That's Old News

Laurie & Ben

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It's the latest news on the oldest stories. Join three (slightly clueless) fans of history and archaeology for a comical take on the latest news about the past from historical, archaeological and scientific research. See some fake reviews below! "There must be someone who likes stuff like this, surely" - Supportive friends and family "It does a great job of keeping the cats calm when there's fireworks." - Barbara from number 32 "This is the trouble with using shuffle in store, you get stuff like this coming on" - Alan from PC World

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Recent episodes

  • An ancient egg that’s no yoke, roman flatpack furniture and Stone Age inventions in ChinaJun 2, 2024 · 31 min
  • Where blue eyes come from? What makes a UNESCO world heritage site? and 170,000 year old giant snails.Jul 3, 2023 · 36 min
  • A 3000 year old failed drug test, what makes a Denisovan and an extinct mammoth meatballMay 17, 2023 · 36 min
  • A 6,000 Year Old Salt Factory, Sheepish Medieval Fraudsters and What Computers Can Teach Us About Rock ArtApr 5, 2021 · 37 min
  • What Are The Dead Sea Scrolls? The life of a Mayan Ambassador and Introducing The Plain of JarsMar 23, 2021 · 49 min
  • Neanderthal Speech, A 2,000 Year Old Computer and A WW2 Airman Laid to RestMar 15, 2021 · 45 min
  • The Oldest Dog in America, A 17,000 Year Old Sound, And How Much Did Ancient Egyptians Love Their Pets?Mar 8, 2021 · 33 min
  • Sentimental Sapiens: With Special Guest Taryn BellMar 1, 2021 · 52 min
  • Stonehenge Special: the henge before StonehengeFeb 22, 2021 · 40 min
  • Bronze Age Jiggling, A Cursus on Arran and Things You Learn When You Don’t Brush Your TeethFeb 15, 2021 · 41 min

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