Dr. Smiti Nathan

📚 What happens when archaeologists & archaeology lovers read novels together? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets the Past, archaeologist & journalist, Dr. Matilda Siebrecht @archaeoteacup.bsky.social shares how + why she started Archaeo Book Club & the impact of fiction 🏺 youtu.be/EkSV5og0D10

🦴 What can animal bones reveal about the daily lives of working-class communities in 19th-century New York City? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets the Past, archaeologist and zooarchaeologist, Pam Crabtree, walks us through her research at two Lower Manhattan sites 🏺🧪 youtu.be/K5GtMrN5Cxc

Thanks to Goshen Farm for featuring us on their website! They highlighted our interview with Alex McDougle, which was part of the 50x50: Science Across America initiative. goshenfarm.org/50x50-scienc...

⚔️ What can ancient weapons reveal about the people's choices? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets the Past, archaeologist and art historian, Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger, guides us through Bronze Age Aegean weaponry and what it can tell us about people in the past 🏺🧪 youtu.be/AI3Iwb10mJU

🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets the Past, biocultural anthropologist, Alex McDougle, guides us through her work on free and enslaved Black communities in Maryland during the 1700s and 1800s 🏺 youtu.be/plZypKq8UiI This video is part of the 50x50: Science Across America series 🧪

We have a new Artifact of the Day video out exploring the oldest known example of representational art that archaeologists have identified so far 🏺 🧪 youtu.be/wnZFWEVNma0?...

We have a new video out in our Artifact of the Day series all about a Roman bone artifact filled with seeds🏺🧪 youtu.be/qqElJ6XMivM

For anyone following podcasts on Instagram, Curiosity Meets the Past is now there, too. We'll post podcast clips there, but definitely keep you posted about new episodes here on Bluesky! www.instagram.com/curiositymee...

📖 What can a family scrapbook reveal about history and diasporic communities? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets the Past, religious scholar Dr. Richard Newton @seedpods.bsky.social, guides us through how a family scrapbook catalyzed an entire research project 🏺 youtu.be/m--yBqxrYrA

Thanks so much @michellefranklin.bsky.social!!

Thanks so much for being such a great guest (and human) @dannybate.com! It was truly our pleasure :)

🔤 Where did the English alphabet come from, and how do we know this? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets the Past, linguist and writer, Dr. Danny Bate @dannybate.com, guides us through the archaeology and linguistic history behind the letters many of us use every day 🏺 youtu.be/wGuQEV9zsWQ

💧 What can ancient water systems tell us about people in the past & present? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets the Past, landscape archaeologist, Dr. Mehrnoush Soroush, guides us through the site of Shushtar (Iran) + how she's challenging dominant water history narratives🏺🧪 youtu.be/K_vuyVZ7vC0

🤔 Where did blimps come from and why are we fascinated by them? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, geneticist and blimp enthusiast, Dr. Alex Dainis @alexdainis.bsky.social, guides us through the curious science and history of these sky vessels 🧪 youtu.be/j-MbD3aEI44?...

What did people eat 3000 years ago? I chat about this with Jorge Cham (of PhD Comics) on his podcast ScienceStuff. Feel free to check it out here or wherever you listen to podcasts: www.iheart.com/podcast/1119... #archaeology #science #food #scicomm

🏫 What can archaeology bring to the classroom and beyond? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist and filmmaker, Marc Barkman-Astles @mrsoup.bsky.social, discusses his UK public archaeology work + lessons from the classroom and beyond 🏺 youtu.be/VQQfAGQR1Kc

📜 What can ancient astrological handbooks tell us about the lives of women around 2000 years ago? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, Egyptologist, Dr. Lingxin Zhang, guides us through the inner workings of the zodiac in Roman Egypt 🏺  www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyMS...

🏺 What can we uncover about the past when we look at it in three dimensions? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist, Madeline Robinson, shares ancient sites and artifacts she has studied through 3D modelling + what this method can reveal about the past 🧪 youtu.be/oHZGbaMGCG8

🔍 What can we learn when we look closely at temples that deviate from the “norm" 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, Archaeologist & Egyptologist, Dr. Brooke Norton, walks us through a spectrum of ancient Egyptian & Canaanite temples and what their nuances reveal 🏺 youtu.be/4tV30xNtPns

🧶 What can we learn when we look at the physics of past textile techniques? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, physicist, Dr. Sabetta Matsumoto, shares what physics can reveal about the fabrics we create and the people behind them. 🏺 🧪 youtu.be/eUGv0HtsjKY

🧱What can small lumps of clay reveal about the past? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist, Dr. Siobhan Shinn @ladyarch.bsky.social takes us inside her work on clay sealings 🏺 youtu.be/IqIqXt_p6Bk

🔔 What can the sounds of everyday life reveal about the past? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, podcast producer & host of ReCurrent (@gettymuseum.bsky.social), Jaime Roque, discusses how he documents and shares stories of the past through sound 🏺 youtu.be/mSlAj0PgZQA

Are you participating in the 2025-2026 FIRST® LEGO® League UNEARTHED™? 🏺🧪 Here's my resource page: smitinathan.com/first-lego-l... It includes: ▶️ Curated #archaeology YouTube videos ▶️ Resources made by archaeologists for #FirstLegoLeague ▶️ Guidance on how to chat with a real archaeologist

Thanks for having me on your show @smitinathan.bsky.social!

