Our Dwindling Archaeological Record, and Drones - TAS 76
Richie Cruz joins Chris Webster for a recording of You Call This Archaeology that we decided to record and release here. It’s a fun conversation that goes from the archaeological record that we’re starting to produce less and less to drones to whatever else. Enjoy!
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Happy Archaeology Fun Time
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The History of Orenburg Lace - Historical Yarn S1E5
In the first half of this episode we discuss the history of Orenburg Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss finishing the Zetland shawl!
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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 recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)
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A Scary Tech Story - ArchaeoTech 115
OK, it’s not that scary. However, not understanding the tech you’re using and what it’s capable of can be a harrowing experience that can result in the loss of business and more importantly, a loss of scientific data.
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Webby: Coverage?
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Chris Webster
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Paul Zimmerman
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Email: paul@lugal.com
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Spooktober: The Nature of Evil - The Dirt 66
Come along for a look at the anthropology of “evil,” some of the psychological designations that true crime podcasts might neglect, some wildly speculative thoughts about the roots of human evil, and how scores on “psychopath tests” vary across societies. Plus, the earliest cold case murder, Machiavelli on Machiavellianism, and unfortunately, the entirely unwelcome reappearance of the Evil Neanderthal theory.
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How evil is a socially constructed concept: Evil across societies (The Manitoban)
Psychiatric labeling in cross-cultural perspective (Science)
The Stigma of Personality Disorders (Current Psychiatry Reports)
The Criminal Psychopath: History, Neuroscience, Treatment, and Economics (Jurimetrics)
This Author Thinks We Might Be on the Verge of a New Generation of Serial Killers (Vice)
World's Oldest Cold Case: A 430,000-Year-Old Murder Victim Found In Pit Of Bones (Forbes)
Unraveling the True Machiavelli (JHU Arts & Sciences Magazine)
500-year-old arrest warrant for Machiavelli discovered (Archaeology.wiki)
Monster Talk episode with Jon Ronson discussing the Psychopath Test
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Our Ruined Lives with Damian Kirkwood - Ruins 8
In this episode of A Life In Ruins podcast, our hosts do something different. As opposed to interviewing an archaeologist and asking about their career, the hosts bring on zooarchaeologist Damian Kirkwood, whom they went to school with, and have a casual discussion about all things archaeology.
While the conversation begins with Damian explaining his credentials, the show quickly devolves into discussions about archaeological media representation, including a discussion on Indiana Jones, the Prime Directive, and a salty, yet educated argument against the existence of Bigfoot. we’ve decided to call the segment “Our Ruined Lives”.”
Oh, and don’t worry, we all agree that 10,000 BC is the worst film in cinema history.
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Instagram: @alifeinruinspodcast
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Spooky Scary Archaeologists! Horror Stories feat. Ellery Thomas and Liz Pearson - Halloween Special - Modern Myth
Spooky Scary archaeologists!
This podcast is an anthology of creative stories, all within the theme of Halloween and a little bit of heritage.
Content Warning: Body Horror, Depressive thoughts, violence.
The first story is "Mud", written and narrated by Tristan Boyle, it is the story of a field archaeologist who is confronting a sickening realisation.
The next piece is a song called Nan Tuck, by Chalk Horse Music. Liz (of Chalk Horse Music) describes a witch legend in the County of Sussex where I live in the UK. It involves a woman that lived in the 16th century, Nan Tuck, which became the inspiration for this song.
The final story, Eternal Rest, written by Tristan and read by Ellery Thomas tells of a museum conservator who's accidentally damage turns into horror.
Thanks to Liz and Ellery for their contributions, you can find their work at the following links:
Liz - Chalk Horse Music - https://www.chalkhorsemusic.com/ - @chalkhorsemusic
Ellery - https://www.ellery.xyz/ - @elleryells
Estonian Lace Part 2 - Hist Yarn S1E4
In the first half of this episode we delve into the specific construction methods and stitches used in traditional Estonian Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss how to finish the wings of the Zetland shawl!
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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 recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)
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Winter Is Coming, Translate Your Archaeology Skills - CRMArch 175
We’ve seen the question of how to translate your archaeology skills a lot lately. Probably because “Winter is Coming” and people are looking for work in the off season. In this episode, Chris takes his Team Black webinar and discusses how to translate the skills from archaeology into the “real world”.
