The ArchaeoTech Podcast

(ENCORE of Ep 123) Dr. Dan Bigman from Bigman Geophysical joins the show once again to talk about GPR and other methods in a CRM context. Of course this works for any project, but, we focused on contract archaeology for some portions of this episode. Links Bigman Geophysical Learn GPR App of the Day Webby: GoPro App Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @archeowebby Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork...

Zach Overfield joins us to talk about a recent project he was involved with in Louisiana with his employer, HDR. They were tasked with identifying whether culture resources exist, including an historic cemetery, near a railroad bridge. Through a combination of cadaver dogs and GPR they were able to get the job done. Find out how on this episode. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go...

The Archaeology Podcast Network is taking a bit of a break for October, 2022. In the mean time, we’re introducing you to some of the other fantastic shows that we produce. Here’s an episode from The Archaeotech Podcast about representing cultural sites in VR. Eric Hanson of Blue Planet is a specialist in employing virtual reality applications to the study and conservation of cultural heritage reso...

Today Paul talks about this magnetometry training that he recently received. They’re using it on the project in the Middle-East that he’s been going on the past few seasons. Then, we discuss a recent publication that combined many forms of data into a single, usable, geodatabase. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code TAS. Click this message for more...

On this episode Paul tells us all about doing CRM in Saudi Arabia for the last few months. We talk about the field methodologies they used, how they stored and processed data, and just what working over there is generally like. Thanks so much to Ed Gonzales-Tennant for subbing in and welcome back Paul! Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code TAS. Clic...

In the wake of some tragic events AND an unseasonable hot summer we're talking about field safety tech. Good tech can not only keep you safer, but, it can make you more efficient as well. Sometimes just being more efficient IS being more safe. We're joined by Rachel Roden from Wildnote who will help us find some cool, useful, things. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first...

Dr. Ed Gonzalez-Tennant joins us again in Paul's absence to tell us about the site he's been working on for many years now: The Rosewood Cemetery in Florida. Situated on private land, the Rosewood cemetery is difficult to get to and difficult to maintain. Without some sort of official support it's likely to stay that way. Ed has been documenting the cemetery using a number of recording means. This...

Dr. Edward Gonzalez-Tennant joins us again as a guest co-host while Paul is surveying in the middle east. Ed is an expert in QGIS and on today's show he tells us how to get started and gives us some of his tips, tricks, and customization advice along the way. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code TAS. Click this message for more information. Transcr...

Dr. Edward Gonzalez-Tennant has been on the show before talking about some of his research. Now we bring him on to co-host while Paul is out and in this episode we talk about his transition from Florida to Texas and how he's teaching the next generation of archaeologists to think about technology solutions. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code TAS....

Archaeologists have been 3D scanning artifacts for a while now. But, what do you do with those scans? We post them on websites, use them in reports, and try to do some analysis, but, it's not consistent. This new paper from PLOS ONE is from the architects of a new software, Artifact 3D, that intends to take those scans and perform some high-level, detailed, analytical algorithms that are consisten...

MEMBERS CHECK YOUR BONUS PAGE FOR A GREAT BONUS SEGMENT! We talk a lot about how to get archaeologists to learn more outside the field of archaeology in order to better understand archaeology. On this episode we talk to JD Calvelli from the University of Chicago's Center for Radical Innovation and Social Change (RISC) about gamifying the learning of data science. However, this isn't for adults; it...

An important component of scientific research is reproducibility. In other scientific fields like medicine, protocols (step-by-step instructions) help ensure that another lab or another researcher can test our results. Lately, protocols for various technical aspects of archaeological research have been published, so Chris and Paul discuss the value of these publications. Interested in learning abo...

We love it when archaeologists look at other technologies that on first glance are not appropriate for archaeology. However, they're willing to give it a try and report on the results! The researches in the article we discuss used an indoor positioning system (IPS) to map an outdoor site in Israel. Their results are encouraging for this emerging technology. Interested in learning about how to use...

Paul's back and fresh off his trip to Irag! We've been talking about the technical approach to the fieldwork and survey for a few months now and Paul's here to tell us how it went. There's a some great lessons learned in this episode and some great archaeology. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James...

Daniel Carvalho is a researcher working on applied robotics for archaeology. He's interested in creating an actual robot for archaeological use. We're not talking drones or computer programs alone. We're talking about robots that can do a multitude of tasks for archaeology and beyond. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoIm...

We’ve always wanted to have a GPS expert on the show to unpack terms and talk about the latest tech. Now we have it! Matt Alexander joins us to talk all things GPS and explain some of those terms you may have been wondering about. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Links Anatum GeoMobile...

Brian Fritz is an archaeologist and inventor that saw an issue with deep digging in Pennsylvania. To help out he developed a new machine that can basically do an auger test down to 7 meters, log the levels along the way, and there's an attached mechanized screen. It's a pretty cool system and we hear how he developed it and what he hopes to do in the future with this new system. Brian’s Bio Brian...

There's a lot in this episode and we start with Paul telling us about some of the tech he's taking to Iraq this month. Chris gives a Starlink usability update and talks about his new augmented reality glasses. Finally, we discuss the linked article and using deep learning for automatic feature detection. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check ou...

In this potpourri episode Chris and Paul discuss the practicalities of Chris’s new Starlink setup and some of the great listener feedback from recent episodes, including a home-grown tech project that knocked our socks off. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! For rough transcripts of this...

Today we talk with Cora Woolsey about how and why she set out to founded an archeological technology company. She tells us the ins and outs of starting the business, her motivations for building new software, and gives us details about the process. Intersted in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! For ro...

We've talked extensively about non-destructive techniques for looking into the ground. But, what about this human body or ancient collections? What about other materials? Our guest this week talks about the use of x-rays and other similar technologies in archaeology and how they're used to look inside ancient remains and artifacts to determine what's inside, how's it made, and in the case of bones...

Over the summer Paul had experience with a couple different tablet-based GIS solutions. They're some of the most popular on the market. What were his impressions of those and are the suitable for the project he's working with in Iraq? We discuss those and more on today's episode. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code ARCHAEOTECH. Click this message...

Chris and Paul discuss a couple recent articles. One describes the use of muons as a non-invasive technique for looking inside solid objects, and the other discusses the authors’ R project for visualizing chronology. They might not seem related, but both articles predict exciting advancements in archaeology. Links Seeing deeper with atmospheric muons: From archaeology to geology Atmospheric muons...

Paul was invited on a project in Iraq and has returned to tell us all about it. What was getting to Iraq like? How'd the preparation for photogrammetry go? We find out about the Lagash Archaeological Project and how the project went. Links Lagash Archaeological Project DroneDeploy DJI Phantom 4 RTK DJI D-RTK 2 Mobile Station Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @archeowebby Email: chris@archaeologypodca...

We've got a guest from Wildnote on today to talk about best practices when going in the field with your digital forms. There is some Wildnote feature stuff in here, but, most of this is applicable to anyone using digital recording devices in the field. Links Wildnote Article Email Rachel at Wildnote - rachel@wildnoteapp.com Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @archeowebby Email: chris@archaeologypodcas...