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On this episode of A Life in Ruins, we interview Erina Baci. Erina Baci is an Anthropologist and Archaeologist, studying at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor - one of the top anthropology departments in the US. Erina studies Bronze and Iron Age settlement patterns in Albania and Kosovo. We delve into GIS, the history of archaeological study in Albania/Kosovo and David and Erina talk about th...

It's here! Spooktober is here! Your (g)hosts kick off the month with an exploration of things that go bump in the woods, and discuss what anthropology has to say about Bigfoot. Turns out, a whole lot. There’s skepticism, mild skepticism, and then there's theory that may finally break Anna altogether. Links Is Bigfoot Real? The Long Strange Story of Our Search for Bigfoot (Popular Mechanics) People...

In the first half of this episode we delve into the specific construction methods and stitches used in tradition Shetland Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss casting on and knitting the first section of the Zetland shawl! Links To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden )To get the yarn Rachel reco...

Did you know that many schools have a deadline for the next school year of some time this December? What abut calling the professor you want to work with? There is a lot you need to know and Berkeley Professor and long-time host of this podcast, Dr. Bill White let’s you know the secrets to getting into the school of your choice. Follow Our Panelists On Twitter Bill @succinctbill ; Doug @openaccess...

This week, Anna and Amber welcome Very Special Guest Ken Feder (Central Connecticut State This week, Anna and Amber welcome Very Special Guest Ken Feder (Central Connecticut State University) to talk all things archaeological and pseudoarchaeological. Amber and Anna ask Ken about teaching strategies! Hot takes from critics! The real impact of archaeological research on living communities! The prop...

It’s another recording from the former radio show at KNVC in Carson City Nevada. We talk about some recent articles in the news of archaeology. Links Woodstock Archaeology 17 Key Milestones in Paleolithic Life Notify Experts of Finds Climate Change in Arch Sites Ritualized Cannabis use in China 2500 years ago Contact Chris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

These are selections of conversations recorded at the EAA2019 conference in Bern, Switzerland. Tristan of the APN spoke to Mark Spanjer about the state of archaeology today. Mark Spanjer talks about the relations that archaeologists have with one another and how we can make the profession better. https://twitter.com/Aranadan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Tristan of the APN spoke to Francesco Ripanti about his public archaeology work. Francesco Ripanti has a PhD in public archaeology from the University of Pisa, with a project focusing on participation in Italian community archaeology. Graduated with a Master’s thesis in archaeological methods at the University of Siena, his research covers several themes related to public archaeology, heritage and...

Tristan of the APN talks to Kate Geary at EAA2019 about development of training and pathways into the profession. Kate Geary is the Head of Professional Development and Practice at Chartered Institute for Archaeologists https://www.archaeologists.net/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

These are selections of conversations recorded at the EAA2019 conference in Bern, Switzerland. Dr. Alexander Gramsch works at the Römisch-Germanische Kommission in Frankfuhrt. Tristan spoke to him at the RGK table in the upstarirs section of the University of Bern, the Kuppelraum. Dr. Gramsch explains the work of the RGK and talks about the benefits and challenges of using digital microscopes. To...

At the EAA2019 conference in Bern, Tristan of the APN had a chance to sit down and talk to Dr. Chester Liwosz of the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project based in New Mexico. The Mesa Prieta Petroglyph Project (MPPP), a tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999, seeks to preserve petroglyphs on Mesa Prieta through education of the local community and others, and recording what may be...

Welcome to the first episode of this new podcast from the Archaeology Podcast Network! This is the first of six episodes in the first season. Today, Rachel and Heather talk about the history of Shetland Lace. In the second half they talk about starting the shawl pattern that's the focus of this season. What kind of yarn should you use? What about needles? You'll find out everything you need to kno...

Jamaica is a fascinating place with a rich historic and prehistoric history. Our guest today, archaeologist Zach Beier lives in Jamaica and is passionate about his history. We talk to him about Jamaican archaeology and the technology he uses to decipher it. Links Book: British Forts and Their Communities Zach Beier Info:Instagram: zakademic Twitter: zakademic The Department of History and Archaeol...

