Archaeology is All Around Us - Arch365 221
In today’s episode Tristan shares his thoughts about the Archaeology of everyday life and how his understanding of local heritage changed when his visited Italy. He encourages listeners to see the archaeology in everyday things not just the grand monuments.
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What's Happening at Sheffield Manor Lodge and Joined Up Heritage Sheffield - Arch&Ale 21
Archaeology and Ale is a monthly series of talks presented by Archaeology in the City, part of the University of Sheffield Archaeology Department’s outreach programme.
Archaeology and Ale proudly presents - Jon Bradley, on “Making a difference for heritage: What’s happening at Sheffield Manor Lodge and Joined-Up Heritage Sheffield”. This talk took place on Thursday 27th April at the Red Deer, Sheffield.
For more information about the Sheffield Manor Lodge, visit their website: http://sheffieldmanorlodge.org/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManorLodge
For more information about Joined-up Heritage Sheffield, visit their website: http://www.joinedupheritagesheffield.org.uk/
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk, visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com, tweet us @archinthecity, or find us on Facebook
Ancient America - San Juan River - Arch365 220
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 San Juan River.
Links
- San Juan River
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Walking Moai Statues with Fernanda Meneses - ArchyFantasies 79
Today we talk with Fernanda Maneses about the mysterious Easter Island statues. We talk about the actual history of the Moai statues, the culture that created them, and the many different ways these iconic statures have been used by the fringe and popular culture alike.
Links
- Fernanda Meneses
- Chronology and Easter Island Prehistory
- Moai Culture Website
- List of the moai in popular culture
- How did the Easter Island Statues Get There? They Might Have Walked!
- Scientists Make Easter Island Statue Walk | National Geographic
Contact
- Email us at ArchyFantasies@gmail.com
- Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook.
- Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions
Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle
Underwater Archaeology with Jessica Irwin - WIA 30
On this episode we are joined by underwater archaeologist Jessica Irwin. We will discuss what underwater archaeology is, how it differs from terrestrial archaeology, some of the unique challenges faced by underwater archaeologists, and some really cool underwater sites that have been excavated.
Contact
- Contact: Email Jessica: Irwinja@sc.edu
- Women in Archaeology on Twitter (@womenarchys)
- Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
- Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
- Kirsten Lopez on Twitter (@archyfem)
- Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
Survival Guide - Ch 20, Preparing for the Winter - Arch365 219
Today's episode is Chapter 20 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 Preparing for the Winter.
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Ancient America - Toltec Mounds - Arch365 217
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 Toltec Mounds.
Links
- Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Cactus Hill Archaeological Site - Arch365 216
On today's episode we learn about Cactus Hill in Virginia. It's rich site with controversial evidence of human occupation going back up to 20,000 years. Take a listen and form your own opinions.
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Survival Guide - Ch 19, Unemployment - Arch365 215
Today's episode is Chapter 18 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 Unemployment.
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Ancient America - Town Creek Indian Mound - Arch365 214
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 Town Creek Indian Mound.
Links
- Town Creek Indian Mound
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
What Should Be Taught in College This Year? - CRMArch 116
On today's episode, Bill White talks about his upcoming job at Berkeley as a professor. What should he teach? What should any college teach? What can you learn and what should you learn? Lots to unpack in this episode. Enjoy.
Links
Follow Our Panelists on Twitter:
Bill @succinctbill; Doug @openaccessarch; Stephen @processarch; Chris W @Archeowebby,@DIGTECHLLC, and @ArchPodNet
Blogs:
- Bill White: Succinct Research
- Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
- Stephen Wagner: Process - Opinions on Doing Archaeology
- Chris Webster: Random Acts of Science
Cross-Dating - Arch365 213
On today's episode we talk about a common dating method for many different kinds of archaeological artifacts and sites - cross-dating.
LIDAR - Arch365 212
On this episode we learn about LIDAR. It's been a high tech tool for archaeologists for a while now and it's also coming to drones. Learn about it here!
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Ancient America - Hovenweep - Arch365 211
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 Hovenweep National Monument.
Links
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Discount Code: RLFANDF30
- Info Sheet for Book
- Ancient America Book
Survival Guide - Ch 18, The Munsell Book of Color - Arch365 210
Today's episode is Chapter 18 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 The Munsell Book of Color.
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Fossil Teeth and Homo Naledi with Dr. Shara Bailey - TAS 21
On today's show, we talk to Dr. Shara Bailey about what ancient teeth can tell us about human evolution and ultimately about ourselves. What is paleoanthropology? What can we learn from the shape of teeth and how they are worn? All this and more on this episode of the Archaeology Show.
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White River Narrows Petroglyphs - Arch365 209
On today's show, we learn about the White River Narrows Archaeological District in Lincoln County, Nevada. WRN has some of the best examples of petroglyphs in the area and has a lot to teach us about prehistoric lifeways in that area.
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Digital Field Recording with Wildnote - ArchaeoTech 58
On today's show, Chris and guest host Richie Cruz talk to the creators of digital field recording software Wildnote. Kristen Hazard and Nancy Douglas tell us how they came up with Wildnote, what it can do, what it can help YOU do, and how much it costs. This is one more tool for your digital toolbox so listen up!
The FLAC and Apple Lossless Files are too big for this interface and are available upon request.
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Hobby Lobby and the Illegal Antiquities Trade with Donna Yates - ArchyFantasies 78
Today we talk with Dr. Donna Yates about the recent Hobby Lobby decision and the illegal antiquities trade. What was Hobby Lobby doing, how does this fit into looting and the antiquities trade, and what exactly is this new Museum of the Bible in DC thing?
Links
- Trafficking Culture / Donna Yates
- Anonymous Swiss Collector
- Cambodia's looted treasures
- UNESCO Constitution
- Hobby Lobby fined $3 million for smuggled Iraqi artifacts
- Spotlight on Hobby Lobby’s Biblical Collection After Smuggle Case
- Islam, ISIS, and Black Market Artifacts with Nathan French - Episode 76
- The Justice Department Announcement
- Hobby Lobby's Press Release
- Washington Post piece on the settlement
- NBC report on possibly more concerns about Hobby Lobby
- The Green collection and the Museum of the Bible: 443,000 square meters of mess.
- Buenavista del Cayo
- Patty Gerstenblith
- Cultural Property Advisory Committee
- E. A. Wallis Budge
- Subhash Kapoor Case
- The rogue’s gallery: Subhash Kapoor and India’s stolen artefacts
- DHS and DOJ return valuable, ancient artifacts to India
- Museums Begin Returning Artifacts to India in Response to Investigation
- Temple Looting in Cambodia, by Simon Mackenzie and Tess Davis
Contact
- Email us at ArchyFantasies@gmail.com
- Follow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook.
- Theme Music by ArcheopSoup Productions
Produced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle