
Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 189 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Natural SciencesScienceHistory | |||

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Don Verdean is awful.
I’m sorry. Let us commiserate together. Also be sure to check out the Screens of the Stone Age podcast! Those ... more
I have decided to stop using David Hurst Thomas’ 2000 book Skull Wars in my classes because it is a bit old at this point. But it’s still great, and gives an excellent overview of relations between archaeologists and the Native community, including m... more
So there I was, minding my own business when the Ronald Reagan Library gave me a call and asked me to check out their exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls! Did they want me because I am a world-renowned archaeologist, or because I’m an archaeologist who l... more
Today we run head on into a question I have gotten throughout my career: is C14 dating fake? I’m going to go with a complex, multi-faceted answer of “NO.” The question that is much more fun: Why do people keep saying this?
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In regard to Episode 180, “Is Carbon 14 Dating Fake?”, I do not see the method as fake, it is the assumptions. How do we know that the decay rate is constant when Dr Willard Libby himself recognized that the atmosphere itself isn’t in equilibrium? To me, that seems like an inconsistency not to be ignored…
Way to ruin an interesting topic. I'm a skeptic and like listening to these kinds of podcasts to pick up some facts and talking points that I can use when discussing with. I listened to 3 episodes and got nothing. Nada. The host just talks about how stupid and idiotic the topics are. I'm not an expert, but I know that if I go in laughing at a person and calling their beliefs stupid and idiotic, that shuts down the conversation.You are not going to educate someone by mocking and laughing at them.... more
I stumbled across this podcast looking for something to bridge conversation over shared interests in the history of humans with someone who’s been sucked in by Hancock in part because of the colonialist mindset of those who have historically dominated archaeology. But the 2025 host painfully pompous in exactly that way (the earlier hosts were far better but terrible sound quality).
My hope is that he’s intending to mirror Hancock et al and somehow his condescension is effective with a large po... more
Don’t listen to this podcast. Came for the cenotes episode, left after hearing his personal views on transgender people guised behind reductionist science. Byeeeeee loser lol
As a skeptic myself, he’s embarrassing to listen to.
Unless you want to hear from someone who thinks they are way smarter than they actually are, I would check out a different show.
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This show focuses on archaeology, pseudoscience, and how to separate evidence from sensational claims. Across episodes, the host debunks popular myths (from Graham Hancock to the Shroud of Turin) while explaining archaeological methods, dating techniques, and the importance of robust evidence. The blend of accessible storytelling, field anecdotes, and rigorous critique makes it well suited for curious non-specialists and professionals who want a clearer view of how archaeology really works and why pseudoscience persists. A standout trait is the host's knack for entertaining, relatable delivery paired with careful scientific reasoning, though some listeners perceive a provocative tone or fast pace at times.
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