RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_fca23ec2-6222-4980-9fd9-794eb7f5f9ad -- Rendered At Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:50:53 +0000 Monuments Woman https://redcircle.com/shows/monuments-woman en All rights reserved. George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco Indiana Jones was a woman. Join host George Gavrilis as American archaeologist Laura Tedesco takes us on her 11-year journey to help save Afghanistan's cultural treasures from looters, earthquakes, and the Taliban. The making and release of the podcast took place during an intense time, from Summer 2021 during the U.S. and NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, through the August 2021 Taliban takeover and the subsequent months. fca23ec2-6222-4980-9fd9-794eb7f5f9ad Indiana Jones was a woman. 

Join host George Gavrilis as American archaeologist Laura Tedesco takes us on her 11-year journey to help save Afghanistan's cultural treasures from looters, earthquakes, and the Taliban.

The making and release of the podcast took place during an intense time, from Summer 2021 during the U.S. and NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, through the August 2021 Taliban takeover and the subsequent months.

]]> episodic no George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco mw@themonumentswoman.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/fca23ec2-6222-4980-9fd9-794eb7f5f9ad no full Q&A with Laura Tedesco and George Gavrilis Q&A with Laura Tedesco and George Gavrilis George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura and George answer questions submitted by our listeners.</p> Laura and George answer questions submitted by our listeners.

]]> <p>Laura and George answer questions submitted by our listeners.</p> b7e57d97-7f87-46ee-879a-191128d91dcf https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/qa-with-laura-tedesco-and-george-gavrilis Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2297 no full Ep 28: Kabul, Je T'Aime Ep 28: Kabul, Je T'Aime George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>In this candid finale, Laura and George talk about the highs and lows of her decade in Afghanistan and an uncertain future. A mystery lover is revealed.</p> In this candid finale, Laura and George talk about the highs and lows of her decade in Afghanistan and an uncertain future. A mystery lover is revealed.

]]> <p>In this candid finale, Laura and George talk about the highs and lows of her decade in Afghanistan and an uncertain future. A mystery lover is revealed.</p> 247a746e-d3c6-4607-81b9-a2de5070ffe0 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-28-kabul-je-taime Tue, 08 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2331 no full Ep 27: Like It or Not Ep 27: Like It or Not George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura shares a memory about a media appearance and George talks about his time as an election monitor in Kabul.</p> Laura shares a memory about a media appearance and George talks about his time as an election monitor in Kabul.

]]> <p>Laura shares a memory about a media appearance and George talks about his time as an election monitor in Kabul.</p> a0f278a2-6161-4f80-84bb-22fb66d586e3 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-27-like-it-or-not Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 1623 no full Ep 26: Matt Damon @ aol.com Ep 26: Matt Damon @ aol.com George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Before her first trip to Afghanistan, Laura "Jason Bournes" her way through a barricade of cars. Years later, she corners Matt Damon in a conversation about Kabul.</p> Before her first trip to Afghanistan, Laura "Jason Bournes" her way through a barricade of cars. Years later, she corners Matt Damon in a conversation about Kabul.

]]> <p>Before her first trip to Afghanistan, Laura &#34;Jason Bournes&#34; her way through a barricade of cars. Years later, she corners Matt Damon in a conversation about Kabul.</p> 2826a22f-8676-482e-8a91-31dfbbce733b https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-26-matt-damon-aolcom Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2120 no full Ep 25: An Act of Defiance Ep 25: An Act of Defiance George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura investigates a loud crash on her roof and visits a close friend from Afghanistan, triggering memories of a project that aimed to fix what the Taliban destroyed.</p> Laura investigates a loud crash on her roof and visits a close friend from Afghanistan, triggering memories of a project that aimed to fix what the Taliban destroyed.

]]> <p>Laura investigates a loud crash on her roof and visits a close friend from Afghanistan, triggering memories of a project that aimed to fix what the Taliban destroyed.</p> d71c7820-b4ae-4db8-a451-b1af09600ee1 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-25-an-act-of-defiance Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2154 no full Ep 24: Raggedy Ann Doll Ep 24: Raggedy Ann Doll George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Continuing their discussion about Herat, George and Laura talk about a frightening day that marked Laura's last visit to Afghanistan's cultural capital.</p> Continuing their discussion about Herat, George and Laura talk about a frightening day that marked Laura's last visit to Afghanistan's cultural capital.

