About this episode

This episode covers various archaeological news items including new findings on human settlement in South America and the significance of Iron Age hoards in Britain.

News items read by Laura Kennedy include: New dating of Monte Verde contradicts consensus on human settlement of South America ( details )( details ) Study traces roots foundations of democracy throughout the ancient world ( details )( details ) Genetic analysis reveals mixed genome of first Palau settlers ( details ) Iron Age hoards in Britain held technological and ritual significance ( details )( details )

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Host: Laura Kennedy

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Places: Monte Verde, South America

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