Welcome to The Dirt on the Past from The Extreme History Project and Gallatin Valley Community Radio, KGVM. Whether digging up a site or dusting off the archives, we bring you some of the most fascinating and cutting edge research in history and archaeology, and discuss why it matters today. Join co-hosts, Crystal Alegria and Nancy Mahoney as we converse with professionals in the fields of history, archaeology, and anthropology who bring the past…into the present.
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Podcasts from the Universities in Revolution and State Formation Conference, which took place on June 5-6, 2015 in UCD Newman House. The conference brought together a diverse cross-section of international scholars to discuss the Irish university experience of revolution as an important case study in the context of European and global settings. This project was funded by an Irish Research Council New Foundations Award and by University College Dublin Decade of Centenaries Award. Podcasting w ...
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Created and hosted by journalist Emily Kumler, Empowered Health stems from a history of frustration in finding reliable information on women’s bodies and how to best care for them. Each week, we will be breaking down the barriers of health misinformation and arming women with the knowledge they need to live healthier, happier lives.
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Land of Beginnings with Doug MacDonald
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1:04:12In this episode of The Dirt on the Past podcast, we sit down with archaeologist and author Doug MacDonald to discuss his fascinating new book, Land of Beginnings: The Archaeology of Montana’s First Peoples. Doug takes us on a journey through Montana’s deep past, discussing where the first Montanans came from, migration routes, the Lindsey Mammoth s…
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A man in Marengo, Illinois, is on a mission to fully restore a World War II-era B-17 bombera project hes been diligently working on in a roadside barn for the past 40 years.
A man in Marengo, Illinois, is on a mission to fully restore a World War II-era B-17 bombera project hes been diligently working on in a roadside barn for the past 40 years.
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Beef production is a significant source of planet-warming greenhouse gasses , and its land use often leads to deforestation.
Beef production is a significant source of planet-warming greenhouse gasses , and its land use often leads to deforestation.
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There are quite a number of advantages to knowing more than just one language.
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Dyson has a death grip on the fancy vacuum market, and it's for good reason.
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Vulnerable amphibians are getting some help from an effective and pretty simple interventionwildlife underpass tunnels.
Vulnerable amphibians are getting some help from an effective and pretty simple interventionwildlife underpass tunnels.
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Remember when cutting the cable was supposed to save us money?
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My earliest memories are more like nostalgic flickers.
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In 1917, two US submarines collided off the coast of San Diego and submarine USS F-1 sank to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, along with 19 crew members aboard.
In 1917, two US submarines collided off the coast of San Diego and submarine USS F-1 sank to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, along with 19 crew members aboard.
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If you have been in the market for a DJI drone or camera lately, you probably know that prices have been extremely volatile.
If you have been in the market for a DJI drone or camera lately, you probably know that prices have been extremely volatile.
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The worlds harbor seals ( Phoca vitulina ) are masters in seeing through the cloudy coastal waters they call home.
The worlds harbor seals ( Phoca vitulina ) are masters in seeing through the cloudy coastal waters they call home.
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Around 66 million years ago, a six-mile-wide asteroid hit Earth, triggering the extinction of three-quarters of all living species.
Around 66 million years ago, a six-mile-wide asteroid hit Earth, triggering the extinction of three-quarters of all living species.
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Face tattoos , typically reserved for rappers and rockers, could one day be used to make sure everyday office workers arent overexerting themselves.Â
Face tattoos , typically reserved for rappers and rockers, could one day be used to make sure everyday office workers arent overexerting themselves.Â
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As a bigger person, I live in fear of folding chairs.
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The catastrophic loss of life at the hands of a single bacterium during the 14th century remains one of human historys most devastating events.
The catastrophic loss of life at the hands of a single bacterium during the 14th century remains one of human historys most devastating events.
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Feeling nostalgic for simpler times?
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Of the over 500 known shark species, many of these giant fish are hunters and not scavengers particularly those found in the open ocean.
Of the over 500 known shark species, many of these giant fish are hunters and not scavengers particularly those found in the open ocean.
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Browsing the sunscreen aisle at the pharmacy can be overwhelming.
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Earlier this month, an anonymous rescuer brought a painted turtle ( Chrysemys picta ) with a strange injury to the New England Wildlife Center in Massachusetts: a perfectly round crater in its shell ...
Earlier this month, an anonymous rescuer brought a painted turtle ( Chrysemys picta ) with a strange injury to the New England Wildlife Center in Massachusetts: a perfectly round crater in its shell.Â
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Who doesnt love a good binge session?