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Bill @succinctbill; Doug @openaccessarch; Stephen @processarch; Bill A. @archaeothoughts; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC, and @ArchPodNet
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Bill White: Succinct Research
Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
Stephen Wagner: Process - Opinions on Doing Archaeology
Chris Webster: Random Acts of Science
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Spooktober: South American Horror Story - The Dirt 65
This week, head south to the misty, mysterious island of Chiloé, Chile, where Amber tells Anna a story of a powerful cult of warlocks that held the island in their grip in the late 19th century CE. But, as in all good horror stories, the true villain is possibly something else entirely. Sit down for a hearty meal of the spookiest spaghetti and explore indigenous Mapuche governance, colonization, and whether the ghost stories of Chiloé might be more meaningful than they seem.
Content warning: there is a brief scene describing graphic violence, but we’ll warn you when it’s time for sensitive ears to skip ahead.
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The Myths and Mythologies of Chiloe, Chile's Most Haunted Island (Culture Trip)
The Cinematic Spell in an Island of Uncertainty (Anthrovision)
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Space, Egypt, and Prehistory - TAS 75
Today on the Archaeology show is a replay of the last episode recorded on KNVC in Carson City, Nevada. Chris talks about a 9000 year ol mask, King Tut, Space Archaeology, and some fieldwork.
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Estonian Lace Part 1 - Hist Yarn S1E3
In the first half of this episode we delve into the rich and interesting history of Estonian Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss the next couple sections of the Zetland shawl, including the wings where you’ll do most of the knitting!
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The art of Shetland lace by Sarah Don (out of print)
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 recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)
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Listener Questions - ArchaeoTech 114
That’s right! We sourced your questions from Facebook and Twitter and answer your questions about mapping, canine forensics, open source programs, field data programs, and more! Send them in or hit us up on the socials to ask your questions and help everyone out on our next episode.
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App of the Day
Webby: Archaeology Magazine App
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Chris Webster
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Paul Zimmerman
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Email: paul@lugal.com
Planting Seeds for Transformation in Cultural Heritage Management - HeVo 34
On today’s episode Jessica hosts Applied Archaeology International’s Bobby Bearheart (Ojibwa), Tess Lynston (lineage of Yampa and Bri Bri, Iszaac Webb (Wadandi), Genevieve Carey, and Dave Guilfoyle during their cultural exchange road trip across the US Southwest. We also talk about a previous cultural exchange trip in Australia. An interesting conversation looking at the similarities and differences between the US and Australia, including NAGPRA and repatriation, as well as how we can all work to improve cultural heritage management wherever we are located.
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Spooktober: Cryptoanthropology - The Dirt 64
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.
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Is Bigfoot Real? The Long Strange Story of Our Search for Bigfoot (Popular Mechanics)
People Have Been Chasing Bigfoot for 60 Years—Here's How It Began (History.com)
Homo heidelbergensis (Smithsonian Museum of Natural History)
Bigfoot Culture and Belief of Sasquatch in the United States (Esri)
The Science Behind Bigfoot an Interview With Dr. Jeff Meldrum (BYU-Idaho Radio)
Are Other Hominins (Hominoids) Alive Today? (Relict Hominid Inquiry)
We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? (Time)
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The History of Shetland Lace, Part 2 - Hist Yarn S1E2
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!
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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 recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)
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Albania: Mapping it All Out with Erina Baci - Ruins 7
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 their academic connections.
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Instagram: @alifeinruinspodcast
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Graduate School De-Mystified with Dr. Bill White - CRMArch 174
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 lets you know the secrets to getting into the school of your choice.
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Bill @succinctbill; Doug @openaccessarch; Stephen @processarch; Bill A. @archaeothoughts; Chris W @Archeowebby, @DIGTECHLLC, and @ArchPodNet
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Bill White: Succinct Research
Doug Rocks-MacQueen: Doug’s Archaeology
Stephen Wagner: Process - Opinions on Doing Archaeology
Chris Webster: Random Acts of Science
The Professor Is In (And Pseudoscience Is Out) - The Dirt Pod 63
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 proper way to say 'Thames!' And more! Plus, why you should buy all of Ken’s books.
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Ancient America: Fifty Archaeological Sites to See for Yourself
“Outcasts” Build Their Own Village in 18th-Century Barkhamsted (Connecticut History)
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The History of Shetland Lace, Part 1 - Hist Yarn S1Ep1
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 know to start this project.
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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 recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)
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Jamaican Archaeology with Zach Beier - ArchaeoTech 113
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.
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Zach Beier Info:
Archaeological Society of Jamaica
Instagram: archaeologyjamaica
App of the Day
Webby: WatchOS Decibel App
Paul: Random notes about Siri, Google News, and iOS 13.
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Chris Webster
Twitter: @archeowebby
Paul Zimmerman
Twitter: @lugal
Email: paul@lugal.com