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The Archaeology Channel - Audio News from Archaeologica

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The news of the week in audio, for many years compiled and written by the late Michelle Hilling of Archaeologica, is now the product of our dedicated volunteer team. Read by Laura Kennedy, the Audio News is compiled from Archaeologica’s daily news updates. The musical interludes are original compositions by Anthony Kennedy. The Audio News from Archaeologica is compiled from Archaeologica.org's dai... more

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News items read by Laura Kennedy include:

* New dating of Monte Verde contradicts consensus on human settlement of South America (details)(details)

* Study traces roots foundations of democracy throughout the ancient world (details)(details)

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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)

* A... more

News items read by Laura Kennedy include:

* Arabic letter from Nubian king proves he was real (details)(details)

* DNA study dispels some popular notions about interactions of farmers and hunter-gatherers in Neolithic Europe (details)(details)... more

News items read by Laura Kennedy include:

* Ice Age carvings show complex sign systems 40,000 years before writing (details)

* Study suggests interbreeding mostly involved Neanderthal males and human females (details)

* Chimú geoglyph and l... more

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Host

Laura Kennedy
Host of Audio News from Archaeologica; long-time presenter of weekly archaeology news updates.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 371 ratings
  • Reader

    Please bring back laura Kennedy. The new reader is grating. I love this podcast but can’t listen to the oddly lilting voice

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ancient Explorer
    United States5 months ago
  • Too interesting

    I initially downloaded a bunch of these episodes to listen to while falling asleep, thinking it would be relaxing and undramatic. Instead, each bit of info is so thrilling it’s become a regular daytime listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EeeQQQQQu
    United States6 months ago
  • Why not five

    i've listened to this podcast for almost a decade. The only reason I don't give it five stars is because of the continual emphasis on why archaeology is applicable to the present day sensibilities. Archaeology doesn't need this sort of justification.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    longtime ride
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent

    Always learning something fascinating! Thanks to podcasters!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    William_Noack
    United States10 months ago
  • Look forward to archeo news every week

    Great information and podcast length. Fascinating stories about current discoveries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chey51
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise, well-sourced roundups and calm narration.
A number of listeners push back against perceived political commentary in some stories.
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Fans frequently highlight global coverage and practical takeaways as strengths.

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A weekly audio round-up of current archaeology and historical science news, packaged as concise briefs that connect discoveries from around the world. Listeners get four to five short stories per episode, often with notes on methods (like drone mapping or Bayesian dating) and the broader implications for human history, ancient technologies, and religious or cultural contexts. The show is praised for high-quality narration, global coverage, and clear explanations that make complex findings accessible; some listeners push for longer episodes or more in-depth interviews, while a subset expresses frustration with perceived political commentary at times.

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