From the South of Asia to the North of America, we discuss the influence of popular culture on archaeology and the study of the past. If you started following archaeology after Indiana Jones' movies, Lara Croft Tomb-Raider, or the likes; this episode is for you! Join us as we interview Josh Lindal (co-host of the podcast "Screens of the Stone Age"). We discuss films, archaeology, and how the field and popular culture represent each other. Send your comments and inputs to us at chippinawayind@gmail.com and keep the conversation alive on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayindFollow "Screens of the Stone Age" podcast at @SotSA_Podcasthttps://pasc-scpa.ca/sotsaSupport the show

We had the wonderful opportunity to feature on Screens of the Stone Age. Find the details below!On this episode, we’re joined by Akash Srinivas and Durga Kale of the Chippin’ Away podcast to review Mohenjo Daro (2016), the story of a simple farmboy’s first trip to the big city where he falls in love, discovers his destiny, and saves an entire civilization. Mohenjo Daro was a real city in the Indus Valley, and Akash and Durga help us sift through the real-life archaeological evidence that inspired this film.Listen to Chippin’ Away wherever you listen to podcasts: https://chippinaway.buzzsprout.com/Follow Chippin’ Away on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayindView Akash's research profile: https://sites.google.com/view/akashsrinivasFollow Akash on Twitter @AkashSrinivas91Find Durga on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgakale/Follow Durga on Twitter and Instagram @kalemightyRead Durga’s Blog: www.kalemighty.comIn this episode:Learn more about the Indus Valley Civilization at https://www.harappa.com/Pineapples as a status symbol: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-53432877Ancient Harappan DNA: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/rare-ancient-dna-south-asia-reveals-complexities-little-known-civilization-180973053/We still can’t read Harappan writing: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/why-we-still-cant-read-the-writing-of-the-ancient-indus-civilizationWhat does the representation of horses in Mohenjo Daro have to do with debates about Indian ancestry? https://openthemagazine.com/features/history/hold-your-horses/Harappan Plumbing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanitation_of_the_Indus_Valley_civilisationDales & Raikes (1968). The Mohenjo-Daro Floods: A Rejoinder! American Anthropologist, 70(5), 957-961. https://www.jstor.org/stable/669762Harappan unicorn seals: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/bce_500back/indusvalley/unicorn/unicorn.htmlThe Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7913305-the-immortals-of-meluhaNo, Mohenjo Daro was not destroyed by a nuclear explosion: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1qjp4s/if_the_ancient_civilizations_of_mohenjodaro_and/Support the show

In this episode, part two of two, we continue our conversations with Dr. Kush Dhebar on India's wrestling and grappling culture, its representation and expression in material culture and the concept of masculinity, both in the past and how we represent it in the present. More examples, more details and an exciting origin story (!!), so jump right in! And you know the drill; get in touch with us with your comments and inputs: chippinawayind@gmail.com or reach out to us on IG and Twitter @chippinawayindCheck out Kush on all social media:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kush-dhebar-phd-63604b112Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kdhebar/Support the show

Physical culture, expressed in the form of dance, theatre, song and martial arts, has a deep and rich tradition in human societies. In this episode, part one of two, we converse with Dr. Kush Dhebar on India's wrestling and grappling culture, its representation and expression in material culture and the concept of masculinity, both in the past and how we represent it in the present. And you know the drill; get in touch with us with your comments and inputs: chippinawayind@gmail.com or reach out to us on IG and Twitter @chippinawayindCheck out Kush on all social media:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kush-dhebar-phd-63604b112Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kdhebar/Support the show

How can we create an equitable world of digital heritage? Let's continue exploring more about heritage conservation in the digital world.We are joined by  Michael Benhamou, Founder, and President of Focillon. Focillon is a Non-Government Organisation working on digital heritage preservation and curation with a team of experts. Let us hear more from Michael himself! And you know the drill; get in touch with us with your comments and inputs: chippinawayind@gmail.com or reach out to us on IG and Twitter @chippinawayind Check out Focillon on all social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FocillonTipsIG: https://www.instagram.com/focillon_arts_history/FB: https://www.facebook.com/FocitipsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focillon-arts-history/Website: www.focillon.orgSupport the show

Another Museum Day Special! We continue the tradition of virtually touring museums in South Asia, and bring another museum to you!We tour S. L. Bhatia History of Medicine Museum with Radhika Hegde in this episode. And wait for a surprise at the end of today's episode!How do you view museums? Let us know on our socials @chippinawayind, or send a comment on our email at chippinawayind@gmail.com If you like our work, support us at: https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayindSupport the show

On the occasion of World Heritage Day (18th April), we take a look at what heritage is, what it consists of, and why it is relevant. We dive into the various types of heritage and why we ought to do our best to protect and preserve it!Join us in the discussion on Instagram and Twitter @chippinawayindAnd support us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayindSupport the show

We continue with our discussion on the application of Queer theory in archaeology with Scott Coleman. We look at various practical examples, such as investigating gender and gender roles, the presence and role of children and even Roman roads!Join us in the discussion on Instagram and Twitter @chippinawayindAnd support us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayindSupport the show

Welcome to Season 3! We inaugurate this season by readjusting our tendency to see the world in binaries. We position queer theory in archaeological practice with our guest speaker, Scott Coleman. From the library to the field we traverse the mine-field of "set paths" to open up our view of the world. Join us in the discussion on Instagram and Twitter @chippinawayindAnd support us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayindSupport the show

