The 2 Best Monuments Woman Podcast Episodes
1) Ep 1: Troubletown
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 e...Show More
2) Ep 5: The Once and Future Museum
Laura and George discuss the competition to design a new national museum in Afghanistan. But will the winner become the loser?
3) Q&A with Laura Tedesco and George Gavrilis
Laura and George answer questions submitted by our listeners.
4) Ep 28: Kabul, Je T'Aime
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.
5) Ep 27: Like It or Not
Laura shares a memory about a media appearance and George talks about his time as an election monitor in Kabul.
6) Ep 26: Matt Damon @ aol.com
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.
7) Ep 25: An Act of Defiance
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.
8) Ep 24: Raggedy Ann Doll
Continuing their discussion about Herat, George and Laura talk about a frightening day that marked Laura's last visit to Afghanistan's cultural capital.
9) Ep 23: I Heart Herat
After unleashing a pent-up rant, George and Laura talk about Herat and the restoration of its legendary citadel.
10) Ep 22: He Loves Soup. I Love Soup.
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.