Ash and Tilly share some of their favourite archaeological spooky stories. First up two tales of spectral figures just getting on with their daily lives—one burning the late-night oil at a historic brewery, and another haunting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian’s Wall!
This foundation sets up Part 2, which explores why Head-Smashed-In was far more than a “meat factory”: it also preserved generations of Blackfoot wealth, knowledge, and culture. (4/4)
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Alberta, is the best-known buffalo jump on the Great Plains. Used for nearly 6,000 years the site enabled Blackfoot people to harvest millions of pounds of bison meat, hides, bones, and other resources. (1/4)
Part 1 introduces the history of Head-Smashed-In and buffalo jumps more broadly, explaining how these hunts worked and the immense scale of the operations. (3/4)
In this episode, the hosts discuss what may have lead to the dissolution of Chronicle Heritage, the immediate aftermath, lessons learned and how to protect yourself. Finally, the hosts would like to express their support for all affected.
October 1st was a watershed moment for CRM and with it came questions as to its future, the role of private equity and the conglomeration of CRM companies.
Thanks to everyone who joined in for our live Awards Show today on the International Day of Archaeology 2026!
For those who couldn't make it, here is a thread with all the winners!