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Party speakers may be the most misunderstood mainstream category in the audio world.
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How does a pygmy hippo celebrate her birthday?
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Cats reputation for being aloof and truly not caring about their owners doesnt really tell the whole story.
Cats reputation for being aloof and truly not caring about their owners doesnt really tell the whole story.
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Soothing sore muscles .
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If you feel like tech advances have passed you by because youve never learned to code or use AI, you could not be more wrong.
If you feel like tech advances have passed you by because youve never learned to code or use AI, you could not be more wrong.
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We humans might be the Earths apex predator, but it's bugs that really rule the world.
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In 2022, transportation was responsible for an estimated 28 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions .
In 2022, transportation was responsible for an estimated 28 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions .
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Cookouts and barbecues are great, but the aftermath sure isn't.
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Teslas roughly 7,000-pound stainless steel Cybertruck may not have sold particularly well among the general public, but it does appear to have found a receptive audience in one particular cohort ...
Teslas roughly 7,000-pound stainless steel Cybertruck may not have sold particularly well among the general public, but it does appear to have found a receptive audience in one particular cohort: law enforcement .
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In February, the new 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS served as the pace car for the 67 th Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
In February, the new 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS served as the pace car for the 67 th Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida.
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Prehistoric stone tools are among some of the oldest and important pieces of evidence we have of a time when our species began to evolve a higher level of intelligence .
Prehistoric stone tools are among some of the oldest and important pieces of evidence we have of a time when our species began to evolve a higher level of intelligence .
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Parts of the United States have gotten an early taste of summer weather , as temperatures and humidity are on the rise .
Parts of the United States have gotten an early taste of summer weather , as temperatures and humidity are on the rise .
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Want to feel like you have a new laptop without shelling out hundreds of dollars?
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You probably have a plan in place for backing up your photos and important filesbut what about your emails?
You probably have a plan in place for backing up your photos and important filesbut what about your emails?
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Amidst the flurry of AI announcements and product reveals from Google in recent months, you might have missed one of the most useful AI-powered apps in the whole collection: NotebookLM (that LM stands ...
Amidst the flurry of AI announcements and product reveals from Google in recent months, you might have missed one of the most useful AI-powered apps in the whole collection: NotebookLM (that LM stands for Language Model).
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With social media, news sites, blogs, newsletters, and everything else on the internet, it can feel impossible to keep up with everythingthat is, if you have any time to do any reading.
With social media, news sites, blogs, newsletters, and everything else on the internet, it can feel impossible to keep up with everythingthat is, if you have any time to do any reading.
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My neighbor is a pretty cool person, but they were mowing their lawn 7:30 a.m. this morning with an ancient gas-powered mower.
My neighbor is a pretty cool person, but they were mowing their lawn 7:30 a.m. this morning with an ancient gas-powered mower.
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Weather forecasts are notoriously unreliable .
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Thinking about upgrading your laptop?
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Tired of constantly switching tabs while working with different AI models?Â
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Google Maps, whether you're using it on Android or iOS, is an app packed with featuresfrom guides to what to see in your local area to the ability to share your location with friends and family in real ...
Google Maps, whether you're using it on Android or iOS, is an app packed with featuresfrom guides to what to see in your local area to the ability to share your location with friends and family in real time.
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If youve ever booked a hotel or flight only to see the price drop the very next day, or have been putting your travel dreams on hold altogether because of the prices, your worries are over.
If youve ever booked a hotel or flight only to see the price drop the very next day, or have been putting your travel dreams on hold altogether because of the prices, your worries are over.
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The infamous Tyrannosaurus rex is not the only dinosaur species that North America is famous for.
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Sick of misplacing your wallet at the most inopportune times?
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If youve spent most of your life under the impression that loofahs are some type of sea sponge and that these scratchy natural scrubbers are the last thing youd want to use on your body on a daily basis ...
If youve spent most of your life under the impression that loofahs are some type of sea sponge and that these scratchy natural scrubbers are the last thing youd want to use on your body on a daily basis, youre not alone.
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Earth and space mingle in stunning ways for the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest.
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Listening to frogs croak at night might sound like the perfect nature-focused getaway.
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We get it; its hard to take online security seriously.
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If youve ever found yourself furiously Googling how to order coffee in French while standing in a Paris café lineor nodding through a Spanish conversation hoping no one asks you a questionthis ones for ...
If youve ever found yourself furiously Googling how to order coffee in French while standing in a Paris café lineor nodding through a Spanish conversation hoping no one asks you a questionthis ones for you.
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