The Baghdad Battery?
Though not for powering lights or electroplating metals, the explanation for these little jars is probably magical!
Pseudoarchaeology
The Dendera Light Revealed
We know this isn’t a light bulb not just because the technology didn’t exist yet, but because the Egyptians tell us what it really means.
A Response to a Strawman Argument of Pseudoarchaeology
I wrote this in response to a question on Twitter about a statement made by a pseudoarchaeologist on a YouTube video.
Graham Hancock Has Questions. I have a few answers.
Yesterday, Graham Hancock posted a response to the SAA open letter to Netflix regarding his science fiction series, Ancient Apocalypse. Hancock had some questions. I thought I’d add some answers
Were the Pyramids Built or Poured?
In this post, I review the idea that monumental architecture in Egypt or elsewhere was created by pouring concrete into forms to make stones. From powdered stone.
When You Get Your Secret Templar Texts From Amazon
Last night and through the last few hours, I watched as Scott Wolter, who formerly hosted a pseudoscience-based television show called America Unearthed, announced and […]
Archaeological Fraud of the Month: Los Lunas Stone
This month we look at the Los Lunes Decalogue Stone in New Mexico which is claimed to be created by ancient Israelites.
“Be Vewy Quiet. I’m Hunting Atlantis.”
Folks behind yet another pseudoarchaeology show on The Discovery Channel seem not to like reasoned criticism from a real archaeologist. I’ve been wanting to write […]
Dowsing and Archaeology
Looking for graves, precious metals, and treasures with witching or divining rods just won’t go away. As a heritage professional for an agency that works […]
The American Archaeological Association: Fact or Fraud?
Not all archaeological frauds are about artifacts. Could the American Archaeological Association be an example? The American Archaeological Association (AAA) calls itself the “world’s oldest […]