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On today's episode Chris, Stephen and Doug talk about the responsibility of recording history as it's happening around us. As the US explodes in protest over the murder of George Floyd archaeologists are wondering what to do about contentious history. What do we do with all the statues that really should come down? What do we do about the graffiti that is being created right now that represents th...

On today’s episode Jessica hosts Natasha Myhal, a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and a PhD candidate in the Department of Ethnic Studies at CU Boulder with an area of focus in Geography. Through the lens of Natasha’s academic and personal journey, Natasha and Jessica discuss community based research, traditional ecological knowledge/gikendaasowin (knowledge in Ojibwe), a...

In this episode of Modern Myth I sit down with MA student Amy Nuttall to talk about ADHD and the common myths, and how it has shaped her university experience. She talks about her ungraduate studies, including spending time in a tent on the Welsh coast, in order to dig up ancient sites there. We discuss the ways in which archaeology could possibly be better for people with ADHD and talk about Amy'...

Welcome to a new podcast from the Archaeology Podcast Network! Join Dr. Alan Garfinkel and Chris Webster as they interview experts from around the world in the study, identification, and interpretation of rock art. We’ll take you on a weekly journey through space and time as we discuss these fascinating images that have been painted, carved, pecked, and scratched into solid rock. Links California...

This week, Anna and Amber have foraged up an episode all about hunting and gathering. We also examine anthropology and ethnography, and the problematic origins of these disciplines. We discuss the Grandmother Hypothesis, wax rhapsodic about salmon, and...Amber tells another honey story. Links Hunter-Gatherers (Foragers) (Human Research Area Files) Hunter-Gatherer Culture (National Geographic) What...

Curious about computational archaeology? Wonder how it’s different from digital archaeology? Us too! Dr. Isaac Ullah from San Diego State University tells us all about it and how he’s using open source software to do computational archaeology and reveal secrets about the history of the world. Links Dr. Ullah’s site on GitHub: http://isaacullah.github.io/about/ Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @arche...

This week, Anna and Amber voyage to the island of Rapa Nui, famous for its monumental stone heads, and for the idea that its islanders caused their own collapse through environmental exploitation. Turns out, that's probably not what happened! Tune in to learn more about what archaeology and anthropology can tell us about the real stories of the Rapanui people. Links A model-based approach to the t...

In this episode we interview Dr. Erick Robinson from Utah State University. The hosts met Dr. Robinson while he was a post-doc under Dr. Robert Kelly at the University of Wyoming. We chat about radiocarbon data, Bayesian analysis, and fun field stories which may or may not have involved Carlton getting more than a “base layer” tan. Guest Erick. Robinson@usu.edu Contact Email: alifeinruinspodcast@g...

A Life In Ruins Podcast supports the Black Lives Matter Movement. We wanted to come out and make clear our stance on the events that are occurring across the country. Links https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/ Contact Email: alifeinruinspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @alifeinruinspodcast Facebook: @alifeinruinspodcast Twitter: @alifeinruinspod Website: www.alifeinruins.com Find this show on the educat...

In this episode, we are joined by fellow archaeologists Kristen O'Connor (Digital Heritage) and Jessi Berndt (Experimental Archaeology). We talk about their specific research, how they got into it, and what they are seeking for the future! Links Kristen: Twitter: @kno_way Instagram: @kno_way Jessi: Instagram: @rogue.soup Emotive Project https://emotiveproject.eu/ https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology...

What time is it? It’s time to Broch! In this episode I speak to Iain Maclean and Kenneth McIlroy of the Caithness Broch Project about building a Neolithic monument, the beginnings of the project and whether you should play music inside a Broch. Find out about the history of this ancient building structure and what the future is in the Caithness area in Scotland. If you want to find out more you ca...

In this episode, Alex and Simona tackle the field of applied zooarchaeology. Learn more about how zooarchaeological data sets can be applied to conservation science, as well as discovering a range of (incredibly cute) archaic breeds of domesticates still around today. Links http://soaysheep.biology.ed.ac.uk/ https://rewildingeurope.com/rewilding-in-action/wildlife-comeback/tauros/ https://www.scie...