]]> <p>Continuing their discussion about Herat, George and Laura talk about a frightening day that marked Laura&#39;s last visit to Afghanistan&#39;s cultural capital.</p> dc9298ea-1899-484c-bac0-5a82fc64614c https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-24-raggedy-ann-doll Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 1639 no full Ep 23: I Heart Herat Ep 23: I Heart Herat George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>After unleashing a pent-up rant, George and Laura talk about Herat and the restoration of its legendary citadel.</p> After unleashing a pent-up rant, George and Laura talk about Herat and the restoration of its legendary citadel.

]]> <p>After unleashing a pent-up rant, George and Laura talk about Herat and the restoration of its legendary citadel.</p> c62a68e1-9c59-4a5e-9a77-3dde42831f22 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-23-i-heart-herat Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 1600 no full Ep 22: He Loves Soup. I Love Soup. Ep 22: He Loves Soup. I Love Soup. George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura and George discuss the work of a team of University of Chicago archaeologists who use satellite photos to track looting in Afghanistan and catch up on Laura's French husband.</p> Laura and George discuss the work of a team of University of Chicago archaeologists who use satellite photos to track looting in Afghanistan and catch up on Laura's French husband.

]]> <p>Laura and George discuss the work of a team of University of Chicago archaeologists who use satellite photos to track looting in Afghanistan and catch up on Laura&#39;s French husband.</p> 3731a752-4cf8-40c9-b86b-2ddbee5b8abb https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-22-he-loves-soup-i-love-soup Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1132 no full Ep 21: Trust Fall Ep 21: Trust Fall George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>If you had to leave your home with one suitcase, what would you take? That's a question that became real for many Afghans as the Taliban swept over the country.</p> If you had to leave your home with one suitcase, what would you take? That's a question that became real for many Afghans as the Taliban swept over the country.

]]> <p>If you had to leave your home with one suitcase, what would you take? That&#39;s a question that became real for many Afghans as the Taliban swept over the country.</p> 68e7108a-d39f-4310-b71c-ec50838a0c0e https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-21-trust-fall Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1194 no full Ep 20: The Architect Ep 20: The Architect George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>The saga of the National Museum of Afghanistan continues as Laura and George talk with Toño Foraster Mariscal, the Spanish architect who in 2013 won the competition to design a new museum and who believes that architecture cannot be the protagonist of the story.</p> The saga of the National Museum of Afghanistan continues as Laura and George talk with Toño Foraster Mariscal, the Spanish architect who in 2013 won the competition to design a new museum and who believes that architecture cannot be the protagonist of the story.

]]> <p>The saga of the National Museum of Afghanistan continues as Laura and George talk with Toño Foraster Mariscal, the Spanish architect who in 2013 won the competition to design a new museum and who believes that architecture cannot be the protagonist of the story.</p> c659df81-4091-4150-9382-d2e13af0d1ca https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-20-the-architect Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1746 no full Ep 19: Zabul, not Kabul Ep 19: Zabul, not Kabul George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>After channeling Redd Foxx while nearly choking to death, George talks to Laura about her jaunt to Zabul province and her quest to find historic sites to preserve.</p> After channeling Redd Foxx while nearly choking to death, George talks to Laura about her jaunt to Zabul province and her quest to find historic sites to preserve.

]]> <p>After channeling Redd Foxx while nearly choking to death, George talks to Laura about her jaunt to Zabul province and her quest to find historic sites to preserve.</p> 1facbd46-e7d4-46d0-babd-60ea120cd287 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-19-zabul-not-kabul Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 1727 no full Ep 18: It’s All about the Paper Ep 18: It’s All about the Paper George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura hires an intrepid and seasoned photographer to shoot Afghanistan’s heritage sites. As it turns out, this is no easy mission, as Robert Nickelsberg tells us in his own words.</p> Laura hires an intrepid and seasoned photographer to shoot Afghanistan’s heritage sites. As it turns out, this is no easy mission, as Robert Nickelsberg tells us in his own words.

]]> <p>Laura hires an intrepid and seasoned photographer to shoot Afghanistan’s heritage sites. As it turns out, this is no easy mission, as Robert Nickelsberg tells us in his own words.</p> 189323fa-43d3-4e57-ad85-1eda7dcfbcae https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-18-its-all-about-the-paper Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 2094 no full Ep 17: Punch in the D*ck Ep 17: Punch in the D*ck George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>After Armenia, Laura heads to a dig in Syria. In between stories of wild dogs and being detained by police, she teaches us a thing or two about Mesopotamian civilizations.</p> After Armenia, Laura heads to a dig in Syria. In between stories of wild dogs and being detained by police, she teaches us a thing or two about Mesopotamian civilizations.

