Space Archaeology with Justin Walsh - ArchaeoTech 142

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When people think of Space Archaeology, and many of us do, our thoughts often drift towards the moon landing sites or the numerous rovers on Mars. And while those are of archaeological interested there are other sites we may not have thought about. Our guest, Dr. Justin Walsh, talks to us today about space law and ownership and about the project he’s working on with Dr. Alice Gorman (Dr. Space Junk) regarding the International Space Station. This is a fascinating journey through both space and time and we hope you enjoy the ride!

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Iceman - Prehistories 29

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Kim talks to stone tool specialist and experimental archaeologist Dr James Dilley about the film Iceman, a dramatic reconstruction of the last days of Ötzi the Iceman. We consider such important questions as “What was the social structure of Chalcolithic society?”, “Did they not have mittens?” and “Which 80s blockbuster was that actor in?”.

James - @AncientCraft https://www.ancientcraft.co.uk

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Our Ruined Lives with Simon Radchenko - Ep 34

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For this episode of Our Ruined Lives, we are interviewing Mr. Simon Radchenko. Simon is a Ukrainian archaeologist pursuing his Ph.D in Archaeology at the University of Turin in Italy. Most importantly, Simon is the reason that Carlton had such a wonderful experience in Ukraine, during the pre-covid summer of 2019. We chat with him about his first interaction with Carlton and then delve into post-communism archaeology in Ukraine. We finish up talking about the New Archaeological School.

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The Lakota Sioux Standing Rock Tribe with Jeremy Freeman - Rock Art 23

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Tribal archaeologist Jeremy Freeman joins us on this episode of the Rock Art Podcast. Jeremy works with the standing rock Lakota Sioux tribe in North Dakota. He talks about the management of cultural resources on their 2,000,000 acre reservation.

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Budgets and Seasonality - Ep 202

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In today's episode, the team discusses the basics of budgeting, the in-coming winter, and the relationship between the two.

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New evidence for Neolithic textiles in the Orkney Islands - TAS 103/Hist Yarn

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Recently, new evidence for Neolithic fabric was found impressed on a sherd in the Orkney Islands. In an area where the environment is not conducive to preservation of textile, archaeologists must look for evidence in unconventional ways. Recently, a team from The University of the Highlands and the Islands in Scotland used Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) to identify the impression of woven fabric on a sherd. Chris and Rachel discuss the fabric impression, how it could have been made, and what the broader implication are of this discovery.

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The cord impression on the vessel is clearly visible, with the textile imprint to the right. [Image: UHI Archaeology Institute]

The cord impression on the vessel is clearly visible, with the textile imprint to the right. [Image: UHI Archaeology Institute]

Maori Homes and Communities - HeVo 45

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On today’s episode Jessica hosts Jacqueline Paul (Ngapuhi, Ngati Tuwharetoa, and Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga), Māori Landscape Architect, Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Researcher at Ngā Wai a Te Tūi Māori and Indigenous Research Centre at Unitec. We talk about representation and including diverse perspectives into your work (and not forgetting to include young people!). We also talk about the Maori concept of home and how Maori and Western perspectives are coming together. Also, how to advocate for change, including homelessness and it’s disparate effects. Finally, this episode was recorded in early April 2020, so naturally we were talking about COVID-19. We talked about culture and home, as well as how privilege affects your experience and structural violence within a pandemic.

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The Eastern Mojave: A Conversation About Adventure and Science with Dr. Alan Garfinkel - Rock Art 22

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This episode is unusual as Chris Webster interviews Dr. Alan Garfinkel about his recent work in the national Mojave preserve. Dr. Garfinkel was in the Mojave desert over the summer identifying, documenting, and evaluating world class rock art sites. In this episode he shares stories both of the documentation process, as well as other anecdotes from his time in one of the hottest places in the US!

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Required Tech Skills for Leveling Up - ArchaeoTech 141

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We talk a lot of tech on this podcast but what do you really need to know in order to level up your skills and get a higher position? On today's episode we talk about the skills you should have and things you need to learn if you want to get a higher position in archaeology or similar environmental fields.

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10,000-year-old Rock Art in the Desert: A Conversation with Dr. Marissa Molinar - Ruins 33

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On this episode of A Life in Ruins podcast, we interview Dr. Marissa Molinar. She studies the practices, and products of prehistoric art, through an evolutionary, social, and aesthetic lens. She gave an excellent talk at the APN Educational Expo (APN AEX 2020) about her work and she also had a pretty sweet zoom background. We get deep into her research on rock art and her methods of comparing different rock art panels. She details the complicated process of getting permission to survey on military lands and also how she got into anthropology and archaeology. We also have a discussion about representation in archaeology and the effects of colonialism in public education.

