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.

September 4, 2022 1

Underwater Archaeology with Jessica Irwin – Repost

This episode was originally recorded on August 6, 2017. On this episode we are joined by underwater archaeologist Jessica Irwin. We will discuss what underwater archaeology is, how it differs from terrestrial archaeology, some of the unique challenges faced by underwater archaeologists, and some really cool underwater sites that have been excavated. Links https://womenalsoknowhistory.com/individual-scholar-page/?pdb=2095 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8NagTrAgQk... Continue Reading →

August 22, 2022 0

Ethics in Museum Collections with Chris Stantis

Because June is always a busy month for archaeologists, this month's new episode arrives at the end of the month. We are joined by Dr. Chris Stantis, Ph.D. to discuss the ethics of working with legacy collections in museums. Chris is a bioarchaeologist who works with stable isotope studies of human remains to learn about... Continue Reading →

June 27, 2022 0

The Changing Roles of Museums and Museum Collections – Repost

Images of exterior of museums, as well as pottery, art gallery, and arrowhead

This episode originally aired on October 15, 2017. The hosts are Emily Long, Kirsten Lopez, and Sarah Head. The guests are Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Deidra Black, and Nicole Bodenstein. On this episode of Women in Archaeology, we discussed the changing academic and social roles of museums in the United States. We also briefly talked about the... Continue Reading →

May 8, 2022 1

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 →

April 24, 2022 1

The Wild World of Pseudoarchaeology, with Stephanie Halmhofer- Repost

The episode originally aired on April 1, 2018. The hosts were Emily Long, Kirsten Lopez, and Sara Head, with guest Stephanie Halmhofer. This episode discusses the wild world of pseudoarchaeology. The regular panel is joined by Stephanie Halmhofer at Bones, Stones, and Books to discuss the nature of pseudoarchaeology, how to identify it, what to... Continue Reading →

April 10, 2022 0

Subsistence in the Levant, Killer Sheep Goats, and Gender Equity with Dr. Shyama Vermeersch

Images of animal bones and Map of the Levant

On this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Shyama Vermeersch from the University of Groningen (Germany). She discusses her transition from Egyptology to zooarchaeology, her passion for animal bones (but not fish or tiny mammal bones!), and all about her research on subsistence and agriculture in the Bronze and Iron Age southern Levant. Dr.... Continue Reading →

March 27, 2022 0

A Brief History of Badass Women in Archaeology, Part 2 – Repost

Images of the historic women presented in podcast

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 →

March 13, 2022 2

Zooarchaeology, Microfauna Fun, and Career Flexibility with Dr. Gillian Wong

Image for Dr. Wong Episode, with images of animal bones

On this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Gillian Wong, who shares her passion and research for microfauna and reconstructing the paleoenvironment through zooarchaeology. We delve into her post-doctoral research at Langmahdhalde for the University of Tuebingen, Germany, share our pandemic woes at limiting research possibilities, and talk about the amazing role the bones... Continue Reading →

February 27, 2022 3

Engaged Scholarship with Dr. Alex D. Ketchum

Book cover for Engage in Public Scholarship by Dr. Alex D. Ketchum

On this episode, hosts Emily Long and Kirsten Lopez chat with Dr. Alex D. Ketchum about her upcoming book 'Engage in Public Scholarship: A Guidebook on Feminist and Accessible Communication.' The book provides not only a call to action, but also real solutions and examples on how to conduct public scholarship through a variety of... Continue Reading →

January 23, 2022 0