UnderGround

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Ancient Asia In America: Dr. Alice Kehoe

August 21, 2026

Did ancient China and other Old World civilizations reach America before Columbus? Pioneering archaeologist and anthropologist Alice Beck Kehoe, Ph.D., examines the controversial evidence for pre-Columbian culture contact, trans-Pacific voyages, and connections between the ancient Old World and New World.Kehoe reflects on her boundary-breaking career, including decades of work with Indigenous communities and her role as an early voice in Feminist Archaeology. She explains how academic gatekee...

Lost City of the Monkey God: Steve Elkins

June 23, 2026

Explorer, filmmaker, and adventurer Steve Elkins joins UnderGround to tell the extraordinary story behind the discovery of the legendary Lost City of the Monkey God deep within the remote jungles of Honduras.In this episode, Elkins discusses the legend of the White City (AKA, the Lost City of the Monkey God), the pioneering use of LiDAR technology to reveal hidden archaeological sites beneath dense rainforest canopy, the dangers of exploring the Mosquito Coast, encounters with deadly diseases...

Unraveling Monte Verde: Dr. Todd Surovell

June 13, 2026

Archaeologist Todd Surovell, Ph.D., has dropped a bomb on the American archaeological establishment, arguing that Monte Verde in Chile may not be pre-Clovis after all and that the long-debated Clovis First model deserves a fresh look.Why do fully developed cultures appear so early in South America? Did the first Americans arrive earlier than Clovis or have archaeologists misinterpreted some of the most influential evidence ever discovered?In this episode of UnderGround, Dr. Surovell joins Mic...

Nomads, Past and Present · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Curiosity Meets The Past · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with UnderGround?

UnderGround is hosted by Michael Arbuthnot. Its publicly listed email is archaeologyunderground@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.

What is the email for UnderGround?

The publicly listed email for UnderGround: archaeologyunderground@gmail.com.

How many listeners does UnderGround have?

Podseeker estimates UnderGround reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for UnderGround?

UnderGround typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, explorers, maritime experts, filmmakers, or science researchers with substantial fieldwork, academic research, documentary experience, or firsthand involvement in notable discoveries. Common among recent guests: Leading or participating in significant archaeological or exploration projects; Publishing or presenting influential research; Conducting expeditions or firsthand investigations. Recent guests include Steve Elkins, Todd Surovell, and Parks Stephenson.

How hard is it to get booked on UnderGround?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does UnderGround cover?

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