “Archaeologists discover unexploded mortar shell at Culloden Battlefield.” Scottish Field. 4/14/2026. https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/news/archaeologists-discover-unexploded-mortar-shell-at-culloden-battlefield/ Harley, Sadie and Robert Egan. “Ancient chicken bones reveal human management in Korea 2,000 years ago.” Phys.org. 4/22/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ancient-chicken-bones-reveal-human.html Jones, Sam. “Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar.” The Guardian. 4/15/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/15/hidden-treasures-spanish-archaeologists-discover-trove-of-ancient-shipwrecks-in-bay-of-gibraltar Kuta, Sarah. “A Shipwreck, but Make It Fashion: Researchers Transformed Wooden Fragments From a 17th-Century Shipwreck Into a Pair of Stylish Maxi Dresses.” Smithsonian. 5/26/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-shipwreck-but-make-it-fashion-researchers-transformed-wooden-fragments-from-a-17th-century-shipwreck-into-a-pair-of-stylish-maxi-dresses-180988825/ Kuta, Sarah. “Archaeologists Discover Evidence That a Wooden Prototype for Stonehenge May Have Aligned With the Solstice 500 Years Before the Stone Circle.” Smithsonian. 6/19/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-evidence-a-wooden-prototype-for-stonehenge-may-have-aligned-with-the-solstice-500-years-before-the-stone-circle-180988988/ Kuta, Sarah. “Did Homo Sapiens Really Outsmart Neanderthals? Different Skull Shapes Didn’t Necessarily Mean Unequal Brain Capacity, New Research Shows.” Smithsonian. 5/13/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-homo-sapiens-really-outsmart-neanderthals-different-skull-shapes-didnt-necessarily-mean-unequal-brain-capacity-new-research-shows-180988738/ Kuta, Sarah. “Did Homo Sapiens Really Outsmart Neanderthals? Different Skull Shapes Didn’t Necessarily Mean Unequal Brain Capacity, New Research Shows.” Smithsonian. 5/13/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-homo-sapiens-really-outsmart-neanderthals-different-skull-shapes-didnt-necessarily-mean-unequal-brain-capacity-new-research-shows-180988738/ Kuta, Sarah. “Potatoes Didn’t Just Feed Ancient Indigenous Communities in the Andes—the Tasty Tubers Also Reshaped People’s DNA.” Smithsonain. 5/12/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/potatoes-didnt-just-feed-ancient-indigenous-communities-in-the-andes-the-tasty-tubers-also-reshaped-peoples-dna-180988732/ Kuta, Sarah. “This American Submarine Lost During WWII—Along With 83 Crew Members—Has Been Discovered in the Pacific Ocean.” Smithsonian. 6/3/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-american-submarine-USS-Herring-lost-during-WWII-along-with-83-crew-members-has-been-discovered-in-the-pacific-ocean-180988895/ Kuta, Sarah. “Turtles May Have Been Tasty Snacks for Neanderthals 125,000 Years Ago. But Their Shells Were Probably the Real Prize.” Smithsonian. 4/15/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/turtles-may-have-been-tasty-snacks-for-neanderthals-125000-years-ago-but-their-shells-were-probably-the-real-prize-180988550/ Kuta, Sarah. “What Killed the Neanderthals? New Research Suggests a Lack of Genetic Diversity May Be Partially to Blame.” Smithsonian. 4/24/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-killed-the-neanderthals-new-research-suggests-a-lack-of-genetic-diversity-may-be-partially-to-blame-180988612/ Lakowski, Amy. “Digging for Remnants of the Battle of Bunker Hill.” Bostonia. Boston University’s Alumni Magazine. 6/22/2026. https://www.bu.edu/articles/2026/digging-for-remnants-battle-of-bunker-hill/ Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “The Sagrada Familia Will Finally Be Completed in 2026. The Last Challenge? Demolishing the Homes of Some 3,000 Local Residents.” ArtNet. 2/13/2023. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/sagrada-familia-2026-local-residents-2254826 Lock, Lisa and Robert Egan. “Ancient curse tablet bears rare Greek inscription with binding spell intended to harm enemies.” Phys.org. 6/17/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-ancient-curse-tablet-rare-greek.html Lu, Donna. “Signs of ‘feeding’ ritual at dingo burial site shed new light on bond between First Nations people and canines.” The Guardian. 5/18/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/19/dingo-burial-site-first-nations-people-relationship-to-animals net. “Lost Writings of Saint Augustine Found in Medieval Manuscript.” 6/2026. https://www.medievalists.net/2026/06/lost-writings-of-saint-augustine-found-in-medieval-manuscript/ net. “Secret Letter Detailing Late Medieval Britain Fully Decoded.” https://www.medievalists.net/2026/04/secret-letter-detailing-late-medieval-britain-fully-decoded/ Mehrtens, Michelle. “A Young Black Girl Was the First to Desegregate a Maryland Carousel in the 1960s. Now, the Historic Merry-Go-Round Will Entertain Visitors on the National Mall.” Smithsonian. 4/22/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/a-young-black-girl-was-the-first-to-desegregate-a-maryland-carousel-in-the-1960s-now-the-historic-merry-go-round-will-entertain-visitors-on-the-national-mall-180988596/ Mondal, Sanjukta. “Scraped from ancient Roman toilets, these crusted remains expose a pathogen found far earlier than expected.” Phys.org. 4/23/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ancient-roman-toilets-crusted-expose.html Moreau, Didier and Julie Louis. “Thirty previously unpublished verses by Empedocles discovered on a papyrus from Cairo.” University of Liege. 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A 2023 book collects accounts of shapeshifting strangers, reptilian visitors, and living doubles, arguing the aliens John Carpenter put on screen may have been walking among us all along.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheyLiveREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycktrfu5FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever felt like something was off about someone you met? What if the truth was more bizarre than you could imagine - that aliens walk secretly among us, perfectly disguised? (Mimic In The Mirror) *** The short story “Eight O'Clock In The Morning” by Ray Nelson – the inspiration for the movie “They Live!” *** Left-handedness: once a mark of the devil, now a unique trait celebrated across the globe. From the Salem Witch Trials to modern-day challenges with spiral notebooks, left-handers have been forced to navigate a world designed for righties, despite the historical stigmas, surprising advantages, and the evolving recognition of left-handers in combat, culture, and commerce. (Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil) *** In the shadow of Switzerland's majestic Eiger mountain, 29-year-old Aidan Roche vanished without a trace during a solo hiking trip. Despite an unlocked camper-van and one last eerie messages sent from the trail, his disappearance remained shrouded in mystery. Months later, a grim discovery brought more questions than answers. (The Disappearance of Aidan Roche) *** In the summer of 1948, a series of inexplicable fires ravaged the Willey farm near Macomb, Illinois, destroying the family's home and barns. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the U.S. Air Force, no logical explanation could be found for the hundreds of mysterious blazes that seemed to start spontaneously. At the center of this baffling case was 13-year-old Wanet McNeil, whose alleged confession to arson left many unconvinced. Was Wanet truly responsible? Could she have been starting the fires with her mind? (The Macomb Firestarter) *** In 1991, 63-year-old Vasile Gorgos left his home in Romania to visit a cattle market and never returned, leaving his family to believe he had met a tragic fate. But 30 years later, Vasile shocked everyone when he mysteriously reappeared, wearing the same clothes as the day he vanished and carrying an unused train ticket from 1991 in his pocket. With no memory of where he'd been for three decades, Vasile's strange case has left people wondering if his disappearance could be tied to supernatural phenomena like portals, alien abduction, or shifts in time and space itself. (The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = “Eight O'Clock In The Morning” (short fiction)00:12:38.092 = Show Open00:15:46.852 = Mimic In The Mirror: Are Aliens Among Us? ***00:26:13.246 = Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil00:32:35.305 = The Disappearance of Aidan Roche ***00:38:57.889 = The Macomb Firestarter00:48:20.167 = The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos ***00:55:50.605 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Eight O'Clock In The Morning” by Ray Nelson: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mu7tmynm“Mimic In The Mirror” source: Sean Casteel at Spectral Vision: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjpyz8BOOK: “Mimics – The Others Among Us” by Sean Casteel and Tim R. Swartz: https://amzn.to/3Ws07IJBOOK: “Sky Crash Throughout Time (A Cosmic Conspiracy)” by Philip Kinsella and Brenda Butler: https://amzn.to/3WlE2v2“Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil” source: Baiily Benningfield at Ranker's Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8acbdh“The Disappearance of Aidan Roche” source: Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrxvj87r“The Macomb Firestarter” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7dbzmh (used with permission)“The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jxztu8nd(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: April 30, 2024In this episode of Weird Darkness, listeners move through alien impostors, the long history of left-handed stigma, a hiker who vanished in the Swiss Alps, a farm besieged by fires no one could explain, and a Romanian cattle trader who came home after thirty years.It opens with the mimics. Ray Nelson's 1963 