Ancient Hazelnuts, Artistic Neanderthals and a Pompeiian Chariot - Ep 116

Published: March 21, 2021, 8 a.m.

b"This week in archaeology news we discuss three archaeology stories int he news.\\nFirst up is an ancient hazelnut shell found in Scotland that has been\\nradiocarbon dated to more than 10,000 years ago. Second, we discuss the growing\\nevidence for Neandertal, Denisovan and early Homo Sapien collaborations and\\nsharing of ideas that contributed to an explosion of creativity and art.\\nFinally, Pompeii is back in the news! This time an intact ceremonial chariot was\\ndiscovered, and we discuss this contribution to what we know about Pompeiian\\nsociety in 79 CE.\\nLinks\\n * Hazelnut Shell Sheds Light on Life in Scotland More Than 10,000 Years Ago\\n (Smithsonian Magazine)\\n [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hazelnut-shell-reveals-human-life-scotland-more-10000-years-ago-180977210/]\\n * Neanderthals helped create early human art, researcher says (The Guardian)\\n [https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/mar/15/neanderthals-helped-create-early-human-art-researcher-says?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1]\\n * A Lamborghini of Chariots is Discovered at Pompeii (NPR)\\n [https://www.npr.org/2021/02/27/972118983/a-lamborghini-of-chariots-is-discovered-at-pompeii-archaeologists-are-wowed]\\n * 'Miraculously' Well-Preserved Ceremonial Chariot Found at Villa Outside of\\n Pompeii (Smithsonian Magazine)\\n [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-find-unique-ceremonial-vehicle-near-pompeii-180977117/]\\n\\nContact\\n * Chris Webster\\n * chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com\\n\\nPlease Visit Our Sponsors!\\n * Archaeology Southwest Cafe:\\n https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/things-to-do/cafe/\\n\\nAffiliates\\n * Wildnote [http://www.wildnoteapp.com/]\\n * TeePublic [https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=5724&ref_type=aff]\\n * Timeular [https://timeular.com/ref/chriswebster/]"