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Seven Ages Audio Journal
by Seven Ages Research
The Seven Ages Audio Journal is a podcast that explores history through archaeological discoveries, scientific achievements, and cultural developments throughout time. Hosted by researchers Micah Hanks, Jason Pentrail, and James Waldo, the program features commentary and interviews with leading experts in the fields of history, archaeology, science, and other disciplines. Our aim is to unravel questions about ancient times, and explore areas of knowledge and culture from the past, to the present day.
Episodes
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Famous Mummies and Diagnostic Imaging | SAAJ 91
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team opens the show with a discussion of the latest findings from the enigmatic site of Göbekli Tepe. We then welcome Jerry Conlogue, Professor Emeritus of Diagnostic Imaging at Quinnipiac University, in a broad-reaching discussion about some…
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Paleoindian Peru with Kurt Rademaker | SAAJ 90
In this episode, the Seven Ages team begins the discussion with news of recent LIDAR images from the Amazon rainforest, revealing the remains of sprawling geometric figures related to unknown past civilizations. We then welcome Kurt Rademaker, Ph.D to discuss the enigmatic paleo discoveries of…
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The Paleoindian Database of the Americas | SAAJ 89
In this episode, the Seven Ages team welcomes the World Cup to the United States. Next, the conversation turns to the United Kingdom with news of a recent "prototype" of the enigmatic Stonehenge. We then welcome renowned southeastern archaeologist David G. Anderson to discuss several aspects...
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The Archaeology Whistleblower: Scott Ashcraft | SAAJ 88
In this episode, the team discusses a new paper on why Clovis hunter/gatherers selected certain types of stone for their points and blades. Then the team welcomes archaeologist Scott Ashcraft to discuss his complex federal whistleblower case against the U.S. Forest Service. Scott Ashcraft…
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Adena: Moundbuilders of the Ohio Valley | SAAJ 87
In this episode, the team talks with Jason Pentrail about his new two-volume set, Adena: Moundbuilders of the Ohio Valley. The books are available in hardcover and eBook formats through Amazon.com. Adena: Mound Builders of the Ohio Valley is a richly detailed, accessible exploration of one of…
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PaleoAmerican Odyssey | SAAJ 86
In this episode, the team reunites to discuss news from the world of archaeology, including Pre-dynastic Egyptian drilling technology and the discovery of cordage from the end of the last Ice Age in Oregon. The team is then joined by Dr. Michael Waters to discuss the 2026 PaleoAmerican Odyssey...
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Archaeology and Heritage with 'The Bluff Dweller' | SAAJ 85
In this episode, Micah and Jason discuss the latest stories from the world of archaeology. New discoveries from Turkey's Karahantepe, followed by a toxic surprise in a 2000-year-old Scythian tomb, and finally a new enigmatic discovery from Crete. The team is then joined by archaeological content...
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NAGPRA: History of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act | SAAJ .084
In this episode, the conversation begins with news of a significant archaeological announcement from Egypt, believed to be associated with new findings in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Next, they discuss new findings about the Silk Road that help better understand the many unknown cities related to...
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The Stones Are Speaking: The Gault Site | SAAJ 83
In this episode, the team begins by discussing the fossil skull of a million-year-old human ancestor discovered in China, which may rewrite the timeline of human origins. Next, they discuss a 5000-year-old Spanish tomb that reveals ancient southwestern Europe's trade and travel routes. The team…
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Hoyo Negro and the Life of Naia | SAAJ 82
In this episode, the Seven Ages team begins the conversation with news concerning the discovery of the Petralona skull in a cave complex in Greece. The team is then joined by returning guest James Chatters to discuss the Hoyo Negro site in Quintana Roo, Mexico. This enigmatic submerged site not...
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Town Creek Mound: Mound Builder Series | SAAJ 81
In this episode, Micah and Jason begin the conversation with news of a recent study published in Nature concerning the oldest and most complete sequenced Egyptian genome. Next, the conversation turns to the recent southeastern meteor strike over Georgia and South Carolina. The team is then joined...
