Holidays and Feasting in the Archaeological Record - Animals 17
On this ‘holiday special’, Alex and Simona once again push their endurance to the limit by talking about food before dinner-time. Tune in to learn more about feasting in the archaeological record, and why it is not all that different from present day feasting. To demonstrate this, our hosts describe some of their favourite holiday feasts (in addition to some listeners’ suggestions) and the reasoning behind them.
Ps. Happy birthday APN 🙂
Links and Sources
Hastorf C.A. (2008) Food and feasting, social and political aspects. In: Pearsall D.M. (ed) Encyclopedia of Archaeology. London: Elsevier Inc.
Nelson S.M. (2003) Feasting the Ancestors in Early China. In: Bray T.L. (eds) The Archaeology and Politics of Food and Feasting in Early States and Empires. Springer, Boston, MA
The Creation of Monuments: Neolithic Causewayed Enclosures in the British Isles
Prehistoric Britons rack up food miles for feasts near Stonehenge, study shows
Early Pint Evidence of First British Bear Found in Cambridgeshire
Maisels, C. (2010) The Archaeology of Politics and Power: Where, When and Why the First States Formed. Oxford, Oxbow books
Russell, N. (2012) Social Zooarchaeology. Cambridge University Press.
Elliot, P. (2016) Food and Farming in Prehistoric Britain. Fonthill Media
Aiding and A-vetting: The Archaeology of Animal Care - The Dirt 71
This week Anna and Amber told you we’re going to the park, but really it’s a trip to the v-e-t in an episode all about evidence for animal care and veterinary medicine in the archaeological record. Learn how archaeologists assess animal welfare from bone analysis, ancient Egyptian animal medicine, a snapshot of life on a medieval French farm, and more, including 2nd millennium BCE pro tips on how to get your horse absolutely jacked.
Links
Prehistoric Puppy May Be Earliest Evidence of Pet-Human Bonding (National Geographic)
Excavating the history of ancient veterinary practices (Veterinary Record)
Care or Neglect?: Evidence of Animal Disease in Archaeology
Lahun Veterinary Papyrus
Analyzing the Chacoan Road Network with Sean Field - ArchaeoTech 117
Researcher Sean Field joins us to talk about his work performing a least cost analysis on the Chacoan Road Network in New Mexico. The Chaco roads are somewhat of a mystery because of their size. Sean talks about his work and recent paper with Paul and Chris.
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App of the Day
Paul: Just 6 Weeks
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Chris Webster
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Japanese Food and Drink, Then, Now, and Way Back When - The Dirt 70
It’s the second half of our two-episode series on Japan! This week, Amber and Anna explore some of the traditions and material culture surrounding Japanese food. We research rice, sample sake, banter about bento, and MAYBE MAKE THE BEST SERIES OF PUNS EVER HEARD ON THE SHOW.
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Rice in Japan: History, Kinds of Rice and Cooking and Eating Rice (Facts and Details)
Brewing Behind Barbed Wire: An Archaeology of Saké at Amache (Digital Commons @ DU)
The Japanese Ghost Town Buried Deep in a Canadian Forest (Gastro Obscura)
Ancient Pottery Reveals Japanese Hunter-Gatherers’ Taste for Fish (SciNews)
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Days of Our Ruined Lives - Ruins 10
In this episode of A Life in Ruins Podcast, our three co-hosts talk about some recent discussions happening on social media. That topic leads us into talking about science communication, specifically bringing up David's @Ethnocynology Instagram account. We then just catch up with each other and finish out with Connor being more ridiculous than usual.
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Facebook: @alifeinruinspodcast
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The Type of Person It Takes To Unionize - CRMArch 177
As a response to some recent conversations in social media the CRM Arch podcast crew welcomes new co-host Heather McDaniel to discuss what it takes to create a union. What skills would those people need? Is it possible? We also talk about some site form recording issues and what the word “historic” means.
