Serra Head is out in the field like many of us this summer, and gathered a group of women of a project to discuss what working in the field is really like. Just like everything in the CRM field this recording is rough, so please excuse the audio, kick back with a beverage of your... Continue Reading →
SAA 2018 Recap
Just in time to remind you to get your 2019 abstract in, Kirsten Lopez and Serra Head recap of the 2018 SAA with an energetic group in Washington DC. Full of energy, insight, and power as six women review the high points, critiques, and insights into this years' SAA meeting. Show Notes: https://twitter.com/tbdthepodcast?lang=en-GB https://www.tdar.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07EjyHn5H9MqU1ubjTN1bw/videos... Continue Reading →
Introduction to Archaeology
Ever wonder what exactly it is archaeologists do? Not an archaeologist but want to better understand some of our more jargon-heavy episodes? We created this introduction to archaeology episode in hopes of helping demystify archaeology for you! Please let us know how this has helped (or not), and let others know about this clarifying discussion... Continue Reading →
The Art of CRM Field-Tech-ing Part 1, Fill in the Holes!
I had meant for this to be a short post full of information, and it well...bloomed. So this is all the things I wish someone had told me when I started, and all the things I've learned that I thought might be helpful to a budding CRM archaeologist. If you can think of questions you... Continue Reading →
Textile as Craft and as Practice: A Peek into the world and work of a WIA host
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 →
Podcasting and the Public: Leveraging Digital Media to Make Your Work Matter
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 →
Celebrating The Women of Archaeology – 2017 Edition
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 →
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 →
The Women in Archaeology Podcast Ep 32 – Utilizing Older Collections
The Women of Archaeology are all professional archaeologists giving their opinions and insights into issues that affect not only women but most professionals in professional archaeology. On today's episode, the hosts will discuss the value of using older collections. Topics include some of the unique challenges posed when working with older collections, the importance of... Continue Reading →
Photogrammetry
On today's episode, host of the Women in Archaeology Podcast, Chelsi Slotten, tells us about the exciting world of photogrammetry. What is it and how do you do it? It's a great toolbox episode and will leave you curious and wanting to experiment! Photogrammetry Transcript: Welcome to the 365 Days of Archaeology Podcast. I’m Chelsi... Continue Reading →