Rapa Nui! - Ep 93
This week, Anna and Amber voyage to the island of Rapa Nui, famous for its monumental stone heads, and for the idea that its islanders caused their own collapse through environmental exploitation. Turns out, that's probably not what happened! Tune in to learn more about what archaeology and anthropology can tell us about the real stories of the Rapanui people.
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The Archaeology of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) (Oxford Handbook of Prehistoric Oceania)
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) monument (ahu) locations explained by freshwater sources (PLOSOne)
The ‘walking’ megalithic statues (moai) of Easter Island (Journal of Archaeological Science)
Easter Island Mystery Solved? New Theory Says Giant Statues Rocked (National Geographic)
Object: Hoa Hakananai'a ('lost or stolen friend') (British Museum)
Rock art of Easter Island : symbols of power, prayers to the gods (via WorldCat)
The Soft, Warm, Wet Technology of Native Oceania (Whole Earth Review)
Easter Island land dispute clashes leave dozens injured (BBC News, 2010)
Police evict Rapa Nui clan from Easter Island hotel (BBC News, 2011)
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Bro-ing out over Bayesian with Dr. Erick Robinson - Ruins 23
In this episode we interview Dr. Erick Robinson from Utah State University. The hosts met Dr. Robinson while he was a post-doc under Dr. Robert Kelly at the University of Wyoming. We chat about radiocarbon data, Bayesian analysis, and fun field stories which may or may not have involved Carlton getting more than a “base layer” tan.
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Frozen Apples and Falling Off Tables - Dig It 5
In this episode, we are joined by fellow archaeologists Kristen O'Connor (Digital Heritage) and Jessi Berndt (Experimental Archaeology). We talk about their specific research, how they got into it, and what they are seeking for the future!
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Kristen:
Jessi:
Instagram: @rogue.soup
Emotive Project
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Alyssa
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Michaela
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Applied Zooarchaeology: primitive breeds today - Animals 23
In this episode, Alex and Simona tackle the field of applied zooarchaeology. Learn more about how zooarchaeological data sets can be applied to conservation science, as well as discovering a range of (incredibly cute) archaic breeds of domesticates still around today.
Links
https://rewildingeurope.com/rewilding-in-action/wildlife-comeback/tauros/
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/02/ancient-dna-upends-horse-family-tree#
https://www.acsedu.com/info/animal-farming/cattle-farming/old-cattle-breeds.aspx
https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/resources/internal/heritage-cattle-breeds
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Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz
Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady
Alex’s Blog: Animal Archaeology
Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY
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Not Before I've Had My Coffee - Dirt 92
Anna and Amber fill your brain mug with piping hot knowledge about the archaeology, genetics, and culture behind some of our favorite morning drinks.
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Geophysics, Photogrammetry and Drones with Wesley Weatherbee - ArchaeoTech 129
Paul and Chris talk to Wesley Weatherbee about his research in the Bay of Fundy. Using drones, photogrammetry and other analysis he is, among other things, looking at early human behavior and occupation.
Wesley is a current graduate student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Saint Mary's University. His research on past cultural landscapes in the Bay of Fundy marries remote sensing and geomorphology with archaeology. He serves on the board of directors for the Nova Scotia Archaeology Society and is part of a diverse team in Nova Scotia developed to investigate critical climate-related risks, opportunities, and capacities relating to archaeology in Nova Scotia. His photogrammetry work has recently been nominated to be in the Cultural Heritage Spotlight on Sketchfab.com. He also runs a blog at digitalarchns.com intending to promote digital archaeology outreach and education.
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Wesley’s Blog: digitalarchns.com
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Chris Webster
Twitter: @archeowebby
Paul Zimmerman
Twitter: @lugal
Email: paul@lugal.com
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ArchaeoGemology with Jenny Hildebrand - LIVE - TAS 92
Welcome to a recording of You Call This Archaeology LIVE on Facebook. On this episode, recorded on May 24, 2020, Richie and Chris talked to Jenny Hildebrand about her new career as a gem appraiser and her desire to combine that with her love for archaeology.
