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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2818: Pompeian Paradox

Richard H. Armstrong

Posted on August 15, 2023 · Episode: 2818 The Pompeian Paradox and Fiorelli’s Body Casts. Today, the Pompeian paradox.

Tags archaeology death forensic anthropology Giuseppe Fiorelli pompeii statues vesuvius

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2813: An Ancient Earthquake

Richard H. Armstrong

Posted on June 27, 2023 · Episode: 2813 Seneca the Younger and the Great Earthquake of 62 AD. Today, an ancient earthquake.

Tags earthquake italy philosophy pompeii Seneca the Younger

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2749: The Neanderthals

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on August 6, 2023 · Episode: 2749 The Neanderthals — smart enough for football? Today, the Neanderthals.

Tags anthropology archaeology brain size football intelligence neanderthals Neolithic Age stone age technology

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2549: Cahokia

Posted on August 1, 2023 · Episode: 2549 Cahokia, an Ancient American Metropolis. Today, an ancient American metropolis.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2734: Flintknappers

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on July 31, 2023 · Episode: 2734 Artisan flintknappers of Blombos Cave, 60,000 years too soon. Today, we meet some ancient flintknappers.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2816: Beginning Volcanology

Richard H. Armstrong

Posted on July 25, 2023 · Episode: 2816 Sir William Hamilton and the Beginnings of Volcanology. Today, the beginnings of volcanology.

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