# Modern Myth All too often we talk about fake news and alternative facts as if they are new concepts. In reality history itself is constructed, and thus constrained by its authors, we have as a society taken this as truth and unfortunately there is more to history that just the past. Page: Feed: --- ## [PROMO - Is Colossal Biosciences lying to you about direwolves? - Ethno 14](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2025-08-19 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ Modern Myth is taking a break this week, so please enjoy this episode of Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe, another excellent show on The Archaeology Podcast Network! In this episode, David talks about the recent news about the direwolves that were “brought back from extinction.” However, as he explains, no direwolves were brought back from extinction, and it seems the company is intentionally… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/7ca1c75f-5f20-4154-885c-03af7717bc62/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=7ca1c75f-5f20-4154-885c-03af7717bc62&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [The Game Relooted - Interview with Devs - Ep 26](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2025-08-05 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ Today I am speaking with Mohale Mashigo and Ben Myres who are the Narrative Director and Creative Director of Nymakop. Advice and some questions provided by Dr. Alex Fitzpatrick Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/anarchaeologist/26 Contact Twitter: @Anarchaeologist Discord: ArchaeoWave Pit and Pod Blog tristan@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com ArchPodNet… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/9830527e-fa70-40d0-b29c-b339423e9fc2/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=9830527e-fa70-40d0-b29c-b339423e9fc2&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [Every Monument Will Fall with Dr. Dan Hicks - Ep 25](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2025-07-22 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ Professor Dan Hicks is back with his brand new book Every Monument Will Fall. Following up on the The Brutish Museums, Every Monument Will Fall dicsusses the place of culture, history and art in the context of the modern so-called Culture Wars. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/anarchaeologist/25 Links Dan Hicks Contact Twitter: @Anarchaeologist… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/64751339-6b8a-4c88-8e73-a6c052a1da66/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=64751339-6b8a-4c88-8e73-a6c052a1da66&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [Funom Samson Kas - Ep 24](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2025-07-09 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ Funom Samson Kas is a Principle archaeologist at the Institute of Archaeology and Museum Studies, Jos, Nigeria. In this episode we discuss archaeology in Nigeria and the way in which the past relates to the present and what meaning people gain from the past. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/anarchaeologist/24 Contact Twitter: @Anarchaeologist… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/816379c2-23d8-4a96-8d0a-1f8e7236b8ec/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=816379c2-23d8-4a96-8d0a-1f8e7236b8ec&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [Stefan Milo - Ep 23](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2025-07-09 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ Stefan Milosavljevich is an archaelogy Youtuber who talks about archaeology, anthropology and human evolution. Tristan discusses online content creation, archaeology and the fight for truth against Pseudoarchaeology. Also Stefan turns the tables and starts interviewing Tristan… Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/anarchaeologist/23 Links Stefan Milo… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/be8e7189-e19f-4c52-bdf2-62f882463626/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=be8e7189-e19f-4c52-bdf2-62f882463626&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [Saving Mes Aynak, Cultural Heritage in Conflict with Brent E Huffman -Ep 22](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2024-10-28 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ 10 Years ago, Brent was interviewed by Tristan about the film Saving Mes Aynak and now they are reuinted in podcast form once again. Across the world, cultural heritage faces the threat of human development, for things like housing or resources. 10 years ago Saving Mes Aynak was a film about a Buhddist archaeological site of the same name in Afgahistan and followed the stories of Afgan… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/491f6a65-ab47-4716-9f12-af610e9b87da/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=491f6a65-ab47-4716-9f12-af610e9b87da&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [Modern Myth Returns - Ep 21](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2024-10-28 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ It’s been a while, so here’s a little note from Tristan, to re-establish the Modern Myth project from hiatus. Expect to hear about a wide range of topics, including museums, liberation, working conditions, specialist analysis and the power of public archaeology. Contact Twitter: @Anarchaeologist Discord: ArchaeoWave Pit and Pod Blog tristan@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com ArchPodNet APN Website:… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/d7c33baa-474a-4ce9-ba1b-fbb503227062/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=d7c33baa-474a-4ce9-ba1b-fbb503227062&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [The Modern Myth of the British Empire with Dr. Kim A Wagner - Modern Myth - Episode 20](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2021-05-05 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ This episode dives into the world of the British Empire - as it is viewed in Britain and the lingering narratives that surround it. Today's guest is Kim A Wagner, Professor of Global and Imperial History, who discusses the reality of the British Empire and challanges the "balance sheet" view of history which sees historical events as simply "good" or "bad". We also get on to the topic of the… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/07cb49b8-a4f1-4d01-b215-409c42442c58/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=07cb49b8-a4f1-4d01-b215-409c42442c58&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [The Black Trowel Collective with Aris Poliopoulos and Colleen Morgan - Modern Myth - Episode 19](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2021-03-23 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ Today's epsiode is all about mutual aid, anarchism and archaeology. I sat down recently with Aris Politopolis and Colleen Morgan, both of whom are members of The Black Trowel Collective. We discuss what the BTC does and in particular the function of its microgrants, which provide $5-$300 in grants to students of archaeology, with no questions asked. We also talk about the ways in which anarchism… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/d98e842b-7149-4c3e-9f0c-35d6452a5e62/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=d98e842b-7149-4c3e-9f0c-35d6452a5e62&feed=pFJEbOUZ) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lrEsSUfVAhYi) _2021-03-23 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [The Modern Myth of Stirling Heritage with Dr Murray Cook - Episode 18 - Modern Myth](https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/anarchaeologist/) _2021-02-21 · chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com (Host)_ Today's episode we talk to Dr Murray Cook about his new book The Anvil of Scottish History: Stories of Stirling. We discuss what makes Stirling a place of deep history and how often this is overlooked. We also discuss excavations during covid and the benefits of being outdoors. You can find his book from where you purchase books or following this link… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46/episodes/fbbab0e4-f5e5-4003-94b9-9f36cc6d85f0/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=6f04f616-574a-499f-bed0-d2e096bd5c46&awEpisodeId=fbbab0e4-f5e5-4003-94b9-9f36cc6d85f0&feed=pFJEbOUZ)