EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 27 MIN
083: San Diego's Lost City with Author Richard Carrico Part 1
from California Frontier · host Damian Bacich, Ph.D.
In this conversation, I interview archaeologist Richard Carrico, an expert on the Presidio of San Diego, discussing its historical significance, the need for accessible literature on the subject, and the cultural heritage of the Kumeyaay people. Carrico shares insights from his new book, El Presidio de San Diego: Excavating Southern California's Lost City. In it, Richard emphasizes the importance of the Presidio in California's history and the challenges it faces in terms of preservation and public awareness.00:00 Introduction to Richard Carrico and His Work02:08 The Significance of the Presidio of San Diego04:29 The Need for a Comprehensive Book on the Presidio06:59 The Current State of the Presidio Site12:30 Historical Occupation of the Presidio18:00 Demographics and Community at the Presidio23:08 The Origin and Meaning of 'Presidio'25:35 Excavation Discoveries and Archaeological InsightsSend a Comment.Support the showGive a one-time donationLearn more about the California Frontier Project:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookContact:[email protected]
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In this conversation, I interview archaeologist Richard Carrico, an expert on the Presidio of San Diego, discussing its historical significance, the need for accessible literature on the subject, and the cultural heritage of the Kumeyaay people. Carrico shares insights from his new book, El Presidio de San Diego: Excavating Southern California's Lost City. In it, Richard emphasizes the importance of the Presidio in California's history and the challenges it faces in terms of preservatio...
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