Best Shefa Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Re-imaging Libyan Rock Art with visual artist Shefa Salem al-Baraesi - Rock Art 151 28:56

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In this episode, Alan is joined by visual artist Shefa Salem al‑Baraesi, a Benghazi‑based creator whose oil paintings re‑imagine Libya’s archaeological heritage—like the inverted‑figure boat scene from the Acacus cave art—and ancient rituals such as the Kaska dance. Through her realistic, large‑scale works, Shefa transforms written history and myth…

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Field Notes: The Bare Bones - ABC 07 35:42

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It’s time to dig up some old bones! In this episode, Ash and Judith have left Tilly in her sickbed to sift through the bones of history to explore the theme of The Bare Bones! They discuss how this theme is so important within the field of archaeology and medieval life, as well as their own person anecdotes on death, happy skeletons and medieval me…

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I Read “Sex is a Spectrum” and I’m Not Convinced - Pseudo 172 39:04

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I noticed some heated online arguments in the anthropology world about human sexuality, where several noted anthropologists recommended the book “Sex is a Spectrum” by Agustin Fuentes, so I read it. What I learned: Unfortunately, pseudoscience exists in other realms beyond pseudoarchaeology. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode head ov…

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Pasts and Crafts: Book binding with Alexandra Sebire (part 1) - Tea Break 38 27:12

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Sukkos: Learning to Live With Nothing 26:00

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Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

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Sukkos: The Stability of Instability and Revealing the Fullness of the Void with Joy 1:00:51

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Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

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Mental Health - Trowel 54 33:18

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In this slightly different episode, Ash and Tilly discuss the different ways that mental health is both affected by and perceived within archaeology and fantasy fiction. Tune in to hear their discussion on the importance of community, managing expectations, and how many archaeology-related puns they can stuff into a 30-minute episode. Links World M…

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Digging Differently: Native Presence in Archaeology with Chance and Tyrel Part 2 - Plains 28 31:19

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This episode continues my conversation with Tyrel Iron Eyes (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe) and Chance Ward (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe). We turn to the stories and lessons from the field—where archaeology is practiced on the ground and in real time. Tyrel and Chance reflect on the growing presence of Native archaeologists, the ways Tribally informed p…

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Are CRM companies too cheap? - Getting reimbursements - CRMArch 319 57:50

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When it is okay to ask for a reimbursement for using your own equipment in the field? Today the hosts discuss the complexities of getting reimbursed for using your own vehicle, getting food allowance, and what the company is required to provide. We will also talk about the difficulties of navigating university reimbursement processes that comes wit…

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Yom Kippur: Elevating the Reality of Malchus Back into the Womb of Binah and Sweetening the Struggle 1:25:44

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Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

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Sunken Cities Part 2: The Ancient Mysteries of Canopus - TPM 23 37:22

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There’s so much info to share about Canopus that it needed a second episode! In this episode, we take a look at some of the myths and deities associated with Canopus as well as earlier finds that have provided us with important details about the city. According to myth, the city began a the site where a Homeric hero met a gruesome end. It grew to b…

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Phineas and Ferb - Screens 112 55:24

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Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher are precocious STEM-minded stepbrothers trying to make the most of their 104 days of summer vacation. On today’s episode we’re reviewing five episodes of this popular Disney Channel series, featuring Egyptian movie mummies, dinosaur time-travel capers, cartoon cave people, and a “corn colossus”, whatever that means. …

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Horses (Part 2) | Horses in Early Contact North America with Cassidee Thornhill - Ethno 24 24:51

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In this episode of Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe, I sit down with my good friend and former graduate school cohort member Cassidee Thornhill, Collections Manager at the University of Wyoming Archaeological Repository. Cassidee’s research dives into the early contact era in Wyoming, focusing on the arrival and spread of horses before and during …

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Inside the Nervous System - ADHD 22 25:33

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In this episode George takes us inside our own nervous system. For hundreds of millions of years our ancestors have survived unimaginable challenges and these countless events shaped our evolution. To cope with the volatile climates we faced, our body’s evolved through survival and today we are carrying around the same software…and it’s all still t…

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Book Worms: Melodies of Memories - ABC 06 35:44

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It’s part two of a discussion from our Archaeo Book Club admins talking about the current monthly theme of “Melodies of Memories”. This episode, Tilly, Ash, and Judith chat about how the theme is represented in fiction and popular non-fiction, especially in relation to depictions of the past. Listen in to hear all about the complexity of organs, wh…

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Peopling of the New World - Pseudo 171 38:41

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It’s time to talk about the hardest question in all of archaeology! This is something I get asked about a lot, plus there is a pseudoarchaeological component to this (130 thousand year old sites in the New World?). Prepare yourself for the deeply unsatisfying yet super interesting tale of the first people to enter the New World. Transcripts For rou…

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The Stones are Speaking: Gault Site Documentary - TAS 316 46:05

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The Gault site is world famous for it’s Clovis and pre-Clovis occupations. It’s also famous for the dedication of the principal archaeologist, Michael Collins. In the new documentary, “The Stones are Speaking”, Writer/Producer/Director Olive Talley tells the story of the Gault site and the story of Michael Collins and his efforts to preserve the si…

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The Archaeology of Notebooks - Tea-break 37 32:51

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I hope that you have a writing utensil handy, because you’ll want to make some notes for this one! In this episode, Matilda takes a dive into the origins and archaeology of the simple notebook. But what actually is a notebook? What materials have they been made from throughout history? And did an ancient Egyptian king really predict AI? Listen in t…

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The Conference Saga - Trowel 53 41:28

