By Chelsi Slotten As I’m sure many of you have heard by now, UK archaeology has a problem. Departments at Sheffield, and Chester are under threat of closing and the government wants less “red tape” around construction projects. This is code for removing archaeology requirements before digging. These are alarming trends. Furthermore, major projects are... Continue Reading →
By Kari Fossum The Homeric Question On the Mediterranean island of Crete, 1900 marked something more than just the start of a new century: it was also the year in which the crew employed by British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans broke ground at Knossos. This site would, within a few months, yield the now-famous ‘Palace... Continue Reading →
Bars, brothels, and businesses, oh my! Dr. Megan Victor joins the hosts to discuss her fascinating work with commensal politics in archaeology, with her focus on the businesses at Smuttynose Island, brothels and bars at Highland City, and Molly Houses in the English Colonial World. Links Dr. Megan Victor: https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/anthro/Web_Pages/victor/Megan%20Victor%20QC%20Anthropology.html Under the Tavern Table: Excavations... Continue Reading →
The illegal trafficking of artifacts is an ongoing problem in archaeology. Dr. Donna Yates joins the hosts to discuss her work in tracking trafficked antiquities and how this problem can be stopped. This episode originally aired on January 1, 2018. Links • AnonymousSwissCollector.com• TraffickingCulture.org• StolenGods.org• CultureCrime.org• http://www.historytoday.com/donna-yates/trafficking-culture• http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/dynamic-content-single-view/news/save_culture_end_trafficking_of_stolen_antiquities/• http://www.newsweek.com/isis-makes-100-million-year-smuggling-ancient-artifacts-iraq-and-syria-647524• http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/illicit-trafficking-of-cultural-property/1995-unidroit-convention/
Dr. Paulette Steeves joined the hosts to discuss her work in indigenous archaeology, decolonizing archaeology, and ongoing research to demonstrate the true depth of indigenous history in the Americas. Pre-order her book, 'The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere'! Links: Pre-order the book here! (University of Nebraska Press) Check out Dr. Steeves ongoing database! (tipdba.com)... Continue Reading →
By Ludovica Girau My name is Ludovica Girau and I’m a 25-year-old student from Italy. I have a BA in Cultural Heritage from the University of Milan. I’m now attending a MA in Art History and Archaeology at the Catholic University of Milan. I have a strong interest in classical archaeology, social archaeology, women’s studies,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
On today's episode, we will be speaking with the founders of the Coalition of Master's Scholars on Material Culture. Formed during the summer of 2020, CMSMC coalition for the advancement of Master's scholarship and research, peer support, and discussion. We discuss their mission, goals, and plans for the future. Show Notes Find information about the... Continue Reading →
Today Dr. Rebecca Gibson joins us to discuss her research in the bioarchaeology of corsets. Her upcoming book is about how women's bodies were shaped by the garment. We explore some of her past research including Robot sex, and gender & the supernatural. So many incredible topics! First, we tackle how corsets impacted women's skeletal... Continue Reading →
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