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ARCHEONASSEpisode 37 / The Story Behind the Object: Anthropoid Sarcophagi from SidonWhat's the story behind those white shiny stone coffins that look like humans on display at the National Museum of Beirut. Where do they come from? Who made them and for whom?2025-07-0323 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 36 / The Story Behind the Object: The Undeciphered Byblos TabletScholars have been working to reveal its secret for more than 70 years! Let's discover again the enigmatic tablet of Byblos.2025-05-2631 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 35 / The Story Behind the Object: A Board Game from Kamid el-LozIn episode 35, we rediscover a board game that is more than 3000 years old. How was it discovered and what does it tell us about our history?2025-04-2918 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 34 / The Story Behind the Object: The NFR Anchor of ByblosIn episode 34, we continue with our series "The Story Behind the Object", we rediscover an anchor with an Egyptian inscription found in Byblos decades ago. What's the story behind it and why is an anchor such an important artifact in Archaeology?2025-03-3014 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 33 / The Story Behind the Object: The Temple BoyIn episode 33, part of the series "The Story Behind the Object", we showcase a new object discovered in Saida in the 60s. We talk about the events that led to its discovery and its importance as an artifact. Today it's known as the Temple Boy. 2025-02-2717 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 32 / The Story Behind the Object: Ahirom SarcophagusIn episode 32, the first episode of a new series called "The Story Behind the Object", we talk about an important artifact discovered more than 100 years ago: the Sarcophagus of Ahirom.
2025-01-2923 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 31 / Excavation Findings: ConclusionIn episode 31 of ArcheoNass, we conclude the series "Excavation Findings".
We remind our listeners of the episodes and also talk about other materials we might find in excavations such as: Textile, leather, shell, paper/parchment, pigments/dyes, teeth, coprolites, ivory/antlers, obsidian/glass.2024-12-2522 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 30 / Interview with Dr. Nada Elias on Human RemainsIn the 30th episode of ArcheoNass, we interview Dr. Nada Elias to talk about the evolution of human burials and the importance of human remains in archaeology.
What does the world of the dead tell us about the world of the living.2024-11-251h 11
ARCHEONASSEpisode 29 / Interview with Dr. Jwana Chahoud on Animal RemainsIn the 29th episode of ArcheoNass, we return to the animal remains with Dr. Jwana Chahoud.
We discover how animals were more than just food for our ancestors. Dr. Chahoud shares with us the long history that linked animals to humans and how they affected one another.2024-10-211h 22
ARCHEONASSEpisode 28 / Interview with Christelle Kabboul on Botanical RemainsIn the 28th episode of ArcheoNass, we are pleased to have a conversation with Christelle Kabboul who is doing her PhD on botanical remains. We learn from her about the importance of botany in archaeology, the different types of plants/seeds found during excavations and finally the challenges she faces in her specialty.2024-07-1856 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 27 / Excavation Findings: Botanical RemainsIn the 27th episode of ArcheoNass, we learn about the origin of plants and the formation process of botanical remains. We discover why botanical remains are so important in archaeology and present different ways of extracting them during an excavation. Finally we talk about the relationship between humans and plants...
2024-06-1034 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 26 / Excavation Findings: BonesIn the 26th episode of ArcheoNass, we learn about the importance of bones in archaeology. We define what makes a bone, the different types, where do we find them and how to recognize them. We also talk about the relationship between humans and animals... 2024-05-1842 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 25 / Excavation Findings: Metals / Interview with Dr. Ziad SawayaIn the 25th episode of ArcheoNass, we interview Dr. Ziad Sawaya from the Lebanese University to learn about an interesting use of metal: Coins.
We discover coins from ancient times, how they were made and in what cities. We learn about an interesting scientific tool used in archaeology called numismatics. 2024-04-0248 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 24 / Excavation Findings: Metals
In the 24th episode of ArcheoNass, we explore another interesting material found during excavations: Metal. We talk about the origin of metals, what makes metals and what are the most popular metals in archaeology. We explore how humans discovered metals in ancient times and how they extracted them. We finish by listing artifacts made from metal from different periods. We also have exciting archeo facts and news.2024-03-0256 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 23 / Excavation Findings: Lithic / Interview with Dr. Jean YasmineIn the 23rd episode of ArcheoNass, we interview Dr. Jean Yasmine from the Lebanese University to learn more about the story of lithic material from quarrying of stones to evolution of construction during the different archaeological periods.2024-01-2851 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 22 / Excavation Findings: LithicIn the 22nd episode of ArcheoNass, we explore lithic/stone material found during excavations.