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The Dirt Digs Down Under - Ep 91
Description: Anna and Amber make a long-overdue trip to Australia this week. How did humans get there? How long ago did they arrive? What have they been doing since then? We cover these and other big brain-exploding topics for your education and entertainment!
Links
Humans First Arrived in Australia 65,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests (The New York Times)
Human occupation of northern Australia by 65,000 years ago (Nature)
The first genomic history of Australia’s peopling (ScienceDaily)
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander collection timeline (Australian Museum)
Explore cultural objects, art & technology (Australian Museum)
Indigenous Archaeology: Historical Interpretation from an Emic Perspective (Nebraska Anthropologist)
Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies (AIATSIS)
‘Dreamtime’ and ‘The Dreaming’ – an introduction (The Conversation)
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A Life in Ruins Anniversary - Ruins 22
Our first two episodes released on May 13th, 2019. Since that time we've released 21 episodes and have become one of the most popular podcasts on the APN. In this episode, we talk about our utter amazement to not having been forced off-air, how the podcast came to be, and how each of the hosts was inspired to become archaeologists. We would like to thank our listeners and followers for all of their support and look forward to another year of A Life In Ruins Podcast.
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Viper’s Daughter by Michelle Paver - PreHist 25
It’s been two years since we published the last episode, and it’s been ten years since Michelle Paver published the last of her Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series of Mesolithic set books that had started with Wolf Brother. But we’re both back! We kicked off this podcast with Wolf Brother back in 2015 and now I get to talk to the author as she publishes a new book in the series, Viper’s Daughter, that sees Renn, Torak and Wolf journey to the far north and encounter new tribes, new dangers and the last surviving mammoths.
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Michelle’s Website: https://wolfbrother.com/
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Indoor Archaeology and Field Discoveries - Ep 4
In this episode, we banter on some of your archaeology questions that were sent in on Instagram! This week we went over three questions revolving on archaeological misconceptions, indoor or field archaeology, and personal discoveries. Tune in to find out our thoughts!
Questions we Discuss
What is the biggest misconception about Archaeology?
Do you find yourself at a desk or in the field more often?
What archaeological discovery, that you have made, had the most impact on you?
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NEPA 2020 with Dr. Tom King - CRMArch 190
Today, the CRM Archaeology Podcast has the distinct honor of having as our guest cohost, Dr. Thomas King. Dr. King has been a giant in the field of heritage and cultural resource management for over 50 years and has not only been responsible for the education of countless students of CRM through his prolific authorship, but has had a hand in many of the laws and regulations we as CRM practitioners exercise everyday. Notably, Dr. King and his wife, Dr. Patricia Parker, while employed by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation in Washington DC from 1979-1989, wrote the National Register Bulletin 38, which has served as a U.S. government guideline document employed by many indigenous groups and local communities to protect their cultural heritage from destructive government projects. Dr. King's most recent book, Cultural Resource Management: A Collaborative Primer for Archaeologists, is an elegant and concise introduction to CRM aimed at emerging archaeologists. Although, it could be argued, since we should all be continuous students of all aspects of this discipline, that this book is an essential pocket guide to any level of archaeologist who respects the interdisciplinary and public policy elements of CRM.
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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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Cultural Landscapes and Indigenous Connections in Aotearoa New Zealand - HeVo 39
On today’s episode Jessica hosts Dr. Diane Menzies (Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, & Aitanga a Mahaki), Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and consultant on cultural landscape and Indigenous issues for Landcult Ltd. We discuss Landscape Architecture, western professional mono-culture, and how decolonization can lead to better cities. Dr. Menzies speaks to differing perspectives on landscapes as well as addressing different perspectives when mediating conflict relating to the land. Finally, we talk about how to better inform the public about these topics, including some of her works as examples.
