EPISODE · Nov 15, 2025 · 27 MIN
The Indus Valley and the First Flush || The Other Ancient Civilisations, 2 of 4
from Archaeology Books for Fun · host Florida Public Archaeology Network - North Central
We’re back with five more ancient cultures that don’t always get the spotlight, the Indus Valley, Lapita, Jōmon, Marajoara, and Minoans. The influence of these societies stretched across continents and left behind clues about everything from trade routes to foodways.We once again get excited about ancient sewage and plumbing, systems that were absolutely essential to keeping ancient citizens healthy. Join us as we explore pottery, architecture, and (yes) indoor plumbing in all its unglamorous glory.Book: “The Other Ancient Civilisations” by Raven Todd Da Silva___We’re now on Goodreads, Instagram, and Threads! Follow us for episode updates, book thoughts, archaeology memes, and more:Goodreads: http://bit.ly/45icsTKInstagram: http://bit.ly/4oUTESrThreads: http://bit.ly/45QFc66___Support the show!https://www.fpan.us/give/#ArchaeologyBooksForFun #ancienthistory #ancientcivilizations #indusvalleycivilization #minoancivilization #hiddenhistory
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We’re back with five more ancient cultures that don’t always get the spotlight, the Indus Valley, Lapita, Jōmon, Marajoara, and Minoans. The influence of these societies stretched across continents and left behind clues about everything from trade routes to foodways.We once again get excited about ancient sewage and plumbing, systems that were absolutely essential to keeping ancient citizens healthy. Join us as we explore pottery, architecture, and (yes) indoor plumbing in all its unglamorous glory.Book: “The Other Ancient Civilisations” by Raven Todd Da Silva___We’re now on Goodreads, Instagram, and Threads! Follow us for episode updates, book thoughts, archaeology memes, and more:Goodreads: http://bit.ly/45icsTKInstagram: http://bit.ly/4oUTESrThreads: http://bit.ly/45QFc66___Support the show!https://www.fpan.us/give/#ArchaeologyBooksForFun #ancienthistory #ancientcivilizations #indusvalleycivilization #minoancivilization #hiddenhistory
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