The Women in Archaeology 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 an... Continue Reading →
Should All History Be Saved? -Repost
Welcome to our flashback to late 2017. the Women in Archaeology speak with Cheryl Fogle-Hatch about one hot topic: What and who's history gets to be preserved, and how? How does preserved history get interpreted today and for the future? What lessons are we learning from monuments standing today? Listen to diverse opinions on the... Continue Reading →
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Ai Weiwei and Heritage Destruction
Revisiting an old conversation: Ai Weiwei's Dropping a Han Dynasty Urn, Art, and Historic Preservation "The action imposed upon the Antique Han pot represents the destruction of conventional or established values, creating a work that is in turn both iconoclastic and regenerative, wile also recognizing that the significance of a cultural object is always subject... Continue Reading →
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WIA Podcast: Archaeology and the Alt Right
Issues of Alt-Right and White Nationalist Groups Co-Opting History White supremacists and the alt-right often use of history and archaeology as a mechanism to 'legitimize' their claims. Join us as we discuss this trend from the misrepresentation of Norse history to the misbelief of a racially pure Greek and Roman world. These groups have twisted... Continue Reading →
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Can We Tell the History of Archaeology Through the Voices of Women?
It’s an interesting proposition for my mind to see if there’s some way to tell the story of archaeology nearly exclusively using female agents. It’s a thought I’ve been rolling around with for a while. What would it look like? Would it be complete? Could I link things back to women in the past? Possibly... Continue Reading →
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2018 Tomb Raider Movie Review
SPOILER ALERT!! Serra, Emily, and Kirsten pick apart and discuss the finer points of the most recent Tomb Raider film. Derived from the 2010s video game reboot, the film sits in a strange point between the Tomb Raider character we know and love (or not) and her past. Join us to explore pop culture archaeology... Continue Reading →
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Response to SAA Conduct Regarding David Yesner
The recent activities of the 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 need to encourage a... Continue Reading →
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Archaeology Gift Guide
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 archaeological items for both field and home. In the Field Marshalltown Trowel An absolute must have... Continue Reading →
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Trump v. Cultural Heritage
In the spirit of the election day this Tuesday, come back with us in time to January 2017, when we speculate the challenges ahead with the Trump administration, archaeology, and public lands. Always a good episode to return to when reviewing candidates for the upcoming 2020 election to remind us of the issues we face... Continue Reading →
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The Field Interview, Women in CRM
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 →