story "Eight O'Clock in the Morning" — the basis for John Carpenter's 1988 film "They Live" — imagined reptilian aliens ruling Earth from behind human faces, and the 2023 book "Mimics: The Others Among Us" argues that scenario may not be fiction. The book collects accounts like that of Brenda Butler, co-author of a book on the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, who in 1984 met a tall, blue-eyed man calling himself David Daniels and claiming to be from the Pleiades star cluster, then watched his skin turn scaly and reptilian before he shifted back to human. It recounts author Chris Holly's memory of a strikingly similar white-haired, blue-eyed family she later connected to the extraterrestrial "Tall Whites," alongside cases of living ghosts, doppelgangers, and a 1970s poltergeist blamed on a mimic wearing a teenage girl's face.From there the episode traces why left-handedness was treated as sinister for centuries. During the Salem Witch Trials, favoring the left hand could bring an accusation of witchcraft, and as late as the 1970s schools still forced left-handed children to write with their right. The Book of Matthew places the righteous on the right and the cursed on the left, the Zulu scalded children's left hands to stop their use, and communities along the Niger River tied left-handed cooking to witchcraft — while the ancient Celts prized left-handed warriors, Rome read left-side omens as favorable, and the Inca chief Lloque Yupanqui was admired for his left-handedness. The stigma softened by the late 1960s, when William Gruby opened Anything Left-Handed, Ltd. to sell scissors, kitchen tools, and watches built for lefties.Next comes the disappearance of Aidan Roche, a 29-year-old chemical engineer from Middlesbrough who vanished on June 22nd, 2023, while hiking the Eiger Trail in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland. His campervan sat unlocked and abandoned near the trailhead with everything inside intact, and his final messages placed him two hours from Grindelwald in clear weather on a well-traveled path. Swiss police, mountain rescue teams, dogs, and drones searched for five days, and his brothers Connor and Niall raised over £30,000 for helicopter surveillance and screen advertisements in twenty-four locations, yet found nothing until September 24th, 2023, when Aidan's body was discovered near the trail with the cause of death still unreleased.The episode then settles on the Willey farm outside Macomb, Illinois, where hundreds of fires broke out in the summer of 1948. They started on August 7th as small brown spots that appeared on the living room wallpaper, spread, smoldered, and burst into flame — more than 200 of them in one week, igniting curtains, an ironing board, and newspapers sealed inside a closed cupboard, often erupting on walls and ceilings while witnesses watched. The blazes consumed the farmhouse on August 14th and both barns soon after, drew over 1,000 spectators on August 22nd, and even brought in the U.S. Air Force, which floated directed radiation from the Russians as a possible cause. Officials declared the case solved on August 30th by pinning it on 13-year-old Wanet McNeil, who confessed to using kitchen matches after hours of questioning despite never being seen holding any; psychiatrist Dr. Sophie Schroeder found her mentally normal, researcher Vincent Gaddis called it poltergeist activity, and Fire Chief Fred Wilson retired still convinced something unexplainable had happened.The episode closes with Vasile Gorgos, a 63-year-old cattle trader from Bacău, Romania, who left for a market in 1991 and disappeared for three decades. His wife reported him missing, an extensive police search turned up no trace, and his family eventually held a ceremony and accepted that he was dead. On a Sunday afternoon in August 2021, a car pulled up outside his old house and drove off before anyone could read the plate, leaving behind a 93-year-old Vasile in the same clothes he had worn in 1991, carrying an unused train ticket from that year and an old identity card listing an address in another part of Romania. Doctor
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Guided by a Llama: Unspoken Lessons from Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-01-es Story Transcript:Es: En medio de las nubes bajas de Machu Picchu y bajo un sol invernal, Esteban, Montserrat y Valentino llegaron al punto de encuentro para su tan esperada visita guiada.En: Amid the low clouds of Machu Picchu and under a winter sun, Esteban, Montserrat, and Valentino arrived at the meeting point for their long-awaited guided tour.Es: El aire estaba lleno de emoción y murmullos de otros turistas.En: The air was filled with excitement and murmurs from other tourists.Es: Esteban, aunque impresionado por la majestuosidad del lugar, estaba nervioso.En: Esteban, although impressed by the majestic place, was nervous.Es: Su miedo a las alturas le preocupaba, y quería que todo fuese perfecto y seguro.En: His fear of heights worried him, and he wanted everything to be perfect and safe.Es: Montserrat, por otro lado, sonreía emocionada, lista para descubrir los secretos de esta antigua ciudad inca.En: Montserrat, on the other hand, was smiling excitedly, ready to discover the secrets of this ancient Inca city.Es: Valentino ajustaba la lente de su cámara, buscando la mejor composición para su blog.En: Valentino was adjusting the lens of his camera, looking for the best composition for his blog.Es: De repente, el guía que todos esperaban no apareció.En: Suddenly, the guide everyone was expecting did not show up.Es: En su lugar, una llama con un poncho multicolor se acercó al grupo.En: Instead, a llama with a multicolored poncho approached the group.Es: La llama levantó su cabeza altivamente, como si supiera que era el protagonista del día.En: The llama raised its head proudly, as if it knew it was the protagonist of the day.Es: Montserrat rió con deleite y dijo: "¡Miren, nuestro guía es una llama!"En: Montserrat laughed with delight and said, "Look, our guide is a llama!"Es: Esteban frunció el ceño, no muy entusiasmado con la idea de seguir una llama.En: Esteban frowned, not very enthusiastic about the idea of following a llama.Es: "¿Cómo va a explicarnos la historia de Machu Picchu?"En: "How is it going to explain the history of Machu Picchu?"Es: murmuró preocupado.En: he murmured worriedly.Es: Montserrat, sin embargo, estaba encantada.En: Montserrat, however, was delighted.Es: "Esto es único, Esteban.En: "This is unique, Esteban.Es: ¡Podría ser parte de su mística!"En: It could be part of its mystique!"Es: Valentino vio el potencial para una historia increíble.En: Valentino saw the potential for an incredible story.Es: "Esto hará un gran artículo para mi blog.En: "This will make a great article for my blog.Es: ¿Quién más puede decir que fue guiado por una llama?"En: Who else can say they were guided by a llama?"Es: Pese a sus dudas, Esteban decidió seguir al grupo.En: Despite his doubts, Esteban decided to follow the group.Es: Caminaban por senderos bordeados de piedras antiguas y vegetación exuberante.En: They walked along paths bordered by ancient stones and lush vegetation.Es: La llama avanzaba con paso seguro, haciéndoles detener en puntos clave para disfrutar de las vistas.En: The llama advanced with a secure step, making them stop at key points to enjoy the views.Es: Había una pizca de magia en la manera en que guiaba sin palabras.En: There was a hint of magic in the way it guided without words.Es: Llegaron a un tramo más empinado y complicado.En: They reached a steeper and more challenging section.Es: Esteban, concentrado en mantener el equilibrio, tropezó cerca de un acantilado.En: Esteban, focused on maintaining his balance, stumbled near a cliff.Es: En ese instante de pánico, sintió un suave empujón que le devolvió la estabilidad.En: In that moment of panic, he felt a gentle nudge that restored his stability.Es: Era la llama, que usando suavemente su lado, ayudó a Esteban a recuperar el equilibrio.En: It was the llama, which, using its side gently, helped Esteban regain his balance.Es: El grupo observó en asombro mientras Esteban recobraba su postura.En: The group watched in amazement as Esteban regained his posture.Es: "Gracias," murmuró Esteban, casi sin creerlo.En: "Thank you," Esteban murmured, almost not believing it.Es: La llama parpadeó, como si comprendiese su gratitud.En: The llama blinked, as if it understood his gratitude.Es: Más relajado, Esteban comenzó a ver la aventura desde una nueva perspectiva.En: More relaxed, Esteban began to see the adventure from a new perspective.Es: Comenzó a reírse de la situación, sintiendo un alivio que nunca habría imaginado sentir en esa altura.En: He started to laugh at the situation, feeling a relief he never imagined he would feel at such a height.Es: Montserrat, Valentino y Esteban continuaron el recorrido, ahora disfrutando de cada momento bajo el liderazgo de su curioso guía de cuatro patas.En: Montserrat, Valentino, and Esteban continued the journey, now enjoying every moment under the leadership of their curious four-legged guide.Es: Al final del día, mientras contemplaban el atardecer sobre las ruinas majestuosas, Esteban finalmente comprendió.En: At the end of the day, as they watched the sunset over the majestic ruins, Esteban finally understood.Es: A veces, para aprender y crecer, uno necesita dejar de lado el control y confiar en el flujo de lo inesperado.En: Sometimes, to learn and grow, one needs to let go of control and trust in the flow of the unexpected.Es: Montserrat y Valentino capturaron cada momento con palabras y fotos, asegurando que nunca olvidaran aquel día donde una llama les mostró, no solo Machu Picchu, sino también una lección sobre la confianza y la aventura.En: Montserrat and Valentino captured each moment with words and photos, ensuring they would never forget that day when a llama showed them not only Machu Picchu, but also a lesson in trust and adventure. Vocabulary Words:the guide: el guíathe len: la lentethe mystique: la místicathe path: el senderothe cloud: la nubethe adventure: la aventuraancient: antiguothe secret: el secretothe composition: la composiciónthe stability: la estabilidadthe moment: el instantethe protagonist: el protagonistamajestic: majestuosochallenging: complicadothe perspective: la perspectivathe vegetation: la vegetaciónthe ruin: la ruinasuddenly: de repenteexcitedly: emocionadamenteto stumble: tropezarunexpected: inesperadothe cliff: el acantiladoto blink: parpadearto murmur: murmurarthe composition: la composiciónto approach: acercarsenervous: nerviosoto smile: sonreírthe sunset: el atardecerrelief: el alivio
