S5 E8 Copan 1997
In 1997, Ed was part of the excavations that discovered the tomb of Copan's first ruler - Yax K'uk' Mo'. Join him as he tells the story in his usual humorous style. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd...
1 Apr 202441min
S5 E7 Ancient American Weapons
There were multiple militaristic civilizations in the ancient Americas. In this episode, Ed talks about their rise to power and weapons of choice. Support the show Support ArchaeoEd through Patreon...
1 Mar 202443min
S5 E6 Linda Schele
Linda Schele was the most influential Mayanist of her time - some would say of all time. Ed had the good fortune to be counted among her graduate students. In this episode, he'll tell you some stori...
1 Feb 202441min
S5 E5 The Milky Way - Path to the Otherworld
All over the ancient Americas, from Chile to Alaska, the Milky Way was seen as the path to the otherworld. Join Ed as he explains his evidence for that assertion. Support the show Support ArchaeoE...
1 Jan 202443min
S5 E4 Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan was the most important city in all of ancient Mesoamerican history. Despite almost 200 years of archaeology there, there's a whole lot we don't understand. Join Ed for a discussion of wh...
1 Des 202349min
S5 E3 Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead is a captivating and globally celebrated holiday. Accompany Ed on a journey through its rich origins, his personal encounters with this vibrant tradition in Latin America, and discover...
1 Nov 202336min
S5 E2 El Dorado - Fact or Fantasy?
When it comes to lost ancient cities that everyone wants to find, El Dorado runs a close 2nd to Atlantis. Did it really exist? Join Ed as he tries to unravel 500 years of stories and expedition acco...
1 Okt 202336min
S5 E1 Eds Origin Story at Copan
Ever wonder how Ed became an archaeologist? Well here's the story. The year was 1990 and the place was Copan, Honduras. A field school experience for the record books! Support the show Support Arch...
1 Sep 202332min
