On this episode, Chelsi, Kirsten, and Emily chat about the history and archaeology of the Thanksgiving holiday. What was the original harvest celebration all about? Were the Pilgrims an absolute bummer? What are our misconceptions about this holiday? What can archaeology tell us about the relationship between the Pilgrims and indigenous communities? The hosts also... Continue Reading →
Give A Hoot, Don’t Loot: types of looting and recent examples
On this episode, hosts Chelsi Slotten and Emily Long explore the different types and reasons why people loot archaeological sites, both in the past and present. They also discuss recent examples of looting (i.e. WWII shipwrecks) and issues of repatriating looted artifacts. Ship looting in the Java Sea- https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2017/nov/03/worlds-biggest-grave-robbery-asias-disappearing-ww2-shipwrecks?fbclid=IwAR0d1QIYByhdeV7vHTbeqECE4DSODiq5SB5iYZECy5_NIO2da-oguxkOJrY Ship looting in Malaysan economic zone-... Continue Reading →
Trowelblazers Interview with Dr. Brenna Hassett and Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes
On this episode, Emily Long and Kirsten Lopez interview two of the founders of Trowelblazers, Dr. Brenna Hassett and Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes. The Trowelblazers website highlights the contributions of women in archaeology, geology, and paleontology. The founders of Trowelblazers Suzanne Pilaar Birch, Tori Herridge, Brenna Hassett, and Rebecca Wragg Skykes are an amazing group... Continue Reading →
Favorites of 2022
On this episode, the first of 2023, Emily Long and Chelsi Slotten share some of their favorite archaeological finds, site discoveries, history-based shows, and interesting news stories from 2022. Tune in to learn more about the discovery of the Endurance, a newly discovered Maya City, learning more about Indian boarding schools and the horrors that... 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 →
Community Connections LLC: Archaeology with a Purpose
In today's episode, we talk to Jessica and Jasmine of Community Connections, LLC, a non-profit archaeological and educational organization in Colorado. Both with previous careers in Cultural Resource Management, Jessica and Jasmine wanted to bring together the "resource" and the people that give archaeology its importance and meaning. Approaching this in various ways, they hope to create a more excited, involved, and informed public in their local area. Chelsi and Kirsten discuss their work, their vision, and the experiences they've had along the way.
Badass Women in Archaeology – Part 3
Join hosts Emily Long, Chelsi Slotten, and Kirsten Lopez, as we explore the works and contributions of women archaeologists from the past and present. These are women that inspire not only us, but the field of archaeology as a whole to do better, be better, and create great work. Show Notes Anna Marie Prentiss -Field... Continue Reading →
A Brief History of Badass Women in Archaeology, Part 2 – Repost
This episode originally aired on March 18, 2018 with Chelsi Slotten, Emily Long, Deidra Black, and Jenny McNiven. On this episode, we return to one of their favorite topics: the amazing women who have helped build the field of archaeology. We'll talk about some of our personal heroes, women who definitely don't get enough credit,... Continue Reading →
The History and Archaeology of Thanksgiving
On this episode, Chelsi, Kirsten, and Emily chat about the history and archaeology of the Thanksgiving holiday. What was the original harvest celebration all about? Were the Pilgrims an absolute bummer? What are our misconceptions about this holiday? What can archaeology tell us about the relationship between the Pilgrims and indigenous communities? The hosts also... 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 →