durée : 00:58:54 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit - Depuis le 2ᵉ millénaire avant notre ère dans les Andes, l'or est bien plus qu'un simple métal. Ornements, instruments de pouvoir et rituel traditionnel, l'or est essentiel dans la cosmovision andine. Que symbolise l'or pour les communautés prépéruviennes et pour l'empire Inca ? - équipe : Jeanne Delecroix, Maïwenn Guiziou, Thomas Beau, Sam Baquiast, Raphaël Laloum, Sidonie Lebot, Luce Mourand, Angelico Gaymard, Jeanne Coppey - invités : David Joaquim Barreiro Archéologie, spécialiste des Incas, Carole Fraresso Archéologue, spécialiste de l'art précolombien Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
O câncer de endométrio é um tumor que se forma no endométrio, o revestimento interno do útero. Ele é o tipo mais comum de câncer do corpo do útero e costuma aparecer com mais frequência após a menopausa, especialmente por volta dos 60 anos. Segundo a American Cancer Society, ele ocorre principalmente em mulheres na pós-menopausa e é incomum antes dos 45 anos. No Brasil, o INCA estima 781 mil novos casos de câncer por ano entre 2026 e 2028, reforçando a importância da prevenção em geral. Sobre o assunto, o âncora Jota Batista conversa com a médica ginecologista do Hospital Jayme da Fonte, Aline Nunes, no Canal Saúde desta terça-feira (21)
Part one of the mid-year coverage of things literally and figuratively unearthed in the last quarter includes updates, more updates, animals, edibles and potables, and accidental finds. Research: Addley, Esther. “Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists.” The Guardian. 6/17/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/18/solstice-aligned-monument-archaeology-wiltshire-stonehenge-prototype Anderson, Sonja. “These 600-Year-Old Chinese Surgical Instruments Are Coated in an Early Local Anesthetic—Carefully Extracted From a Poisonous Plant.” Smithsonian. 5/29/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-600-year-old-chinese-surgical-instruments-are-coated-in-an-early-local-anestheticcarefully-extracted-from-a-poisonous-plant-180988865/ Archaeology Magazine. “Copper Part From Illicit 19th Century Still Discovered in Scotland.” 5/12/2026. https://archaeology.org/news/2026/05/12/copper-part-from-illicit-19th-century-still-discovered-in-scotland/ Associated Press Copenhagen. “Archaeologists discover wreck of Danish warship sunk by Nelson 225 years ago.” The Guardian. 4/2/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/02/archaeologists-discover-wreck-danish-warship-sunk-admiral-nelson Bassi, Margherita. “After Nearly 80 Years of Doubt, Scientists Say a Spear Lodged Between Elephant Ribs Offers Evidence That Neanderthals Hunted Big Game.” Smithsonian. 4/10/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/after-nearly-80-years-of-doubt-scientists-say-a-spear-lodged-between-elephant-ribs-offers-evidence-that-neanderthals-hunted-big-game-180988522/ Baum, Stephanie and Robert Egan. “Bolivian mummy rewrites scarlet fever's past, suggesting killer bacterium circulated centuries before colonization.” EurekAlert. 4/15/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-bolivian-mummy-rewrites-scarlet-fever.html Blackwood, Emma. “Baby fossils reveal link between human and Neanderthal development.” University of Queensland. Via EurekAlert. 6/19/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1132850 Blair, Elizabeth. “Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children’s delight.” WAMU. 4/25/2026. https://wamu.org/story/26/04/25/decades-old-newly-restored-smithsonian-carousel-reopens-to-childrens-delight/ Blake, Elissa. “New evidence reveals a millennium-old dingo was ritually buried, and cared for, along the Darling (Baaka) River in Australia.” University of Sydney. Via EurekAlert. 5/18/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1128408 Cerino, Marco. “Appeals court clears Trump's path to alter Philadelphia slavery exhibit at historic site.” Philadelphia Tribune. 6/18/2026. https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/appeals-court-clears-trumps-path-to-alter-philadelphia-slavery-exhibit-at-historic-site/article_8ac83e65-6a6d-4db1-91c4-074f98c96a74.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share Clark, Gaby. “Climate and competition alone cannot explain Neanderthal extinction, study finds.” Phys.org. 4/23/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-climate-competition-neanderthal-extinction.html Clark, Gaby. “Did Neanderthals use rhinoceros teeth as tools?” Phys.org. 6/18/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-neanderthals-rhinoceros-teeth-tools.html Clark, Gaby. “Nondestructive DNA sampling reveals 1,300 years of secrets in historic parchments.” Phys.org. 5/18/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-nondestructive-dna-sampling-reveals-years.html Clark, Gaby. “Surprising diversity found among Europe's last Neanderthals.” Leiden University. Via Phys.org. 6/24/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-diversity-europe-neanderthals.html Cummings, Mike. “Medici brothers' remains reveal Renaissance-era malaria strains, closing the book on a murder mystery.” Phys.org. 6/30/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-medici-brothers-reveal-renaissance-era.html Defranceschi, Laura. “Ötzi and his microbiome: a 5,300-year-old relationship.” Eurac Research. Via EurekAlert. 6/2/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1129908 Dungate, Joanna. “Shakespeare’s ‘missing’ London house mapped with new discovery.” Kings College London. Via EurekAlert. 4/15/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1123989 Egan, Robert. “Neanderthal dentists used stone drills to treat cavities nearly 60,000 years ago, ancient molar suggests.” Phys.org. 5/13/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-neanderthal-dentists-stone-drills-cavities.html Egan, Robert. “Stonehenge Altar Stone's epic transportation across ancient Britain detailed in new study.” Curtin University. Via Phys.org. 6/4/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-stonehenge-altar-stone-epic-ancient.html Ellenby, Danielle. “Medieval Japanese poetry and buried trees help elucidate volatile space weather.” EurekAlert. 4/9/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1123008 Forbes, Ellie. “Archaeologists discover unexploded mortar shell at Culloden Battlefield.” Scottish Field. 4/14/2026. https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/news/archaeologists-discover-unexploded-mortar-shell-at-culloden-battlefield/ Harley, Sadie and Robert Egan. “Ancient chicken bones reveal human management in Korea 2,000 years ago.” Phys.org. 4/22/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ancient-chicken-bones-reveal-human.html Jones, Sam. “Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar.” The Guardian. 4/15/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/15/hidden-treasures-spanish-archaeologists-discover-trove-of-ancient-shipwrecks-in-bay-of-gibraltar Kuta, Sarah. “A Shipwreck, but Make It Fashion: Researchers Transformed Wooden Fragments From a 17th-Century Shipwreck Into a Pair of Stylish Maxi Dresses.” Smithsonian. 5/26/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-shipwreck-but-make-it-fashion-researchers-transformed-wooden-fragments-from-a-17th-century-shipwreck-into-a-pair-of-stylish-maxi-dresses-180988825/ Kuta, Sarah. “Archaeologists Discover Evidence That a Wooden Prototype for Stonehenge May Have Aligned With the Solstice 500 Years Before the Stone Circle.” Smithsonian. 6/19/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-evidence-a-wooden-prototype-for-stonehenge-may-have-aligned-with-the-solstice-500-years-before-the-stone-circle-180988988/ Kuta, Sarah. “Did Homo Sapiens Really Outsmart Neanderthals? Different Skull Shapes Didn’t Necessarily Mean Unequal Brain Capacity, New Research Shows.” Smithsonian. 5/13/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-homo-sapiens-really-outsmart-neanderthals-different-skull-shapes-didnt-necessarily-mean-unequal-brain-capacity-new-research-shows-180988738/ Kuta, Sarah. “Did Homo Sapiens Really Outsmart Neanderthals? Different Skull Shapes Didn’t Necessarily Mean Unequal Brain Capacity, New Research Shows.” Smithsonian. 5/13/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-homo-sapiens-really-outsmart-neanderthals-different-skull-shapes-didnt-necessarily-mean-unequal-brain-capacity-new-research-shows-180988738/ Kuta, Sarah. “Potatoes Didn’t Just Feed Ancient Indigenous Communities in the Andes—the Tasty Tubers Also Reshaped People’s DNA.” Smithsonain. 5/12/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/potatoes-didnt-just-feed-ancient-indigenous-communities-in-the-andes-the-tasty-tubers-also-reshaped-peoples-dna-180988732/ Kuta, Sarah. “This American Submarine Lost During WWII—Along With 83 Crew Members—Has Been Discovered in the Pacific Ocean.” Smithsonian. 6/3/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-american-submarine-USS-Herring-lost-during-WWII-along-with-83-crew-members-has-been-discovered-in-the-pacific-ocean-180988895/ Kuta, Sarah. “Turtles May Have Been Tasty Snacks for Neanderthals 125,000 Years Ago. But Their Shells Were Probably the Real Prize.” Smithsonian. 