Bone of Contention - Episode 4

In this episode, we explore the study of human remains with an emphasis on treating every individual with respect and care. Two bioarchaeologists share their experiences of working with human remains and how to best treat the individuals. Three archaeologists share their collective experiences of excavating a cemetery in New Jersey. Please note that all of the stories recorded were shared by professionals in the field who work within CRM law; this podcast does not endorse the disturbance of burials/human remains without thorough consultation, working within CRM law, and extreme care.

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Can You Dig It? - Episode 3

On today's episode, we're going to get into the nitty gritty of excavation. Learn about what kind of field schools archaeologists attended to learn how to use a trowel. Hear about the unique artifacts they uncovered. And, decide for yourself if excavating is a cool as it seems (i.e. it is!).

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Walking the Line: Survey - Episode 2

Welcome to Trowel Tales!  What is Trowel Tales?  It’s a story-based podcast with tales told about the exciting, strange, dangerous, and silly things that can happen in the field of archaeology.  In this episode, we’ll explore why we walk miles in straight lines looking for artifacts (i.e. survey).  

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What Got You Into Archaeology - Episode 1

New show from the Archaeology Podcast Network!

Welcome to Trowel Tales!  What is Trowel Tales?  It’s a story-based podcast with tales told about the exciting, strange, dangerous, and silly things that can happen in the field of archaeology.  In this first episode, we’ll explore the wonderful world of archaeology and hear how some of us got into this fantastic field.

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