Why have Tilly and Ash been turned into potted plants? Maybe it’s because they were trying to categorise an ancient and (apparently) wrathful god. But how does one classify a god? How can we identify them archaeologically? Are they people or objects? And most importantly, how will Ash and Tilly stop this recording? Listen in to find out!

• Small Gods (Terry Pratchett)
• Bound to the Battle God (Ruby Dixon)
• Pyramids (Terry Pratchett)
• Odds and Gods (Tom Holt)
• Ye Gods (Tom Holt)
• Godkiller (Hannah Kaner)
• The Raven Tower (Ann Leckie)
• The Realms of the Gods (Tamora Pierce)
• Kaos (Netflix series)

• Article: Are archaeologists afraid of gods?
• Article: Cattle skull ring in Kheshiya
• Article: Taking the bull by the horns (Catalhoyuk)
• Article: Griffins, Myths and Religion
• Article: The Spatial Configuration of Belief
• Book: The Archaeology of Religion
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In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, host Carlton Shield Chief Gover explores the fascinating Paleoindian period, focusing on the earliest known peoples to inhabit the Great Plains. These pioneering groups adapted to the Ice Age environment, hunting megafauna like mammoths and bison, and leaving behind some of the most iconic archaeological sites in North America. Carlton delves into the discovery of key Paleoindian sites, including Clovis and Folsom, which provide insights into the lifeways, tools, and migration patterns of these early hunters. This episode takes listeners on a journey through time, unraveling the mysteries of the First Peoples and the lasting legacy they've left on the Great Plains landscape. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast or curious about the ancient history of North America, this deep dive into the Paleoindian period will captivate and inform.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/uHE45rdZ0GU

Links:

• On Rehumanizing Pleistocene People of the Western Hemisphere (2021) by Bonnie L. Pitblado
• Before Folsom: The 12 Mile Creek Site and the Debate Over the Peopling of the Americas (2014) by Matthew E. Hill
• The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
• Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
• Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio

Transcripts

• For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/great-plains-archaeology/04

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We’ve talked in the past about the best vehicles for CRM, but what are the best accessories to make your ride the envy of the other shovelbums? Are some add-ons better left off? Join us as we pimp your ride CRM style.

• For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/crmarchpodcast/298

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• Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
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