Pseudoarchaeology with Stephanie - Episode 47

Today's panel discusses the wild world of pseudo-archaeology. The regular panel is joined by Stephanie Halmhofer at Bones, Stones, and Books, and Sara Head from Archaeological Fantasies to discuss The nature of pseudo-archaeology, how to identify it, what to do when you see it, and how we as archaeologists can combat it.

Links

• https://bonesstonesandbooks.com/2018/01/08/knowledge-feature-pseudoarchaeology/

• https://bonesstonesandbooks.com/2018/03/03/hashtags-and-sea-lions-using-social-media-to-break-down-pseudoarchaeology/

• https://archyfantasies.com/

• https://archyfantasies.com/tag/pseudoarchaeology/

• http://jasoncolavito.com/

Contacts

• 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

History of Badass Women in Archaeology Pt II - Episode 46

On this episode, the hosts return to one of their favorite topics - the amazing women who have helped make archaeology the field it is. We'll talk about some of our personal heroes, women who definitely don't get enough credit, and how archaeological drawing is super hard and becoming somewhat of a lost art.

Links

• https://www.penn.museum/blog/museum/marvelous-monday-archaeologist-of-the-week-tatiana-proskouriakoff/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_O._Shepard
• https://trowelblazers.com/women-of-the-palestinian-exploration-fund/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Kenyon
• https://www.trc-leiden.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=286&lang=en
• https://trowelblazers.com/louise-baker/

Contacts

• Women in Archaeology on Twitter (@womenarchys)
• Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
• Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
• Kirsten Lopez on Twitter (@archyfem)
• Alex Fitzpatrick on Twitter (@ArchaeologyFitz)
• Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com

The Impact of Tourism on Historic Sites - Episode 34

On today's episode, we will be discussing the impact tourism can have out sites including the good, the bad and the ugly. The discussion will include how tourism impacts sites, the surrounding areas, the broader public, and individuals.

Links

• http://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tourists-arrested-rome-colosseum/index.html
• http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/travelnews/2011/11/111107-pompeii-italy-science-travel-collapse-eu/
• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/mar/21/looters-latin-america-archaeological-heritage
• https://www.archaeological.org/tourism_guidelines
• https://www.montpelier.org/archaeology
• https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24533

Contact

• 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

Should All History be Saved? - Episode 33

On today's episode the hosts discuss the removal of statues from public space. They pay particular attention to the confederate monuments that are the subject of current public debate.

Links

• https://ferris.edu/jimcrow/
• https://baltimoreheritage.github.io/civil-rights-heritage/confederate-memory/
• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/22/toppling-statues-nelsons-column-should-be-next-slavery
• http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-monuments-found-20170817-story.html
• https://baltimoreheritage.org/preservation/baltimore-took-four-confederate-monuments-comes-next/
• http://blogs.berkeley.edu/2017/08/16/losing-the-past-or-changing-the-future-archaeologists-and-modern-monuments/

Contact

• 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

History of Badass Women in Archaeology - Episode 20

On Today's episode, the hosts talk about the history of women in archaeology, influential figures, and their all-time favorite barrier breaking women of the field.

LINKS:

• http://discovermagazine.com/2002/nov/feat50
• http://digventures.com/2015/03/pioneering-women-in-archaeology/
• http://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/zelia-nuttall
• http://trowelblazers.com/
• https://archyfantasies.com/women-in-archaeology/
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553654331/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EXIO4BLL6AEJ
• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1553654331/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2EXIO4BLL6AEJ

CONTACT:

Emily Long on Twitter (@trowel_tales)
Chelsi Slotten on Twitter (@osteoarchaeo)
Show email: womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
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Trump vs. Cultural Heritage - Episode 16

On this episode of the Women in Archaeology Podcast, we discuss our growing concerns over the future of archaeology in the Trump Administration. We provide insight on the ACRA webinar, whether or not Trump even appears to care about heritage and/or cultural resources, and the cultural resource management laws that are under potential threat. And of course, a call to action by all archaeologists and concerned citizens.

LINKS:

• "In Renovation of Golf Club, Trump Also Dressed up History" 
• HuffPo post on Historic Presidential Election
• SHA Post on  Presidential Election
• Archaeology in Trump's America
• Archaeology in the Times of Trump
• DAPL and the Senate Committee of Indian Affairs
• List of US Elected Officials
• ACRA Webinar
• "Hoeven, Udall Elected Chairman, Vice Chairman of Senate Indian Affairs Committee"

Contact

• Chelsi Slotten on twitter @osteoarchaeo
• Show email womeninarchaeology@gmail.com
• Women In Archaeology Facebook Group
• Women In Archaeology Blog