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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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Indigenous Archaeology as Practice - HeVo 35
On today’s episode Jessica hosts Dr. Kisha Supernant (Métis), Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta. You may remember Dr. Supernant from Heritage Voices Episode 30 on Cultural Landscapes. Dr. Supernant talks about how the indigenous experience in Canada differs from that in the US, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We also talk about Métis identity and how it has been largely misunderstood. Finally, we talk about archaeology and identity, the real and complicated consequences of archaeology, and how to do archaeology right no matter the location and associated communities by working through an Archaeologies of the Heart approach.
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Calls to Action: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtM2eRHIW81qCCwT3tJ2nFPpRCsDAhcCQ
Executive Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW4lQfOfl3I&list=PLxPr_RIsvg9JJWoiRx2kl2v24r_pu7JbR
Tohono O’odham Nation Border Video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=QChXZVXVLKo&fbclid=IwAR09y8voKsx923Ln6y6EZUoK2njf4VxBHUefe4BDLFJnrWziCnOvv5l4kjc
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The Prehistoric Japanese - The Dirt 69
This week, it’s a sponsored episode (thanks Elizabeth!) and part one in a two-part series on ancient Japan. This week—the Jomon, prehistoric Japanese hunter-gatherers, and their descendants, the Ainu indigenous people. Also, some bears.
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The Tools That We Use: Word Processors- ArchaeoTech 116
We think of archaeologists' main activity as digging. But anybody who's ever done archaeology can tell you that, regardless of what kind of archaeology we do, writing is a far more important skill. Here on the ArchaeoTech Podcast we talk a lot about the tools that we use in the field, but we don't talk so much about the tools that we use to assemble our thoughts when the fieldwork is over. So today we'll dig into a class of often overlooked tools that we all rely on: word processors.
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App of the Day
Webby: State Lines
Paul: TP Link Deco
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Chris Webster
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Paul Zimmerman
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Email: paul@lugal.com
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Dealing with the Devil: The Ritual Protection of Buildings Against Evil with James Wright - Arch and Ale 27
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. In this talk, Archaeology in the City proudly presents - James Wright on *“Dealing with the Devil: The Ritual Protection of Buildings Against Evil”* This talk took place on Thursday, October 25th, 2019 at the Red Deer in Sheffield.
James Wright is an expert in recording and analysing historic standing buildings. He specialises in medieval and early modern buildings, vernacular architecture and the study of architectural fragments. In this episode, James teaches us about his work documenting ritual marks at historic structures and explains how these marks were used to protect against demons, devils, and other evildoers.
For more information about Archaeology in the City’s events and opportunities to get involved, please email archaeologyinthecity@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our website at archinthecity.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Twitter (@archinthecity), Instagram (@archaeointhecity), or Facebook (@archinthecity)
**Content Warning: Listener discretion is advised as there is adult language**
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The Modern Myth of Turkey with Arie Akkermans - Modern Myth - Episode 6
Archaeology is not just about buried treasure, post-excavation analysis or even what issues exist in modern academia. Sometimes in order for us to understand where we are, we must walk in someone else’s shoes or hear from their perspective. This month’s Modern Myth Episode, I speak with Arie Akkermans, art critic, lecturer and expert in classical Greek history. Arie lives in Turkey, on the Princes Islands and gives us an ear to the ground with respect to the modern and present conflicts in the middle east as well as the way in which history plays a role in justifying aggression as well as its effect on the culture of Istanbul.
Nationalism is not confined to any one country and Arie speaks frankly on the ways in which Turkey has developed a layer of history that separates out what is focused on and what is discarded in the minds of the general public. Its not all serious though, we do have a wonderful interjection by Arie’ two cats, and he explains what it is like to be a cat in Istanbull.
Arie writes for Hyperallergic and The Mantle, please see links for more of his work
He is on Twitter @byzantinologue
Host Tristan is @Anarchaeologist
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5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE PODCAST NETWORK – DEC 2019 – Stay Tuned for extra content!