]]> <p>After Armenia, Laura heads to a dig in Syria. In between stories of wild dogs and being detained by police, she teaches us a thing or two about Mesopotamian civilizations.</p> e44fd763-d54a-4701-b3d4-2369950f6d1a https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-17-punch-in-the-dck Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1809 no full Ep 16: Not the Kardashians' Armenia Ep 16: Not the Kardashians' Armenia George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>After her cat survives a fight with a venomous snake in her front yard, Laura reminisces about an Urartian archaeological dig in Armenia in the 1990s and an unexpected marriage proposal.</p> After her cat survives a fight with a venomous snake in her front yard, Laura reminisces about an Urartian archaeological dig in Armenia in the 1990s and an unexpected marriage proposal.

]]> <p>After her cat survives a fight with a venomous snake in her front yard, Laura reminisces about an Urartian archaeological dig in Armenia in the 1990s and an unexpected marriage proposal.</p> ca4860d2-c676-4444-aac8-7a17d3bf460d https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-16-not-the-kardashians-armenia Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1721 no full Ep 15: Sift This Ep 15: Sift This George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>So how does one exactly become an archaeologist? Laura’s answer transports us to the 1990s to graduate school in a gritty New York and digs in broiling Cyprus and a newly independent Armenia.</p> So how does one exactly become an archaeologist? Laura’s answer transports us to the 1990s to graduate school in a gritty New York and digs in broiling Cyprus and a newly independent Armenia.

]]> <p>So how does one exactly become an archaeologist? Laura’s answer transports us to the 1990s to graduate school in a gritty New York and digs in broiling Cyprus and a newly independent Armenia.</p> 94962839-0a29-4003-8724-bd3fdb6e3590 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-15-sift-this Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1309 no full Ep 14: In the End, Love Wins Ep 14: In the End, Love Wins George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>With Kabul's internet at a slow drip and telecom companies losing staff and clients left and right, Laura and George manage somehow to connect with an Afghan colleague and friend. Jamal stayed in Kabul after the Taliban took over, and has a story to tell.</p> With Kabul's internet at a slow drip and telecom companies losing staff and clients left and right, Laura and George manage somehow to connect with an Afghan colleague and friend. Jamal stayed in Kabul after the Taliban took over, and has a story to tell.

]]> <p>With Kabul&#39;s internet at a slow drip and telecom companies losing staff and clients left and right, Laura and George manage somehow to connect with an Afghan colleague and friend. Jamal stayed in Kabul after the Taliban took over, and has a story to tell.</p> c5638514-b0ce-42f1-9da5-170104c4ec6b https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-14-in-the-end-love-wins Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1699 no full Ep 13: Troubletown II Ep 13: Troubletown II George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>The Taliban are racing towards the gates of Kabul. Everyone is heading for the exits, even Afghan friends Laura and George thought would never leave. They reminisce about Laura's life in the confines of the US Embassy and the city just beyond the compound.</p> The Taliban are racing towards the gates of Kabul. Everyone is heading for the exits, even Afghan friends Laura and George thought would never leave. They reminisce about Laura's life in the confines of the US Embassy and the city just beyond the compound.

]]> <p>The Taliban are racing towards the gates of Kabul. Everyone is heading for the exits, even Afghan friends Laura and George thought would never leave. They reminisce about Laura&#39;s life in the confines of the US Embassy and the city just beyond the compound.</p> ae2cca96-5f7b-4095-bd79-1ab10afc3739 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/ep-13-troubletown-ii Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1237 no full Ep 12: Silverback Gorillas Ep 12: Silverback Gorillas George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>The discussion of the atmospheric Afghan north continues as Laura takes us on a sweep of its archaeological history. She uses words like "silverback" and "tumuli" that George had to look up and has now added to his everyday vocabulary.</p> The discussion of the atmospheric Afghan north continues as Laura takes us on a sweep of its archaeological history. She uses words like "silverback" and "tumuli" that George had to look up and has now added to his everyday vocabulary.

]]> <p>The discussion of the atmospheric Afghan north continues as Laura takes us on a sweep of its archaeological history. She uses words like &#34;silverback&#34; and &#34;tumuli&#34; that George had to look up and has now added to his everyday vocabulary.</p> 751ed6b6-ff73-46c3-a37d-9bc26cfa4a99 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/silverback-gorillas Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1553 no full Ep 11: Balkh or Bust Ep 11: Balkh or Bust George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura and George head to the north of Afghanistan, where archaeological riches abound and challenges mount as the once rebellious north comes under Taliban control.</p> Laura and George head to the north of Afghanistan, where archaeological riches abound and challenges mount as the once rebellious north comes under Taliban control.