4/15/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/turtles-may-have-been-tasty-snacks-for-neanderthals-125000-years-ago-but-their-shells-were-probably-the-real-prize-180988550/ Kuta, Sarah. “What Killed the Neanderthals? New Research Suggests a Lack of Genetic Diversity May Be Partially to Blame.” Smithsonian. 4/24/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/what-killed-the-neanderthals-new-research-suggests-a-lack-of-genetic-diversity-may-be-partially-to-blame-180988612/ Lakowski, Amy. “Digging for Remnants of the Battle of Bunker Hill.” Bostonia. Boston University’s Alumni Magazine. 6/22/2026. https://www.bu.edu/articles/2026/digging-for-remnants-battle-of-bunker-hill/ Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “The Sagrada Familia Will Finally Be Completed in 2026. The Last Challenge? Demolishing the Homes of Some 3,000 Local Residents.” ArtNet. 2/13/2023. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/sagrada-familia-2026-local-residents-2254826 Lock, Lisa and Robert Egan. “Ancient curse tablet bears rare Greek inscription with binding spell intended to harm enemies.” Phys.org. 6/17/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-ancient-curse-tablet-rare-greek.html Lu, Donna. “Signs of ‘feeding’ ritual at dingo burial site shed new light on bond between First Nations people and canines.” The Guardian. 5/18/2026. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/19/dingo-burial-site-first-nations-people-relationship-to-animals net. “Lost Writings of Saint Augustine Found in Medieval Manuscript.” 6/2026. https://www.medievalists.net/2026/06/lost-writings-of-saint-augustine-found-in-medieval-manuscript/ net. “Secret Letter Detailing Late Medieval Britain Fully Decoded.” https://www.medievalists.net/2026/04/secret-letter-detailing-late-medieval-britain-fully-decoded/ Mehrtens, Michelle. “A Young Black Girl Was the First to Desegregate a Maryland Carousel in the 1960s. Now, the Historic Merry-Go-Round Will Entertain Visitors on the National Mall.” Smithsonian. 4/22/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/a-young-black-girl-was-the-first-to-desegregate-a-maryland-carousel-in-the-1960s-now-the-historic-merry-go-round-will-entertain-visitors-on-the-national-mall-180988596/ Mondal, Sanjukta. “Scraped from ancient Roman toilets, these crusted remains expose a pathogen found far earlier than expected.” Phys.org. 4/23/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ancient-roman-toilets-crusted-expose.html Moreau, Didier and Julie Louis. “Thirty previously unpublished verses by Empedocles discovered on a papyrus from Cairo.” University of Liege. Via EurekAlert. 4/1/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1122449 Mosquera, Pau. “Sagrada Família’s 144-year journey nears its end with the Tower of Jesus Christ.” CNN. 6/8/2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/08/style/sagrada-familia-barcelona-tower-jesus-christ-intl Nicholls, Catherine and Taylor Nicioli. “Papyrus scroll burnt to a crisp during Vesuvius eruption deciphered with help of AI.” CNN. 6/26/2026. https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/26/science/papyrus-scroll-vesuvius-ai-scli-intl Oster, Sandee et al. “Rare 500-year-old freeze-dried potatoes unearthed at Inca coastal site.” Phys.org. 6/14/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-rare-year-dried-potatoes-unearthed.html Oster, Sandee. “A kohl bottle from York may hint at an ancient Egyptian in Roman-Britain.” Phys.org. 5/31/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-05-kohl-bottle-york-hint-ancient.html Oster, Sandee. “Lavatory shaft reveals the cost of 17th‑century vanity in Germany.” Phys.org. 6/23/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-lavatory-shaft-reveals-17thcentury-vanity.html Oster, Sandee. “Mummified dogs reveal Tiwanaku people buried companions beside homes long before they became status symbols.” Phys.org. 6/29/2026. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-mummified-dogs-reveal-tiwanaku-people.html Randolph, Mary. “A Man and His Dog Discovered a 3,400-Year-Old Ax Head While Out for a Walk in One of England’s Ancient Forests.” Smithsonian. 4/30/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-man-and-his-dog-accidentally-discovered-a-3400-year-old-ax-head-while-out-for-a-walk-in-one-of-englands-ancient-forests-180988649/ Randolph, Mary. “After a Poet’s Love Story Was Cut Short, His Letters Mysteriously Disappeared—Until Rare Book Dealers Acted on a Hunch.” Smithsonian. 4/21/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/after-john-keats-love-story-was-cut-short-his-letters-mysteriously-disappeared-until-rare-book-dealers-acted-on-a-hunch-180988585/ Science in Poland. “Ancient ‘beer’ traces found in 4,500-year-old vessels in Northeastern Poland.” 5/17/2026. https://scienceinpoland.pl/en/news/news%2C112850%2Cancient-beer-traces-found-4500-year-old-vessels-northeastern-poland.html Solly, Meilan. “A 13-Year-Old Boy Found This Bronze Coin in a Field. It Turned Out to Be the First Ancient Greek Artifact Discovered in Berlin.” Smithsonian. 8/28/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-13-year-old-boy-found-this-bronze-coin-in-a-field-it-turned-out-to-be-the-first-ancient-greek-artifact-discovered-in-berlin-180988627/ Solly, Meilan. “New research has identified four members of the doomed 1845 search for the Northwest Passage, including the owner of a paper-stuffed wallet that has long mystified historians.” Smithsonian. 5/8/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-franklin-expedition-officer-died-in-the-arctic-in-uniform-that-didnt-belong-to-him-now-dna-has-revealed-his-identity-180988702/ Solly, Meilan. “These Italian Teenagers Stayed Overnight at Their School. They Found Ancient Roman Ruins Hidden in the Basement.” Smithsonian. 6/8/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-italian-teenagers-stayed-overnight-at-their-school-they-found-ancient-roman-ruins-hidden-in-the-basement-180988917/ The History Blog. “1,500-year-old kitchen knife set found in Hadrianopolis.” 4/22/2026. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/75890 The History Blog. “11th c. sword found in Warta River in Poland.” 6/15/2026. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/76308 The History Blog. “Charred loaf of bread found at Roman military camp.” 4/24/2026. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/75904 The History Blog. “First-grader on field trip finds 1,300-year-old sword.” 5/13/2026. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/76055 The History Blog. “Matching fragments of Silla stele reunited.” 4/15/2026. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/75837 Thorsberg, Christian. “A Hiker in Norway Found an Elite Warrior’s Golden Sword Ornament. It Was Likely a Sacrifice to the Gods Made During a Time of Turmoil.” Smithsonian. 5/8/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-hiker-in-norway-found-an-elite-warriors-golden-sword-ornament-it-was-likely-a-sacrifice-to-the-gods-made-during-a-time-of-turmoil-180988707/ University of Copenhagen. "4,000-year-old tablets reveal magic spells, kings feared, and a beer receipt." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 5 May 2026. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260504023848.htm. University of Iowa Health Care. "Ancient DNA shared with Neanderthals may explain human language." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 12 June 2026. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260611024612.htm University of York. “Ancient DNA from Tuscan Wells Reveal Origins of Modern Wine.” 5/12/2026. https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2026/research/ancient-dna-tuscan-wells-origins-wine/ Wexler, Ellen. “Archaeologists Unearth a Papyrus Fragment From the ‘Iliad’ Tucked Inside the Wrappings of a 1,600-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy.” Smithsonian. 4/23/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-unearth-a-papyrus-fragment-from-the-iliad-tucked-inside-the-wrappings-of-a-1600-year-old-egyptian-mummy-180988603/ Wexler, Ellen. “Divers Discover the Shipwreck of a World War I-Era Coast Guard Cutter, Which Vanished With 131 Sailors on Board in 1918.” Smithsonian. 5/7/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/divers-discover-the-shipwreck-of-a-world-war-i-era-coast-guard-cutter-which-vanished-with-131-sailors-on-board-in-1918-180988676/ Wexler, Ellen. “Why Did the Handwriting in This 248-Year-Old Notebook Look Familiar? It Turned Out to Be a Forgotten Mozart Manuscript.” Smithsonian. 6/25/2026. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-did-the-handwriting-in-this-248-year-old-notebook-look-familiar-it-turned-out-to-be-a-forgotten-mozart-manuscript-180989017/ Whiddington, Richard. “Newly Recovered Love Letters by John Keats Could Net $2 Million at Auction.” ArtNet. 5/12/2026. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/john-keats-love-letters-sothebys-auction-2772300 Whiddington, Richard. “Rare Centuries-Old Notebook Discovered in Medieval Latrine.” ArtNet. 5/18/2026. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/notebook-medieval-latrine-2774230 Whiddington, Richard. “Shakespeare’s London Home Finally Located After Centuries of Mystery.” ArtNet. 4/17/2026. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/shakespeare-london-home-site-found-2766154 Widdington, Richard. “Lost Copy of Earliest-Known English Poem Found in Roman Library.” ArtNet. 5/10/2026. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/caedmon-hymn-copy-rome-library-trinity-college-2771600 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neste episódio do podcast do Fantástico, Maria Scodeler conversa com o diretor-geral do INCA, Roberto Gil, sobre quais são os primeiros sintomas, a incidência do histórico familiar e quais fatores de risco contribuem para a doença.
