What is the Fishy Context of Anzu the Lion-Headed Eagle?

Through the story of the nature, the magic and the protective power of these 4000 year old Anzu amulets, Dr. Josh Stout argues that this type of 'desk archaeology' can uncover real and important context, generate new discoveries, and can challenge and inform previously held assumptions.

Gods and Offering Bowls: Context From a Satellite Community of Sumer

Dr. Josh Stout makes the argument that this group of artifacts shown together present a body of work influenced by Sumer, Egypt and Mesopotamia, but still distinct from them.

The Anzu Bird, Lugalbanda and the Tablets of Destiny

Today Dr. Josh Stout shows his current favorite piece, discusses why context is of the utmost importance, and tells stories of Anzu that predate the Tree Of Knowledge and the Garden of Eden.

Babylon, Weights and Measures, and the Origins of Civilization

Dr. Josh Stout discusses how this simple duck weight artifact can directly connect us to cultures from millennia in the past - and can support his theory of the discovery of a previously unrecognized culture.

Have I Discovered a New Ancient Civilization? MindBodyEvolution on video Episode 1

In the first video episode of MindBodyEvolution Dr. Josh Stout presents his possible discovery of a new culture, shows artifacts supporting his theories, and discusses what is fake, what is real, and the audacity to say you know the difference.

Dire Wolves and Beautiful Hubris

When I awoke, the dire wolf / 600 pounds of sin / Was grinning at my window / All I said was, "Come on in" - R. Hunter, J. Garcia

Treating ADHD With Diet and Lifestyle

Calming ADHD with dopamine gardening of the microbiome.

Brain Size Determines Psychology

How our psychological evolution is necessitated by our physiological evolution; Big Brains = Big Emotions

Stories from the Underground Railroad

Through family stories and historical records, Dr. Josh Stout discusses how abolitionists orchestrated the daring rescue of Jane Johnson and others, as confrontations between state and federal authorities eerily mirror today's developing constitutional battles.

ADHD As a Superpower

Low dopamine causes ADHD which is a disability but also a super power. Constantly seeking new stimulation can drive research and innovation, but what happens when a whole society is addicted to dopamine stimulation and we have no attention left to give?

A New Dopamine Model Explaining ADHD

Dopamine mediated desire and reward explains why when dopamine is reduced we increasingly show ADHD symptoms. We combine low motivation with frantic reward seeking due to low dopamine.

Sumer and the Birth of Religion

The Sumerians were ancient when the pyramids were built. Their religion and culture shaped ours, yet they were forgotten for 3,000 years.