Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Inside The Archaeology Lab
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 77: Inside The Archaeology Lab
The largest continuous archaeological excavation on Alamo grounds is now complete. For the past year and a half, our archaeology team has combed the earth outside the Long Barrack and discovered around 250,000 artifacts.
We reveal what’s now happening inside the archaeology lab, the rare finds giving us a fresh glimpse at frontier life, and a sneak peek at the upcoming work to find even more unearthed history on Alamo grounds. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley and Alamo Staff Archaeologist and Material Culture Specialist Kat Jenkins.
Follow the Alamo's archaeology updates: https://www.thealamo.org/support/preservation/updates
Watch how artifacts are cleaned inside the archaeology lab: https://youtu.be/V-ljUPAbGAA?si=-lVnVLnutHCkxBC1