Long before the age of the Inca and Maya, a remarkable city once flourished on the coast of modern Peru. Founded more than five thousand years ago, the sacred city of Caral is home to monumental pyramids, lavish temples and one of the world's earliest urban societies.Tristan Hughes is joined by Jason Nesbitt to uncover the story of this remarkable Mesoamerican settlement. How did this ancient city emerge in the arid Supe Valley? What do its pyramids and plazas reveal about life 5,000 years ago? And is Caral truly the oldest city in the Americas?See photos of the Sacred City of Caral-Supe hereMOREThe Ancient AmazonListen on AppleListen on Spotify Ancient Americas: The MocheListen on AppleListen on Spotify We're going on *TOUR* to Australia and New Zealand! - grab your tickets here.Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guano and the Double-Edged Sword of Industrial Farming Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The story of the cormorant centers on guano, a nitrogen-rich fertilizer that once made businessmen like William Gibbs the richest commoners in England. While the Inca had used guano for centuries, the 19th-century trade was built on the tragic exploitation of Chinese indentured laborers on arid Peruvian islands. This "natural" fertilizer era eventually gave way to the Haber-Bosch process, which allowed for the mass production of synthetic nitrates. Mossargues that while this "high farming" prevented starvation, it led to a "drug addict" dependency on chemicals that has devastated wildlife. Farmland birds like the partridge and skylark have declined sharply as intensive practices destroy insects and degrade soil. Citing Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, Moss highlights that the same agricultural revolution that boosted yields also created an ecological crisis, leaving many modern fields "hopeless for wildlife." (6)1658 HUNTING PARTRIDGES
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Don examines an engineer's daring mission to save a high-flying zeppelin, a pint-sized prodigy's plan to play pool and an explorers life-long quest to uncover an ancient lost Inca City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it time to update the constellations? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen dive into astrophysics, folklore, and our ancient connection to the stars with astrophysicist Moiya McTier, Ph.D. Originally Aired December 6, 2022. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-astro-lore-with-moiya-mctier/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From camping out on 'bird poop island,' chasing down wild dogs in Madagascar, or even looking for bombs in a bog in Ottawa –– no one quite does summer like scientists. This week, we revisit some of the hijinks that Canadian researchers got up to last year as they left their labs to get their hands dirty in the field.FEATURING:Camping out on a remote island with thousands of screaming, pooping, barfing birdsDodging lions and mongooses to monitor what wild dogs are eating in MozambiqueSaving ancient silk road graffiti from dam-inundationProspecting for Second World War bombs in an Ottawa bogTechnology allows examination of Inca mummies without disturbing themEavesdropping on chatty snapping turtles in Algonquin Park
The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: What's the opposite of the orient? Question 2: Which of these cities is in Turkey? Question 3: Which city in New Zealand is known both as 'The Garden City of the Plains'? Question 4: Which lost city can you see while hiking the Inca trail from Cuzco? Question 5: On what mountain are four presidents' faces carved? Question 6: What is the capital city of Nicaragua? Question 7: Which region of the world uses '.rs' at the end of its web addresses? Question 8: In which country would you find the Rila Monastery? Question 9: What is the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh off my recent trip to Peru, we will dive deep into some of the fascinating mysteries of this enigmatic region. Incan legends whisper of the creator deity Viracocha, who spoke into existence a race of primordial giants. That is, until he decided to obliterate them… Did you know that strategically placed all over the Cusco region are megalithic sundials? Yet what is their true purpose? And why did the Inca believe in stargates, and were one of these so-called “portals” actually discovered in the 90s?JOIN ME ON A TOURSOURCESBook "Inca Mythology" Article by Ashley Cowie
Peru is South America's superstar, and it knows it. From the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the culinary fireworks of Lima, from the enigmatic Nazca Lines to the vast green sprawl of the Amazon, this is a country of almost absurd variety. It has been reinventing itself for decades and keeps getting better. The food alone would justify the airfare. The rest is a bonus of civilization-spanning proportions.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Peru for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/c/trodpod/shop. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryGarth and Jason have been asking a lot of questions this season on Beard's Book Club. Questions about what it means to lead well, to show up with intention, and to stay human in a world that keeps moving faster than most of us feel ready for.This conversation with Kate Arthur might be the one that reframes all of those questions.We have been thinking a lot lately about what it actually means to be literate. Not just able to read. Not just able to decode text on a page. But truly literate in a world where the machines generating that text are getting smarter by the day.Kate brought some of the most grounded thinking on this that we have encountered in Season 3. Her journey with literacy is personal before it is professional, and that is exactly what makes her perspective so compelling. She is not coming at AI with alarm or with uncritical enthusiasm. She is coming at it the way a thoughtful educator should: with open curiosity and a deep commitment to the humans in the room.What stayed with us from this conversation is her reminder that trust is built slowly and lost in a second. In a world flooded with AI-generated content, that is not just a philosophical observation. It is a design challenge for every school leader trying to build culture right now.If you are wrestling with how to approach AI in your school, or how to help your students and staff develop the discernment they need, this conversation is a good place to start.Chapters00:00 Introduction to literacy and AI06:08 Kate's journey and what literacy really means09:10 The kipu knots: a story about communication across cultures12:11 Foundational skills and the literacy gap15:09 AI literacy and understanding how machines think18:00 Trust, authenticity, and AI-generated content21:04 Mental health and the societal impact of AI24:16 Advice for school leaders navigating AI and literacy27:04 Closing thoughts and where this is all going30:07 Beard's Book Club outroKey TakeawaysLiteracy has always evolved. Kate traces this beautifully, from the kipu knots of the Inca to the printing press to the screen in your pocket. What counts as literacy has never been fixed, and leaders who understand that history are better equipped to navigate what is coming next.Foundational skills are not optional. Before students can think critically about AI-generated content, they need the foundational literacy tools to engage with any content. The gap between students who have those tools and those who do not is widening, and the arrival of AI is making it more urgent, not less.Open curiosity is a leadership stance. Kate frames this not as naive optimism but as a deliberate choice to engage with the unknown rather than retreat from it. That applies to how we lead our staffs, how we talk to students, and how we show up in our own professional development.Mental health is part of this conversation. The pressure that AI is placing on young people's sense of identity, authenticity, and belonging is real. School leaders need to be thinking about AI policy and student well-being in the same breath.Quotes"Trust is built slowly and lost in a second." — Kate Arthur"We need to protect mental health in the age of AI." — Kate Arthur"Open curiosity helps us navigate the unknown." — Kate ArthurConnect with KateWebsite: https://katewebsite.comSubstack: https://substack.com/@kate
As long compilations of episodes that can accompany you for several hours were requested, we put this new one together. This is a compilation of three different stories: Maya and Aztec Mythology, Native American Myths (Navajo and Apache), and History of the Incas. This podcast is entirely scripted and recorded by real people, it includes no AI, and mid-roll ad breaks are turned off so that you can relax without interruption. #sleep #documentary #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #mythology Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621 Enjoy my audiobook on Ancient Egyptian History, Myths & Mysteries: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mCqX5FoO6uCilrWCS8mB9?si=e1ecb983d2534d69 Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg En Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755 En Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Jasmine and Gracie as they climb high into the Andes Mountains to meet the amazing people who call these soaring peaks home! Discover ancient Inca secrets, colorful weaving traditions, llama helpers, mountain festivals, and delicious Andean foods. Learn new vocabulary, hear exciting legends, and explore how families live, work, and celebrate in one of the most incredible places on Earth. Perfect for curious kids who love travel, history, cultures, and adventure—this is one journey you don't want to miss!
This week we cover three archaeology stories in the news recently. First, ancient and unusual rock art in the Caucuses. Then we head over to Spain where researchers have excavated several graves at a monastery, including the queen who founded it. And finally, Natianal Geographic's June cover story is all about a long lost Incan city that may (or may not!) have been identified in Peru. Links Scientists Found ‘Messages from the Dead' on the Walls of an Ancient Tomb Skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, one of the most powerful rulers in medieval Europe, unearthed in Barcelona — along with several others who bore unexplained stab wounds The Search for the Inca's Lost Citadel Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week we cover three archaeology stories in the news recently. First, ancient and unusual rock art in the Caucuses. Then we head over to Spain where researchers have excavated several graves at a monastery, including the queen who founded it. And finally, Natianal Geographic's June cover story is all about a long lost Incan city that may (or may not!) have been identified in Peru. Links Scientists Found ‘Messages from the Dead' on the Walls of an Ancient Tomb Skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda, one of the most powerful rulers in medieval Europe, unearthed in Barcelona — along with several others who bore unexplained stab wounds The Search for the Inca's Lost Citadel Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aconcagua es una mítica ciudad del imperio inca. Sus realidad era un gran misterio, pero el reconocido fotógrafo español -ganador de dos premios World Press Photo- Arturo Rodríguez, logró inmortalizar el mítico enclave para National Geographic. En esta conversación nos cuenta cómo fue el trabajo que realizó, durante el cual tuvo que participar en varios rituales.
