Psycho Killer
Category: Psychology
"Many psychiatrists simply do not dare to write a certificate of insanity for these people ..."
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 2 Comments •
Aardvarchaeology
Martin Rundkvist's blog. Archaeology, skepticism, Sweden. And books and music and stuff.
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Dr. Martin Rundkvist is a Swedish archaeologist, journal editor, public speaker, skeptic, atheist, lefty liberal, bookworm, and father of two.
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Good Blog Carnivals
June 30, 2007
June 29, 2007
Six Months of Aard
Category: Blogging
By now this blogging thing is a big part of my lifestyle and self-image.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 7 Comments •
No, That Norwegian Guy Was Not an Inca Indian
Category: Archaeology
The find demonstrates the existence of this skeletal trait among 11th century Norwegians as well.
Posted by Martin R at 1:39 AM • 14 Comments •
June 28, 2007
Sociologist Disappointed With Skeptics
Category: Archaeology
Archaeological Fantasies does not in the main offer sociological studies.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 0 Comments •
Eight Pieces of Data
Category: Blogging
I once slept under a garden table below the Masada hillfort.
Posted by Martin R at 7:19 AM • 5 Comments •
June 27, 2007
More Vittene Gold
Category: Archaeology
...the golden torque he had kept in a closet for many years.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 4 Comments •
June 26, 2007
Orbicular Diorite
Category: Sweden
It consists of granite balls covered with hornblende and then encased in a granite matrix.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 3 Comments •
Goldhahn vs. Berntsson Fight Resolved
Category: Archaeology
Whatever the result, it would have left the LAR editors looking bad.
Posted by Martin R at 3:48 AM • 5 Comments •
June 25, 2007
Antiquity Seeks Contributions for Web Site
Category: Archaeology
Antiquity wants a) the abstracts of doctoral theses, b) obituaries of archaeologists, c) ace archaeopix.
Posted by Martin R at 9:55 AM • 0 Comments •
Book Review: Karnezis, The Birthday Party
Category: Books
Panos Karnezis's new novel The Birthday Party is a re-imagination of the life of Aristotle Onassis, the shipping magnate.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 0 Comments •
June 24, 2007
Read Thou Daryl Gregory
Category: Books
Science fiction stories about neuropsychology.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 0 Comments •
June 23, 2007
Medieval Brick Kilns
Category: Archaeology
Oh site, let me see you stripped down to the bone.
Posted by Martin R at 11:20 AM • 0 Comments •
Your Nearest Archaeological Site
Category: Archaeology
You go to your nearest archaeological site, snap a picture of it and explain its significance and life-history.
Posted by Martin R at 3:59 AM • 24 Comments •
Send Me Archaeopix Please
Category: Archaeology
It's been a while since I ran any reader-submitted archaeopix.
Posted by Martin R at 2:20 AM • 1 Comments •
June 22, 2007
Helico-ptera
Category: Language
What you need to do is look at words like Pteranodon, Diptera and "helix".
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 4 Comments •
June 21, 2007
Slovak Chamber Grave Perfectly Preserved
Category: Archaeology
An extremely well-preserved waterlogged chamber grave of c. AD 400.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 17 Comments •
June 20, 2007
Anthro Blog Carnival
Category: Archaeology
Archaeology anna anthropology anna boom shakalaka.
Posted by Martin R at 3:10 PM • 0 Comments •
Radio Stars
Category: NOIBN
You start feeling like you know the people on the show a little.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 4 Comments •
June 19, 2007
Me and My ISP
Category: Tech
Us Algonet users are a dwindling group of old-timers now.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 7 Comments •
Blog Carnival Call for Submissions
Category: Archaeology
Wednesday 20 June will see the Four Stone Hearth appear in all its archaeo/anthro glory.
Posted by Martin R at 2:13 AM • 0 Comments •
June 18, 2007
The Rude Implements of Savages
Category: Archaeology
"... one often finds in the earth artificially shaped stone objects that have clearly been wrought by human hands ..."
Posted by Martin R at 5:28 PM • 3 Comments •
June 17, 2007
If It Was Green, Then I'll Replace It
Category: Music
Here's a translation of one of my first brushes with absurdism.