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The Ryan-Harley Site | SAAJ 80
In this episode, the team begins with news from Colossal Biosciences concerning the de-extinction of the Dire Wolf. We are then joined by Dr. Morgan Smith for an in-depth discussion about Florida's Ryan-Harley site. This unique Suwannee site offers clues to some of the lesser-known Paleoindian...
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Clovis Bone Needles at the La Prele Site | SAAJ 79
In this episode, Micah and Jason start the discussion with news from Egypt involving the alluring scents associated with mummified remains. The discussion then turns to news from White Sands, New Mexico. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of ancient transport technology in the Americas,...
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The Western Clovis Mammoth Hunters | SAAJ 78
In this episode, the team discusses a recent scientific report concerning new evidence of hominin activity 1.9 million years ago in Graunceanu, Romania, in the form of multiple cut-marked bones. The discussion continues with exciting news from Siberia, with the discovery of a Saber-Toothed Cat…
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The Caddo Culture of Southern Arkansas | SAAJ 77
In this episode, the team begins with an intriguing discussion concerning a recent discovery by anthropologists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Hawai'i, presenting research on a previously unknown—or, rather, uncategorized— introduction to the human species, H.…
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Rediscovering Turtle Island: First Peoples and the Sacred Geography of America | SAAJ 76
In this episode, the Seven Ages team reunites after the tragic events surrounding Hurricane Helene's impact on Asheville, North Carolina. The team then discusses the latest news from the world of archaeology, after which we are joined byTaylor Keen of the Cherokee Nation, who discusses his new...
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Otzi and the Discovery of Tyrolean Tattoos | SAAJ 75
In this episode, the Seven Ages team begins with a short commentary on world events and the latest from Peruvian archaeology. The team is then joined by returning guest Aaron Deter-Wolf to discuss his latest paper Chalcolithic Tattooing: Historical and Experimental Evaluation of the Tyrolean...
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Florida's Moundbuilders: The Mill Cove Complex - SAAJ 73
In this episode, the Seven Ages team starts the show by discussing the ongoing mystery of the Antikythera mechanism. This is followed by an alarming story from North Carolina concerning one of the most significant archaeological finds ever discovered in the state and the controversy surrounding…
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Ancient Crossroads: The Archaeology of Gaza | SAAJ 73
In this episode, the Seven Ages team discusses the continuing mystery surrounding the Roman Dodecahedron and the controversy of the "Wood Age". The team then welcomes Dr. Louise Steel from the University of Wales to discuss the ancient history and intriguing archaeology of Gaza. Dr. Louise Steel…
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Experimental Archaeology: Clovis Tools and Ancient Bison Butchery | SAAJ .072
In this episode, Micah and James lead off the discussion with an update on earthquakes, odd weather, the 2024 full solar eclipse, Mediterranean archaeology during our open segment. We are then joined by Dr. Metin Eren of Kent State University, who returns to discuss the publication of a new…
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Stealing History: The God of Sipan | SAAJ .071
In this episode, the Seven Ages team gathers at the Cross-Tyme Pub to discuss the latest stories from the world of history and archaeology. We begin with the recent paper concerning the Younger Dryas Impact and its ability to help date artifacts from various paleo sites across the United States....
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Santeria and the American South | SAAJ .070
In this episode, the team begins with the latest news from the world of archaeology concerning the controversial dating of the Gunung Padang complex in Indonesia. This enigmatic site has been at the center of international discussion for several years with clear lines of delineation being drawn...
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The Divided Lines of Hopewell History | SAAJ .069
In this episode the team welcomes a roundtable panel to discuss the 2022 scientific paper The Hopewell airburst event 1699-1567 years ago (252-383 CE). This controversial paper has since been refuted by our panel members. In this interview the panel will present all of the information surrounding...
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Almost Human: The Enigma of Homo Naledi with Dr. Lee Berger | SAAJ .068
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team discusses the latest news out of China concerning recently discovered remains of a possible third human lineage. Next, the team discusses the upcoming Arkhaios Film Festival for cultural heritage and archaeology. The Seven Ages team is…
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Megafauna Exploitation and Lithic Blood Residue Analysis | SAAJ .067
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team discusses the latest news from the world of archeology including the destruction of a famous French megalithic site and the surprising DNA results from Machu Picchu in Peru. Next, we welcome the return of Christopher R. Moore to discuss…
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The Enigma of Judaculla Rock and Track Rock Gap | SAAJ 66
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team welcomes Dr. Jannie Loubser from Stratum Unlimited. Dr. Loubser discusses his work and the mythology of the enigmatic sites of Judaculla Rock, North Carolina, and Track Rock Gap in Northern Georgia. In the second half of the program, Dr....