stupeň – O poslušnosti Rebrík božského výstupu bol napísaný predovšetkým pre mníchov. No slová svätého Jána Klimaka na začiatku prvej kapitoly naznačujú, že jeho úmyslom je osloviť každého človeka túžiaceho po spáse. Hovorí: „Dvere večného života sú otvorené pre každého. Cieľ nášho života je nasledovať Krista a podobať sa mu v jeho božskej láske.“ Ponúkané reflexie sú prípravou na farské formačné stretnutia. Venujú sa učeniu svätého Jána Klimaka o stupňoch duchovného výstupu, ktoré nachádzame v jeho slávnom diele Rebrík. Sv. Ján Klimak – Rebrík: https://www.filokalia.sk/sv--jan-klimak-rebrik/
What if everything we thought we knew about the ancient civilizations of the Americas was only part of the story?In this fascinating episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet sits down with renowned archaeologist Dr. Edwin Barnhart to explore the mysteries of the Maya, Inca, and other ancient cultures that flourished long before European contact. From the breathtaking engineering of Machu Picchu and the spiritual heart of Cusco to lost cities hidden beneath dense jungles, Dr. Barnhart reveals why some of history's greatest mysteries remain unsolved.We discuss:• The incredible stonework of Machu Picchu and how it may have been constructed• The origins of the Inca Empire and their fascinating creation stories• Ancient giants, gods, and mythology throughout the Americas• The mysterious Inca khipu "written language" that researchers still can't fully decode• Whether the Maya and Inca ever had contact with one another• Forgotten advanced civilizations of North America• The spiritual significance of Peru and the Amazon• Ancient cities that could rewrite human history• Why Dr. Barnhart believes there is still far more to discover than we currently knowIf you love archaeology, ancient mysteries, lost civilizations, hidden history, and the unanswered questions of our past, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Connect with Dr. Edwin BarnhartMaya Exploration Center: Maya Exploration CenterArchaeoEd Podcast: ArchaeoEd PodcastPatreon: Patreon - ArchaeoEdYouTube: Archaeologist Ed Barnhart YouTube ChannelGreat Courses: Great Courses with Edwin BarnhartAudible Courses: Audible - Edwin Barnhart CoursesMaya Calendar: Mayan Calendar WebsiteMaya Calendar App: Maya Calendar App StoreBars & Dots Maya Calendar Tool: Bars and Dots CalculatorSupport Dr. Barnhart's nonprofit research and educational programs through the Maya Exploration Center and PatreonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.
News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Forensic archaeologists seek to unmask Namibia's colonial-led genocide (details) Ancient beds in South African cave show a glimpse of stone-age life (details) (details) DNA study in Peru unveils pre-Inca migration and marriage trends (details) (details) New DNA studies in Britain explore reality of historical impacts from Vikings and others (details)
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Mystery and Legends: Unearthed Secrets of Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-05-27-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 雾气笼罩着马丘比丘,古老的石墙在被云遮盖的青山背景下静静伫立。En: Mist enveloped Machu Picchu, with ancient stone walls standing silently against the backdrop of cloud-covered green mountains.Zh: 晚秋的轻风中,空气中弥漫着一丝神秘和危险。En: In the light breeze of late autumn, a sense of mystery and danger pervaded the air.Zh: 在这样一个幽静的下午,梅、陈和李站在遗迹的入口前。En: On such a tranquil afternoon, Mei, Chen, and Li stood at the entrance of the ruins.Zh: 梅是一个充满激情的考古学家,她的心中有一个秘密的希望。En: Mei was a passionate archaeologist with a secret hope in her heart.Zh: 她的母亲曾经在睡前故事中告诉她一个有关失落印加神器的传说。En: Her mother had told her a bedtime story about a lost Inca artifact.Zh: 梅想找到这个神器,以证明这些故事的真实性,并在她的领域获得认可。En: Mei wanted to find this artifact to prove the stories true and gain recognition in her field.Zh: 她知道这趟旅途充满了挑战,但她坚定不移。En: She knew this journey would be full of challenges, but she was determined.Zh: 走进遗迹,陈关切地说:“梅,我们要小心。En: As they entered the ruins, Chen said with concern, "Mei, we need to be careful.Zh: 这个地方很危险。En: This place is dangerous."Zh: ”李点头附和:“对,这些不过是故事。En: Li nodded in agreement, "Right, these are just stories.Zh: 我们不能把命搭上去。En: We can't risk our lives."Zh: ”梅却充满信心地回答:“有些传说,也是基于真实的历史。En: Mei, full of confidence, replied, "Some legends are also based on real history.Zh: 我相信我们会找到些什么的。En: I believe we will find something."Zh: ”她决定追随自己的直觉,深入到遗迹的未探索部分。En: She decided to follow her intuition and delve into the unexplored parts of the ruins.Zh: 随着他们在石墙间穿行,午夜时分,他们发现了一处隐蔽的房间,墙上刻画着与传说相符的印记。En: As they navigated through the stone walls, at midnight, they discovered a hidden room with markings on the walls that matched the legend.Zh: 梅心跳加速,但不等她仔细查看,地面剧烈晃动,整座结构开始崩塌。En: Mei's heartbeat quickened, but before she could examine closely, the ground shook violently, and the entire structure began to collapse.Zh: “快跑!En: "Run!"Zh: ”陈大喊。En: Chen shouted.Zh: 三人拼命地朝安全的出口跑去,石块从头顶落下。En: The three of them raced desperately towards a safe exit as stones fell from above.Zh: 当他们终于跑出塌陷的范围,三人气喘吁吁,脸上满是灰尘,但每个人都面露惊险过后的笑容。En: When they finally escaped the collapsing area, they were gasping for breath, their faces covered in dust, but each with a smile of relief.Zh: 梅手中紧握着一小块石片,上面刻着似曾相识的符号。En: Mei clutched a small stone fragment in her hand, etched with familiar symbols.Zh: 虽然这只是一个碎片,却证明了传奇可能是真的。En: Although it was just a fragment, it suggested the legend might be true.Zh: 陈和李对梅的直觉刮目相看。En: Chen and Li were impressed with Mei's intuition.Zh: 陈说:“梅,你的直觉很准。En: Chen said, "Mei, your intuition was spot on.Zh: 我们低估你了。En: We underestimated you."Zh: ”李点头:“真相总藏在传说中。En: Li nodded, "Truth is often hidden in legends.Zh: 下次我们更相信你的判断。En: Next time, we'll trust your judgment more."Zh: ”梅微笑着,看着手中的石片,心中充满信心。En: Mei smiled, looking at the stone fragment in her hand, her heart filled with confidence.Zh: 即使只是一片碎石,它也象征着一个新的开始,以及对未知世界的无尽探索。En: Even if it was just a piece of rock, it symbolized a new beginning and endless exploration of the unknown world.Zh: 传说也许只是故事的一部分,但隐藏在其中的真相,值得每一次努力去发现。En: Legends might just be part of a story, but the truth hidden within them is worth every effort to discover. Vocabulary Words:mist: 雾气envelop: 笼罩ancient: 古老的stone walls: 石墙backdrop: 背景pervade: 弥漫archaeologist: 考古学家artifact: 神器recognition: 认可journey: 旅途determined: 坚定不移concern: 关切delve: 深入unexplored: 未探索navigate: 穿行hidden: 隐蔽markings: 印记examine: 查看collapse: 崩塌desperately: 拼命地gasping: 气喘吁吁dust: 灰尘fragment: 碎片etched: 刻着intuition: 直觉spot on: 很准truth: 真相symbolize: 象征exploration: 探索effort: 努力
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Race for the Hidden Inca Treasure: A Journey of Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-27-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: Carlos caminaba por las antiguas ruinas de Machu Picchu, rodeado por el manto de neblina que se elevaba suavemente desde el suelo.En: Carlos walked through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, surrounded by the mantle of mist that rose softly from the ground.Es: Sus botas resonaban con un eco sordo sobre las piedras ancestrales mientras el viento fresco del otoño acariciaba su rostro.En: His boots echoed dully over the ancestral stones as the cool autumn wind caressed his face.Es: Las montañas de los Andes, majestuosas y silenciosas, observaban desde lo alto, guardando siglos de secretos.En: The majestic and silent Andes mountains watched from above, guarding centuries of secrets.Es: El arqueólogo sentía una mezcla de emoción y nerviosismo.En: The archaeologist felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.Es: Sabía que el festival de Inti Raymi se aproximaba y los preparativos ya habían comenzado en las zonas cercanas, recordando a todos la grandeza del antiguo imperio incaico.En: He knew that the Inti Raymi festival was approaching and preparations had already begun in nearby areas, reminding everyone of the greatness of the ancient Inca empire.Es: Pero su mente estaba fija en el rumor de un artefacto oculto, un objeto que prometía cambiar su destino.En: But his mind was fixed on the rumor of a hidden artifact, an object that promised to change his destiny.Es: Nadie lo había encontrado jamás, pero Carlos estaba decidido a ser el primero.En: No one had ever found it, but Carlos was determined to be the first.Es: Sin embargo, no estaba solo en su búsqueda.En: However, he was not alone in his quest.Es: Elena, su rival en el campo de la arqueología, también había oído los rumores.En: Elena, his rival in the field of archaeology, had also heard the rumors.Es: Ella tenía una reputación de ser astuta y rápida, y Carlos sabía que debía actuar con rapidez y precisión.En: She had a reputation for being cunning and quick, and Carlos knew he had to act with speed and precision.Es: El día anterior, Miguel, un amable guía local, le había ofrecido un nuevo dato: una parte menos explorada de las ruinas que pocos se atrevían a recorrer debido a lo peligroso del terreno.En: The day before, Miguel, a kind local guide, had offered him a new piece of information: a less explored part of the ruins that few dared to venture into due to the dangerous terrain.Es: Carlos agradeció la información con una sonrisa agradecida y partió al amanecer, decidido a encontrar el artefacto antes que Elena.En: Carlos thanked him with a grateful smile and set off at dawn, determined to find the artifact before Elena.Es: Al llegar a la sección desconocida, el corazón de Carlos latía con fuerza.En: Upon reaching the unknown section, Carlos's heart was pounding.Es: Las piedras eran resbaladizas y el camino angosto, pero él avanzó decidido, su linterna cortando la niebla.En: The stones were slippery, and the path was narrow, but he pressed on determinedly, his flashlight cutting through the fog.Es: Caía la tarde cuando un brillo metálico captó su atención.En: As afternoon fell, a metallic gleam caught his attention.Es: Allí, oculto tras un muro de musgo, había una pequeña abertura.En: There, hidden behind a mossy wall, was a small opening.Es: Carlos, sintiendo la victoria a su alcance, deslizó su cuerpo por el hueco y cayó en una cámara oculta.En: Carlos, feeling victory within