That's Old News
Claim This Podcastby Laurie & Ben
Podcast Overview
<p>It's the latest news on the oldest stories. Join three (slightly clueless) fans of history and archaeology for a comical take on the latest news about the past from historical, archaeological and scientific research.</p> <p>See some fake reviews below!</p> <p>"There must be someone who likes stuff like this, surely" - Supportive friends and family</p> <p>"It does a great job of keeping the cats calm when there's fireworks." - Barbara from number 32</p> <p>"This is the trouble with using shuffle in store, you get stuff like this coming on" - Alan from PC World</p>
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Publishing Since
5/26/2020
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2024
An ancient egg that’s no yoke, roman flatpack furniture and Stone Age inventions in China
<p>Join the That’s Old News team in this episode as they discuss one of the worlds oldest persevered eggs found in the UK, a recently discovered roman flatpack bed (watch out IKEA), and the 45,000 year old stone age technology at one of the oldest archaeological sites in China. Enjoy this cracking episode!</p> <p>References</p> <p>Ben’s Story - Roman Egg <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68247184" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68247184</a></p> <p>Taryn’s Story - Roman Flatpack Bed <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/05/flat-packed-furniture-for-the-next-life-roman-funerary-bed-found-in-london" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/feb/05/flat-packed-furniture-for-the-next-life-roman-funerary-bed-found-in-london</a></p> <p>Laurie’s Story - Lithic Technologies in China <a href="https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/palaeontology/china-ancient-human-migration-culture/" target="_blank">https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/palaeontology/china-ancient-human-migration-culture/</a></p>
July 3, 2023
Where blue eyes come from? What makes a UNESCO world heritage site? and 170,000 year old giant snails.
<p>Join Laurie, Taryn and Ben this week, as they discuss the origins of blue eyes, what it takes to become a UNESCO world heritage site, and origins of ancient snail consumption – a real feast (if you like snails). Enjoy!</p>
May 17, 2023
A 3000 year old failed drug test, what makes a Denisovan and an extinct mammoth meatball
<p>We’re back with a bang (and a new co-host!) Join Ben, Laurie and Taryn as they embark on a new series of That’s Old News exploring the latest research into the human past.</p> <p>This week they’ll be discussing the earliest evidence of psychoactive drug use in Europe, the unique story behind the discovery of a potential of a Denisovan skull in 2021 and the science behind a mammoth meatball made from cultivated meat. Enjoy!</p>
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<p>It's the latest news on the oldest stories. Join three (slightly clueless) fans of history and archaeology for a comical take on the latest news about the past from historical, archaeological and scientific research.</p> <p>See some fake reviews below!</p> <p>"There must be someone who likes stuff like this, surely" - Supportive friends and family</p> <p>"It does a great job of keeping the cats calm when there's fireworks." - Barbara from number 32</p> <p>"This is the trouble with using shuffle in store, you get stuff like this coming on" - Alan from PC World</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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