Posted by Martin R at 12:38 PM • 1 Comments •
June 16, 2007
Tangerine Carousels and Marmalade Tapirs
Category: Psychedelic
My crappy camera actually enhances the visual effect of this day-glo monstrosity.
Posted by Martin R at 4:55 PM • 9 Comments •
June 15, 2007
Norwegians Dig Rock Art
Category: Archaeology
People before have quit digging when they reached the edge of the carved panel.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 0 Comments •
June 14, 2007
Robert Schneider Talks & Sings
Category: Music
A charming interview with Apples in Stereo front man Robert Schneider.
Posted by Martin R at 4:23 PM • 0 Comments •
June 13, 2007
Gullhögen Barrow Report On-Line
Category: Archaeology
Rumour held that the barrow was pretty weird.
Posted by Martin R at 10:12 AM • 7 Comments •
June 12, 2007
Chinese Pop Lyrics
Category: Music
The lyrics are amazing. When compared to the originals, that is.
Posted by Martin R at 9:52 AM • 12 Comments •
June 11, 2007
Antiquity Editor Quotes Blogger on Creationism
Category: Archaeology
Go, Chris, go!
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 14 Comments •
June 9, 2007
Godless Carnival
Category: Blogging
The current Carnival of the Godless has a really fun structure....
Posted by Martin R at 6:13 PM • 0 Comments •
Used To Be A Kobold
Category: Gaming
... innumerable somewhat younger and even more enthusiastic gamers ...
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 24 Comments •
June 8, 2007
Karl Hauck 1916-2007
Category: Archaeology
An old sorcerer has passed away.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 0 Comments •
June 7, 2007
Keith Windschuttle on Post-Modernism
Category: History
"The role of the historian is to stand above politics, difficult though this always will be."
Posted by Martin R at 4:01 PM • 70 Comments •
Strawberry Parking Lot
Category: Language
The naming of Swedish places has long been regulated by the authorities.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 3 Comments •
Pretty Critters
Category: Sweden
Slow worm and dragonfly.
Posted by Martin R at 8:27 AM • 1 Comments •
June 6, 2007
Won the Lottery
Category: Introspection
"That guy who talked so much, and the Chinese girl -- did they get it on?"
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 8 Comments •
Anthro Blog Carnival
Category: Archaeology
Archaeology and anthropology beyond your wildest dreams.
Posted by Martin R at 6:32 AM • 3 Comments •
David Nessle
Category: Blogging
His blog is without any serious competition the wittiest one I've encountered in the Swedish language.
Posted by Martin R at 4:21 AM • 3 Comments •
June 5, 2007
Swedish Archaeologist Gets New Aberdeen Chair
Category: Archaeology
Neil Price has gotten a job in Scotland. And it ain't just any job.
Posted by Martin R at 5:22 AM • 23 Comments •
More 80s Decadence from Kurtz
Category: Music
Fans of the Sisters, Joy Division and J&MC, get thee there.
Posted by Martin R at 4:46 AM • 2 Comments •
Twilight of Post-Modernism
Category: Skepticism
Swedish social sciences zine Axess just published a thematic issue about the twilight of post-modernism.
Posted by Martin R at 4:32 AM • 6 Comments •
Pre-Columbian Polynesians in Chile
Category: Archaeology
Columbus's travels just mark the start of a continued non-native presence in the Americas.
Posted by Martin R at 3:45 AM • 7 Comments •
Blog Carnival Call for Submissions
Category: Archaeology
Wednesday 6 June will see the Four Stone Hearth appear in all its archaeo/anthro glory.
Posted by Martin R at 3:09 AM • 0 Comments •
June 4, 2007
"Please Let Us Tear Down Our Church"
Category: Sweden
Sweden has long been going through a process of secularisation and de-Christianisation.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 21 Comments •
June 2, 2007
Ten Caches in Haninge
Category: NOIBN
They built the bridge where it was needed and had their message carved at the road side.
Posted by Martin R at 10:00 AM • 5 Comments •
June 1, 2007
Book Review: Palahniuk, Rant
Category: Books
Palahniuk calls it "oral history". I call it Verfremdungseffekt.
Posted by Martin R at 8:50 AM • 8 Comments •
