Ancient Hazelnuts, Artistic Neanderthals and a Pompeiian Chariot - TAS 116

What this episode covers

This week in archaeology news we discuss three archaeology stories int he news. First up is an ancient hazelnut shell found in Scotland that has been radiocarbon dated to more than 10,000 years ago. Second, we discuss the growing evidence for Neandertal, Denisovan and early Homo Sapien collaborations and sharing of ideas that contributed to an explosion of creativity and art. Finally, Pompeii is back in the news! This time an intact ceremonial chariot was discovered, and we discuss this contribution to what we know about Pompeiian society in 79 CE. Links * Hazelnut Shell Sheds Light on Life in Scotland More Than 10,000 Years Ago (Smithsonian Magazine) [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hazelnut-shell-reveals-human-life-scotland-more-10000-years-ago-180977210/] * Neanderthals helped create early human art, researcher says (The Guardian) [https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/15/neanderthals-helped-create-early-human-art-researcher-says?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1] * A Lamborghini of Chariots is Discovered at Pompeii (NPR) [https://www.npr.org/2021/02/27/972118983/a-lamborghini-of-chariots-is-discovered-at-pompeii-archaeologists-are-wowed] * 'Miraculously' Well-Preserved Ceremonial Chariot Found at Villa Outside of Pompeii (Smithsonian Magazine) [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-find-unique-ceremonial-vehicle-near-pompeii-180977117/] Contact * Chris Webster * [email protected] Please Visit Our Sponsors! * Archaeology Southwest Cafe: https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/things-to-do/cafe/ Affiliates * Wildnote [http://www.wildnoteapp.com/] * TeePublic [https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=5724&ref_type=aff] * Timeular [https://timeular.com/ref/chriswebster/]