Here's a repeat re-release of an oldy but goodie for International Women's Day! Over 100 years celebrating women's abilities and success in society, despite our hurdles and roadblocks.
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2019 with WIA!
Response to SAA Conduct Regarding David Yesner
The recent activities of the SAA have resulted in a variety of conversations on social media. The failure of the SAA to consider the safety of their female attendees is a blight on the field of archaeology. If we expect the field to become a safer and more inclusive space, we need to encourage a... Continue Reading →
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Interview in Bioarchaeology with Dr. Kim Plomp
Ever wonder what information we can learn from bioarchaeology, and new directions of research? Kim Plomp shares with us her most recent work, what can it tell us about modern health? Find out, as we dive in to Dr. Plomp's expertise! Show Notes: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/archaeology-classics-and-egyptology/staff/kimberly-plomp/publications/ http://www.digitiseddiseases.org/alpha/ - University of Bradford's Digitising Diseases Project https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/tmg/vol1/iss1/6/ - Sharon... Continue Reading →
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Archaeology on Television: the good, the bad, and the alien
Wanna find a good TV show about archaeology for your friends, family, or students? On this episode we take a look at a few of the shows on popular television, from Ancient Aliens to Time Team America. Show Notes: Time Team America on PBS Native America on PBS Dark Tourist on Netflix Ancient Aliens (cough,... Continue Reading →
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Badass Women in Archaeology I, Re-release
Show Notes: *50 Most Important Women in Science * Dig Ventures: Pioneering Women in Archaeology * Rejected Princesses: Zelia Nuttall * Trowel Blazers: see what they are doing in 2019 at the bottom of the page! * Archaeological Fantasies: Gertrude Bell * Book: Ladies of the Field by Amanda Adams **featured image copied from the... Continue Reading →
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The Shutdown
Join us as we take a closer look at what the shutdown means for archaeologists, public lands, and the consequences that will likely stretch into the rest of 2019. Show Notes: Government Contractors such as archaeologists Human Waste Issues Agency plans during shutdown: see how each agency is handling the shutdown and how you are... Continue Reading →
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Archaeology Gift Guide
It’s that time of the year again! When you start racking your brain for holiday gift ideas for the archaeologically inclined in your life. This year we’ve simplified your life by compiling a list of some of our favourite archaeological items for both field and home. In the Field Marshalltown Trowel An absolute must have... Continue Reading →
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GBAC 2018 Recap!
A look back over the Great Basin Anthropological Conference of 2018 at Salt Lake City, Utah. Dive into a look at what is up and coming, including a number of our guests! Recorded in the conference hotel, sound quality is variable, please excuse any audio funk.
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Trump v. Cultural Heritage
In the spirit of election day this Tuesday, come back with us in time to January 2017, when we speculate the challenges ahead with the Trump administration, archaeology, and public lands. Show Notes: "In Renovation of Golf Club, Trump Also Dressed up History" HuffPo post on Historic Presidential Election SHA Post on Presidential Election Archaeology... Continue Reading →
