Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

by Diana O'Carroll
72
Life Sciences #80

Where did the Nazca Lines come from? Who built Stonehenge, and what secrets lie concealed within Egypt's pyramids? To find out, join the Naked Archaeologists as they undress the past...

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Recent Episodes
  • Landscapes: Drainage, Plants and Palaces
    Oct 17, 2011 – 00:32:15
  • Annual Round-Up of Archaeology
    Jul 15, 2011 – 00:58:44
  • Bayesian Prehistory, Surface Metals and Sea Defenses
    Jun 17, 2011 – 00:34:19
  • Detailed Science of Dating, Data and Ceramics
    May 17, 2011 – 00:35:08
  • Dam Busting, Ancient Archaeologists and Iron Age Fort Raids
    Apr 17, 2011 – 00:28:50
  • Warrior Art, Fire and Throwing Spears
    Mar 17, 2011 – 00:31:33
  • Egyptian Looting, Behavioural Variability and Pollen
    Feb 17, 2011 – 00:29:38
  • First Farmer DNA, Crystals and Chessmen
    Jan 17, 2011 – 00:34:50
  • Roman bodies, site survival and collapse
    Nov 17, 2010 – 00:30:04
  • Hard-to-Reach Heritage: Israel and Peru
    Oct 17, 2010 – 00:29:51
  • Maya burial and abandonment
    Sep 17, 2010 – 00:32:26
  • Roman food: before and after
    Aug 17, 2010 – 00:31:22
  • Human remains and genetic legacies
    Jul 17, 2010 – 00:35:00
  • Southeast Asia: Hobbits and Niah Caves
    Jun 17, 2010 – 00:34:48
  • Australian Archaeology and Rabbit Warrens
    May 17, 2010 – 00:28:48
  • Changing sea levels and thin sections
    Apr 17, 2010 – 00:30:08
  • First cities and first writing: Mesopotamia
    Mar 17, 2010 – 00:33:30
  • Illicit Antiquities: Repatriation and Curating
    Feb 17, 2010 – 00:32:05
  • Make-up, Cleopatra and Temples
    Jan 17, 2010 – 00:33:49
  • Troy, Ithaca and Iceland
    Dec 17, 2009 – 00:30:31
  • Mary Rose, Underwater Landscapes and Metal Hunting
    Nov 17, 2009 – 00:31:26
  • Nero, Hoards and Aberdeen Ships
    Oct 17, 2009 – 00:32:57
  • Hadrian's Timber Wall, Shell Beads and Brucellosis
    Sep 17, 2009 – 00:31:37
  • Lost Legends: Altinum, Herod's Tomb and the HMS Diana
    Aug 17, 2009 – 00:33:01
  • Hunting, Submerged Traps and Flutes
    Jul 17, 2009 – 00:30:52
  • Naked Special: 800th Anniversary Dig
    Jun 22, 2009 – 00:24:52
  • Dating, Pottery and Norway
    Jun 17, 2009 – 00:32:32
  • Technology - Iron, Glass and Slag
    May 17, 2009 – 00:33:14
  • The Mediterranean and the Romans
    Apr 17, 2009 – 00:30:09
  • Horses, battleships and pillboxes
    Mar 17, 2009 – 00:28:44
  • Battles, Chocolate and Brothels
    Feb 17, 2009 – 00:29:59
  • Oetzi, American migrations and animal bones
    Jan 17, 2009 – 00:30:02
  • TB, Underwater Archaeology and the Shaman
    Dec 17, 2008 – 00:25:26
  • Egyptian Mummified Foetuses, the First Crops and Solomon's Mines
    Nov 17, 2008 – 00:31:25
  • The Vanishing Nasca, Repairing Pompeii and Peruvian Water-works
    Oct 17, 2008 – 00:29:58
Recent Reviews
  • 1969type4
    Exceptional content
    So pleased! Listened to several before settling on this podcast. Great variety of stories and great interviews
  • brainzmatter
    Can’t download—I’m also in the US
    What’s the problem here? I’ve had this happen before and usually can get the download—or at least listen—by going to the website, but not this time. Is this an Apple issue or podcast issue? Frustrating.
  • Heyheyitsrayy
    Unable to download
    Help! I want to download but I can't for some reason. I'm in the US.
  • Pigman4ever
    Science rules!
    Luv it
  • Arev
    Lacking style
    This podcast lacks any sort of liveliness. The conversations between the hosts are borderline humorously stale and lifeless. In my experience, archaeologists are colorful, exciting and smart. I'd like to see that spirit injected into podcasts about the field.
  • VeniceJet
    Bad Science
    I wouldn't be surprised if this podcast was taken down for using bad science. I have read and listened to many experts in the field of archaeology who have criticized many of the episodes. Naked Archaeology has not lived up to the scientific standards and critical thinking of the other Naked podcast series. The claims made on Naked Archaeology are very likely false or lacking evidence. Do your homework after listening to one of these shows. I would love to see the series revived with respected archaeologists driving the program.
  • productphotog
    gone but not forgotten
    sadly, this podcast is no longer updated. I've listened to every one and enjoyed them very much. informative but accessible for the non-scientist.
  • KevinICdesigner
    Please renew this Podcast
    No podcasts since 2011. Please restart!
  • Jack E. Holt III
    Where did it go?
    Each of these episodes was terrific. But where's the podcast now???
  • Somewhere in Upstate
    Gone?
    Where did this awesome podcast go? I miss my backyard archeology!
  • transparent things
    Tops
    Yes Yes Yes. This is the stuff you want.
  • ExBlue
    Fantastic Stuff!
    Good variety of information, put together in an easy to listen to fast moving style! Keep up the good work. Love to see this several times a month! Dave
  • mroren
    Nakedness is good
    This podcast is very well structured. Good interviews, good insights and a variety of topic areas The hostess, Diana, really is good at this, just as she is on the Naked Scientist.
  • Hobblefish
    Wow amazing!
    So interesting.
  • SalvoJ
    Fantastic
    I haven't been disappointed by a single episode. This program is as informative as reading Archaeology magazine or listening to lectures by the Teaching Company. Thanks so much!
  • MamaB iPhone
    Fantastic
    Only wish there were more. Truly one of my favorite podcasts. Although the formula varies, from narratives to interviews, to topical stories on the world of archaelogy, the show never ceases to entertain.
  • Keith Brown
    Could I have some more, please?
    Naked Archaeology is one of the most entertaining and informative half-hours you can spend each month. Each podcast has a specific theme, but the individual segments range across time and the globe to give you a good view of the different aspects of archaeology, whether underwater, in the desert, or just in your own backyard. Even if the only excavating you ever do is digging in the couch cushions (like me), you'll find this podcast whetting your appetite for more. I'm off to check out more podcasts from the Naked Scientists to see if they're all this enjoyable.
  • Time Teamster
    Good stuff
    If you love archaeology but dislike the tabloid-style shows you find on TV, then this podcast is for you. Entertaining and informative, with in-depth interviews (no, really!), and an appealing but never dumbed-down selection of topics. One of my favorites!
  • NuNyA 77
    sweet
    i am a huge fan of Archaeology, this gives great info!! wish they had more like this
  • EdieYork
    Check it out!
    If you love archaeology, you'll love this! Very informative. Thanks a lot for this podcast!
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