This episode originally aired on December 25, 2016. The show hosts were Deidra Black, Chelsi Slotten, Kristin Bastis, Emily Long and the guest was Mandy Ranslow. Apologies for the audio quality. This was still in our pre-Zencastr and fancy microphones days. Enjoy! Episode summary: Mandy Ranslow joins the show to talk about an avocational archaeology... Continue Reading →
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade and American Archaeology
Join Chelsi, Emily, and Kirsten as they discuss the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on American archaeology. The episode covers the history of abortion and contraception, why both became illegal in the U.S. in the 19th century (related, of course, to women's suffrage movements), and how the decision... Continue Reading →
Repost – Sexual Harassment in Archaeology
*This episode originally aired in 2016. The episode covers the formation of the Society for American Archaeology's recent statement on sexual harassment and look at a few notable cases that have made the news. The discussion panel includes Sara Head, Emily Long, Chelsi Slotten, Deidra Black, and Meagan Thies-Sauder. It's 2022, now looking back. A... Continue Reading →
The Best Archaeology Job Boards
Finding a job in archaeology can feel a little bit daunting at times. Where do you look? What kind of job do you want? Who is hiring? These are all questions that we ask ourselves when looking for jobs. While you can always check out sites like LinkedIn, Monster, or Indeed, there are better, industry... Continue Reading →
Marketing Yourself: Archaeology Career Search – Repost
Return with us to the simpler time of 2017 with April Beisaw. In this episode we discuss the archaeology career search. Specifically how to market yourself as a professional, as an archaeologist, and as an academic. We will discuss internet presence, using in-person networking to your best advantage, and the importance of showing up. Much... Continue Reading →
Archaeological Skills and Community: Interview with Emily Taber
Whether you are an aspiring archaeologist, a veteran of the field, or someone interested in how archaeological skills can contribute to your community, you will find something inspiring in our discussion with Pacific Northwest archaeologist Emily Taber. Emily shares her experience in volunteering with local search and rescue teams, with an organization that helps fire... Continue Reading →
Engaged Archaeology Book Review and Interview
Join Emily Long and Kirsten Lopez as we bring in two of the editors of "Engaged Archaeology in the Southwestern U.S. and Northern Mexico," Dr. Sara Herr and Dr. Kelley Hays-Gilpin, to discuss their new book. We discuss how archaeologists can create an engaged archaeological practice. We explore what engaged archaeology is, what that means... Continue Reading →
Stories from the Great Basin With the Editors of ‘With Grit and Determination’: An Interview and Book Review
During the first segment of this episode, Chelsi, Emily, and Kirsten review the fantastic book, "With Grit and Determination: A Century of Change for Women in Great Basin and American Archaeology." The hosts are then joined by the book editors, Suzanne Eskenazi and Nicole M. Herzog. Go get your copy of this great book! ... Continue Reading →
The PERIOD Episode – Repost
This episode originally aired on December 10, 2017 - Enjoy! On this episode we discuss PERIODS! A lot of us have them, they can be really inconvenient, and dealing with them in the field is often less straightforward than normal. We discuss pros and cons of the various products on the market, how to deal... Continue Reading →
The Archaeology Tools Guide
By Chelsi Slotten Archaeologists use a lot of different tools when excavating. These will differ depending on the geographical area you are working in, the site conditions, and the type of archaeology you are doing. For example, a lot of bioarchaeologists (aka archaeologists who study bones) have dental picks in their toolkit, which other archaeologists... Continue Reading →