ArchaeoEd Podcast

Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart!

Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. 

These are the tales that only get a fleeting mention in western history books.

ArchaeoEd, S5E8 "Copan 1997 - ArchaeoEd S5E8"

Episode 5.8 - "Copan 1997 - ArchaeoEd S5E8" - ArchaeoEd

In '97, Ed was part of the excavations that discovered the tomb of Copan's first ruler:

Yax K'uk' Mo'.  

Join him as he tells the story in his usual humorous style.

Having been born in 1962, and liking and listening to music from the early sixties onward, I thought it might be fun to attempt a listing of my favorite albums each year since birth.

The initial post for this series of ideas began on December 26th, 2023.  You can look it up....

This time, I present my "Top Albums released in 1969, #141 through #145" 

... from that incredible Year in Music 1969!

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141. Julie London         Yummy Yummy Yummy

142. Michael Bloomfield It's Not Killing Me

143. Strawberry Alarm Clock         Good Morning Starshine

144. Tommy James and the Shondells Cellophane Symphon

145. The GTO's -         Permanent Damage

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Walking / Hiking Plan:

                                        5.5-Miles at Granville NEFF / Phelon Forest w/1100' climb.

George Orwell, 1984...  It was their final, most essential command. 

One of the most famous quotations from George Orwell's novel, 1984, reads:

The Party told you to ignore the evidence of your eyes and ears.

It was their final, most essential command.

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PT for DL and I.

Walking / Hiking Plan:

                                        1 x 1.5-Miles.

It's been a while since we last watched the X-Files.

Originally, we watched the series live, as it was broadcasts, beginning in 1993.  Episodes were broadcast on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern Time for the series' first three seasons; the following six seasons aired on Sundays at 9:00 pm Eastern Time.  

This was must-see TV for us during these nine-years.

When JC was old enough, we revisited the series, watching on dvd. This would have begun somewhere about 2005, or slightly later by a year or two (at the most).

Since we completed that second run of viewing, X-Files has only really existed in our memories, with the exception of the two later seasons running January 24, 2016 to February 22, 2016 and January 3, 2018 to March 21, 2018.  These were Season's 10 and 11.

So, with some TV-Time available for the upcoming months, and nothing new really drawing us in, what better opportunity than revisiting old friends Scully, Mulder, Skinner, Cigarette Smoking Man, the Lone Gunman "Byers, Frohike, and Langly", Doggett and Reyes.

I will keep a log of episodes watched and progress, as we journey through over 200 episodes!  

October 17th thru October 25th:

Overall / Season                    Title                                     Original Release Date            

• Episode 4.22 (95)            Elegy                                            May 4, 1997
• Episode 4.23 (96)            Demons                                        May 11, 1997
• Episode 4.24 (97)            Gethsemane                                 May 18, 1997
• Episode 5.01 (98)            Redux                                           November 2, 1997
• Episode 5.02 (99)            Redux II                                        November 9, 1997
• Episode 5.03 (100)          Unusual Suspects                         November16, 1997
• Episode 5.04 (101)          Detour                                           November 23, 1997

Walking / Hiking Plan:

                                        5.1-Miles at Granville NEFF / Phelon Forest w/997' climb.

Future Farmers of America invade the Berkshires today, to help my Pop out....

And from the Marathon Archives... 

Mt Washington State Forest Marathon - October 2003

 Riga Plateau, South Taconic & Appalachian Trails, MA, NY & CT

Sometime in October of 2002 - 2003, Tippi completed her first "Marathon" along the Mt Riga Plateau; it would also be my 26th.  We had the "Bandit" along for the adventure. 

Our time was recorded as 5:38:00 over 24.7-miles.  I recall the end of the run taking forever once we descended Frissell and headed back to Mt. Washington State Forest Headquarters, as we might have diverted from the most direct track.

Maybe on top of Alander?

Intersection prior to Brace.

   
I believe this is the top of Brace Mountain.

The Bandit climbing Round Mountain.

The Bandit at the peak of Round Mountain.

The Bandit climbing Mt Frissell.

The Bandit climbing Frissell.

At the Tri-State Marker (NY, MA, CT).

Non Black Lizard / Vintage Crime #26 for 2026...

"Slaughterhouse-Five, or, The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death"

Written by Kurt Vonnegut, Published 1969.

Slaughterhouse-Five, or, The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death is a 1969 semi-autobiographic science fiction–infused anti-war novel by Kurt Vonnegut. 

It follows the life experiences of Billy Pilgrim, from his early years, to his time as an American soldier and chaplain's assistant during World War II, to the post-war years. 

Throughout the novel, Billy frequently travels back and forth through time. 

The protagonist deals with a temporal crisis as a result of his post-war psychological trauma. 

The text centers on Billy's capture by the German Army and his survival of the Allied firebombing of Dresden as a prisoner of war, an experience that Vonnegut endured as an American serviceman. 

The work has been called an example of "unmatched moral clarity" and "one of the most enduring anti-war novels of all time".

6 Week Check-Up with Surgeon for Hip.  Excellent Feedback today.

Haircut at the end of day.

Having been born in 1962, and liking and listening to music from the early sixties onward, I thought it might be fun to attempt a listing of my favorite albums each year since birth.

The initial post for this series of ideas began on December 26th, 2023.  You can look it up....

This time, I present my "Top Albums released in 1969, #131 through #140" 

... from that incredible Year in Music 1969!

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121. The Electric Prunes Just Good Old Rock and Roll

131. Graham Bond -         Mighty Graham Bond

132. Rod Stewart         The Rod Stewart Album

133. Scott Walker         Scott 4

134. Scott Walker         Scott 3

135. Tim Hardin         4

136. Amon Düül II Phallus Dei

137. Bill Justice         Raunchy and Other Guitar Instrumentals

138. The Box Tops -         Dimensions

139. George Harrison         Electronic Sound

140. John Lennon & Yoko Ono Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions

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PT @ YMCA w/LED.

Walking Plan:

                            1 x 1.0-Miles.

What Played in Ed's Head -- 

Music listened to for the time-period September 1 through September 30, 2026:

Walking Plan:

                            Hiking Granville NEFF/Phelon Forest, 3.6-Miles.

ArchaeoEd Podcast

Get ready to embark on a time-traveling adventure with legendary archaeologist, Dr. Ed Barnhart!

Let's unearth the stories of the awe-inspiring civilizations of the Americas. 

These are the tales that only get a fleeting mention in western history books.

ArchaeoEd, S5E7 "Ancient American Weapons"

Episode 5.7 - "Ancient American Weapons S5 E7" - ArchaeoEd

There were multiple militaristic civilizations in the ancient Americas.  In this episode, Ed talks about their rise to power and weapons of choice.

Walking Plan:

                        2.80-Miles in McLean Reservation after PT @ LED.

                        1.50-Miles around Town later.

                        Total Daily Distance = 4.30-Miles.

Pop hits #87 today!!  Happy Birthday!

Walking Plan:

                        Hiking Poles today, 3.60-miles in Granville at Reservoir.

Visit with Pop, an early celebration of his birthday tomorrow.

Stopped off at the Cemetery to pick up plants, managed a quick look at Belleview Falls.

And From the Marathon Archives...

Bay State Marathon
October 18, 1992 - Lowell, Massachusetts

I completed my first marathon at Baystate in Lowell, Massachusetts, this day 1992.

I ran 3:35:00 for the 26.2-miles (two loops).  

My folks drove out to see me finish, which was really cool.

In Memory...  Rest in Peace Tippi (August 2000 - October 17, 2016)

Nine years ago today we said goodbye to Tippi.  She was a rescue we were blessed with for well over 16-years. She was my trail partner for somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 miles (we didn't keep track), traveling together in the car all over Connecticut, New York, Vermont and Western Massachusetts to run in the woods we both loved so much.  Together we finished 17 marathons.  She could run all day, season didn't really matter.