We introduce the different types of stone and the evolution of their use during all archaeological periods from prehistory to history.2023-12-3042 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 21 / Excavation Findings: Pottery/Ceramics - Part 2 / Interview with Dr. Maha Al-MasriIn the 21st episode of ArcheoNass, we interview Dr. Maha Al-Masri to learn more about pottery/ceramics during the different archaeological periods and the importance of such material2023-12-0639 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 20 / Excavation Findings: Pottery/CeramicsIn the 20th episode of ArcheoNass, the first part of a series of episodes dedicated to archaeological findings, we try to answer the question: What do we find during an excavation? We start with pottery/ceramics which is the most common material found almost everywhere. 2023-10-3140 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 19 / Concluding the TimelineIn the 19th episode of ArcheoNass, we quickly review the previous 18 episodes to conclude the timeline and talk about future episodes in the making.2023-07-2528 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 18 / Prehistoric Lebanon - Part 2 / Interview with Dr. Corine YazbeckIn the 18th episode of ArcheoNass, we interview Dr. Corine Yazbeck to learn more about prehistoric Lebanon and talk about different archaeological sites that provide evidence for the different periods.2023-07-101h 21
ARCHEONASSEpisode 17 / Prehistoric LebanonIn the 17th episode of ArcheoNass, we travel back in time to Prehistoric Lebanon to learn more about the ancient humans who lived in Lebanon and the tools they created.
2023-06-2030 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 16 / Interview with Dr. Assaad Seif on Bronze Age LebanonIn the 16th episode of ArcheoNass, we interview Dr. Assaad Seif to learn more about the Bronze Age in the region and its impact on the history of Lebanon.2023-05-0656 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 15 / Interview with Dr. Maroun Khreich on Iron Age LebanonIn the 15th episode of ArcheoNass, we interview Dr. Maroun Khreich to dive more into the Iron Age and learn about its importance in defining the history of Lebanon.2023-04-061h 04
ARCHEONASSEpisode 14 / Bronze Age LebanonIn the 14th episode of ArcheoNass, we travel to Bronze Age Lebanon to discover the rise of city-states and the beginning of history.
2023-03-0643 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 13 / Iron Age LebanonIn the 13th episode of ArcheoNass, we travel to Iron Age Lebanon through a visit to the National Museum in Beirut to discover the collection of artefacts from this period. 2023-01-3139 minARCHEONASSEpisode 12 / Hellenistic Lebanon - Part 2 / Interview with Dr. Jeanine Abdul MassihIn the 12th and last episode of ArcheoNass for this year, we continue our trip to Hellenistic Lebanon and interview Dr. Jeanine Abdul Massih to learn more about art and architecture in Lebanon during that period.2022-12-2952 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 11 / Hellenistic LebanonIn the 11th episode of ArcheoNass, we travel to Hellenistic Lebanon and see how the Conquests of Alexander the Great marked the beginning of a new era.
2022-12-0523 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 10 / Lebanon in Roman Times - Part 3 / Interview with Dr. Nada KallasIn the 10th episode of ArcheoNass, we conclude "Lebanon in Roman Times" with an interview with Dr. Nada Kallas and discover the beautiful art of glassmaking during the Roman Era.
2022-10-3138 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 9 / Lebanon in Roman Times - Part 2In the 9th episode of ArcheoNass, we continue our trip and visit Baalbek and Tyre sites during the Roman era. We learn about their importance for the Romans and all the structures they have built.
2022-10-0148 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 8 / Lebanon in Roman TimesIn the 8th episode of ArcheoNass, we travel back in time and visit Lebanon during the Roman era.
We will see how a small town in Italy called Rome changed the course of history and influenced what we call today Lebanon.
2022-08-3131 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 7 - Lebanon During Byzantine Times - Part 2 / Interview with Dr. Nada HelouIn the 7th episode of ArcheoNass, we conclude "Lebanon During Byzantine Times" with an interview with Dr. Nada Helou and explore the Mosaics in Byzantine Churches.
2022-08-0747 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 6 / Lebanon During Byzantine TimesIn the 6th episode of ArcheoNass, we go back in time to the Byzantine period to learn how the empire affected Lebanon. We discover many important sites that reflect that period.
2022-06-3043 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 5 / A Trip to Medieval Lebanon - Part 3 / Interview with Dr. Hassan Al-AkraIn the third and final part of “A Trip to Medieval Lebanon”, we interview Dr. Hassan Al-Akra from the Lebanese University to ask him questions about Lebanon during the medieval period and learn more about interesting sites that were excavated.
2022-05-301h 02
ARCHEONASSEpisode 4 / A Trip to Medieval Lebanon - Part 2In the second part of "A Trip to Medieval Lebanon", we explore the archaeological sites from Beirut till South of Lebanon that were part of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
2022-05-0117 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 3 / A Trip to Medieval LebanonIn episode 3, we travel to medieval Lebanon and discover many exciting places, part of our history.2022-03-2719 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 2 / Time MachineWelcome to the second episode of Archeonass, a monthly podcast on archeology launched by a group of archeology students to share their passion for history, arts and heritage...
In episode 2, we dive more into archeology, the archeological remains and timeline. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes.2022-02-2716 min
ARCHEONASSEpisode 1 / How it BeganWelcome to the first episode of Archeonass, a monthly podcast on archeology launched by a group of four archeology students to share their passion for history, arts and heritage, ... Stay tuned for some exciting episodes.2022-01-3125 min