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Join Dr. Tenninger Kellenbarger, an archaeologist and art historian, as she delves into ancient history, mythology, intricate artifacts, and more every other Wednesday beginning at 6 am EST.
History, once forgotten, lives again here.
Walk the halls with us as we tell their stories. Class is in session, and this is not your normal Indiana Jones adventure; it's so much more.
These are the Dirt Diaries.
History, once forgotten, lives again here.
Walk the halls with us as we tell their stories. Class is in session, and this is not your normal Indiana Jones adventure; it's so much more.
These are the Dirt Diaries.
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Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! It's almost Fall, which means the season of baking, cooking, and more is upon us! Now, if you were to bring an appetizer to a party or gathering, what would you serve? Some bread? Maybe some cheese and wine? Well, today we are crafting our own version of an ancient charcuterie! So gather around, bring your own snacks and drinks, and let's dive in! Which would you try?-Stay CuriousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries. Today, we're exploring a secret room in the heart of an ancient villa that was preserved during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, known today as the Villa of the Mysteries, which may contain scenes of cultic activity.Is this room connected to initiation into the cult of Dionysus? You be the judge, as we also examine a find that was discovered 100 years later. Perhaps the mystery will finally be solved.What do you think?-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Crack open your mythology books because we are heading to the ancient temple to Artemis, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world! We're talking about her temple, the goddess, Alexander the Great, and why her art looks so different here. For those who love ancient history, mythology, and more, this is the episode for you. -Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! We are headed back to the Bronze Age to discuss the famed site of Pylos and this incredible find. Dating to approximately 1450 BCE, this grave and the agate belong to the man known as the Griffin Warrior. Who was he? Who was the victorious warrior? And how does this all fit into the Bronze Age? Let's dive in...-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
At 4000 years old, this small blue hippo is anything but ancient history. We are delving into the beloved faience votive known today as William, who has become a museum icon in his own right. So, how did he get his name? Why was a hippo found in a tomb? And what else lies under his blue glaze...-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Open up your mythology books and bestiaries for this episode as we explore these mythical monsters. To these ancient peoples, griffins weren't just legends; they were power personified, often found in the company of kings, queens, and gods. Mythology and legends live again today as we look at these fantastical beasts and where to find them.-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries?Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Today, we are going beyond the blade as we examine some of the weapons featured in the early scenes of power in Egypt and the Aegean. This is the weapons episode you have all been waiting for, as we travel back to the time of bronze and bloodshed.-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Today, we are diving into the Titanic, its timeline of events, tales of heroism, and artifacts being sold. I have always been interested in this piece of history, so travel back 113 years as we examine the night she struck an iceberg.What can we learn from the messages, wreckage, and more? Well, we are just getting started.-Stay curiousP.S.- I highly recommend the newest documentary out by National Geographic!Want more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Today, I am diving into some of the oldest pieces of art, which are referred to as Venus figures, named after the Roman goddess of love, lust, sexuality, and more. These little ladies date anywhere from 40,000-16,000 years ago and continue to enchant viewers today!From the world's oldest depiction of a human to miniature goddess figures, we're diving into it all this week!-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! I am diving into some of the most famed ancient quests for immortality with legends, men of myth, and of course an emperor who sought to have his dynasty for 10,000 generations!From one of the oldest epics in the world, to a tomb yet to be opened, we're diving into it all this week!-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! I am diving into the realm of mythology slightly with this episode as we delve into the site of Mycenae.Our buddy Heinrich Schliemann dug Grave Circle A after being sued for not sharing his treasure, so we are in for a treat! We're looking in the shaft graves and in the tomb of Agamemnon himself for this episode, so you won't want to miss it!-Stay curiousWant more Dirt Diaries? Join patreon with all your history-loving friends!patreon.com/TheDirtDiariesTravel with me, my socials, and more!https://beacons.ai/dirtdiaries.tenn
Welcome back to the Dirt Diaries! Since February is the month of love with Valentine, I thought it would be fun to go over some ancient love poems and songs and then... rank them. I go over everything from the world's oldest love songs to those written by Sappho and Plato and everything in between.
People may say ILY today, but someone in the ancient world said, " I wish I were Heaven,
with a billion eyes to look at you."
-Stay curious
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Welcome back to season 2 of the Dirt Diaries! So happy to be back, and what better way to dive back in than with the famed Queen Puabi and her tomb from the Royal Cemetery at Ur. From all of the beautiful grave goods and jewelry that were found still adorning her to the guards still protecting the front door and everything in between, including a possible death pit.
-Stay curious
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The Dirt Diaries are back again this week with another crazy topic! Did you know a craft store bought stolen art and forgeries? Well, now you do! That's right, Dr. K is talking all about the multiple times Hobby Lobby got caught in the illegal antiquities trade!
Why did they buy it? How did this happen more than once? And more importantly, how does the Epic of Gilgamesh fit into it all?
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In this week's episode, we are moving from Mesopotamia over to China as we cover the period of the warring states, the first emperor of China, his quest for immortality, and, of course, his terracotta army.
How was this game of thrones won when China was not unified? What secrets does his tomb hold? And did he consume mercury?
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Welcome back, everyone! We are diving into a new episode all about the infamous businessman from ancient Mesopotamia! That's right—we're staying at the site of Ur to investigate the world's oldest complaint!
At almost 4000 years old, what was the complaint about? Copper! But is there more to the story, or was this just a one-off? And who was our guy, Ea-Nasir?
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Welcome back, explorers! Dr. K is back with a new episode about the death pits in the royal cemetery at Ur. This cemetery, which houses over 1800 graves, was uncovered during a joint expedition between the British Museum and the University of Pennsylvania.
Sir Leonard Woolley uncovered riches never before seen and also stumbled on a find that would take the news by storm: the death pits of Ur.
As this episode touches on sensitive topics, listener discretion is advised. Please take care while listening.
Want more ancient iconography, Greco-Roman mythology, ancient magic, and superstitions? Be sure to check out Tenn on her off weeks on Styx and Bones with Chelsea and Tenn!
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Welcome back, explorers! The Dirt Diaries is back again, and Dr. K discusses ancient ink and tattoos of the ancient world. While there are many incredible examples of tattoos from antiquities, we are looking at a few from Pharaonic Egypt and prehistoric Europe!
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Crack open your books as the Dirt Diaries is back again to discuss actual tomb curses of the ancient world, specifically from the Levant, Mesopotamia, and Egypt!
While the curse of the mummy was actually more myth than reality, you won't want to miss these tomb curses from ancient history! Dr. K is covering it all from Old Kingdom Egypt to the second century in the Levant!
Want more on tomb curses, ancient magic, or tomb guardians? Be sure to catch me on the Styx and Bones Podcast during the off-season of the Dirt Diaries for more ancient history and mythology content!
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The Dirt Diaries is back again, discussing the curse of the mummy that had people during the 1920s in an absolute chokehold following the famous discovery of none other than the boy king, Tutankhamun.
Whether you have heard of this curse or love King Tut, you won't want to miss Dr. K's break down everything from Ancient Egypt to Egyptomania.
While The Dirt Diaries air biweekly, you can catch me on Styx and Bones during the off-weeks for more ancient history, mystery cults, and Greek mythology content!
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