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Pseudo-Archaeology
Atlantis
Graham Hancock
Archaeology
Shroud Of Turin
Dead Sea Scrolls
Bimini Road
Pseudoscience
Piltdown Man
Health
Preventative Care
Anthropology
Menendez Murders
Duende
Fountain Of Youth
Maya Civilization
Dendera Light
Amelia Earhart
Flint Dibble
Charles Dawson

Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.

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Don Verdean is awful.

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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

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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

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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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Key witness in the Menendez murders trial and classmate of Dr. Kinkella
Episode: Six Degrees of Menendez Murders: I Knew a Guy Who Knew the Guy - Ep 152
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Episode: Flint Dibble and Graham Hancock Talk for 4.5 Hours on The Joe Rogan Experience - Ep 140
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Dr. Andrew Kinkella
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4.3 out of 5 stars from 281 ratings
  • C-14

    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…

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    Azer86x
    United States7 days ago
  • 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

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    idt3
    2 months ago
  • Bombastic and alienating

    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

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    thingsforlongtrips
    United States6 months ago
  • Embarrassed I listened to two episodes

    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

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    25996433
    United States7 months ago
  • Yikes

    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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    BoxoutBrown
    United States8 months ago

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Positive feedback frequently highlights informative, entertaining exploration of myths and pseudoarchaeology.
Listeners often note the show bridges academia and public understanding, though some critique pacing or tone.
Overall, strong appreciation for accessible archaeology and debunking, with praise for engaging delivery and solid guests.

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What is Pseudo-Archaeology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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