"What inspired this podcast?", asked a few of our listeners. We bring a slice of the behind-the-scenes story of the Chippin' Away podcast for you!In this season finale episode, your hosts Akash and Durga are interviewed by a mystery host, with some tongue-twisters, a quiz about the podcast itself, and a generous serving of nuggets from Chippin' Away!We will be back in April 2022 with season 3 and more episodes that are a chip off the old block. Keep your suggestions and comments coming on C'A socials on Instagram and Twitter @chippinawayind and send us emails at chippinawayind@gmail.comKeep your eyes peeled for newsletters, merch, and more!Support the show

Let us explore a much "alluded to" topic in our discussion of the past! How the study of languages could help the construction of a past cultural milieu. We introduce the theme of "Archaeolinguistics" or "Linguistic Anthropology" in this episode of our podcast, with our guest speaker Gabrielle Roccella. Gabrielle draws from the world of Indo-European linguistics and discusses themes and syntactic constructions that could lend another ladder to the study of past societies. Ready? Pame! Andiamo! Keep the conversation going on socials (Twitter and IG) @chippinawayindOr drop us a line with your comments at chippinawayind@gmail.comSupport the show

Get ready to eat! ...and explore how potatoes and other tubers have influenced the human diet since prehistoric times. Your hosts Akash and Durga discuss tubers - how they were procured, cooked, consumed, and carried with travelling groups across great distances. And while you listen to the fascinating history of potatoes, Akash has but one question for you...(find out at the end of the episode!)This is the first episode in our series 'Roti, Kapda, Makaan' (Food, Clothing and Shelter) where we discuss the storied histories of everyday objects and entities! :)Keep the fascinating conversation on human past going, on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind Or send us a line at chippinawayind@gmail.comSupport the show

Catch the uncut and unabridged edition of our conversation with Dr. Shilpa Dahake on all things rivers, riverscapes and people! Sections from this interview formed the basis of episodes S02E08 and S02E09, A Bridge over Troubled Waters!As always, keep the budding conversation going, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @ChippinAwayINDOr send us an email with your thoughts and inputs to chippinawayind@gmail.comSupport the show

Let us continue our conversation with Dr. Shilpa Dahake, as we discuss rivers, riverscapes and sacred landscapes associated with water bodies.  This deep dive into the human-river interaction opens more exciting avenues of discussion! If you haven't already, catch Part 1 of this episode first!As always, keep the budding conversation going, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ChippinAwayINDOr send us an email with your thoughts and inputs to chippinawayind@gmail.com Support the show

In this episode, part one of two, we continue investigating our relationship with the various natural elements - water! We look at how water, in particular rivers, have contributed to human culture and civilisation. Join us in discussion with Dr. Shilpa Dahake as we investigate how rivers have shaped our human world and how we, as agents of change, have shaped (and continue to shape) rivers. Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram @ChippinAwayIND and drop us a line at chippinawayind@gmail.comSupport the show

How does the history of art contribute to archaeology? This episode explores a case study of sculptural art in South Asia with Kanika Gupta. We also discuss her new coauthored book "Lupadakhe", which explores the movements of sculptors and their work at various ancient sites in Western India. Ready to pick up the metaphorical chisel and get chippin' away? Keep the conversation going on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind and drop us a line at chippinawayind@gmail.comSupport the show

In this, the second episode of 'Elementals',  we look at Earth. How can we use the Earth itself to help us date the past? And how have humans modified Earthly processes? Join us, as we converse with Dr. Aayush Srivastava on how he uses sand grains to date the archaeological record (luminescence dating) and what his research into the Thar tells us about the ebb and flow of the sands of time!Twitter and Instagram: @ChippinAwayINDBlog: kalemighty.comEmail: chippingawayind@gmail.comSupport the show

On 30th May 1863, the Father of Indian Prehistory, Robert Bruce Foote discovered a handaxe (prehistoric tool) at Pallavaram in Tamil Nadu (India). This discovery put South Asia on the map for the conversations on prehistory and early human activity. Team Chippin' Away marks this day with Prof. Shanti Pappu who continues to work on the prehistory of South Asia and has dedicated years of study to uncover the little known facets of Robert Bruce Foote's life. Why exactly is Robert Bruce Foote considered the Father of Indian Prehistory? What is his legacy? Why are these conversations so important in today's day and age? Let's find out!! Twitter and Instagram: @chippinawayindBlog: kalemighty.comSupport the show

We're back with another Museum Day Special! We discuss a one-of-its-kind museum in India with our guest speaker Miss Sanjana Rangan in this episode. Let's dive in! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayind and send us a line at chippinawayind@gmail.comSupport the show

...because we're talking about Fire! First in the series "Elementals", we discuss the role of fire. From cooking to protection, and influencing iron-clad habits and modus operandi for humans, fire has influenced all walks of life. Let us know what you think of the power of fire! Twitter and Instagram @chippinawayindAnd send us a line at chippinawayind@gmail.comSupport us at: https://ko-fi.com/chippinawayind and check out our exciting projects! Oh, and do you want to read more about this and other episodes from the podcast? head to www.kalemighty.com Support the show