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Sad the holidays are almost over? Missed the Holiday special or can’t get enough of Yuletide-related archaeology? Then tune in for a repeat of the Archaeology of Christmas with guest Dr. Michael Laughy and welcome in the New Year! He’ll discuss the surprising number of continuities exist in the archaeological record between ancient wintertime celebrations, from Neolithic solstice observances to Roman Saturnalia, and our own Christmas pastimes. What can archaeology tell us about Christmas prior to Charles Dickens’ popularization of the holiday with his novel, A Christmas Carol? What might
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