The Òrga Spiral Podcasts
Where do the rigid rules of science and the fluid beauty of language converge? Welcome to The Òrga Spiral Podcasts, a journey into the hidden patterns that connect our universe with radical history, poetry and geopolitics
We liken ourselves to the poetry in a double helix and the narrative arc of a scientific discovery. Each episode, we follow the graceful curve of the golden spiral—a shape found in galaxies, hurricanes, and sunflowers, collapsing empires—to uncover the profound links between seemingly distant worlds. How does the Fibonacci sequence structure a sonnet? What can the grammar of DNA teach us about the stories we tell? Such is the nature of our quest. Though much more expansive.
This is for the curious minds who find equal wonder in a physics equation and a perfectly crafted metaphor. For those who believe that to truly understand our world, you cannot separate the logic of science from the art of its expression.
Join us as we turn the fundamental questions of existence, from the quantum to the cultural, and discover the beautiful, intricate design that binds it all together. The Òrga Spiral Podcasts: Finding order in the chaos, and art in the equations Hidden feminist histories. Reviews of significant humanist writers. -The "hale clamjamfry"
The Òrga Spiral Podcasts
Archaeology's Colonial Legacy and Restitution
These sources collectively examine the multifaceted impacts of colonialism across various historical periods and geographical locations, with a particular focus on its relationship to archaeology, material culture, and indigenous identity. They explore how European colonial systems were implemented, often through economic and political dominance, and how this led to significant transformations in local societies, from language and urban planning to clothing and foodways. The texts also highlight the ongoing relevance of decolonization efforts, particularly within museums and the evaluation of World Heritage sites, emphasizing the importance of indigenous perspectives in understanding and reconnecting with the past. The concept of a "Middle Ground" is introduced to describe complex interactions where neither the colonizer nor the colonized remained unchanged, leading to new cultural formations and hybrid identities.