

ArchaeoEd Podcast
Dr. Ed Barnhart
Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with the legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart! Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. These are the tales that only get a fleeting mention in western history books. Tune in on the 1st of every month for a fresh episode!
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Sep 1, 2025 • 38min
Archaeological Terminology S7 E1
Does it bother you when people use a bunch of industry specific jargon to make themselves sounds smart? Join Ed as he explains some archaeological terminology and his love/hate relationship with it.Check out Land Without a Continent on Matt Savino's website:https://mattsavino.com/ Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

May 1, 2025 • 21min
Danger in Wyoming - S6 E9
Story time at ArchaeoEd. Once upon a time, Ed almost lost his life on an Indian reservation in Wyoming.Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

Apr 1, 2025 • 33min
Rapa Nui - S6E8
Rapa Nui is one of the world's most remote islands and home to an amazing ancient civilization. Actually not that ancient - the Rapa Nui people are still here and remember their past through oral tradition. Ed's just back from the island with fresh perspectives to share.Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

Mar 1, 2025 • 37min
The Inca Capital City of Cuzco - S6E7
Cuzco was the capital city of the ancient Inca Empire. Set in a lush valley high up in the Andes, it was arguably the most sophisticated city in the entire ancient Americas.Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

Feb 1, 2025 • 35min
Inca Origins - S6E6
Dive into the mythical origins of the Inca civilization! Discover the epic journey of four brothers and sisters from a cave near Lake Titicaca that shaped their kingdom in Cusco. Uncover how historical texts and archaeological evidence highlight the rich narratives behind Inca creation stories. Explore the architectural marvels of the Kilkei people, credited as the true builders of Saskawaman. This blend of mythology, history, and archaeology reveals the captivating tapestry of Inca heritage!

Jan 1, 2025 • 34min
The Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan - S6E5
Nestled in the Valley of Mexico, the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan was the largest city ever built in the pre-Columbian Americas. Its daily mixture of violence and beauty was something that we modern humans should contemplate as part of our collective past.Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

Dec 1, 2024 • 38min
Aztec Origins - S6 E4
The Aztecs were Mesoamerica's mightiest empire. But how did they get there? Well, it all started in a place called Aztlan. Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

Nov 8, 2024 • 30min
How I Mapped Palenque Part 6, S6E3
In the summer of 1999, Ed and crew were risking life and limb to map the western side of Palenque. More snakes, more fantastic discoveries, and more crazy stories of life in Chiapas, Mexico.Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond. MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.orgDr. Barnhart has four lecture series available through Great Courses – a total of 104, 30 minutes lectures on the ancient Americas. You can view all the lectures on the Great Courses streaming platform, Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart His newest Great Courses series on Olmec Civilization comes out in Spring of 2025. The ArchaeoEd Podcast is supported primarily through Patreon. Consider supporting Ed’s independence as an archaeologist through: https://www.patreon.com/archaeoEdMaya Calendar Learning ResourcesDr. Barnhart has developed several tools to help people understand the Ancient Maya Calendar systems. An annual wall calendar that shows both the Maya and Gregorian (Christian) dates for each day of the year. The 2025 Mayan Calendar is available for purchase at: https://www.mayan-calendar.com Maya Calendar iPhone App by Edwin Barnhart. It can calculate your Maya birthdate, giving you information about your personality and destiny according to modern Maya wisdom. Find it on the Apple Appstore here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maya-calendar/id305642777 Bars and Dots is Maya calendar calculator program available at https://www.barsanddots.com . Created by Dr. Barnhart and software engineer Matt Neel, it’s the most sophisticated Maya calendar calculation tool ever created. And it's FREE!Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.orgSupport the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

