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Dam Busting, Ancient Archaeologists and Iron Age Fort Raids

Dam Busting, Ancient Archaeologists and Iron Age Fort Raids

Update: 2011-04-16

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Researchers re-create the experiments carried out by Barnes Wallis on the bouncing bomb; we discuss the Texan pre-Clovis finds; the Nichoria bone earns its place at multiple points in history and we explore the massacre at Fin Cop hill fort. Plus, in Backyard Archaeology: how to go about doing a bit of zooarchaeology! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Dam Busting, Ancient Archaeologists and Iron Age Fort Raids

Dam Busting, Ancient Archaeologists and Iron Age Fort Raids

Diana O'Carroll