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We Bet You'll Enjoy This Episode - Ep 114

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This week, Anna and Amber have dealt you an excellent hand of examples of gambling, and the archaeology and anthropology thereof! Listeners, we hope you'll bear with us on this episode. We recorded on day three of the 2020 electoral vote counts, and we've both lost our minds. Come along on this ride with us as we explore what evidence we have for gambling in the archaeological record, and what we can learn from the types of games people play.

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The Basketry Boom of the early 20th Century with Gene Meieran - Rock Art 21

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Here's one that is a bit different. Did you know that Native California Indians were part of a basketry boom? From about 1890 to 1940 Native people produced some of the most spectacular basketry ever crafted in the world. These masterpiece baskets include imagery and embedded metaphor that is also recognized in our rock art record throughout California and the Great Basin. Gene Meieran one of the authors of an upcoming book by Sunbelt Press will be our guest to discuss how such a volume was created and the treasures produced by California Indians and where these artistic treasures can be seen. The interview will spotlight what it means to Native people to see their ancestors stories, photographs, and art showcased in such a magnificent visual feast! Tune in.

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Does A Donut Have Agency? - Dig It 16

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In this episode, we discuss agency and the theory of agency by exploring the conceptual definitions as to what is agency, agency in archaeology, and the contingencies of agency. Tune in as we go back and forth about this sticky subject!

Side note: stick to the post-outro song for a little surprise

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  • Dobres, Maria-Anne and Robb, John, 2000. Agency in archaeology.Gardner, Andrew. 2007. Agency.

  • Rizvi, Uzma. 2011. Archaeological Encounters: The Role of the Speculative in Decolonial Archaeology.

  • Silliman, Stephen. 2001. Agency, practical policies and the archaeology of culture contact.

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Why We Do it - CRMArch 201

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Today's episode is in response to a listener question in which the listener asked why we continue to do CRM even though we always talk about the hardships. What drives you? Is it a passion for history? A love of the outdoors? What drives you to settle for low per diem, bad pay, no benefits, and double-occupancy hotel room? Let us know in the comments.

Listener question: From James at NASA...As to what I would like to hear in CRM, as a member of the public, I would like to understand more of the reason people continue to work in the field despite the hardships. I mean, is there knowledge before they get a degree that this is hard when they do the field work? What is the dropout rate? Is it just in people’s blood to do this, like sailors who need to be on the ocean despite the risk? Also, fundamentally, is CRM just trying to meet regulations (do a job and get paid) or is it actually resulting in stopping/relocating the ventures that initiated them (highway, shopping mall, homes)?

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So You Want to be a Zooarchaeologist? - Animals 28

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Interested in becoming a zooarchaeologist? Alex and Simona discuss how to get into zooarchaeology and their personal experiences within the discipline.

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  • New Evidence of Early Horse Domestication

  • Albarella, U., Rizzetto, M., and Russ. H. (2017) The Oxford Handbook of Zooarchaeology. Oxford University Press.

  • Gifford-Gonzalez, D. (2018) An Introduction to Zooarchaeology. Springer.

  • O'Conner, T. (2000) The Archaeology of Animal Bones. Texas A&M University Press.

  • Reitz, E.J. and Wing, E.S. (1999) Zooarchaeology. Cambridge University Press.

  • Sykes, N. (2014) Beastly Questions: Animal Answers to Archaeological Issues. Bloomsbury Academic.

Looking at animal bones at the National Museum of Scotland.

Looking at animal bones at the National Museum of Scotland.

Neanderthalk with "Kindred" Author Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes - Dirt 113

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Anna and Amber sit down with Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes, Paleolithic archaeologist and author of the book "Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death, and Art." We talk about Rebecca's education and her love for all things ancient, and she resolves some common misconceptions about our Neanderthal cousins. "Kindred" just came out in the States, so pick up a copy of your very own for an amazing synthesis of current Neanderthal knowledge.

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PCNs and Rock Art Study with Donna Gillette and Linda Hylkema - Rock Art 20

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Learn all about the careers to two amazing women, Drs. Donna Gillette and Linda Hylkema as they take you on a journey of rock art discovery. One of Dr. Gillette’s areas of interest is in a local phenomenon called PCNs. Find out what those are and what they might mean, and more, on today’s episode.

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