This Ancient Life

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An Upper Paleolithic Shrine in India?

August 15, 2026

In 1982, archaeologists were excavating an Upper Paleolithic site in central India when they found a circular platform with a stone in the center that had concentric triangles. Almost immediately, locals identified it as a symbol of the goddess. How did this stone become a goddess and how can archaeologists identify the meanings behind a ritual object? In this episode, we speak with Mark Kenoyer, who excavated this stone, and how he sees connections between ritual symbols and practices in the...

How the sausage gets made

August 15, 2026

How do you make a good archaeology documentary?There's a lot of slop out there. How can you tell if the archaeology documentary you are watching is scientifically accurate? In this episode, we speak with Leif Kaldor and Leslea Mair of Zoot Pictures about how to make a good archaeology documentary. It takes a surprising amount of time, money, and research. Join us to learn how the sausage gets made. This Ancient Life is supported by a Williams Instructional Grant from the University of Or...

The Myth of the Gay Caveman

August 14, 2026

How did a Neolithic burial in Prague become a viral "gay caveman?" In this episode we talk to Kamila Remišová Věšínová about her experience uncovering an atypical burial in Prague in 2011 and the media firestorm that followed. We also speak with Sian Halcrow, a bioarchaeologist, about how one identifies the sex of a skeleton and why this is often more of an art than a science. This Ancient Life is supported by a Williams Instructional Grant from the University of Oregon. Our music i...

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This Ancient Life is hosted by Alison Carter. Its publicly listed email is thisancientlife@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

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The publicly listed email for This Ancient Life: thisancientlife@gmail.com.

How many listeners does This Ancient Life have?

Podseeker estimates This Ancient Life reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This Ancient Life?

This Ancient Life typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional archaeologists, bioarchaeologists, excavation leaders, researchers with direct experience interpreting archaeological evidence, and documentary professionals specializing in scientifically accurate archaeology coverage. Common among recent guests: Excavation or analysis of significant archaeological sites or finds; Published archaeological or bioarchaeological research; Professional production of researched archaeology documentaries. Recent guests include Leslea Mair, Leif Kaldor, and Mark Kenoyer.

How hard is it to get booked on This Ancient Life?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does This Ancient Life cover?

Recent episodes cover Archaeology, Prehistory, Bioarchaeology, Anthropology, and Ancient History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.