https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sphinx-thinks--4614098enLife SciencesCopyright Georgina Holmeshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a92966260f46e90396e85b2b4db4f10a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sphinx-thinks--4614098Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:37:53 +0000Georgina HolmesGeorgina Holmesfeeds@spreaker.comI'll be interviewing specialists, leading researchers and passionate figures to find out about their field, interests and what the future holds. When I'm not interviewing others, episodes will feature me discussing topics I find relevant and...false6b36c370-3fc6-5d6b-9786-b3d9041f5c4depisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/archaeological-abuse-in-nationalist-propaganda-how-german-heritage-has-been-ideologically-abused-and-a-note-on-reframing-these-misleading-n--64088493
The field of archaeology must not only endeavour to learn from this to implement guidelines and precautions to mitigate the abuse of the past, but actively amend erroneous research, with public sites becoming more transparent about how they were previously misused for corrupt political motives. 

To read the transcript visit https://www.sphinxthinks.com/post/archaeological-abuse-in-nationalist-propaganda]]>Buzzsprout-16536633Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesFocusing on the exploits of Hans Reinerth and the prehistoric archaeological research undertaken under Nazi rule, it is evident that the abuse and manipulation of archaeological evidence can be dangerously instrumental in ideological propaganda.  The...
The field of archaeology must not only endeavour to learn from this to implement guidelines and precautions to mitigate the abuse of the past, but actively amend erroneous research, with public sites becoming more transparent about how they were previously misused for corrupt political motives. 

To read the transcript visit https://www.sphinxthinks.com/post/archaeological-abuse-in-nationalist-propaganda]]>946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prehistory-of-malta-with-professor-simon-stoddart--62794073
From the landscape to the incredible megalithic temples and interpretations of burials, we discuss the the fascinating history of the island of Malta.]]>Buzzsprout-16130147Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesProfessor Simon Stoddart is professor of prehistory at the University of Cambridge, and Director of Studies at Magdalene College. In this episode we discuss Simon's early interests in archaeology and how his career took him to research in Malta. From...
From the landscape to the incredible megalithic temples and interpretations of burials, we discuss the the fascinating history of the island of Malta.]]>2487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-curation-to-repatriation-a-career-in-osteology-with-dr-trish-biers--58948724
We cover everything from repatriation and paleopathology to  advice on studying in the US vs the UK and getting into a career in osteology.


]]>Buzzsprout-14640727Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesDr Trish Biers is Curator of the Duckworth Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. We discuss her early start in the field and where her interests have taken her - across the world in a variety of incredible positions from the Smithsonian Institute...
We cover everything from repatriation and paleopathology to  advice on studying in the US vs the UK and getting into a career in osteology.


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]]>Buzzsprout-13476706Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesDr Emily Emmott is a lecturer in Human Behavioural Ecology at UCL. Specialising in extended and institutional child-rearing systems (such as parenting, grand-parenting, schooling and social care provisions) and their implications for health and...

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Within the world of biomolecular archaeology we track through palaeoproteomics and its applications, the integration of scientific disciplines into archaeology, and  ZooMS (Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry).

For more archaeology and anthropology check out our website at www.sphinxthinks.com]]>Buzzsprout-13331519Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesProfessor Matthew Collins  is a Niels Bohr Professor at the University of Copenhagen and the McDonald Chair of Palaeoproteomics at  the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge. We discuss his journey to becoming a...
Within the world of biomolecular archaeology we track through palaeoproteomics and its applications, the integration of scientific disciplines into archaeology, and  ZooMS (Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry).

For more archaeology and anthropology check out our website at www.sphinxthinks.com]]>3196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-indus-valley-with-professor-cameron-petrie--54075153
In the Indus region, we discuss the relationship between the settlers in the past and how they interacted with their environment - as well as what this means for the future of sustainable research.

Check out the website www.sphinxthinks.com for more on archaeology and anthropology!]]>Buzzsprout-12965941Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesProfessor Cameron Petrie is professor of South Asian and Iranian Archaeology at the University of Cambridge. We discuss his journey to becoming an archaeologist, and finding his field, as well as his present work in the region. In the Indus region,...
In the Indus region, we discuss the relationship between the settlers in the past and how they interacted with their environment - as well as what this means for the future of sustainable research.

