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The Evolving Human Story: Neurodiversity and Archaeology - Ep 206
In this reflective Season 2 finale, George steps back from individual episodes to take the long view—exploring what deep time can reveal about human variation, ancient nervous systems, migration,…
Farming - Ep 205
Farming didn’t just change what we ate—it changed how we lived, thought, and experienced the world. In this episode, we explore the origins of agriculture from the Fertile Crescent and the Natufian…
Migration/Dispersal with Dr Andy Shuttleworth - Ep 204
In this episode, George is joined by Dr Andy Shuttleworth to explore human migration—or more accurately, dispersal. Humans move. We always have. Archaeology can often show us the push factors—climate…
Material Culture & Cognitive Evolution with Dr Matilda Siebrecht - Ep 203
In this episode, George is joined by archaeologist and podcaster Matilda (Tilly) Siebrecht to explore what artefacts can really tell us about the human mind. These aren’t just ancient objects —…
Interpreting the Past with Professor Duncan Garrow - Ep 202
In this episode, George is joined by archaeologist Professor Duncan Garrow to explore how archaeologists turn fragments of evidence into meaningful stories about the past. From soil layers to…
What Is a Human? The Evolution of the Nervous System - Ep 201
Welcome to Season 2 – Episode 1! In the first episode of Season 2, we explore one of the most fundamental questions in archaeology and human history: What is a human? Every person who has ever lived…
Welcome Back - Season 2
In this short episode George introduces the return of ADHD BCE for season 2! This season explores how archaeologists infer behaviour, cognition, and difference from the archaeological record, and…
Hiatus Mode: Activated
Thanks everyone! ADHD BCE will be back in 2026 for season 2!Season 1 has been an absolute blast and I can’t thank enough the wonderful listeners who support the show, the amazing guests who have…
Inside the Nervous System - Ep 22
In this episode George takes us inside our own nervous system. For hundreds of millions of years our ancestors have survived unimaginable challenges and these countless events shaped our evolution.…
Magnetosphere with Nicola Rose - Ep 21
In this special episode George is joined by neurodivergent writer and director Nicola Rose who talks about their brand new movie Magnetosphere, which centres around a young girl with…
From the Rift to the Silicone... with D. C. Crager - Ep 20
For millions of years humans have utilised their genius to survive and thrive in all sorts of challenging environments. From the first tools, weapons, fire, farming and science humanity has time and…
Encore - Theophrastus and the ‘Obtuse Man’ - Ep 3
Theophrastus wrote a series of character descriptions in 3rd C BCE Athens. The Obtuse Man describes a fictional character based on Theophrastus' encounters with real Athenians and perfectly describes…
Emperor Julian with Dr Jeremy Swist - Ep 19
In this episode George is joined by neurodivergent academic and metal fan Dr Jeremy Swist who has identified adhd traits in ancient Roman Emperor Julian.Jeremy talks about his own experiences with…
The First Microlith - Ep 18
While the ancient neurodivergent mind behind microlith technology didn’t leave us a written record, they did leave behind a legacy of precision, adaptability, and cognitive brilliance: the…
Ivar the Boneless - Ep 17
In episode 17 George ponders the possibility that infamous Viking leader of the Great Heathen Army, Ivar the Boneless was on the spectrum…TranscriptsFor rough transcripts head over to…
Socrates with Kathy Charlton - Ep 16
In episode 16 George and Kathy chat about some glaring neurodivergent traits displayed by legendary Ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Ultimately murdered by the state for being, well, Socrates,…
Cleopatra with Kathy Charlton - Ep 15
In this episode George and Kathy discuss the infamous Cleopatra VII and whether her uncanny ability to navigate hostile political environments and think outside the box betray hitherto unrecognised…
Caratacus with Kathy Charlton - Ep 14
In this episode George and Kathy explore the story of lesser known Celtic warlord Caratacus, who defied the Roman Empire for almost ten years. Displaying many neurodivergent traits, Caratacus…
History of Neurodivergence with Dr Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart - Ep 13
In this episode, Dr Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart returns to talk about neurodivergence, differences and the history of institutional prejudice.LinksADHD BCEMusicYour Story by MusicbyAden |…
Herodotus with Kathy Charlton - Ep 12
In this episode George talks to adhd specialist and psychotherapist Kathy Charlton about the legendary ‘father of history’ Herodotus and the many neurodivergent traits they displayed. Could…
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