ArchaeoAnimals

Dec 05 2023 66 ep. 54 mins 520
ArchaeoAnimals Podcast artwork

This is a show about the connection between animals and humans in the past. Our experts, Alex Fitzpatrick and Simona Falanga will guide you through the interesting world of Zooarchaeology.

  Education  History  Society & Culture
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


The Zooarchaeology of ArchaeoAnimals - Ep 65

Dec 05 2023 58 mins  
In this final episode of ArchaeoAnimals, Alex and Simona look back to over five years of podcasting about the archaeology of animal remains. From the very beginnings, to some of the running themes, recurring characters and inside jokes, this episode is an introspective journey into ArchaeoAnimals. Tune in for some of our favourite ArchaeoAnimals moments, we hope you'll enjoy them a

Cute Animals Galore! - Ep 64

Nov 07 2023 60 mins  
From quokkas to otters, we have selected some of the most endearing animals on the planet to bring you the 'Cutest Case Studies of All Time'. Tune in to learn more about the anatomy and zooarchaeologies of the cutest of creatures. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/64 Links and Sources * The Duckbilled Playtpus (1799) - T

The Zooarchaeology of Predator - Ep 63

Oct 03 2023 53 mins  
Join us for this year's Halloween episode where we discuss the zooarchaeology of the Predator franchise. From Hellhounds to Feral Predators, join us on a journey through 36 years of concept art and creature design of one of pop culture's most beloved franchises. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/63 Links and Sources * Co

The Creatures of Medieval Maps and Bestiaries - Ep 62

Sep 05 2023 52 mins  
Join us on a journey through the mystical world of medieval maps and bestiaries. We will cover a selection of creatures real and imagined, their portrayal in the medieval period and how they informed people's perceptions of said creatures. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/62 Links and Sources * The Hereford Mappa Mundi

Lactose Intolerants Beware! The Zooarchaeology of Dairy - Ep 61

Aug 01 2023 54 mins  
In this episode we discuss all things dairy. Tune in to learn more about how several archaeology sub-disciplines come together to provide evidence for dairy production and consumption in the past. Also some interesting bog butter theories. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/61 Links and Sources * Albarella, U. (1997). Siz

Ancient Crafts and Gross Stuff: Experimental Zooarchaeology - Ep 60

Jul 04 2023 55 mins  
Join us as we delve into experimental archaeology through the lenses of zooarchaeology. How can replicating objects or activities from the archaeological record help us understand animal exploitation in the past? Tune in to find out more! Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animals/60 Links and Sources * The Auerrind Project [http

Elephant or Cyclops? The Mistaken Identity of Animal Bones - Ep 59

Jun 06 2023 57 mins  
From dragons, to unicorns and Divine Chickens, this episode is all about mythological creatures and how they may (or may not) have been inspired by fossilised remains of extinct species. Our friend Pliny the Elder makes an appearance once again, along with a peculiar extinct giraffe species. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/animal

From the Frontlines to the Trenches - Ep 58

May 02 2023 54 mins  
Join us as we embark on another listener-requested episode topic, this time all about the zooarchaeology of animals used in warfare. From fiery pigs to Hannibal's infamous elephants, we take a look at how animals from around the world have been integral to military operations from prehistory to World War I. Links and Sources * Ameen, C., Benkert, H., Fraser, T., Gordon, R., Holm

The Zooarchaeology of Star Wars - Ep 57

Apr 04 2023 58 mins  
Episode II: Attack of the Alex This episode, Alex and Simona dive back into the Star Wars universe and discuss the skeletal anatomy of a variety of creatures from both the canon lore and legends. Tune in to learn more about the possible ecology and anatomy of creatures such as the Krayt Dragon, the Kaadu and the Kowakian Monkey-Lizard and why nerf welfare is no laughing matter. T

Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction - What is it and What Does it Do? - Ep 56

Mar 07 2023 49 mins  
This episode brings together episodes 53 to 55 as the unexpected finale of a 'secret miniseries' on how zooarchaeology can be used to reconstruct palaeoenvironments in conjunction with other archaeological subdisciplines. But how can the presence or absence of a given toad species infer on past environments? Tune in to find out! Case studies feature the humble European pond turtle/