In this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Peggy Brunache to discuss her ongoing research on the resilience of enslaved women, who established and continued food traditions that can be seen in today's foodways, as well in the archaeological record. Dr. Brunache brings history to life through food, providing students, colleagues, and the public... Continue Reading →
Opportunities in Archaeology Besides Digging Holes- WIA Episode Repost
Are you an archaeologist who wants to do more than dig holes? Then this is the podcast episode for you! The episode is all about different opportunities in archaeology. This episode was originally released on August 7, 2016. The episode is hosted by Serra Head with Kristen Bastis, Kirsten Lopez, Chelsi Slotten, Jenny McNiven, and... Continue Reading →
A Word From the WIA on the Capitol Attack
Living through historical moments is not always an enviable position to be in. We have seen dramatic and chilling events take place throughout 2020 that will have lasting effects on the American people and culture. The seditious behavior perpetrated by Trump supporters during the January 6th capitol attack, is no exception. The Women of Archaeology... Continue Reading →
WIA Statement Regarding Ethical Journalism and the #MeToo Movement
The Women in Archaeology Podcast unequivocally support the survivors of harassment and assault within the archaeology community and the community at large. We denounce the ongoing inappropriate actions of Michael Balter towards survivors and those who would criticize his methods. He notes in his blog that his methods are aggressive when it comes to being... Continue Reading →
SAA19 Poster Sessions Interviews, Part 1
While at the 2019 Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Conference in Albuquerque, NM, Chelsi and Emily recorded a few interviews during the poster sessions. The poster sessions are a great way to meet a variety of archaeologists hoping share their research with the rest of the community. Please excuse the poor sound quality; we were... Continue Reading →
Ethics Cases and the Real World
I think every student should have a good grasp of cultural resource management (CRM) legislation, from the Antiquities Act of 1906 to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA). It’s important to know how and why we practice archaeology in the United States, to show the effort necessary to protect the... Continue Reading →
To Be or Not to Be An Archaeologist
Consider the following: "You know you're an archeologist... when with a BA in Anthropology, field school, and post grad work as a field tech, you have never labeled yourself as an archeologist because in the purest form, you haven't earned that title. Then you cringe when the non-degree holding, no field school, no anthro studies,... Continue Reading →
MAAC Recap: Episode 51
On episode 51 of the Women in Archaeology Podcast, Chelsi Slotten and Serra Head discuss topics in archaeology from the Middle Atlantic Archaeological Conference (MAAC) with fellow archaeologists Ashley McCuiston, Erin Cagney, Ruth Tricolli, Heather Lapham, and Christine Ames. Panelists come from diverse backgrounds and experiences including students from American university, employees from the DC... Continue Reading →
We’re 2!!!! – Episode 48
Click here to listen to the episode on the APN or you can download the episode from iTunes: 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 and our hopes for the podcast in the future. *PLEASE NOTE: All... Continue Reading →
What is Feminist/Gender Archaeology? A Nutshell Perspective
During graduate school, one of my professors instructed us to think outside our little academic box through a thought experiment: imagine you’re in an elevator with someone who has no idea what an archaeologist actually does; describe what you do to them without using any jargon in 150 words. No jargon? *Gasp!* It was surprisingly... Continue Reading →