Ep. 196: A Sea of Bones

Published: 2019-11-25 11:00:00

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Steven Rinella talks with Dr. Lawrence C. Todd and Janis Putelis.

Topics discussed: kill sites; the meaning of an artifact; taphonomy: the study of death; possum that took up residence inside of a dead buck; big-assed tongues; Larry's "it's not my problem, I'm retired" ethos; humans as the most invasive species; catch and release archaeology; high elevation corridors; the argument against Steve’s argument that people should leave wilderness alone; a child-like curiosity; and more.

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by Justin Schmidt

Steve Rinella mentions reading a book by entomologist Justin Schmidt who studies insect toxins. The book discusses why great discoveries are made by young scientists. The exact title is not mentioned, but it's clearly identified as a book that Schmidt wrote about his work with insect toxins.

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Reference to a recently completed book about the Greely Polar Expedition. Steve mentions 'we just interviewed another guest who just finished the book about the Greely Polar Expedition.' The specific author name and title are not provided, but it's clearly identified as a book about this historical Arctic expedition.

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