
An archaeology podcast and book club where archaeologists Barbara and Tristan read and discuss archaeology books that make the ancient past approachable and fun. This bi-weekly archaeology podcast draws on over 40 years of combined experience. Archaeology Books for Fun explores ancient civilizations, archaeological mysteries, “lost” cities, and popular myths. Topics range from the illicit artifact... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Destroying an artifact will do it, especially on an archaeological dig.
In this episode, Barbara and Tristan continue "Relics" by Mary Anna Evans (Ch. 11–13), an archaeology-themed murder mystery. The mystery keeps building, the fieldwork drama esca... more
Was it a murder, or an accident? In part 2 (Ch. 6-10) of Mary Anna Evans' archaeology murder mystery "Relics" kicks off the mystery, while still giving Barbara and Tristan plenty of archaeology to dig into along the way.
After a near-disaster of a d... more
"Relics" by Mary Anna Evans is an archaeology-themed murder mystery, and we’re reading Chapters 1-5.
What do “buffalo wallows” have to do with archaeology? Unfortunately… more than they should in this episode. We're kicking off the archaeology-theme... more
Ancient horse history and archaeology: how horses spread across the ancient world, by sea to Japan, the Americas, Australasia, and even (briefly) Antarctica.
With one boat, one horse, two rowers. Not the most efficient, but it was the best choice at... more
Met them at SHA 2026, this podcast is such a great surprise!
Perfect content to relax and unwind with. Highly recommend!
I found this podcast when looking for a review for “In Small Things Forgotten” and have been enjoying subsequent episodes as well. I now have a list of books to read. The hosts are pleasant and I like the structure of the show where they talk a little bit about each chapter and bring in background knowledge as well as their thoughts and reactions.
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Apple Podcasts | #242 |
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