Anna and Amber fill your brain mug with piping hot knowledge about the archaeology, genetics, and culture behind some of our favorite morning drinks. Links A history of coffee: Coffee botany: Origins of coffee: First writings on coffee: World's oldest tea: Tea and the Silk Road Tea origin story: Tea genetics: History of yerba mate: Yaupon use by Indigenous Americans: Yaupon archaeological residues...

Welcome to a recording of You Call This Archaeology LIVE on Facebook. On this episode, recorded on May 24, 2020, Richie and Chris talked to Jenny Hildebrand about her new career as a gem appraiser and her desire to combine that with her love for archaeology. Links Loren Nicole Reno Rock Hounds APN AEX2020 Mini Con BVW Jewelers Archaeogemology Archaeo-gemmological investigation of gemstone glyptics...

Paul and Chris talk to Wesley Weatherbee about his research in the Bay of Fundy. Using drones, photogrammetry and other analysis he is, among other things, looking at early human behavior and occupation. Wesley is a current graduate student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University. His research on past cultural landscapes in the Bay of Fundy marries remot...

Description: Anna and Amber make a long-overdue trip to Australia this week. How did humans get there? How long ago did they arrive? What have they been doing since then? We cover these and other big brain-exploding topics for your education and entertainment! Links Humans First Arrived in Australia 65,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests (The New York Times) Human occupation of northern Australia by 65,...

Our first two episodes released on May 13th, 2019. Since that time we've released 21 episodes and have become one of the most popular podcasts on the APN. In this episode, we talk about our utter amazement to not having been forced off-air, how the podcast came to be, and how each of the hosts was inspired to become archaeologists. We would like to thank our listeners and followers for all of thei...

It’s been two years since we published the last episode, and it’s been ten years since Michelle Paver published the last of her Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series of Mesolithic set books that had started with Wolf Brother. But we’re both back! We kicked off this podcast with Wolf Brother back in 2015 and now I get to talk to the author as she publishes a new book in the series, Viper’s Daughter...

In this episode, we banter on some of your archaeology questions that were sent in on Instagram! This week we went over three questions revolving on archaeological misconceptions, indoor or field archaeology, and personal discoveries. Tune in to find out our thoughts! Questions we Discuss What is the biggest misconception about Archaeology? Do you find yourself at a desk or in the field more often...

Today, the CRM Archaeology Podcast has the distinct honor of having as our guest cohost, Dr. Thomas King. Dr. King has been a giant in the field of heritage and cultural resource management for over 50 years and has not only been responsible for the education of countless students of CRM through his prolific authorship, but has had a hand in many of the laws and regulations we as CRM practitioners...

On today’s episode Jessica hosts Dr. Diane Menzies (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, & Aitanga a Mahaki), Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and consultant on cultural landscape and Indigenous issues for Landcult Ltd. We discuss Landscape Architecture, western professional mono-culture, and how decolonization can lead to better cities. Dr. Menzies speaks to differing perspectives on landscap...

We've talked tiny plants, but this week we're going EVEN SMALLER. Anna and Amber chat with Dr. Kristen Wroth, who studies plant micro-remains like phytoliths to learn about ancient human behavior. We talk about favorite plants, field stories, and more! Links Phytoliths: What They Are and What They Tell Us (Environmentalscience.org) Phytoliths: A Comprehensive Guide for Archaeologists and Paleoecol...

Chris and Richie get together on Facebook Live, Youtube, and Twitch to create another masterpiece of nothing! That TV show from the 90’s really did have a plot but this truly is a show about nothing. Join us and laugh. Links Roadster Adventures Happy Archaeology Fun Time Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the education...

Today we have a free-ranging discussion prompted by the article "Using Multistaged Magnetic Survey and Excavation to Assess Community Settlement Organization: A Case Study from the Central Peninsular Gulf Coast of Florida" by Christina Perry Sampson and Timothy J. Horsley, from the February 2020 issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice. Links Sampson, Christina Perry and Timothy J. Horsley: Us...

We took paragraphs from two very out-of-date archaeology papers and took out lots of key words. Then, listeners sent in their own word lists, with which we filled in those paragraphs! The results were very silly, and we had a lot of fun! Stay tuned for upcoming live events, and come hang out with us on our stream! Links twitch.tv/thedirtpodcast Contact Email the Dirt Podcast Affiliates Wildnote Te...