Check out the website www.sphinxthinks.com for more on archaeology and anthropology!]]>2751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palaeolithic-mobility-group-relations-with-dr-amy-clark--48075749http://www.sphinxthinks.com) and YouTube for more information and updates on all things archaeology, anthropology, biology and more!Please leave a rating and comment, and I welcome suggestions for future episodes, improvements or ideas. I hope you enjoy the show!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesphinxthinks/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/sphinx_thinksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFHtiBcx3P903dl8ljqzawWebsite: https://www.sphinxthinks.com/]]>Buzzsprout-9793137Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesMovement, mobility and migration - what can these facets of human behaviour in the archaeological record tell us about our past social relationships? Dr Amy Clark - lecturer and researcher at Harvard University - joins me to discuss this topic as well...http://www.sphinxthinks.com) and YouTube for more information and updates on all things archaeology, anthropology, biology and more!Please leave a rating and comment, and I welcome suggestions for future episodes, improvements or ideas. I hope you enjoy the show!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesphinxthinks/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/sphinx_thinksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFHtiBcx3P903dl8ljqzawWebsite: https://www.sphinxthinks.com/]]>2399falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primates-cognition-culture-environment-with-dr-kathelijne-koops--42775628Buzzsprout-6517177Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesCognition, culture and environment - how do they work together to influence primate behaviour? What can tool use and behavioural patterns tell us about primate society? Studying primates provides one of the best insights into the evolutionary origins...1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zooarchaeology-with-professor-peter-rowley-conwy--42775627Buzzsprout-6412168Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesFrom agriculture to human culture and society, there is more to zooarchaeology than just bones! Discover what we know about the human past from zooarchaeology and how we use animals to decipher history...When and why was agriculture adopted so...1589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palaeolithic-with-professor-paul-pettitt--42775629Buzzsprout-5829298Sat, 10 Oct 2020 13:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesThe earliest period in our human past - the Palaeolithic. This fascinating period covers human evolution and our early innovations as Homo Sapiens. The Palaeolithic really encompasses everything about us as a species...Why did humans develop art? When...2442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neanderthals-bones-burials-with-dr-emma-pomeroy--41377423Buzzsprout-5755255Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesNeaderthals are plagued with stereotypes - brutish, simple and less human hominids. However, evidence increasingly suggests they were capable of abstract thought and compassion just like us.What evidence do we have of Neaderthal compassion? How can we...2130falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bioarchaeology-with-dr-rebecca-gowland--41377424Buzzsprout-5696752Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesArchaeology tells us about the human past, but it's not all dirt and digging. We can explore how human biology has changed through time, through skeletons and sampling, it's all about bioarchaeology!Ever wondered how healthy people were in the past?...1922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chimpanzee-communication-with-dr-cat-hobaiter--41377430Buzzsprout-5509513Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesChimpanzees are our closest living ancestor, and we are also theirs. We know how our biology has evolved - but what about our communication.Communication is a trait common to many organisms - but we don't all communicate in the same way. Join me...1623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primatology-with-charlotte-frearson--41377427Buzzsprout-5370787Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesPrimates are our closest living relatives. We know they can learn from us, but what can we learn from them?What is primatology? Should we study primates in zoos? And what can they teach us about evolution? Dive into the world of primatology with me...1424anthropology,apes,archaeology,biology,earth,education,educational,geology,history,life,life on earth,monkeys,primates,primatology,science,zoologyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction--41377428Buzzsprout-4508099Thu, 09 Jul 2020 21:00:00 +0000Georgina HolmesI'll be interviewing specialists, leading researchers and passionate figures to find out about their field, interests and what the future holds.When I'm not interviewing others, episodes will feature me discussing topics I find relevant and...19a levels,anthropology,archaeology,biology,earth,education,educational,gcse,geology,history,life,life on earth,science,zoologyfalsefull