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The Hopewell: Social Networking and Trade | SAAJ .065
In this installment of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, hosts Micah Hanks and Jason Pentrail lead off the show with a discussion on the newest discoveries in the world of DNA and cultural studies. This is followed by an update on artificial intelligence and the possibilities for its use in…
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Tikal: Tomb of the Jade Jaguar | SAAJ .064
In this special extended edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team welcomes Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth, who shares his fascinating story of conquering the jungles of South America to find one of the most significant and awe-inspiring tombs at the Mayan site of Tikal in the 1960s at the age of...
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Into the Darkness: Southeastern Cave Archaeology | 7A Subscriber Sample
In this special presentation, the Seven Ages Audio Journal presents a "subscriber sample" of content from our Seven Ages Patreon Channel, where we talk with renowned archaeologist Jay Franklin of EcoPlan Associates Inc. about the perils and complexities of cave archaeology. We also delve into the...
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Pre-Clovis Occupation at Cooper's Ferry | SAAJ 063
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team begins with the latest news from the world of archaeology. Micah covers the story of crab-roasting Neanderthals, after which Jason presents the discovery of a 7.5-foot Japanese sword in a burial mound outside of Nara, Japan. Then, James...
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Underwater Archaeology on the Great Lakes | SAAJ 062
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team begins with the latest news from the world of archaeology. Micah covers the story of the use of stone tools by modern monkeys. Next, Jason presents the unlikely story of a Londoner who has cracked the code of the meaning of ancient cave...
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Parkin Mounds: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 061
In this episode, the Seven Ages team leads off their final episode of 2022 with a discussion on a ground-breaking new report on the Cooper's Ferry archaeological site. Recent Carbon 14 dating suggests this site may pre-date Clovis occupation in North America by as much as 2,000 years. Next, the...
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Tutankhamun: A Century of Discovery | SAAJ 060
In this episode, the Seven Ages team begins the show with an in-depth discussion of some of the theories and speculations surrounding the building of the pyramids. The discussion also references the recently discovered void above the King's chamber in the pyramid of Khufu using a cosmic-ray scan....
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Moundville, Alabama: Moundbuilder Series | SAAJ 059
In this episode, the Seven Ages team catches up for a bit of Egyptological discussion in our introduction portion of the show, before shifting our attention over to Jason Pentrail and Chase Pipes of the Chasing History Youtube channel, who continue their journey to mound-building cultural sites...
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Poverty Point, Louisiana: Mound Builders Series | SAAJ 058
In this episode, the Seven Ages team is joined once again by Chase Pipes of the Chasing History Radio podcast and Youtube channel in a visit to the captivating site known as Poverty Point, the third stop on our mound builders tour. Poverty Point, Louisiana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one…
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The Gault Site: A Clovis Case Study | SAAJ 057
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team welcomes Dr. Clark Werneke. Dr. Wernecke is the Executive Director for the Gault School of Archaeological Research and brings a unique blend of scholarship and experience to the school with degrees in history, business, and anthropology.…
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Mound Builders Series: Spiro Mounds, Oklahoma | SAAJ 56
In this episode, the Seven Ages team is joined by Chase Pipes of the Chasing History Youtube channel and podcast, as they continue the spring road trip and record live from the Spiro Mounds site in Oklahoma. Jason Pentrail, James Waldo, and Chase Pipes are joined by archaeologist and Spiro...
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Mound Builders Series: Pinson Mounds, Tennessee | SAAJ 55
In this episode, the Seven Ages team is joined by Chase Pipes of the Chasing History Youtube channel and podcast, as they travel and record live from the Pinson Mounds site in Eastern Tennessee. Jason Pentrail and Chase Pipes are joined by Tennessee State Park Ranger Dedra Irwin, who explains all...
