By Chelsi Slotten WOW, we can’t believe it’s been another year, and an amazing one for the Women in Archaeology Podcast too!!! We released 25 episodes in 2017 and saw our listenership grow to over 6,000 subscribers per episode. None of this would be possible without you, our fantastic listeners so- THANK YOU!! Some highlights... Continue Reading →
Voice to the Victims
On this episode, Emily Long discusses how archaeology can play an important role in uncovering the evidence of crimes against humanity. Voice to the Victims Transcript: Welcome to the 365 Days of Archaeology Podcast. I’m Emily Long and we’re going to discuss how archaeology can be an incredibly important tool in giving the victims of... Continue Reading →
The Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
ARPA, as it's known, is an important law used in protecting cultural resources. It was signed in to law this day in 1979 and everyone should know about it! The Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 Transcript: I’m Emily Long and this is Arch 365, a podcast today in 2017. On this episode, I’m going... Continue Reading →
The Women in Archaeology Podcast Ep 37- Sexual Harassment Follow Up
On this episode of the Women in Archaeology Podcast we will be revisiting the topic of sexual harassment. We will discuss new developments in the past year, the SAA panel from the last meeting, and resources for survivors. Sexual Harassment Follow Up
Oseberg Ship Burial
On today's episode we'll be talking about one of the most famous Viking Ship burials- The Oseberg Ship. Why is this ship so special? What can we learn from it? Why, 100 years after its discovery, are we still so enthralled with its mysteries? Oseberg Ship Burial
The Women in Archaeology Podcast Ep 36- Leaving UNESCO and it’s Effect on Archaeology
On this episode of the Women in Archaeology Podcast we discuss the US's decision to leave UNESCO. We cover what this means for archaeology in the US and abroad, why the US made this decision, and potential political ramifications. Leaving UNESCO and it's Effect on Archaeology
A Brief History of Archaeology
On today's episode, Trowel Tales and Women in Archaeology host Emily Long gives us a brief history of archaeology. It's pretty colorful and entertaining. A Brief History of Archaeology
The Women in Archaeology Podcast Ep 34- The Impact of Tourism on Historic Sites
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. The Impact of Tourism on Historic Sites Helpful Links: Tourists Arrested at Colosseum Pompeii is Collapsing Looting... Continue Reading →
Statistics in Archaeology
Archaeologists don't just dig in the dirt - statistics are often used to find trends in the data and reveal trends that weren't visible with just excavation. Join Chelsi Slotten as she discusses some basic statistical model often used by archaeologists and how to recognize poorly done statistics. Statistics in Archaeology Transcript: Welcome to the... Continue Reading →
Ella Sophia Armitage
On today's episode, Serra Head talks about a wonderful English historian and archaeologist Ella Sophia Armitage. Ella Sophia Armitage Originally posted on the Archaeology Fantasies blog.