In this episode, we dive into part two of "The Lost City of the Monkey God".

The team assembles and embarks on an expedition to the jungles of the Mosquitia region in Honduras to "discover" a "lost" city. Facing swarms of hungry insects and encounters with deadly snakes, they set out to confirm the site they identified using LiDAR.

Last time, we had a few critiques. Will the book redeem itself? Tune in to find out!

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"The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story" by Douglas Preston

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A new episode, a new book! In "The Lost City of the Monkey God", daring adventurers use cutting-edge technology to brave the wild and dangerous jungles of Honduras in search of a city lost for centuries! At least, that's how the book presents itself. However, the story has sparked critiques from archaeologists, anthropologists, and native Hondurans. Will we be swept away by this thrilling tale of daring-do? Or will we uncover the flaws in both the book and the project it's based on? Tune in to find out! ____ "The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story" by Douglas Preston Blog post referenced in the episode: "Did You Even Talk to the Locals?"
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David Drake was a skilled potter and an enslaved man, known for the poetry he courageously inscribed on his pots at great personal risk. Join us for a very special one-off episode as we discuss the children's book "Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave" and celebrate this remarkable individual. Next up, we'll be starting the book "The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story". Don't miss it! #podcast #archaeology #history #archaeologybooksforfun #slavery #pottery