his reach, slid his body through the gap and fell into a hidden chamber.Es: Al encender su linterna, sus ojos se posaron sobre un altar cubierto de símbolos incas, y en el centro, el artefacto.En: When he turned on his flashlight, his eyes landed on an altar covered with Inca symbols, and in the center, the artifact.Es: Era un disco de oro tallado con intrincados patrones.En: It was a gold disc carved with intricate patterns.Es: "¡Lo encontré!"En: "I found it!"Es: murmuró para sí, acercándose.En: he murmured to himself, approaching.Es: Justo cuando sus dedos tocaron el frío metal, escuchó un sonido a sus espaldas.En: Just as his fingers touched the cold metal, he heard a sound behind him.Es: Se dio vuelta rápidamente, encontrándose cara a cara con Elena.En: He turned quickly, finding himself face to face with Elena.Es: Ella había llegado por otro camino, sus ojos brillando con la misma mezcla de asombro y determinación.En: She had arrived by another path, her eyes shining with the same mix of amazement and determination.Es: La tensión en el aire era palpable, un momento eterno donde el tiempo parecía detenerse.En: The tension in the air was palpable, a timeless moment where time seemed to stand still.Es: "Carlos, no tiene que ser una competencia," dijo Elena finalmente, su voz suave pero firme.En: "Carlos, this doesn't have to be a competition," Elena finally said, her voice soft but firm.Es: "Imagina lo que podríamos descubrir si trabajamos juntos."En: "Imagine what we could discover if we worked together."Es: Carlos bajó la mirada al disco, reflexionando.En: Carlos lowered his gaze to the disc, reflecting.Es: Siempre había querido reconocimiento, pero en ese instante se dio cuenta de que el verdadero valor estaba en desentrañar los misterios del pasado, no solo en los créditos personales.En: He had always wanted recognition, but at that moment he realized that the true value lay in unraveling the mysteries of the past, not just in personal credits.Es: Asintió lentamente, extendiendo su mano hacia Elena.En: He nodded slowly, extending his hand toward Elena.Es: Elena sonrió y aceptó el gesto.En: Elena smiled and accepted the gesture.Es: Juntos, salieron de la cámara, el artefacto entre ellos, listos para compartir su hallazgo con el mundo.En: Together, they left the chamber, the artifact between them, ready to share their discovery with the world.Es: Aquella noche, desde una de las terrazas, contemplaron el cielo estrellado sabiéndose parte de algo mucho más grande que ellos mismos.En: That night, from one of the terraces, they gazed at the starry sky, knowing they were part of something much bigger than themselves.Es: Al final, Carlos entendió que el conocimiento y la aventura eran recompensas suficientes, y que a veces, el verdadero descubrimiento residía en aprender a compartir el camino.En: In the end, Carlos understood that knowledge and adventure were rewards enough, and that sometimes, the true discovery lay in learning to share the journey. Vocabulary Words:the ruins: las ruinasthe mantle: el mantothe mist: la neblinathe boots: las botasthe echo: el ecoancestral: ancestralesmajestic: majestuosasthe archaeologist: el arqueólogonervousness: nerviosismothe empire: el imperiothe artifact: el artefactoto change: cambiarto find: encontrarthe rival: la rivalcunning: astutaprecision: precisiónthe guide: el guíaslippery: resbaladizasthe path: el caminodeterminedly: decididoto gleam: brillarthe wall: el murothe chamber: la cámarathe altar: el altarintricate: intrincadosto murmur: murmurarto reflect: reflexionarto unravel: desentrañarthe mystery: el misteriothe discovery: el descubrimiento
In this episode, host Jack Eidt delves into the groundbreaking archaeological discoveries at the Huaca Montegrande site in the Peruvian Amazon with guest Karen Gordon, an associate at ASICAMPE, the nonprofit Association for Scientific Research of the Peruvian Amazon [https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcacao/]. They explore the ancient Marañon culture, their sophisticated agroforestry practices, and the origins of cacao, the plant responsible for the world's chocolate. Traces of cacao have been found in 6,000-year-old ceremonial pottery vessels from what is now recognized as the oldest monumental temple site in Peru, predating the pyramids of Egypt or Mesopotamia. Tune in to learn how these findings are rewriting the history of organized human settlement and spirituality in the ancient Amazon. Nominated as one of the Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in the World, Montegrande is currently unearthing the story of the ancient Amazonian Marañon Culture and their sophisticated agroforestry practices, social structure, and cosmovision – 3,000 years before the more well-studied Inca and Nazca cultures. These findings completely rewrite the history of organized human settlement and spirituality in the ancient Amazon. Groundbreaking evidence from Montegrande points to the Marañon Culture as being the earliest human stewards of cacao in the world, tending its domestication, cultivation, veneration and trade. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: https://inboundperu.com/2022/03/11/the-world-will-get-to-know-huaca-montegrande-where-historys-oldest-cacao-was-found%ef%bf%bc/8644/ Ancient Builders of the Amazon on Nova PBS: https://youtu.be/dY82nZTxXQ4?si=UcvfsGJtvJQY_GAs Karen Gordon - Equal parts soul-filled and inspired educator, Karen's work as a restoration ecologist and land steward has spanned California's Channel Islands to the Peruvian Amazon for the last 30 years. She has called Costa Rica's cloud forested mountaintops home for the last two decades. ASICAMPE is a small Peruvian nonprofit research organization led by Dr. Quirino Olivera; making significant contributions to Amazonian and world history. Nevertheless, the Huaca Montegrande project, destined to become and UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces multiple threats and requires protection to continue their work. For more information and to support their work: https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcacao/ Musical interludes by Oscar Jimenez Fernandez. IG: @oscarjimenezfdc Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate advocate, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 237
Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Mysteries of Machu Picchu: Santiago's Inca Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-05-17-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol se alzaba lentamente sobre las montañas de los Andes, iluminando las ruinas místicas de Machu Picchu.En: The sun rose slowly over the montañas de los Andes, illuminating the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu.Es: Era otoño en el hemisferio sur, y la fría brisa del amanecer anunciaba la futura llegada del invierno.En: It was autumn in the southern hemisphere, and the cold morning breeze announced the future arrival of winter.Es: Los aldeanos se movían con energía alrededor de las antiguas estructuras, preparando con devoción el Inti Raymi, el Festival del Sol.En: The villagers moved energetically around the ancient structures, devoutly preparing for the Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun.Es: Sus ropas coloridas reflejaban la rica herencia de los incas, creando una escena llena de vida y tradición.En: Their colorful clothes reflected the rich heritage of the incas, creating a scene full of life and tradition.Es: Santiago, un arquéologo apasionado por la historia inca, observaba todo desde una pequeña colina.En: Santiago, an archaeologist passionate about inca history, watched everything from a small hill.Es: En sus manos sostenía un mapa antiguo que indicaba la ubicación de un artefacto perdido, una pequeña figura de oro que, según las leyendas, contenía secretos de la civilización inca.En: In his hands, he held an ancient map indicating the location of a lost artifact, a small gold figure that, according to legends, contained secrets of the inca civilization.Es: Creía que este artefacto no solo era un tesoro histórico, sino también un objeto de poder sobrenatural.En: He believed this artifact was not only a historical treasure but also an object of supernatural power.Es: Pero algo extraño sucedió.En: But something strange happened.Es: Durante una ceremonia, el artefacto desapareció.En: During a ceremony, the artifact disappeared.Es: Los aldeanos estaban inquietos y desconfiaban de los forasteros, mientras que los arqueólogos discutían, creyendo que todo era un engaño para desacreditar su trabajo.En: The villagers were uneasy and distrusted outsiders, while the archaeologists argued, believing it was all a hoax to discredit their work.Es: La tensión crecía, y Santiago sabía que debía actuar.En: The tension grew, and Santiago knew he had to act.Es: La necesidad de resolver el misterio lo consumía.En: The need to solve the mystery consumed him.Es: Decidió investigar solo.En: He decided to investigate alone.Es: Siguiendo pistas sutiles que los demás habían pasado por alto, Santiago se adentró en el Valle Sagrado, un lugar donde la naturaleza parecía guardar sus propios secretos.En: Following subtle clues that others had overlooked, Santiago ventured into the Valle Sagrado, a place where nature seemed to keep its own secrets.Es: Su búsqueda pronto lo llevó a una cueva escondida entre la vegetación densa.En: His search soon led him to a cave hidden among the dense vegetation.Es: Dentro, la luz reveló a María, una joven del pueblo, arrodillada frente al artefacto de oro.En: Inside, the light revealed María, a young woman from the village, kneeling in front of the golden artifact.Es: Santiago se detuvo, sorprendido.En: Santiago stopped, surprised.Es: María sostenía la figura con cuidado, como si supiera algo que él no sabía.En: María held the figure carefully, as if she knew something he did not.Es: —No debería estar aquí —dijo María—.En: "You shouldn't be here," said María.Es: Durante el Inti Raymi, no debe ser perturbado.En: "During the Inti Raymi, it must not be disturbed."Es: Santiago comprendió al instante.En: Santiago understood instantly.Es: María no había robado