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The Rock Art Podcast

The Rock Art Podcast

By: The Archaeology Podcast Network
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 Rock art is one of those things that just captivates your attention. The ancient carvings, drawings, and paintings tell a story. Sometimes we can interpret what that story is and sometimes we can't. World renowned rock art expert, Dr. Alan Garfinkel joins APN founder Chris Webster and a cast of expert guests to talk about rock art: what is it, how do we know how old it is, who made it, and much more. Join us as we take you on a journey through space and time via pictures on rock.(c)2025 Archaeology Podcast Network Science Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Gender and Expression in Prehistoric Art with Dr Leslie Van Gelder - Ep 146

    Gender and Expression in Prehistoric Art with Dr Leslie Van Gelder - Ep 146
    Jul 6 2025

    In this week’s episode Dr Alan speaks with archaeologist and educator, Dr Leslie Van Gelder, about the intricate world of prehistoric gender expression with a special focus on finger flutings markings found in Rouffignac Cave—home to some of the most enigmatic finger markings in Ice Age Europe.

    Transcripts

    For complete transcripts head over to www.archpodnet/rockart/145

    Links
    • Dr Leslie Van Gelder’s website
    • Dr Van Gelder’s Tedx talk on the Archaeology of Intimacy
    • Finger Flutings Markings, Rouffignac Cave
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    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

    • avram1952@yahoo.com
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website
    • Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon
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    39 mins
  • Palaeolithic Rock Art of the Côa Valley with Dr Thierry Aubry - Ep 145

    Palaeolithic Rock Art of the Côa Valley with Dr Thierry Aubry - Ep 145
    Jun 20 2025

    In this week’s episode, Dr. Alan Garfinkel speaks with Dr Thierry Aubry, Research Associate at Fundação Côa Parque. Together, they explore fascinating topics related to Dr. Aubry’s latest research, shedding light on groundbreaking discoveries and their broader implications.

    Transcripts

    For Photos and a transcript head over to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/145

    Links
    • Dr Thierry Aubry’s Research Gate
    • Côa Parque Museum and Website
    • Côa Valley Discoveries
    Contact

    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

    • avram1952@yahoo.com
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website
    • Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon
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    38 mins
  • Kimberly Rock Art with Dr Damien Finch - Ep 144

    Kimberly Rock Art with Dr Damien Finch - Ep 144
    Jun 6 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Alan Garfinkel speaks with Dr Damien Finch from the University of Melbourne about Kimberly Rock Art and his work on the application of radiocarbon dating to determine the age of rock art. They discuss how scientific techniques can be applied to past human activity and, of course, rock art!

    Links
    • Dr Damien Finch Biography
    • Australia’s oldest known Aboriginal rock paintings
    • Light and shade: how the natural 'glazes' on the walls of Kimberley rock shelters help reveal the world the artists lived in
    • This 17,500-year-old kangaroo in the Kimberley is Australia's oldest Aboriginal rock painting
    Contact

    Dr. Alan Garfinkel

    • avram1952@yahoo.com
    • Dr. Alan Garfinkel’s Website
    • Support Dr. Garfinkel on Patreon
    ArchPodNet
    • APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com
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    38 mins
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I've been obsessed with rock art for the past several years. It I was so happy when Audible made this a "suggestion" for me. I love it! OK, some episodes are more closely aligned with my personal interests than others, but it's so educational, yet lively. Two thumbs up--5 stars, and all that positive recommendation!

I'm so glad I found this podcast!

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The interpretation of the rock art should not contain that much details of Christianity. It takes away the magnificent similarities of human society and how it works over time and space.

To much Christianity in the interpretation of the subject.

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