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The Archaeologist's Notebook

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Ever looked at a skeleton and wondered, "What’s your story?" Think no more. Welcome to The Archaeologist's Notebook! With videos twice a week, we bring the dead back to speak (metaphorically, of course). Hosted by professional archaeologist Giselle Kiraly, this show dives deep into the dirt to uncover thousands of years of human history. Make sure to Subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

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  • S1 · E14
    August 7 · 25 min

    Why Do These Egyptian Mummies Have Gold Tongues?

    Why were ancient mummies buried with golden foil tongues inside their mouths? What hidden Iron Age secrets lie trapped inside a fused 2,000-year-old block of soil and copper? And how did a metal detectorist in Norway stumble upon the largest Viking silver hoard discovered in over a century? In today’s video, Giselle digs deep into three remarkable archaeological breakthroughs that are reshaping our understanding of the ancient world. Join Giselle and historian Tristan Hughes (host of ‘The Ancients’ podcast) to discuss “one of the most amazing discoveries in Britain”! 🪏 You can become a certified Dirt Nerd by becoming a channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJyzOQzeHJfZJMZ9-r_h3A/join Source Materials: Alamy Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Anne Engesveen, Innlandet County Council Innlandet County Council May-Tove Smiseth, Innlandet County Council 1,700-year-old sock by Manchester Museum (https://multilingualmuseum.manchester.ac.uk/object/1700-year-old-sock/) License: CC 4.0 International Attribution https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E13
    August 4 · 22 min

    These artefacts changed everything we knew about ancient doctors

    What are the greatest archaeological discoveries in medicine? In today's episode, Giselle breaks down how archaeologists have made groundbreaking discoveries in revealing how doctors practiced surgery thousands of years ago. From a 2,000-year-old skeleton unearthed in Hungary with a complete set of Roman surgical tools to a perfectly preserved doctor's toolkit found in the ruins of Pompeii, these remains offer an incredible look into how medicine was practiced in the ancient world.What are the greatest archaeological discoveries in medicine? In today's episode, Giselle breaks down how archaeologists have made groundbreaking discoveries in revealing how doctors practiced surgery thousands of years ago. From a 2,000-year-old skeleton unearthed in Hungary with a complete set of Roman surgical tools to a perfectly preserved doctor's toolkit found in the ruins of Pompeii, these remains offer an incredible look into how medicine was practiced in the ancient world. 🪏 You can become a certified Dirt Nerd by becoming a YouTube channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJyzOQzeHJfZJMZ9-r_h3A/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E12
    July 31 · 21 min

    Why Was This Mummy Buried With Homer's Iliad?

    Was the mystery of the Neolithic population collapse caused by an ancient plague long before the Black Death? Join archaeologist Giselle as we explore three revolutionary archaeological discoveries that are changing our understanding of ancient burials, Greco-Egyptian mummification, and prehistoric epidemics. Thank you to History Hit for sponsoring this video! Sign up to History Hit and start watching today: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0gFQZ50 🪏 You can become a certified Dirt Nerd by becoming a channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJyzOQzeHJfZJMZ9-r_h3A/join -- Source Materials: Images & Videos Courtesy of Alamy Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Eygpt Exploration Society / Faculty of Classics University of Oxford & Oxford Cotswold Archaeology Seersholm, F.V., Sjögren, KG., Koelman, J. et al. Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers. Nature 632, 114–121 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07651-2 UB_IPOA / Professor Ignasi-Xavier Adiego Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E10
    July 24 · 17 min

    The Bizarre Victorian Craze For Mummy Unwrapping Parties

    Why did Europeans spend centuries eating ancient Egyptian mummies? Today, Giselle delves into the dark history of Europe’s obsession with Ancient Egypt, from medieval apothecary remedies to the high-society mummy unwrapping parties of Victorian London. Learn the true story behind the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter, how Harry Burton’s iconic photography shaped modern Egyptology, and how the legend of the Pharaoh's Curse forced archaeologists to abandon tomb raiding in favour of modern scientific preservation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E8
    July 17 · 26 min

    These are the real archaeological sites from Homer’s Odyssey

    Did Odysseus actually exist, or was Homer’s epic a work of fiction? Following the release of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster adaptation of 'The Odyssey', Giselle traces the real-world journey of Greece's most famous legendary hero. From the ruins of Troy's nine stacked cities to the mapping of a tsunami-destroyed port in Corfu, Giselle investigates the physical evidence behind the legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E7
    July 14 · 17 min

    I'm an archaeologist and these are 5 of my favourite finds

    It's the question every archaeologist gets asked all the time: "What's the best thing you've ever found?" Today, Giselle reveals some of her favourite archaeological discoveries that she's gotten to keep at home. From a neolithic hand axe to 10,000 year old hazelnuts, take a look at Giselle's fascinating treasure trove of finds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E5
    July 7 · 14 min

    Archaeologist Explains The Oldest Weapons In The World

    What are the oldest weapons in the world? Who used them? And when and how were they discovered? Giselle dives into the intriguing mystery of the oldest weapons ever discovered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E3
    June 30 · 21 min

    The ancient (and gruesome) origins of football

    With the World Cup now in full swing, have you ever wondered: how old is soccer, and how did it evolve into the modern game? We have the answers! Giselle reveals the sport's violent ancestors and lawless origins, from Roman military exercises 2500 years ago to Mayan games involving human sacrifice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E2
    June 26 · 17 min

    What Did Pompeii Smell Like?

    What did Pompeii actually smell like? How old is the written word? And have we found a piece of the Parthenon? Join archaeologist Giselle Király as she uncovers three major leads in the world of archaeology! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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