On today's show we learn about taxonomy - the system that we use to identify unique genera and species. It's an old system that has been changed and updated through time as we gained a deeper understanding of biology and evolution.
Ancient America - Cahokia Mounds - Episode 144
On today's episode Kenneth Feder continues the series based on his most recent book, "Ancient America: 50 Archaeological Sites You Should See For Yourself", with Cahokia Mounds.
Links
- http://cahokiamounds.org
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Survival Guide - Chapter 4, Job Hunting - Episode 143
Today's episode is Chapter 4 in a series based on Chris Webster's book the "Field Archaeologist's Survival Guide: Getting a Job and Working in Cultural Resource Management". Today, we cover Chapter 4 on Job Hunting. This is applicable to many fields; not just archaeology.
Links
The Younger Dryas - Episode 142
On today's episode we learn about the Younger Dryas - a dramatic period of cooling in the planet's geologically recent past.
Mary Anning - Episode 141
On today's episode we learn about British paleontologist Mary Anning and her contributions to not only geology and paleontology, but archaeology as well. Happy birthday, Mary!
Links
Ancient America - Meadowcroft Rockshelter - Episode 140
On today's episode Kenneth Feder continues the series based on his most recent book, "Ancient America: 50 Archaeological Sites You Should See For Yourself", with Meadowcroft Rockshelter.
Links
- Meadowcroft Rockshelter
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Arborglyphs - Episode 139
On today's episode we have a short discussion about arbor glyphs. You probably created one as a kid with your little pocket knife - I know I did.
Ancient America - The Blythe Intaglios - Episode 138
On today's episode Kenneth Feder continues the series based on his most recent book, "Ancient America: 50 Archaeological Sites You Should See For Yourself", with Horsethief Lake Petroglyphs.
Links
- The Blythe Intaglios
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Survival Guide - Chapter 3, Cover Letter - Episode 137
Today's episode is Chapter 3 in a series based on Chris Webster's book the "Field Archaeologist's Survival Guide: Getting a Job and Working in Cultural Resource Management". Today, we cover Chapter 3 on creating a cover letter. This is applicable to many fields; not just archaeology.
Links
Petroglyphs and Pictographs - Episode 136
On today's episode we learn about petroglyphs and pictographs - ancient art that has filled researches and the public with wonder, fascination, and a desire to get to the bottom of the mystery of their creation.
Survival Guide - Chapter 2, Resume and CV - Episode 135
Today's episode is Chapter 2 in a series based on Chris Webster's book the "Field Archaeologist's Survival Guide: Getting a Job and Working in Cultural Resource Management". Today, we cover Chapter 2 on creating a CV or Resume. This is applicable to many fields; not just archaeology.
Links
Ancient America, Horsethief Lake Petroglyphs - Episode 134
On today's episode Kenneth Feder continues the series based on his most recent book, "Ancient America: 50 Archaeological Sites You Should See For Yourself", with Horsethief Lake Petroglyphs.
Links
- Horsethief Lake Petroglyphs
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Cultural Diffusion - Episode 133
On today's show we learn about cultural diffusion. It's the means by which we pretty much know everything we know - and "we" means all cultures. Also, a bit of African Atlantis. It's an interesting episode.
Survival Guide - Chapter 1, Education - Episode 132
Today's episode kicks off a series based on Chris Webster's book the "Field Archaeologist's Survival Guide: Getting a Job and Working in Cultural Resource Management". Today, we cover the opening section and Chapter 1, Education.
Links
Late Woodland Napier Site - Episode 131
On today's episode, Chris Webster tells you about his thesis research, a Late Woodland Napier Complicated Stamp pottery site in Georgia, USA. It's one of the only sites in the area with this much of this rare type of pottery and it's worth hearing about.
Links
Ancient America, Three Rivers Petroglyph Site - Episode 130
On today's episode Kenneth Feder continues the series based on his most recent book, "Ancient America: 50 Archaeological Sites You Should See For Yourself", with the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site in New Mexico. It's a little off the beaten path but well worth the visit.
Links
- Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Where Do Artifacts Go To Die? - Episode 129
I am a huge fan of talking about the past being created in the present, especially in the way examine objects that have travelled through time to reach us right now. Although, this focuses mainly on how we think about these items and their place with our framework of theory; however we often neglect how these items leave our thoughts and the present.
Contact
- tristan: @anarchaeologist
Discovery of Tollund Man - Episode 128
Tollund Man was discovered in May 1950. He is one of several so-called 'bog bodies' from Denmark and other places in Europe, deposited mainly in the Iron Age. He caused quite a stir, mainly because his head was so well preserved you can almost imagine he is merely asleep. He famously inspired the poet Seamus Heaney.
Links
Underwater Archaeologist George R. Fischer - Episode 127
On today's episode we talk about pioneering National Park Service Underwater Archaeologist George R. Fischer.
Ancient America, Cemetery Mound - Episode 126
On today's show Dr. Kenneth Feder talks about Cemetery Mound - just one of the 50 sites in his book "Ancient America: 50 Archaeological Sites You Should See For Yourself" (Rowman and Littlefield, 2016).
Links
- Cemetery Mound Site PDF
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book