*ICOMOS GA mentioned in the episode was cancelled due to COVID19 travel restrictions.
Links
https://www.buildingbetter.nz/publications/urban_wellbeing/Menzies_2017_cultural_landscape.pdf
Hill, C. (Ed). Kia Whakanuia te Whenua People Place Landscape, Mary Egan Publishing, Auckland [Publication expected October 2020. Email Dr. Menzies for additional information or updated release date].
Diane: drdhmenzies@ark.co.nz
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Lyle
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You Call This Archaeology? May 10, 2020 - Ep 91
Chris and Richie get together on Facebook Live, Youtube, and Twitch to create another masterpiece of nothing! That TV show from the 90’s really did have a plot but this truly is a show about nothing. Join us and laugh.
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Even Tinier Plants with Dr. Kristen Wroth - Dirt 90
We've talked tiny plants, but this week we're going EVEN SMALLER. Anna and Amber chat with Dr. Kristen Wroth, who studies plant micro-remains like phytoliths to learn about ancient human behavior. We talk about favorite plants, field stories, and more!
Links
Phytoliths: What They Are and What They Tell Us (Environmentalscience.org)
Phytoliths: A Comprehensive Guide for Archaeologists and Paleoecologists (via WorldCat)
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Multistaged Magnetic Survey in Florida - Ep 128
Today we have a free-ranging discussion prompted by the article "Using Multistaged Magnetic Survey and Excavation to Assess Community Settlement Organization: A Case Study from the Central Peninsular Gulf Coast of Florida" by Christina Perry Sampson and Timothy J. Horsley, from the February 2020 issue of Advances in Archaeological Practice.
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Chris Webster
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Paul Zimmerman
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Email: paul@lugal.com
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Archaeo Mad Libs With The Dirt - BONUS
We took paragraphs from two very out-of-date archaeology papers and took out lots of key words. Then, listeners sent in their own word lists, with which we filled in those paragraphs! The results were very silly, and we had a lot of fun!
Stay tuned for upcoming live events, and come hang out with us on our stream!
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The Dirt Stays Home - Dirt 89
Like most of you, we've been staying at home for the past several weeks, so we thought--what better way to distract our listeners from THEIR households than a look at OTHER people's households! Anna and Amber talk about how archaeologists' concept of "house" and "home" and "living space" has shifted over the years, and take a look at some ancient examples of home life.
Links
The Archaeology of Household: An Introduction (via ResearchGate)
Archaeological houses, households, housework and the home (via ResearchGate)
Syllabus - ARCH 2320 Household Archaeology in the Ancient Near East and Beyond
Household Studies in Complex Societies (Oriental Institute Seminars)
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Of Padawans and Paleoindians: A Conversation with Dr. Shane Miller - Ruins 21
Dr. D. Shane Miller is not your average southern boy. Rather, he is one of the more accomplished archaeologists in the country for his age, and currently is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Middled Eastern Cultures at Mississippi State University.
Shane started his career at the University of Tennessee where he got his undergraduate and his master’s degree conducting his thesis at the Topper Site.
He later completed his PhD at the University of Arizona, and unfortunately, helped direct a field school in Nashville, Tennessee in which David was a young student. There is always a Sith and his master.
We talk about Shane‘s career, some fun field stories, and have an interesting discussion about the field of anthropology in general. It was a blast.
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Dr. Shane Miller
Twitter: @TheDurtyTowel
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005146334910
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CRM in 2030 - CRMArch 189
For this episode, host Doug Rocks-Macqueen proposed a hypothetical scenario:
It is 2030, a cataclysmic event has destroy most of the country and now we are rebuilding our society. As one of the few remaining archaeologists the new government has tasked you with rebuilding CRM – new laws, new methods, anything goes, how would you do?
We all do our best to understand and interpret this scenario.
LinksCRM in 2030 - Ep 189
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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