]]> <p>Laura and George head to the north of Afghanistan, where archaeological riches abound and challenges mount as the once rebellious north comes under Taliban control.</p> 94b21f95-8063-46ad-a055-4e8b4ffd4897 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/balkh-or-bust Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1725 no full Ep 10: People, People, People Ep 10: People, People, People George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura had an idea: a book on heritage work across Afghanistan, that tells the stories of how Afghans live and observe the archaeology and history around them. This book has become a document of what might be lost in the years ahead, now that the Taliban have taken over the country.&nbsp;</p> Laura had an idea: a book on heritage work across Afghanistan, that tells the stories of how Afghans live and observe the archaeology and history around them. This book has become a document of what might be lost in the years ahead, now that the Taliban have taken over the country. 

]]> <p>Laura had an idea: a book on heritage work across Afghanistan, that tells the stories of how Afghans live and observe the archaeology and history around them. This book has become a document of what might be lost in the years ahead, now that the Taliban have taken over the country. </p> 9873a950-5adc-4369-b7fa-b16659c7abd1 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/people-people-people Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 2026 no full Ep 9: Folks Are Scared Ep 9: Folks Are Scared George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>In this 3rd part of the story of Mes Aynak, Laura and George talk about past and present, and the stunning exhibit of artifacts at the National Museum in 2011. But the conversation turns dark as they face the reality of the Taliban’s takeover in 2021.</p> In this 3rd part of the story of Mes Aynak, Laura and George talk about past and present, and the stunning exhibit of artifacts at the National Museum in 2011. But the conversation turns dark as they face the reality of the Taliban’s takeover in 2021.

]]> <p>In this 3rd part of the story of Mes Aynak, Laura and George talk about past and present, and the stunning exhibit of artifacts at the National Museum in 2011. But the conversation turns dark as they face the reality of the Taliban’s takeover in 2021.</p> 79c23a55-77d2-47f1-a2d9-dc6f40e82def https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/folks-are-scared Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1670 no full Ep 8: It's Not Either / Or Ep 8: It's Not Either / Or George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;font-family: Verdana;">The story of Mes Aynak continues as George and Laura ask: does Afghanistan have to eliminate a chapter of its history to become less poor? And Laura gets personal and talks about how she avoided becoming a cat lady.</span>&nbsp;</p> The story of Mes Aynak continues as George and Laura ask: does Afghanistan have to eliminate a chapter of its history to become less poor? And Laura gets personal and talks about how she avoided becoming a cat lady. 

]]> <p><span>The story of Mes Aynak continues as George and Laura ask: does Afghanistan have to eliminate a chapter of its history to become less poor? And Laura gets personal and talks about how she avoided becoming a cat lady.</span> </p> 8603a8e0-8160-4c28-af00-f5d39908915e https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/its-not-either-or Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1403 no full Ep 7: Caravan of Kuchis Ep 7: Caravan of Kuchis George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;font-family: Verdana;">Laura makes a surreal journey to Mes Aynak, Afghanistan's largest Buddhist archaeological site not far from Kabul. George suggests a motto for Afghanistan's tourism industry.</span>&nbsp;</p> Laura makes a surreal journey to Mes Aynak, Afghanistan's largest Buddhist archaeological site not far from Kabul. George suggests a motto for Afghanistan's tourism industry. 

]]> <p><span>Laura makes a surreal journey to Mes Aynak, Afghanistan&#39;s largest Buddhist archaeological site not far from Kabul. George suggests a motto for Afghanistan&#39;s tourism industry.</span> </p> 11aaf761-8298-4753-b5b1-4d5e52a1506a https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/caravan-of-kuchis Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1883 no full Special Message: We Will Not Look Away Special Message: We Will Not Look Away George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>A message from the host of Monuments Woman to our Afghan friends and colleagues.</p> A message from the host of Monuments Woman to our Afghan friends and colleagues.

]]> <p>A message from the host of Monuments Woman to our Afghan friends and colleagues.</p> b971808a-b300-454a-b6dc-dbcb6632e856 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/special-message-we-will-not-look-away Tue, 17 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 100 no full Ep 6: Digging Up Rocks Ep 6: Digging Up Rocks George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-size: 9pt;font-family: Verdana;">Back in South Carolina, George, our host, asks Laura's daughter what she thought about mom spending so much time in Afghanistan.</span></p> Back in South Carolina, George, our host, asks Laura's daughter what she thought about mom spending so much time in Afghanistan.

