Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe
by The Archaeology Podcast Network
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Tolkien and Dogs With Ash and Tilly - Ep 47
Tolkien and Dogs With Ash and Tilly - Ep 47
About this podcast
Ethnocynology is the study of dogs in human cultural contexts. This podcast, hosted by anthropologist and comedian David Ian Howe, explores the history and archaeology of dogs, the roles of dogs in modern media, and the latest findings from archaeology in general.
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- Tolkien and Dogs With Ash and Tilly - Ep 47 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 47In this episode, David is joined by fellow APN hosts Ashleigh Airey and Tilly Siebrecht to discuss all things Tolkien, but mainly the dogs in the Tolkien Legendarium. The first…
- Flintknapping, Dogs, and David's Reading List - Ep 46 · 48 min · Episode 46In this episode of Ethnocynology, David does a solo and audio exclusive of his recent weekend Knapping and goes over his reading list. Dog sitting for Donny Dust, David spent…
- An Interview with Wolf Observer and Author, Rick McItnyre - Ep 45 · 59 min · Episode 45In this episode of Ethnocynology, David Ian Howe sits down with legendary Yellowstone wolf observer and author Rick McIntyre to discuss what decades of watching wild wolves have…
- Archaeologists and Classicists Discuss The Odyssey - Ep 44 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 44Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has been out for a few weeks, but how does it hold up to a panel of archaeologists and classicists? In this episode, I’m joined by archaeologist…
- PROMO - 'Rock Art: An American Story' with Stephen Alvarez - Rock Art 171 · 44 min · Episode 43Ethnocynology with David Ian Howe is taking a break this week, so please enjoy this episode of the Rock Art Podcast! In this episode, Alan speaks with Stephen Alvarez about his…
- Dog Data Science and Identity with Alexandra the Average - Ep 43 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 43In this episode of Ethnocynology, I sit down with dog science communicator Alexandra the Average for a wide-ranging conversation about dogs, science, identity, and the ways our…
- Hunters or Scavengers? with Dr. Devin Pettigrew - Ep 42 · 54 min · Episode 42In this episode of the Ethnocynology, David talks with long time friend, Dr. Devin Pettigrew, the leading expert in the history and ballistics of the atlatl. After a recent…
- Fieldwork and Wolf Spotting in Yellowstone - Ep 41 · 40 min · Episode 41In this solo episode, David shares stories from two unforgettable weeks in Wyoming—from excavating an ancient Bison antiquus at the Willow Springs archaeological site to spending…
- Nature is Not Metal with Bradley Rydholm (Part 2) - Ep 40 · 42 min · Episode 40In this episode of Ethnocynology, David continues his conversation with Bradley Rydholm of Nature Is Not Metal to discuss animal cognition, ecology, and humanity’s relationship…
- Nature is Not Metal with Bradley Rydholm - Ep 39 · 39 min · Episode 39In this episode of Ethnocynology, David sits down with Bradley Rydholm of Nature Is Not Metal to discuss animal cognition, ecology, and humanity’s relationship with the natural…
- Argos, the Odyssey, and dogs in popular Media with Dr. Alyce Cannon - Ep 38 · 55 min · Episode 38In this episode of Ethnocynology, David chats with friend of the show Dr. Alyce Cannon, who is an expert in classics and dogs in the classical world. The discussion begins with…
- 10 Dog Archaeology Questions Answered - Ep 37 · 31 min · Episode 37In this Q&A episode of Ethnocynology, David answers listener questions about dogs, archaeology, human evolution, and the ancient past. From whether Neanderthals had dogs, to why…
- Women for Wolves with Anjali Ranadive - Ep 36 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 36In this episode of Ethnocynology, David has a deep discussion with Anjali Ranadive. Anjali Ranadive is a wildlife conservationist and founder of Women for Wolves, a…
- New Dog Studies and New Dog Course! - Ep 35 · 29 min · Episode 35With two new dog genetic and archaeological studies in the news, David briefly overviews his thoughts on them before he interviews the researchers in the coming Episodes. One was…
- Monte Verde Discussion Panel with Drs. Shane Miller, Spencer Pelton, Jesse Tune, and Carlton Gover - Ep 34 · 1 h 4 min · Episode 34In this episode of Ethnocynology, David hosts a panel of guests, including Drs. Shane Miller, Spencer Pelton, Jesse Tune, and Carlton Gover, to discuss the recent Monte Verde…
- BREAKING NEWS - Monte Verde is no longer a pre-Clovis site, with Dr. Todd Surovell - Ep 33 · 49 min · Episode 33For decades, Monte Verde in southern Chile has been one of the most famous archaeological sites in the Americas. The site was widely accepted as 14,500 years old, making it one…
- The Anthropology of Tattooing with Aaron Deter-Wolf - Ep 32 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 32In this episode, David sits down in Nashville with archaeologist Aaron Deter-Wolf, a leading researcher in the archaeology of tattooing and co-editor of Ancient Ink: The…
- David's Trip to Mexico - Ep 31 · 36 min · Episode 31In this episode of Ethnocynology, David talks about his recent trip to Mexico. Initially, David went to Oaxaca to experience the local culture and take pictures of dogs, and he…
- Dogs, Death, and Mourning in Human Culture - Ep 30 · 51 min · Episode 30In this episode of Ethnocynology, David talks about the book he's writing, reflects on the recent passing of his dog and his uncle, and what those have in common. With an…
- The History of Dogs: Evolution, Archaeology, and Mythology - Ep 29 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 29In this episode of ethnocynology, David gets back to dogs! Ever wanted to hear his full manifesto on dogs, culminating nearly a decade of research? Well, here it is! What are…