Music – Danny Boyle (Modern Rome, Adam Grant & Open Doors)
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It's A Wash - The Dirt 68
This week, Anna and Amber decided to clean up their act and take a look at the history of bathing and hygiene. We’re dipping our toes into Roman baths, sweating through Finnish and Russian saunas, discussing the shrewd marketing behind the “Halitosis Effect,” and more. Plus, what even IS soap, anyway?
Links
A natural history of hygiene (Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology)
The First Soap - The first recorded evidence of soap making (Soap History)
Out of the Vapors: A Social and Architectural History of Bathhouse Row
More Than a Bath: An Examination of Japanese Bathing Culture (Claremont Colleges)
Dip into the history of the Japanese 'system bath' (Japan Times)
Networking Naked With Finland's Diplomatic Sauna Society (The Atlantic)
A `working' bath: Finland's answer to negotiations. SAUNA DIPLOMACY (Christian Science Monitor)
The Standard Guide to Global Bathing Cultures (Standard Hotels)
The History and Science Behind Your Terrible Breath (Smithsonian)
Fighting bad breath -- a battle through centuries (Los Angeles Times)
Who invented the toothbrush and when was it invented? (Library of Congress)
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October Bonus Episode - Deep Cuts - The Dirt 67b
Deep cuts from October Episodes
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That's So Raven with Raven DaSilva - Ruins 9
On this episode of A Life In Ruins Podcast, we revert to our previous format and interview Raven DaSilva! We found Raven through her Instagram/Youtube account (@digitwithraven and YouTube Channel "Dig it With Raven") and really enjoyed how she communicated to the public. Naturally, we had to have her on the show! This wide-ranging interview covers topics like ways to make Connor shut-up, Indiana Jones, science communication and post-graduate degree life. Give this episode a listen and mosey on over to her instagram and YouTube channel!
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Facebook: @alifeinruinspodcast
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The History of Faroese Lace - Hist Yarn S1E6
In the first half of this episode we delve into the history, construction methods, and traditional stitches used in Faroese Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss finishing up 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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The Problem with Field Schools - CRMArch 176
Doug and Bill White start out this episode by talking about Bill's time at the American Cultural Resources Conference held in Spokane, WA for 2019. One of the discussion panels Bill was on was related to CRM training and experience and started to center around the effectiveness of field schools. They end with a discussion about the effectiveness of this podcast.
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Bill @succinctbill; Doug @openaccessarch; Stephen @processarch; Bill A. @archaeothoughts; 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
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Desert Pack Animals: Introducing Donkeys and Camels! - Animals 16
This episode, Alex and Simona take the road less traveled and explore two staple desert pack animals: donkeys and camels! From extravagant pets to Sicilian carts, learn more about these two beasts of burden in the archaeological record and present day.
Sources
Fagan, B. (2015) The Intimate Bond: How Animals Shaped Human History. London: Bloomsbury Press
http://www.berksarch.co.uk/index.php/the-donkey-in-human-history-an-archaeological-perspective/
O’Connor, T. & Sykes, N. (Eds.) (2010) Extinctions and Invasions: A Social History of British Fauna, Windgather Press
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Still Spooktober: They Built It on a Haunted Burial Ground - The Dirt 67
Spooktober winds to a close once again, and we end with a mystery. Bundle up and join Anna and Amber at Roopkund Lake, where bones scatter the shore and speculation and science meet. Who were the people whose skeletal remains keep appearing in a remote lake in northern India? How did they get there? How might we find out?
Links
10 Things You Should Know About Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra (eUttarakhand)
There's A Frozen Lake In India That's Full Of Skeletons. What On Earth Happened Here? (IFL Science)
Mystery Solved - The Skeleton Lake of India (Science, Dummy) cw: human remains
Inside Roopkund Lake, The Curious Indian Lake Where Skeletons Wash Ashore (All That’s Interesting)
Tourists to Roopkund trek back with human skeletons (The Indian Express)
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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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Chris Webster
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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!
Links
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)