Thanks so much Michelle! I appreciate you :)
Thanks so much Michelle! I appreciate you :)
๐บย What can we uncover about the past when we look at it in three dimensions?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist, Madeline Robinson, shares ancient sites and artifacts she has studied through 3D modelling + what this method can reveal about the past ๐งช
youtu.be/oHZGbaMGCG8
๐ What can we learn when we look closely at temples that deviate from the โnorm"
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, Archaeologist & Egyptologist, Dr. Brooke Norton, walks us through a spectrum of ancient Egyptian & Canaanite temples and what their nuances reveal ๐บ
youtu.be/4tV30xNtPns
๐งถ What can we learn when we look at the physics of past textile techniques?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, physicist, Dr. Sabetta Matsumoto, shares what physics can reveal about the fabrics we create and the people behind them.
๐บย ๐งช youtu.be/eUGv0HtsjKY
๐งฑWhat can small lumps of clay reveal about the past?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist, Dr. Siobhan Shinn @ladyarch.bsky.social takes us inside her work on clay sealings ๐บ
youtu.be/IqIqXt_p6Bk
๐ What can the sounds of everyday life reveal about the past?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, podcast producer & host of ReCurrent (@gettymuseum.bsky.social), Jaime Roque, discusses how he documents and shares stories of the past through sound ๐บ
youtu.be/mSlAj0PgZQA
What is an artifact? with @mrsoup.bsky.social and @smitinathan.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5k3...
#history #archaeology
Are you participating in the 2025-2026 FIRSTยฎ LEGOยฎ League UNEARTHEDโข? ๐บ๐งช
Here's my resource page: smitinathan.com/first-lego-l...
It includes:
โถ๏ธ Curated #archaeology YouTube videos
โถ๏ธ Resources made by archaeologists for #FirstLegoLeague
โถ๏ธ Guidance on how to chat with a real archaeologist
Thanks for having me on your show @smitinathan.bsky.social!
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๐ณ๏ธย What can over 5,200 holes carved into an Andean hillside reveal about ancient life?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, digital archaeologist, @jbongers.bsky.social, discusses his team's new research + hypothesis at Monte Sierpe in Peru ๐บ ๐งช
#archaeology
youtu.be/vowED8uJiII
LIVE NOW ON LEGENDS AND LECTURES:
What is an artifact? with @smitinathan.bsky.social and @mrsoup.bsky.social
youtu.be/3BNMMNliFiw
#history #archaeology #podcasts
What is an artifact?
@mrsoup.bsky.social @smitinathan.bsky.social
www.tiktok.com/@archaeos0up...
#history #archaeology
๐ค๐ฝย How can volunteering become a way back into archaeology?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist and research analyst, Dr. Sneh Patel, shares how volunteering locally helped her reconnect with teaching, her community, and archaeology ๐บย ๐งช
youtu.be/TdNc-RQRL7g
๐ฆด What can tiny, overlooked bones tell us about Paleolithic life, technology, and art?
๐๏ธIn this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist and paleoanthropologist @giuliagallo.bsky.social, shares the background of these bones + how we're using ZooMS to learn more ๐บย ๐งช
youtu.be/hWVSI1NY4Mk
๐ฃ๏ธ What can voice reveal about history, identity, and expression across time?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, voice coach Christine Adamchats chats about prepping for historical roles, vocal trend shifts, and what todayโs voices might reveal about our world.
youtu.be/bnGJuTzHdKw
We have a new #ArtifactOfTheDay video out ๐บ
Disclaimer: It might stretch traditional definitions of what we consider an artifact (which we mentioned in our series trailer).
youtu.be/IPeqn3o8oNk
#archaeology
๐ What can overlooked ancient civilizations teach us about connection, perspective, & the stories we choose to tell? ๐บ๐งช
๐๏ธIn this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, @digitwithraven.bsky.social shares this & more as we chat about her new book, The Other Ancient Civilisations.
youtu.be/RBgL7HHsg0U
Thanks for sharing! Wishing you the best if you choose to write it :)
Thatโs fascinating! Which novel of yours is it?
Our first episode of our new series, "Artifact of the Day," is out now ๐บ
We examine an Andean artifact that challenges our modern notions of reading and writing. #archaeology
youtu.be/8IKV8quofKU
We started a new #archaeology video series called, "Artifact of the Day." These are short-ish videos that focus in on one artifact or artifact type ๐บ
Check out the series trailer to learn more:
youtu.be/3urN1vO0AQE
๐ชจ What can Maltaโs megalithics teach us about curiosity, ritual, & the power of independent research? ๐บย ๐งช
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, @megalithhunter.bsky.social, shares what makes these monuments distinct + how they influenced her education & storytelling.
youtu.be/hU6FmY4eU0A
Curiosity Meets The Past
Join archaeologist Dr. smitinathan.bsky.social as she delves into the past with researchers and artists. Uncover unexpected stories behind objects, places, and people. Perfect for curious minds with no history background needed.
๐จ What can a multi-generational home in rural Galicia, Spain, reveal about memory, creativity, and connection?
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, multimedia artist, Laura Fajรญn Riveiro, shares how her Galician childhood continues to shape her creative practice.
youtu.be/7rtOkA_BB3I
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๐ง Curious about cheese in the past? Check out our latest video exploring what cheese can reveal about ancient rituals ๐บ๐งช
youtu.be/8RF7RO9GqDU
#archaeology #foodarchaeology #foodhistory
What can mapping tell us about public health in medieval cities? ๐บย ๐งช
๐๏ธ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, Dr. Taylor Zaneri, discusses how archaeology, historical texts, and maps come together to reveal what was really happening on the ground.
youtu.be/5-QWmUb3wpA
Very excited to be in conversation with the excellent Dr @flintdibble.bsky.social to discuss ancient and modern migration. Today at 2pm over on YouTube. If you canโt join us then , do have a listen after!
www.youtube.com/live/R-61QdX...
It's the last day in July, and my podcast's launch phase is officially over ๐๏ธ๐บ๐งช
Curious how it went? I just published a video on it:
youtu.be/COOhPl9eEJg?...
P.S. The Curiosity Meets The Past will now publish episodes every other week. Find past episodes here: smitinathan.com/podcast/