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It’s conference season! To prepare for an upcoming meeting of the Extremely Obvious and Regular Society of Wizards, Ash and Tilly discuss their conference experiences and all that these events entail. How would you put a stake in a vampire’s ramblings? Stop a werewolf from mooning over the buffet table? Prevent a debate between wizards from becomin…

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Plains Native Voices in Archaeology with Chance and Tyrel - Plains 27 28:41

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In the first of this two-part conversation, I’m joined again by Tyrel Iron Eyes (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe) and Chance Ward (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe). Rather than revisiting their individual career paths, we dive into the shared experiences of being Plains Native archaeologists working within institutions not designed for Native voices. Tyrel an…

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Is Anthropology the Worst College Major? - CRMArch 318 59:31

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We’ve heard this so many times. Anthropology? What are you going to do with that degree? Our podcast today directly addresses the statement: Anthropology is the worst college major. We talk about a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York that shows bad outcomes for recent anthropology grads. Our show hosts reveal how the data is not…

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Bolivar Archaeological Project, Part Two - HeVo 100 1:08:14

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This Heritage Voices episode features Ms. Betty Kimble and Mr. Howard Clark from Denton, Texas. In Episode 99 with Dr. Maria Franklin, Dr. Alex Menaker, and Doug Boyd, we started talking about the Bolivar Archaeological Project and the excavation of Mr. Tom Cook’s blacksmith shop. For the 100th episode of the Heritage Voices podcast (!), Jessica ch…

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News: Stone Tools, Ancient Taboos, and Shipwreck Secrets - Ep 315 31:07

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Chris Webster and Rachel Roden check in from the road before diving into a trio of fascinating archaeological discoveries. First, they discuss the surprising find of ancient stone tools in Sulawesi, Indonesia, which could rewrite our understanding of early human history in the region. Next, they explore evidence from a Spanish cave that reveals a N…

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Sunken Cities Part 1: New Discoveries from the Ancient Egyptian Port, Canopus - TPM 22 34:19

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At the end of August, archaeologists announced extraordinary new finds from the sunken city of Canopus, located off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. For the first time in 25 years, artifacts were raised from the seabed, including a sphinx inscribed with Ramses II’s name, statues from the Ptolemaic and Roman eras, and shipwreck remains. In this episo…

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The Armstrong and Miller Show - The Origins of... - Screens 111 1:01:01

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The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007-2010) was a very British sketch comedy show featuring a recurring cast of characters, including a group of cavemen navigating anachronistic scenarios. Join us today as we break down nine short sketches and learn The Origins Of several familiar modern concepts! Links The Origins Of playlist on YouTube Saharan Rock…

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Horses (Part 1) | Hoof Beats with Dr. William Taylor - Ethno 23 51:23

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In this episode of Ethnocynology, host David Ian Howe sits down with archaeologist and anthropologist Dr. William Taylor (University of Colorado Boulder), author of Hoofbeats: How Horses Shaped Human History. While this show usually focuses on dogs, today we shift to the other animal that transformed humanity: the horse. Dr. Taylor walks us through…

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Rio Bec and the Witz - DiA 02 58:21

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The Maya in the Río Bec region in southeastern Mexico made some of the more intricate sculptural and architectural works. What is more amazing is that, just like the cultural histories of the origin of humanity, these feats are still visitable today. So, join me as we go spelunking to find some cultural treasures in the Witz monster's mouth. Links …

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Re-imaging Libyan Rock Art with visual artist Shefa Salem al-Baraesi - Rock Art 151 28:56

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Field Notes: The Bare Bones - ABC 07 35:42

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I Read “Sex is a Spectrum” and I’m Not Convinced - Pseudo 172 39:04

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Pasts and Crafts: Book binding with Alexandra Sebire (part 1) - Tea Break 38 27:12

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Sukkos: Learning to Live With Nothing 26:00

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Sukkos: The Stability of Instability and Revealing the Fullness of the Void with Joy 1:00:51

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Mental Health - Trowel 54 33:18

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Digging Differently: Native Presence in Archaeology with Chance and Tyrel Part 2 - Plains 28 31:19

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Are CRM companies too cheap? - Getting reimbursements - CRMArch 319 57:50

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Yom Kippur: Elevating the Reality of Malchus Back into the Womb of Binah and Sweetening the Struggle 1:25:44

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Sunken Cities Part 2: The Ancient Mysteries of Canopus - TPM 23 37:22

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Phineas and Ferb - Screens 112 55:24

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Horses (Part 2) | Horses in Early Contact North America with Cassidee Thornhill - Ethno 24 24:51

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Inside the Nervous System - ADHD 22 25:33

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Book Worms: Melodies of Memories - ABC 06 35:44

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Peopling of the New World - Pseudo 171 38:41

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The Stones are Speaking: Gault Site Documentary - TAS 316 46:05

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The Archaeology of Notebooks - Tea-break 37 32:51

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The Conference Saga - Trowel 53 41:28

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Plains Native Voices in Archaeology with Chance and Tyrel - Plains 27 28:41

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Is Anthropology the Worst College Major? - CRMArch 318 59:31

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Bolivar Archaeological Project, Part Two - HeVo 100 1:08:14

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News: Stone Tools, Ancient Taboos, and Shipwreck Secrets - Ep 315 31:07

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Sunken Cities Part 1: New Discoveries from the Ancient Egyptian Port, Canopus - TPM 22 34:19

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The Armstrong and Miller Show - The Origins of... - Screens 111 1:01:01

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Horses (Part 1) | Hoof Beats with Dr. William Taylor - Ethno 23 51:23

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Rio Bec and the Witz - DiA 02 58:21