083: San Diego's Lost City with Author Richard Carrico Part 1

In this conversation, I interview archaeologist Richard Carrico , an expert on the Presidio of San Diego, discussing its historical significance, the need for accessible literature on the subject, and the cultural heritage of the Kumeyaay people. Carrico shares insights from his new book, El Presidio de San Diego: Excavating Southern California's Lost City . In it, Richard emphasizes the importance of the Presidio in California's history and the challenges it faces in terms of preservation and public awareness. 00:00 Introduction to Richard Carrico and His Work 02:08 The Significance of the Presidio of San Diego 04:29 The Need for a Comprehensive Book on the Presidio 06:59 The Current State of the Presidio Site 12:30 Historical Occupation of the Presidio 18:00 Demographics and Community at the Presidio 23:08 The Origin and Meaning of 'Presidio' 25:35 Excavation Discoveries and Archaeological Insights Send a Comment. Support the show Give a one-time donation Learn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact: damian@californiafrontier.net

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083: San Diego's Lost City with Author Richard Carrico Part 1 is an episode from California Frontier by Damian Bacich, Ph.D..

This episode is 27:55 long.

This episode was published on Oct 30, 2025.

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