Odd Anthropology

Happy September! Or shall we say, “Cemtember”. This month, Taisha eases us further into spooky season with a story involving some of our favorite topics: Scotland, witches, archaeology, a grave, and a missing skull… Can we solve the mystery? Probably not. But Scotland, please hire us to at least give it a try! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook....

We are excited to announce our new collaboration with Bath & Body Works, featuring the highly anticipated Corpse Wax line! (Just kidding though, don't get mad Bath & Body Works!) Today, Ivy wraps up her two-part series on the Paris Catacombs with some of its most famous ghostly tales. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substa...

The Paris Catacombs (well, its actually an "ossuary") is one of the most famous tourist attractions in France. Floor to ceiling human bones, along with the dark, cave-like nature of the catacombs, gives this location a somber, macabre, yet intriguing appeal. For this episode, co-host Ivy shares the history of its creation and dives into the issue of ethics often brought up when discussing human...

Also known as the "hobbits", this early human stood at around three feet tall and may be involved in local folklores... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanthropology.substack.com (https://oddanthropology.substack.com/) Email: oddanthropology@gmail.com Music by Joel Fazhari from Pixabay Resources used...

This month, we "dive in" to the legends and lore surrounding one of the worlds most famous cryptids...Nessie! Being an anthropology podcast, we also include some insights around a particularly famous archaeological find at Loch Ness, and what societal pressures may have led to this monsters rise in fame. You can also head over to our Instagram for our first ever giveaway featuring items relatin...

This month, we decided to take a little mental break and sit down for a more conversational-style episode! Join us as we discuss the plague that is imposter syndrome through an anthropological lens, and don't worry...we still keep the episode fun! So sit down, have a laugh, and lets try and kick imposter syndrome to the curb. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https...

Disclaimer: This episode discusses murder and ritual human sacrifice! Two peat farmers in Denmark accidentally discovered what would become one of the most famous and recognizable ancient mummies to date. Let's sit down and discuss this incredible find and what we learned about the life and death of the Tollund Man! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.fa...

Indulge in an anthropological scandal as Taisha shares the infamous story of the Piltdown Man! Were hominid remains discovered in England really the illusive "missing link"? What can the analysis of these remains tell us about the real story behind the Piltdown Man? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanthropology Substack: https://oddanth...

Happy Anthropology Day! To celebrate, we picked an episode with some truly awesome subjects: Bone shovels, bogs, and bodies that were "Frankensteined" together...what more could you want? So sit back, relax, and indulge in a sense of wonder as Ivy shares the "puzzling" (pun intended) story of this strange archaeological site, and how it has helped to re-write Bronze Age history as we know it! ...

A former ghost hunter turned anthropology student sits with a friend (and actual anthropology major) to discuss where their interests in the study of human history began: from a child archaeologist, to adapting with a frequently moving family, get to know the hosts as they look forward to getting to know you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanthropology/Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...