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The Clovis Projectile Point and Experimental Archaeology | SAAJ 54
This edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal Podcast begins with a discussion of the latest research concerning the peopling of the Americas. Next, the team catches up from all over North and South America as the Seven Ages and Chasing History Spring road trip wraps up. We are then joined by Kent...
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The Mystery of Florida's Key Marco Cat | SAAJ 53
In this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we discuss the latest news from the world of archaeology including the future of space archaeology as well as the discovery of the famed Shackelton ship The Endurance. We are then joined by Austin J. Bell for an in-depth discussion on the famous…
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Bonfire Shelter Bison Jump: Paleoindian and Archaic-Period Excavation | SAAJ 52
In this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we lead off the discussion with news from around the world of archaeology, highlighting a 9,000-year-old shrine in Jordan and a new article from the Mammoth Trumpet Journal discussing perishable technologies with former SAAJ guests J.M. Advasio and...
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Mississippian Imagery: Unlocking an Ancient American Cosmology | SAAJ 51
On this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we lead off the discussion with a memorial to the late Tennessee archaeologist David Dean. Remembering David's life and work with us is a friend of the program, Chase Pipes of the Smoky Mountain Relic Room, along with fellow Tennessee…
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The Destruction of Tall el Hammam: Anatomy of a Cataclysm | SAAJ 050
Approximately 3600 years ago, new evidence may indicate that a cosmic airburst leveled the ancient city of Tall el-Hammam, a Middle-Bronze-Age site in the southern Jordan Valley northeast of the Dead Sea. On this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we are joined by returning guests Malcolm...
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Göbekli Tepe Part II: Mysteries in Stone | SAAJ 49
In this episode of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we continue our series on the enigmatic site of Göbekli Tepe in Anatolia, Turkey, as we are joined by Martin Sweatman, Ph.D., author of the book Prehistory Decoded and a number of research publications related to Göbekli Tepe. Sweatman's academic...
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Göbekli Tepe Part I: Art & Ancient Origins | SAAJ 48
Göbekli Tepe is arguably one of the most captivating archaeological sites in anywhere in the world, not just for its age, but for its artisanship. The location is perhaps best known not just for its age, but for the iconic pillar structures that are a mainstay of the site. In this special edition...
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke | SAAJ 47
On this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the team focuses on one of the earliest and greatest mysteries in early American History: the famous Lost Colony of Roanoke. Joining us to discuss this historical mystery is Phillip Evans of The First Colony Foundation, a North Carolina 501(c)(3)...
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The Collapse of Cahokia | SAAJ 46
On this edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, we discuss the ancient Mississippian city of Cahokia, its mysterious collapse, and cultural significance in pre-Columbian North America. Joining us to discuss the riddle of Cahokia and its decline is Tim Pauketat, the Illinois State Archaeologist…
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The Clovis Enigma | SAAJ 45
On this special edition of the podcast, we go in search of answers to one of American Archaeology's most enduring mysteries: the enigmatic Clovis people and their unique technology. Who were the hunters that designed the fluted projectile point, regarded by some as "America's first invention,"…
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The Archaeology of Magic | SAAJ 44
On this special "After Dark" edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, the gents join for an after-hours gathering in the Cross-Tyme Pub, as we explore the more esoteric side of archaeology and humanity's past. With that, our focus during this discussion has to do with the archaeology of magic. We...
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Paleoindian Discoveries in Florida Archaeology | SAAJ 43
On this special holiday edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, after the team recaps some of the top archaeological stories of 2020, we are then joined by guests Andy Hemmings and Jim Dunbar, for a discussion of archaeological work being conducted along Florida's waterways. Andy Hemmings grew…
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The Seven Ages Audio Journal is a podcast that explores history through archaeological discoveries, scientific achievements, and cultural developments throughout time. Hosted by researchers Micah Hanks, Jason Pentrail, and James Waldo, the program features commentary and interviews with leading experts in the fields of history, archaeology, science, and other disciplines. Our aim is to unravel questions about ancient times, and explore areas of knowledge and culture from the past, to the present day.
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