On this episode of ArchaeoAnimals, (a very hungry) Alex faces one of her many nemeses: pig teeth! Learn more about pig domestication, the wealth of information you may gather from archaeological pig remains and some exciting archaeological projects featuring pigs. Simona’s fascinating insight into Roman tax law is a bonus ;) Sources: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/08/taming-pig-took-some-wil...

This week, Anna and Amber sing you a little tune about musical instruments in the archaeological record, and the ways that we can access ancient music today. From the discoveries of the earliest known flutes, to jamming out with Homer, to some mind-blowing takes on sound and silence, consider it our first movement in this composition. Links Scales from Around the World (How Music Really Works) A B...

Welcome to Watching Brief. A monthly show available via podcast and as topical segments via YouTube. As the name implies, each month my co-host Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) and I cast an eye over news stories, topical media and entertainment and discuss and debate what we find. Link of the Month: Pull Tab Archaeology: https://youtu.be/-yHbcVw13D0 Links: 02:29 –...

Masterminds - are they right for CRM? A mastermind group is a group of people that help each other learn and grow. The most beneficial groups have a cost because paying for it makes you attend. What Chris Webster proposes is an affordable mastermind series in four levels that will help advance anyone in the group. Give us your thoughts at chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Follow Our Panelists On...

Snuggle on down in your jimjams with a mug of your favorite warm beverage, as Anna tells Amber a bedtime story about a great moment in archaeological discovery. This week, we travel back to 17th century Sweden, where a professor named Olof Rudbeck changed the world with his research. No spoilers, so check out thedirtpod.com for this week's show notes and recommended reading. Contact Email the Dirt...

Every September Apple releases at least the new iPhone for the year. Sometimes, like this year, they release a bit more. Today Chris gives you an update on the new Watch, iPhones, and iPad. This isn’t just an Apple fan-boy perspective but a look at what the new upgrades can do for archaeology and fieldwork. Links Apple ZeroLemon PaperLike Screen Protector Huawei Phone Contact Chris WebsterTwitter:...

Rauno Lauhakangus is the president of the Finnish Rock Art Society and a physicist. He’s on TAS to talk about northern European Rock Art and how we interpret that past through the rock carvings. Also, there’s no pictographs in Finland? Links Finnish Rock Art Association (in Finnish) Contact Chris Websterchris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Part 2!! Have you ever looked at a piece of knitting and wondered, “How did they figure out how to DO that with just two needles and string?” Whether you’re a picker or a thrower, those techniques had to come from somewhere, and their origins may surprise you. Rachel Roden and Heather Boyd look at knitting techniques with the eyes of designers, through the lens of archaeology: each episode travels...

Have you ever looked at a piece of knitting and wondered, “How did they figure out how to DO that with just two needles and string?” Whether you’re a picker or a thrower, those techniques had to come from somewhere, and their origins may surprise you. Rachel Roden and Heather Boyd look at knitting techniques with the eyes of designers, through the lens of archaeology: each episode travels the worl...

On today’s episode Jessica hosts Karen Rose Thomas, who is finishing up her Masters at the University of British Columbia. We talk about being a First Nations field representative, her experience as an Indigenous student, and the colonial nature of anthropology. We also talk about her experiences on Simon Fraser University’s Aboriginal Reconciliation Council and as the Tsleil-Waututh representativ...

This week, Anna and Amber tackle some questions submitted from you, the listener! It's a lightning round of stories about ghost puppers, citizen archaeology, glimpses of what happens behind closed doors, Stone Age musicians, and much more! Links Archaeology, folklore, and the skeletal remains of a hellhound (Strange Remains) Leiston: Are these the bones of devil dog, Black Shuck? (East Anglia Dail...

This month Archaeology and Ale proudly present: Ken Dash on “Meersbrook Hall: An iconic Sheffield building” Ken has spent his life studying Sheffield heritage. In this talk, Ken brings us through his experience excavating around Meersbrook Hall. Once the home of the Roebuck and Shore families, Meersbrook Hall would later house the collection of Victorian art critic and patron, John Ruskin. About A...