el artefacto; lo había protegido.En: María had not stolen the artifact; she had protected it.Es: Su intención era preservar el respeto debido a sus ancestros y evitar cualquier caos que pudiera alterar la celebración sagrada.En: Her intention was to preserve the respect owed to her ancestors and avoid any chaos that might disrupt the sacred celebration.Es: Santiago sintió cómo su percepción cambiaba.En: Santiago felt his perspective change.Es: Este artefacto no era solo una pieza arqueológica; era una parte viva del legado de María y su comunidad.En: This artifact was not just an archaeological piece; it was a living part of María's and her community's legacy.Es: Los dos conversaron, y finalmente Santiago entendió la importancia de las tradiciones.En: The two conversed, and finally Santiago understood the importance of traditions.Es: Acordaron juntos que el artefacto se quedaría con María hasta después del festival.En: They agreed together that the artifact would stay with María until after the festival.Es: Luego, decidirían qué hacer, asegurándose de respetar la historia y la cultura inca.En: Then, they would decide what to do, ensuring to respect the inca history and culture.Es: Cuando el primer rayo del sol tocó las piedras de Machu Picchu al día siguiente, Santiago observó con un renovado sentido de admiración.En: When the first ray of sun touched the stones of Machu Picchu the next day, Santiago observed with a renewed sense of admiration.Es: Había aprendido que preservar el pasado no solo significaba estudiarlo, sino también honrarlo.En: He had learned that preserving the past meant not only studying it but also honoring it.Es: La desaparición del artefacto no fue un robo, sino una llamada a comprender y respetar.En: The disappearance of the artifact was not a theft but a call to understand and respect.Es: Santiago regresó al campamento, ya no solo como arqueólogo, sino como un puente entre mundos distintos.En: Santiago returned to the camp, no longer just an archaeologist, but as a bridge between distinct worlds.Es: La cultura y la ciencia se unieron en él, y Machu Picchu, una vez más, se levantaba no solo como una maravilla arquitectónica sino como un símbolo de las conexiones humanas a través del tiempo.En: Culture and science came together in him, and Machu Picchu, once again, rose not only as an architectural marvel but as a symbol of human connections through time. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe mountain: la montañamystical: místicothe breeze: la brisathe arrival: la llegadathe villager: el aldeanodevoutly: con devociónthe heritage: la herenciathe archaeologist: el arqueólogothe figure: la figurathe legend: la leyendathe artifact: el artefactoto vanish: desapareceruneasy: inquietoto distrust: desconfiarthe outsider: el forasterothe hoax: el engañothe tension: la tensiónthe mystery: el misteriosubtle: sutilto venture: aventurarsethe valley: el valledense: densothe vegetation: la vegetaciónthe cave: la cuevato kneel: arrodillarseto disturb: perturbarsacred: sagradochaos: el caosthe legacy: el legado
Join Jasmine and Gracie as they head up into the clouds to explore a place that is home to cool animals like llamas, tapirs, chinchillas, and condors; full of fascinating cultures like the Inca; packed with volcanoes and glaciers and stretches through SEVEN countries!
In this week's episode, we cover three archaeology news stories. First up, a Nature-backed report on unusually old woodworking from Kalambo Falls, where waterlogged conditions preserved a wedge, digging stick, and notched logs dated by luminescence to about 476,000 years ago, suggesting advanced planning and challenging simple “Stone Age” assumptions. We then discuss a Pompeii discovery of two skeletons outside the city walls near Porta Stabia, including a man apparently shielding his head with a terracotta bowl and carrying an oil lamp, and we debate the benefits and risks of an AI-generated scene reconstruction. Finally, we examine Peru's Monte Sierpe “Band of Holes,” over 5,200 aligned pits mapped by drones and analyzed via microbotanical remains, with a study proposing early market use and later Inca-style accounting patterns resembling quipu, while we question how and why such a vast system was built and used. Links Segment 1 World's oldest wooden structure was built by an unknown species, nearly 200,000 years before modern humans evolved (earth.com) Hominins built with wood 476,000 years ago (Nature) Segment 2 This Man Fled Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius Erupted. Archaeologists Found Him 2,000 Years Later, Holding a Bowl to Protect His Head and a Lamp to Light His Way Segment 3 Study suggests these 5,200 holes dug into a mountain were some form of ancient accounting (earth.com) Indigenous accounting and exchange at Monte Sierpe (‘Band of Holes') in the Pisco Valley, Peru (Cambridge University Press) Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this week's episode, we cover three archaeology news stories. First up, a Nature-backed report on unusually old woodworking from Kalambo Falls, where waterlogged conditions preserved a wedge, digging stick, and notched logs dated by luminescence to about 476,000 years ago, suggesting advanced planning and challenging simple “Stone Age” assumptions. We then discuss a Pompeii discovery of two skeletons outside the city walls near Porta Stabia, including a man apparently shielding his head with a terracotta bowl and carrying an oil lamp, and we debate the benefits and risks of an AI-generated scene reconstruction. Finally, we examine Peru's Monte Sierpe “Band of Holes,” over 5,200 aligned pits mapped by drones and analyzed via microbotanical remains, with a study proposing early market use and later Inca-style accounting patterns resembling quipu, while we question how and why such a vast system was built and used. Links Segment 1 World's oldest wooden structure was built by an unknown species, nearly 200,000 years before modern humans evolved (earth.com) Hominins built with wood 476,000 years ago (Nature) Segment 2 This Man Fled Pompeii as Mount Vesuvius Erupted. Archaeologists Found Him 2,000 Years Later, Holding a Bowl to Protect His Head and a Lamp to Light His Way Segment 3 Study suggests these 5,200 holes dug into a mountain were some form of ancient accounting (earth.com) Indigenous accounting and exchange at Monte Sierpe (‘Band of Holes') in the Pisco Valley, Peru (Cambridge University Press) Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's the end of April and that means it's time again for another This Month in Birding panel with a great group of birding friends joining host Nate Swick to talk about recent birding news and science. Jody Allair, Gabriel Foley, and Jennie Duberstein discuss birding and your brain, guano and civilization, and our favorite birding April Fool's. Links to items discussed in this podcast: Backyard birdwatchers help scientists uncover what hawks really like to eat Becoming an Expert Birder Can Reshape Your Brain and Might Help Protect It From Aging, New Research Suggests Seabirds shaped the expansion of pre-Inca society in Peru Feeling you belong may keep scientists in ornithology, study suggests Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!
April has felt… cursed. And honestly, we can't ignore it anymore. From everything going wrong to what happened on the plane (yes… including a broken bra strap at the worst possible moment), we started wondering if this month is just chaotic—or if something bigger is going on. In this episode, we talk through the strange run of events this April, the upcoming Saturn–Mars conjunction, and whether astrology might actually explain the patterns we're seeing. We also share a few other moments that made us question what's happening… before diving into our Peru trip and how the experience felt in Cusco and Machu Picchu.Join our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, each Friday at 1pmEST/10am PST on YouTube and Instagram Live!Follow The Alchemist's Inkwell on:● YouTube● Instagram● TiktokFollow Emily: Patreon: https://patreon.com/likerofwordsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/likerofwordsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LikerOfWordsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/likerofwords.bsky.socialWebsite (join the mailing list!): https://www.emilydexterpsychic.com/Follow KristaLyn: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kristalynsofiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristalynsofia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KristaLynSofia Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kristalynsofia.bsky.social Website (join the mailing list!): https://www.kristalynsofia.com/Keywords: Peru, Machu Picchu, ancient temples, spiritual practices, Inca, Quechua, sacred sites, ayahuasca, sacred energy, travel magic
News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Archaeologists conduct first carbon dating of Paleolithic paintings in southwestern France (details)(details) 43,000 written fragments chronicle centuries of everyday Egyptian life (details) Ancient parrot feathers point to complex pre-Inca logistical planning (details) Newly recovered artifact could be from Europe's oldest known handgun (details)
The Inca Empire was the largest and most sophisticated state ever created in the pre-Columbian Americas, stretching along the Andes from present-day southern Colombia to central Chile and Argentina by the early 16th century. What makes it historically significant is that the Inca managed to build and administer this enormous realm without many technologies that Eurasian civilizations relied on, such as iron tools, wheels, draft animals, or a conventional writing system. As great as its accomplishments were, its fall at the hands of the Spanish was just as dramatic and sudden. Learn more about the Incan Empire on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Subscribe to the podcast! https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/Ds7Rx7jvPJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/ Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices