Drones in the Classroom with Dr. Jesse Tune - Archaeotech 154

Dr. Jesse Tune joins Chris and Paul to talk about their favorite subject: Drones! Don't play the drinking game on this one. We can't be held responsible! Anyway, Dr. Tune has a fantastic program that actually prepares his students to pass the FAA Part 107 exam and teaches them about using the right tool for the right job.

Dr. Tune is a prehistoric archaeologist who studies Ice Age human migrations and the colonization of new landscapes. His research focuses on investigating the relationships between humans and the environment – specifically how humans adapt to new or changing environments. His current research involves documenting the early human occupation of the Colorado Plateau, investigating lithic technology in the Southeast United States, and studying how humans adapt to resource accessibility.

Links

• Getting "in tune" with the Paleoindian with Dr. Jesse Tune - Life in Ruins Ep 50

• DJI Phantom 3

• Parrot Disco

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Wildnote, Photographs, and UTMs - Ep 153

On today's episode Paul and Chris meet up in Chris' hotel room in New York City. It's only the second time they've recorded in the same room. Paul and Chris talk about the resurgence of digital archaeology in CRM after 2020, photographs, including metadata, and some new iPhone 12 features that are useful in the field. They end with a discussion of map datums and coordinate conversions.

Links

• Interview w/ Wesley Weatherbee

• Wesley Weatherbee's project

• Chris and Paul's recording in DC

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Visiting Chichen Itza and the Best Field Cameras - Archaeotech 152

Chris and Paul discuss visiting one of the most well-known archaeological sites in the world: Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. What can you expect to see? What should you do when you get there? What should you do before you go? We also talk about what sort of field cameras are the best that aren't smartphones or tablets.

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Risk Management with Bill White - Archaeotech 151

Risk Management is something you don't hear a lot about in smaller CRM firms. However, no matter the size, all companies should manage and record hazards and trend on incidents. Dr. Bill White of the CRM Archaeology Podcast and the University of California at Berkeley joins us to talk about his paper on risk management, just published in the March 2021 issue of SAA Advances.

Links

• White, William A III, "Applying Risk Management Concepts from CRM and d the Outdoor Recreation Industry" SAA Advances, March 2021

• Bill's Blog, Succinct Research

• Dr. Bill White at UCB

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Archaeological Sampling with Dr. Ted Banning - ArchaeoTech 150

Anyone working in archaeology has used some form of sampling strategy during the course of their work, whether they knew it or not. Most professions do something like this. Are we doing it right? Too much? Too little? Dr. Ted Banning recently published a paper in American Antiquity discussing the current state of sampling in the fied.

Links

• American Antiquity “Sampled To Death: The Rise and Fall of Probability Sampling in Archaeology”

• The Archaeologist’s Laboratory

• Random Integers

• Immerssed VR

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Kicking Tech Phobias with Eric Olson - Archaeotech 149

Eric Olson joins us again as a special guest host to discuss how to overcome the fears that keep us from learning about and trying out new (or at least new to us) tech. Paul and Eric share advice, tips, and even some of their own fears and explore great ways to start with GIS, R, programming, and more.

Links

• The Open Digital Archaeology Textbook

• Subreddits of interest:

  • GIS

  • R

  • Anthropology

  • Archaeology

• GIS Lounge

• QGIS online training manual

• AnthroYeti

• MAMP

• Structure your data

• Eric’s online games

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Essential low tech equipment with Eric Olson - Archaeotech 148

Eric Olson is back on the ArchaeoTech podcast with his list of low tech, low cost software and equipment that he thinks everyone should know about. We cover a lot of ground in this podcast! What do you use that fits this description that you think everyone should use?

Links/Sources

• Archaeotech 136

• From the Archives (Eric’s podcast)

• TPSDig

• Olson, Eric 2019 The Shirey Meadow Site: A Comparative Study of Shovel Testing and Pedestrian Survey. Pennsylvania Archaeologist 89(1):61-74.

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Spatial Archaeometry in the Time of COVID - ArchaeoTech 147

Many field seasons were canceled in 2020 due to concerns over COVID-19. A recent article in SAA Advances, written by members of the CAST and SPARC program highlight the things researchers can still do despite social distancing regulations and travel concerns. Paul and Chris discuss those techniques and technologies on this episode.

Links

• Spatial Archaeology in the Time of COVID from SAA Advances, January 2021

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

More Big Data in the News - Ep 146

Big data in archaeology is in the news again! With the release of an open access special issue of the Journal of Field Archaeology that focuses on big data in archaeology there is a renewed enthusiasm in the media for the subject. We discuss an Ars Technica article written about the issue that features a former two-time guest of the podcast. To start the show Paul tells us about his volunteer work at a local museum.

Links

• The Institute for American Indian Studies Museum and Research Center

• "Archaeology is going digital to harness the power of Big Data", by Jennifer Ouellette, January 2, 2021

• Journal of Field Archaeology, Volume 45, Issue sup1 (2020): Archaeology in the Age of Big Data

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Contest Gifts - ArchaeoTech 145

Did you get any tech gifts this holiday season? On this show Paul and Chris talk about tech gifts they received that are useful for archaeology. They also talk about a listener email from the Space Archaeology episode and announce contest winners from Episode 144.

Links

• Institute for American Indian Studies

• Magnetic Declination

• Letherman Skeletool

• Creality Ender 3 v2

• Carhartt Backpack

• Oculus Quest 2

• Livox Avia LiDA

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

What ArchaeoTech Gift Did You Get This Season? - ArchaeoTech 144

We want to know what you either got yourself or received as a gift this holiday season. Specifically, what did you get that can be used for archaeology. Whether it's an obvious gift like a GPS or something a bit more outside the box like a Raspberry Pi. What will you use your gift for? Was it intended for field or office work? Are you reinventing a purpose for something?

CONTEST

Comment on what you got and what you will use it for either on the show notes page for this episode, the APN Facebook Page and the post for this show, or the APN Twitter account and the tweet for THIS show. The links to those three are below. The winner will receive a lifetime membership to the Archaeology Podcast Network!

CONTEST LINKS

• Show Notes Page https://www.archpodnet.com/archaeotech/144

• Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet

• Twitter https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

2020 Holiday Gift Guide - Tech 143

Need to find that perfect gift for the archaeologist tech lover in your life? Well, these gifts will suite just about anyone, but, check them out for anyone that has a techy side to them. We have gifts ranging from a few dollars up to a few thousand dollars - something for everyone!

Links

• Stocking Stuffers

  • USB-C adapters (~$10 for a 3-pack)

  • Cell phone clip-on microscope ($10–$15)

  • Gift Cards (Apple or Google app stores, Amazon, Forestry Suppliers)

  • Airbnb

• Under $50

  • Roku (~$25–$30)

  • Power bank (20000 mAh, Anker or Aukey, ~$40)

  • Sport smartwatch band (Apple sport loop)

• $50–$100

  • Professional society/local archaeological society membership (~$75–$100)

  • Kindle ($60–$130)

  • Raspberry Pi 400 ($70–$100)

• $100–$200

  • Part 107 drone certificate lessons (~$150–$200)

  • DJI OM 4 phone gimbal (~$150)

• Sky’s the Limit

  • Ollo Clip

  • Drones, laptops, cameras…Oh my!

  • Mavic Mini 2 (399-499)

  • Mavic Pro 2 (1200+)

  • Apple Watch Series 6 (399+)

  • Good camera ($500+)

  • Bose Frames ($249)

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

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Space Archaeology with Justin Walsh - ArchaeoTech 142

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!

Links

• ISS Archaeology Site

• ISS Archaeology Twitter

• ISS Archaeology Facebook Page

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

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Required Tech Skills for Leveling Up - ArchaeoTech 141

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.

Links

• CRM episode 201

• ArchaeoTech Isaac Ullah episode 130

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

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Tech Discussion from Facebook Live - ArchaeoTech 140

Today's a bit of a different episode. Sometimes, Chris Webster and his co-host do a live show on Facebook and YouTube. On this week's show they talked a lot of tech and some of it might actually apply to archaeology. Take a listen and join us live on Facebook!

Links

• APN Facebook Page

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

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Digital Data Preservation and the Apple iPhone 12 Event featuring LiDAR! - ArchaeoTech 139

We cover three different topics in three segments on today’s episode. In segment one we talk about digital data storage as preservation. The article linked below discusses the development and use of the WISAARD site file system in Washington State and how it helps archaeologists preserve sites through data. In segment two we talk about the Apple fall iPhone event and the new features that archaeologists can use. Finally, segment three features a single app of the day - the new compass and elevation features on the new Apple Watch series 6.

Links

• Beyond Data Recovery: Developing Digital Information Systems for Cultural Resources in the Online Era

App of the Day

• Webby: Apple Watch Series 6 Compass

Contact

• Chris Webster

• Twitter: @archeowebby

• Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

• Twitter: @lugal

• Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

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Digital Nomads - ArchaeoTech 138

On today's episode Chris and Paul talk about digital nomads. How do you stay connected while traveling or living on the road. Chris has been doing it for years and now lives in an RV. He has a unique perspective on the subject.

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

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First Time Tech User in the Field - ArchaeoTech 137

On today’s quick show Chris talks to Rachel Roden, his wife, an archaeologist and crew member on the DIGTECH team working northeastern Nevada. Rachel talks about running fieldwork fully digital for the first time. What went right? What went wrong? Where can we improve?

Links

• Touch GIS

• Arrow 100

• Anutum Geomobile Solutions

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

Sustainable Online Archaeology with Eric Olson - ArchaeoTech 136

Eric Olson is a full time lecturer at Cuyahoga Community College, Presient of the Stewards of Historical Preservation, and president-elect of the Ohio Archaeological Council. He talks to us today about the challenges of teaching archaeology online.

Links

• For the Ohio Archaeological Council: https://ohioarchaeology.org/

• For the article about the 1901 lagoon discovered at Stan Hywet: https://ohioarchaeology.org/140-resources/research/articles-and-abstracts-2017/514-no-shovel-required-an-archaeological-inventory-of-greater-akron-ohio

• Genghis Khan Nat Geo crowdsourcing: https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2011/07/12/return-to-the-valley-of-the-khans/

• For the Tri-C Anthropology twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/tricanthropology

• They also have a youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqtT8ULkCfkbwaOl1sSfbA/featured

• The video game Eric briefly mentioned creating for students: https://anthropology.itch.io/b-horizon

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

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Work From Home Assessment - ArchaeoTech 135

We’ve been working from home since March of this year and for some archaeologists it’s been difficult. Paul and Chris talk about how it’s gone for them, what’s helped, and what’s been a challenge. Let us know what’s helped you!

Links

• AnthroYeti QGIS Tutorials

Contact

• Chris Webster

  • Twitter: @archeowebby

  • Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com

• Paul Zimmerman

  • Twitter: @lugal

  • Email: paul@lugal.com

Affiliates

• Wildnote

• TeePublic

• Timeular

Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!