Oct 1, 2024 • 36min
How I Mapped Palenque Part 5 - S6 E2
In May and June of 1999, Ed and his mapping crew were hard at work puzzling out western Palenque. More deadly snakes, collapsed tombs, and 100's of ancient buildings were waiting for them in the jungle. Season 6 Episode 2, aired October 1, 2024. Evergreen Natural PetA great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needsGo to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Pawistive CravingsGo to www.pawsitivecravings.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond. MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.orgDr. Barnhart has four lecture series available through Great Courses – a total of 104, 30 minutes lectures on the ancient Americas. You can view all the lectures on the Great Courses streaming platform, Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart His newest Great Courses series on Olmec Civilization comes out in Spring of 2025. The ArchaeoEd Podcast is supported primarily through Patreon. Consider supporting Ed’s independence as an archaeologist through: https://www.patreon.com/archaeoEdMaya Calendar Learning ResourcesDr. Barnhart has developed several tools to help people understand the Ancient Maya Calendar systems. An annual wall calendar that shows both the Maya and Gregorian (Christian) dates for each day of the year. The 2025 Mayan Calendar is available for purchase at: https://www.mayan-calendar.com Maya Calendar iPhone App by Edwin Barnhart. It can calculate your Maya birthdate, giving you information about your personality and destiny according to modern Maya wisdom. Find it on the Apple Appstore here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maya-calendar/id305642777 Bars and Dots is Maya calendar calculator program available at https://www.barsanddots.com . Created by Dr. Barnhart and software engineer Matt Neel, it’s the most sophisticated Maya calendar calculation tool ever created. And it's FREE!Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedFor a 2025 Mayan Calendar wall calendar, log on to https://www.mayan-calendar.comBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.orgSupport the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart

Sep 1, 2024 • 37min
How I Mapped Palenque - Part 4
The year was 1999. Ed and his crew started year two of the Palenque Mapping Project. Ed recounts the story - snakes, pyramids, tombs, and a visit from the President of Mexico! Season 6, Episode 1 - aired September 1, 2024.Evergreen Natural PetA great choice for your pet's CBD supplement needsGo to www.evergreennaturalpet.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Pawistive CravingsGo to www.pawsitivecravings.com for more information and use code "MAYA" to get 10% off of your order today!Dr. Barnhart is the director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas and beyond. MEC shares their knowledge with the general public through publications, public lectures, and educational travel programs. https://www.mayaexploration.org Dr. Barnhart has four lecture series available through Great Courses – a total of 104, 30 minutes lectures on the ancient Americas. You can view all the lectures on the Great Courses streaming platform, Great Courses Plus: https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/edwin-barnhart Dr. Barnhart’s Great Courses are also available through Audible:https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Edwin+Barnhart His newest Great Courses series on Olmec Civilization comes out in Spring of 2025.The ArchaeoEd Podcast is about the civilizations of the ancient Americas. It’s just Ed, explaining what he’s learned in over 30 years as an archaeologist, an explorer, and a seeker of esoteric knowledge. https://www.archaeoed.com The ArchaeoEd Podcast is supported primarily through Patreon. Consider supporting Ed’s independence as an archaeologist through: https://www.patreon.com/archaeoEd Maya Calendar Learning ResourcesDr. Barnhart has developed several tools to help people understand the Ancient Maya Calendar systems. An annual wall calendar that shows both the Maya and Gregorian (Christian) dates for each day of the year. The 2025 Mayan Calendar is available for purchase at: https://www.mayan-calendar.com Maya Calendar iPhone App by Edwin Barnhart. It can calculate your Maya birthdate, giving you information about your personality and destiny according to modern Maya wisdom. Find it on the Apple Appstore here:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maya-calendar/id305642777 Bars and Dots is Maya calendar calculator program available at https://www.barsanddots.com . Created by Dr. Barnhart and software engineer Matt Neel, it’s the most sophisticated Maya calendar calculation tool ever created. And it's FREE!Support the showSupport ArchaeoEd through Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/archaeoedBars and Dots, Maya date calculator software - https://www.barsanddots.comEd's day job is Director of Maya Exploration Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit https://www.mayaexploration.org Check out Ed's YouTube Channel, Archaeologist Ed Barnhart https://www.youtube.com/@Ed_Barnhart