Ep. 380: Chopping Up A Buffalo With Clovis Points

Published: 2022-10-24 09:00:00

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Steven Rinella talks with Metin Eren, David J. Meltzer, John Hayes, Clay Newcomb, Spencer Neuharth, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider.

Topics discussed: How Steve feels insecure about his grip strength; archaeology living under the umbrella of anthropology; getting your hands all cut up by Clovis points; using your teeth to sharpen edges; curiosity as an adaptive strategy; the average age of early man; planned births; very, very old footprints in the sand; ruppia, or ditch grass; DNA in sediment; anonymous peer reviews and how you ought to have the right to know your critics; David's book, The Mountaineer Site: A Folsom Winter Camp in the Rockies; MeatEater does science: our bison butchery experiment using Clovis points; when you really want the rock you find to be an ancient tool; using human bodies for cut mark experiments; measuring microware on bones; and more.

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Referenced Books

Coronado: Knight of Pueblos and Plains

by Herbert E. Bolton

Referenced during discussion of the Coronado expedition. Speaker mentions reading this book in preparation for an interview with a Coronado expedition expert, describing the author as 'frustrating to read' and 'irritating.' The book is described as a 'classic volume.'

Referenced at 00:00:08

Make Prayers to the Raven

by Richard Kane Nelson

Mentioned in discussion about how Paleolithic hunters might have approached butchering differently. Clay references this anthropological work about the Koyukon people and their spiritual practices and superstitions around skinning animals.

Referenced at 00:00:08

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by Dan Flores

A new book coming out by historian Dan Flores is referenced, which includes a chapter called 'Clovincia the Beautiful' about Clovis hunters and speculation about their rapid colonization. The full book title is not provided, only the chapter title.

Referenced at 00:00:08

Mountaineer: A Fulsome Winter Camp in the Rockies

by David Meltzer, Brian Andrews, and Mark Stugger

Dr. Meltzer's book about the Mountaineer archaeological site is discussed extensively. Steve mentions it's on his list to read, they discuss the price ($54 for paperback), and Steve and Clay purchase copies during the podcast. Published by University of Colorado Press.

Referenced at 00:00:08

First Peoples

by David J. Meltzer

A new edition of this book is mentioned by Dr. Meltzer as having come out after his previous appearance on the show. He notes the most important change in the new edition is the genetics information.

Referenced at 00:00:08