]]> <p><span>Back in South Carolina, George, our host, asks Laura&#39;s daughter what she thought about mom spending so much time in Afghanistan.</span></p> 3b16aa79-53ce-469b-95f8-93b947e875a6 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/digging-up-rocks Tue, 10 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1368 no full Ep 5: The Once and Future Museum Ep 5: The Once and Future Museum George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;font-family: Verdana;">Laura and George discuss the competition to design a new national museum in Afghanistan. But will the winner become the loser?</span>&nbsp;</p> Laura and George discuss the competition to design a new national museum in Afghanistan. But will the winner become the loser? 

]]> <p><span>Laura and George discuss the competition to design a new national museum in Afghanistan. But will the winner become the loser?</span> </p> 155db6de-db56-4de0-bd20-a52526ba89d1 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/the-once-and-future-museum Tue, 03 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1167 no full Ep 4: What Would You Save? Ep 4: What Would You Save? George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;font-family: Verdana;">Laura shows up at the national museum in Kabul. What she finds inside the building moves her and begins a saga to set the stage for building a new museum for the nation.</span></p> Laura shows up at the national museum in Kabul. What she finds inside the building moves her and begins a saga to set the stage for building a new museum for the nation.

]]> <p><span>Laura shows up at the national museum in Kabul. What she finds inside the building moves her and begins a saga to set the stage for building a new museum for the nation.</span></p> 352eb212-66c6-4818-9a4b-529c0b09af4b https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/what-would-you-save Tue, 27 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1473 no full Ep 3: A Seat at the Table Ep 3: A Seat at the Table George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;font-family: Verdana;">Laura takes another swipe at the dreaded podcast title before she continues the story of Ghazni and why the work to preserve culture and history mattered.</span></p> Laura takes another swipe at the dreaded podcast title before she continues the story of Ghazni and why the work to preserve culture and history mattered.

]]> <p><span>Laura takes another swipe at the dreaded podcast title before she continues the story of Ghazni and why the work to preserve culture and history mattered.</span></p> 8543e94a-c084-4ceb-9492-91561d2a2d1f https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/a-seat-at-the-table Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1653 no full Ep 2: Two Lone Minarets Ep 2: Two Lone Minarets George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p><span style="font-size: 9pt;font-family: Verdana;">Laura, in flak jacket and helmet, heads to Ghazni, a city whose rich history is matched by crushing poverty. Two ancient minarets just outside the city become the focus of her attention. Rocket attacks and punishing heat prove challenging, but not insurmountable.</span></p> Laura, in flak jacket and helmet, heads to Ghazni, a city whose rich history is matched by crushing poverty. Two ancient minarets just outside the city become the focus of her attention. Rocket attacks and punishing heat prove challenging, but not insurmountable.

]]> <p><span>Laura, in flak jacket and helmet, heads to Ghazni, a city whose rich history is matched by crushing poverty. Two ancient minarets just outside the city become the focus of her attention. Rocket attacks and punishing heat prove challenging, but not insurmountable.</span></p> f58d15f3-8469-425f-9dbc-0241c4713d00 https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/two-lone-minarets Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1897 no full Ep 1: Troubletown Ep 1: Troubletown George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Laura, our archaeologist, arrives in Kabul jet-lagged and without a plan. Her job is to help preserve Afghanistan's vast archaeological and historical treasures. Money is no object. But where do you even start?</p> Laura, our archaeologist, arrives in Kabul jet-lagged and without a plan. Her job is to help preserve Afghanistan's vast archaeological and historical treasures. Money is no object. But where do you even start?

]]> <p>Laura, our archaeologist, arrives in Kabul jet-lagged and without a plan. Her job is to help preserve Afghanistan&#39;s vast archaeological and historical treasures. Money is no object. But where do you even start?</p> 1dd89cda-b3fa-4018-9a89-3e95b61da0ee https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/troubletown Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:30:00 +0000 1370 no full Intro: The Reluctant Monuments Woman Intro: The Reluctant Monuments Woman George Gavrilis and Laura Tedesco <p>Host and oral historian George Gavrilis introduces the podcast featuring American archaeologist Laura Tedesco's 11-year journey to help protect and preserve Afghanistan's cultural heritage.</p> Host and oral historian George Gavrilis introduces the podcast featuring American archaeologist Laura Tedesco's 11-year journey to help protect and preserve Afghanistan's cultural heritage.

]]> <p>Host and oral historian George Gavrilis introduces the podcast featuring American archaeologist Laura Tedesco&#39;s 11-year journey to help protect and preserve Afghanistan&#39;s cultural heritage.</p> 3b55a966-c95b-47b8-a3a0-4f22753bb57f https://monuments-woman.sounder.fm/episode/the-reluctant-monuments-woman Tue, 06 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 133 no