🕳️ What can over 5,200 holes carved into an Andean hillside reveal about ancient life? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, digital archaeologist, @jbongers.bsky.social, discusses his team's new research + hypothesis at Monte Sierpe in Peru 🏺 🧪 #archaeology youtu.be/vowED8uJiII

🤝🏽 How can volunteering become a way back into archaeology? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist and research analyst, Dr. Sneh Patel, shares how volunteering locally helped her reconnect with teaching, her community, and archaeology 🏺 🧪 youtu.be/TdNc-RQRL7g

🦴 What can tiny, overlooked bones tell us about Paleolithic life, technology, and art? 🎙️In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, archaeologist and paleoanthropologist @giuliagallo.bsky.social, shares the background of these bones + how we're using ZooMS to learn more 🏺 🧪 youtu.be/hWVSI1NY4Mk

🗣️ What can voice reveal about history, identity, and expression across time? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, voice coach Christine Adamchats chats about prepping for historical roles, vocal trend shifts, and what today’s voices might reveal about our world. youtu.be/bnGJuTzHdKw

We have a new #ArtifactOfTheDay video out 🏺 Disclaimer: It might stretch traditional definitions of what we consider an artifact (which we mentioned in our series trailer). youtu.be/IPeqn3o8oNk #archaeology

📚 What can overlooked ancient civilizations teach us about connection, perspective, & the stories we choose to tell? 🏺🧪 🎙️In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, @digitwithraven.bsky.social shares this & more as we chat about her new book, The Other Ancient Civilisations. youtu.be/RBgL7HHsg0U

Our first episode of our new series, "Artifact of the Day," is out now 🏺 We examine an Andean artifact that challenges our modern notions of reading and writing. #archaeology youtu.be/8IKV8quofKU

We started a new #archaeology video series called, "Artifact of the Day." These are short-ish videos that focus in on one artifact or artifact type 🏺 Check out the series trailer to learn more: youtu.be/3urN1vO0AQE

🪨 What can Malta’s megalithics teach us about curiosity, ritual, & the power of independent research? 🏺 🧪 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, @megalithhunter.bsky.social, shares what makes these monuments distinct + how they influenced her education & storytelling. youtu.be/hU6FmY4eU0A

Join archaeologist Dr. smitinathan.bsky.social as she delves into the past with researchers and artists. Uncover unexpected stories behind objects, places, and people. Perfect for curious minds with no history background needed.

🎨 What can a multi-generational home in rural Galicia, Spain, reveal about memory, creativity, and connection? 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, multimedia artist, Laura Fajín Riveiro, shares how her Galician childhood continues to shape her creative practice. youtu.be/7rtOkA_BB3I

🧀 Curious about cheese in the past? Check out our latest video exploring what cheese can reveal about ancient rituals 🏺🧪 youtu.be/8RF7RO9GqDU #archaeology #foodarchaeology #foodhistory

What can mapping tell us about public health in medieval cities? 🏺 🧪 🎙️ In this episode of Curiosity Meets The Past, Dr. Taylor Zaneri, discusses how archaeology, historical texts, and maps come together to reveal what was really happening on the ground. youtu.be/5-QWmUb3wpA

Very excited to be in conversation with the excellent Dr @flintdibble.bsky.social to discuss ancient and modern migration. Today at 2pm over on YouTube. If you can’t join us then , do have a listen after! www.youtube.com/live/R-61QdX...

It's the last day in July, and my podcast's launch phase is officially over 🎙️🏺🧪 Curious how it went? I just published a video on it: youtu.be/COOhPl9eEJg?... P.S. The Curiosity Meets The Past will now publish episodes every other week. Find past episodes here: smitinathan.com/podcast/

Just a couple days left to submit an abstract! Come join us to discuss how #archaeology can help us to a better understanding of #growth.

Did you know some of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries never make the headlines? 🏺 🧪 🎙️ In this episode, Rachel shares overlooked archaeology discoveries. We explore how interpretation, imagination, and new technologies shape the stories we tell about the past. youtu.be/Iidzs6_pprI

What do we mean when we say “the past,” and how might those definitions shape the futures we imagine? 🎨🏺 💡 🎙️Human-centered designer, Shanice Webb, shares how engaging with the past in different ways can offer surprising clarity when it comes to building what’s next. youtu.be/BP4ujYRuboQ

Thanks for featuring our podcast - Curiosity Meets The Past! 🏺🧪🎙️ smitinathan.com/podcast/

What can human remains reveal about connection, identity, and community in Iceland? 🏺 🧪 🎙️ Biomedical anthropologist, Dr. Adam Netzer-Zimmer @anetzerzimmer.bsky.social, shares how overlooked human remains are unearthing Iceland’s multifaceted relationship with the dead. youtu.be/hmtd0vNI7aw

Wonder what archaeology makes headlines? In a new study, we investigated US media coverage for 1,115 arch papers published over 6 years. Seems Chinese archaeology was under-reported. Regional disparities in US media coverage of archaeology research | Science Advances www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...