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 archaeology gifts for both field and home. Archaeology Gifts for the Field Marshalltown Trowel An absolute... Continue Reading →
The recent activities of the Society for American Archaeology (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... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe that it has been two years since we started this podcast! We hope you enjoy our reminiscing over our favorite episodes, chatting about what we've learned, building a podcast community, and our hopes for the podcast in the future. Keep an eye out for some very exciting things coming your way... Continue Reading →
By Suzanne Marie Taylor My name is Suzanne Marie Taylor, and I am from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I am currently an MA student at Birkbeck University, studying Archaeological Practice. My background is in theatre, but because of my love for the archaeological site of Philip Henslowe’s 1587 Rose Playhouse, I decided to pursue my... Continue Reading →
By Kirsten Lopez Textile manufacture is a unique craft in that it involves fabrication, or the addition of materials as it is made, rather than the removal of materials, as when creating stone tools or pottery. The process of making the item is recorded in the movements and materials used (Camp 2016). Textiles here include... Continue Reading →
Several of us recently attended the Society for Historical Archaeology 2018 meeting in New Orleans. In this episode we'll talk about some of the great sessions we attended, tips and tricks for successfully networking, and some suggestions for being better conference presenters and attendees. SHA Takeaways
Do you live near Washington, DC? Do you love the Women in Archaeology Podcast? Are you interested in learning more about podcasting as a way of engaging with a broader audience? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should know that Chelsi Slotten, host of the Women in Archaeology Podcast, will be... Continue Reading →
On this episode the panel discusses the recent American Anthropological Association annual meeting in DC. We touch on important themes from the conference such as making anthropology more approachable, the need for truly inclusive archaeology, and teaching archaeology as social justice. AAA Takeaways
The Bears Ears and Escalante National Monuments were recently reduced in size by the present administration. Chelsi, Emily, Kirsten, and Jessica discuss the action and its impacts on local populations and archaeology. State of the Monuments
Written by: Dani Bradford, Steph Halmhofer, and Nikki Martensen *Authors and contributors listed in alphabetical order **Featured image from Steph Halmhofer ***Originally posted on Bones, Stones, and Books It all started with a suggestion on Twitter by @ArchyFantasies to start a “women of archaeology support group”. The support group began on Twitter and then quickly... Continue Reading →