Often, as DL and I drive home from Adams back to Connecticut, she will ask as we pass large forested areas "... did you and Tippi ever run through there?"  The answer is almost always "Yes".  We connected huge tracts of land in northwestern Massachusetts, the Valley, and much of north-central and western Connecticut.

I continue to think about Tippi everyday. Often on a hike or run, I come to a spot in the forest that helps me feel her presence.  The recent photograph below is one of those spots/times, along the Spruce Mountain Trail in Monroe, where my old dog's spirit overwhelmed me.

We love you Tips, rest easy girl.

Tippi, August 2000 - October 17th, 2016.

Walking Plan:

                       1 x 2.60-Miles @ Granville & 1 x 1.00-Miles around Town; Total 3.60-Miles.

It's been a while since we last watched the X-Files.

Originally, we watched the series live, as it was broadcasts, beginning in 1993.  Episodes were broadcast on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern Time for the series' first three seasons; the following six seasons aired on Sundays at 9:00 pm Eastern Time.  

This was must-see TV for us during these nine-years.

When JC was old enough, we revisited the series, watching on dvd. This would have begun somewhere about 2005, or slightly later by a year or two (at the most).

Since we completed that second run of viewing, X-Files has only really existed in our memories, with the exception of the two later seasons running January 24, 2016 to February 22, 2016 and January 3, 2018 to March 21, 2018.  These were Season's 10 and 11.

So, with some TV-Time available for the upcoming months, and nothing new really drawing us in, what better opportunity than revisiting old friends Scully, Mulder, Skinner, Cigarette Smoking Man, the Lone Gunman "Byers, Frohike, and Langly", Doggett and Reyes.

I will keep a log of episodes watched and progress, as we journey through over 200 episodes!  

October 12th thru October 16th:

Overall / Season                     Title                                     Original Release Date       

• Episode 4.17 (90)            Tempus Fugit                                       March 16, 1997
• Episode 4.18 (91)            Max                                                      March 23, 1997
• Episode 4.19 (92)          Synchrony                                           April 13, 1997
• Episode 4.20 (93)          Small Potatoes                                    Aril 20, 1997
• Episode 4.21 (94)            Zero Sum                                            April 27, 1997

Walking Plan:

                                1 x 1.00-Miles, 1 x 2.40-Miles @ Cowles w/ K2 & MB, Total 3.40-Miles.

On a sad note, my sister had to say goodbye to her dog Dixie today as well.

Having been born in 1962, and liking and listening to music from the early sixties onward, I thought it might be fun to attempt a listing of my favorite albums each year since birth.

The initial post for this series of ideas began on December 26th, 2023.  You can look it up....

This time, I present my "Top Albums released in 1969, #121 through #130" 

... from that incredible Year in Music 1969!

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121. The Electric Prunes Just Good Old Rock and Roll

122. Jefferson Airplane         Bless Its Pointed Little Head

123. John Mayall         The Turning Point

124. Bob Dylan         Nashville Skyline

125. Bert Jansch         Birthday Blues

126. Davy Graham -         Hat

127. Deep Purple         Deep Purple

128. The Youngbloods         Elephant Mountain

129. Flamin' Groovies -         Supersnazz

130. Gene Clark -         Through the Morning, Through the Night

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Visit for DL and I at YMCA for PT.

Drive to Granville to Gran-Val Scoop and Nestrovich Orchard.

Walking Plan:

                                1 x 3.00-Miles, 1 x 1.00-Miles, Total 4.00-Miles.

Old News...  From the Archives, this day in my Marathon History...

On this day in 1995 I completed the 2nd Hartford Marathon in 3:42:02.  

This was my 7th completed marathon.

Walking Plan:

                                    2 x 1.25-Miles, Total 2.50-Miles.