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In this episode, we talk about Egypt in Minecraft with a Minecraft connoisseur, Charley! Tune in as we talk about Egyptology, Minecraft, and even Avatar the Last Airbender. Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egypt_in_minecraft/ Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In today's episode, we chat Liz Quinlan. Liz is currently a Marie Sklodowska Curie early stage researcher completing a Ph.D. in archaeology at the University of York. She is a zooarchaeologist who has worked with material from a wide variety of contexts and time periods. Tune in as we dive into her current work involving medieval fishing in the North Sea basin area! Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archaeoliz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/archaeoliz Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we talk with Shubhangni Gupta, also known as Shubhi, who is a second-year Anthropology/Archaeology Ph.D. student at Stanford specializing in critical heritage studies in India. Tune in as we have a real chat about her experiences coming to the US, learning during a COVID world, and her life within these first two years of a Ph.D. Links Shubhangni’s Instagram: @shubhangnigupta Indian Cow Abduction Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we discuss the completely normal (somewhat irrational fear) of having anxiety during public speaking. Sometimes it's difficult to maintain focus during a debate or when a teacher calls on you in class. Whether it be in an academic setting, work, or presenting at conferences, we want to reassure you that it is completely fine. Tune in! Links Gould, R. J. and P. J. Watson. 1982. A dialogue on the meaning and use of analogy in ethnoarchaeological reasoning. Journal of Anthropological Archaeology 1:355-381 Wylie, A. 1982 An analogy by any other name is just as analogical: A commentary on the Gould-Watson dialogue. Journal of Anthropological Anthropology 1:382-401 Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we virtually sit down together with Izzie to discuss the current news of the world as well as what's been happening in the archaeological world. Tune in! Links Lizzie Wade Article about the SAA SAA Statement IAC Statement Dr. Kisha Supernaut Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we celebrate our 1 year anniversary! Yay! What a wild year it has been for everyone. We are so grateful for every one of you. We also have a heart-to-heart and discuss the process of quitting in academia, the pros and cons, and the thought process behind the academic pressures amidst a pandemic. Links It's ok to quit your PhD: Three Questions to ask yourself before quitting your PhD Why you should quit your PhD Should I quit my PhD? Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we chat with public archaeologists, Erin Haycock! We virtually sit down and chat about her research interests, venture into her Masters program in Utah, and what we can do to utilize and bring awareness to public and community archaeology. Recorded: 03/15/2021 Links http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4I6_qDgnsDFbehcnkCYiQ/videos Utah Cultural Site Stewardship website SHPO public archaeology website Digging It Spotify Playlist: CD-ROM game Alyssa mentions: https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-cluefinders-4th-grade-adventures-the-puzzle-of-the-pyramid Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we give a big welcome to our new Project Assistant, Izzie, and discuss the new Netflix movie, The Dig! Just a warning this episode contains spoilers for The Dig. Tune in as we introduce Izzie, initial reactions/thoughts of The Dig, and chats on the accuracy of the film in contrast with the actual site and archaeology! Recorded: 03/07/2021 Links La Brea Tar Pits: The Dig History vs Hollywood Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

Welcome to the second take over episode! This time Michaela was interviewed for the podcast 15 Questions with an Archaeologist with Joshua Gurrero with the Southeast Archeological Center. This episode aired on his channel 1 February 2021. Be sure to check out his channel and the other amazing interviews he has conducted. Links 15 Questions with an Archaeologist Josh and Michaela's episode Josh and Michaela's YouTube episode Josh's YouTube Channel Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we "sit" down with Shelby Foy, a CRM archaeologist based in Florida! Listen in as we chat with her about life, her academic experience, and finding her passion in archaeology. How does Phil Collins tie in to this? Well, listen and find out! Links Shelby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbfo/ Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we virtually sit down with Experimental Archaeologist, Angelo Robledo. Join us as we hear about Angelo's passions, his archaeology origin story, and atlatl construction! Links Angelo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idigit1st/ World Atlatl Association: https://worldatlatl.org/ WAA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldatlatlassociation/ Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we talk about the practice of Community Archaeology. We discuss the pros, cons, and overall thoughts on the practice in comparison to what is known to be "traditional" archaeology. Resources Podcast: Pollock, Ian. “Episode #30 Bringing Your Heart Home: Tiffany Cain Talks Tihosuco Identity and Heritage Projects,” The Familiar Strange, February 4, 2019. Leventhal, Richard M., Carlos Chan Espinosa, Eladio Moo Pat, and Demetrio Poot Cahun. “The Community Heritage Project in Tihosuco, Quintana Roo, Mexico.” Public Archaeology 13, no. 1-3 (2014): 213–225. Morgan, Kasey Diserens, and Richard M. Leventhal. “Maya of the Past, Present, and Future: Heritage, Anthropological Archaeology, and the Study of the Caste War of Yucatan.” Heritage 3 (2020): 511–527. Fryer, Tiffany C. “Reflecting on Positionality: Archaeological Heritage Praxis in Quintana Roo, Mexico.” Archaeological Papers of the American Anthropological Association, vol. 31 (2020): 26–40. Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we venture outside of interviewing and have, in turn, been interviewed for the podcast 15 Questions with an Archaeologist with Joshua Gurrero. This episode features Josh interviewing Alyssa which aired on his channel 1 January 2021! Be sure to check out his channel! Links 15 Questions with an Archaeologist Josh and Alyssa's episode Josh and Alyssa's YouTube episode Josh's YouTube Channel Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we talk with Megan Schlanker who just finished her MSc in Bioarchaeology at the University of York. Join us as we chat about her work, research, and master's experience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. *Content warning: Due to Megan's research there will be a discussion of domestic violence* Links Megan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/meg_sch Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this episode, we talk with archaeology student Idan from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem about his studies, mom's homemade sourdough bread, work, and goals as an archaeologist! Links The I Dig It Podcast Discord The Hebrew University Institute of Archaeology Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

In this week's episode, we go into part two of our discussion about archaeology and VR! This episode we go into two specific educational and fun VR experiences from the University of Illinois and the EMOTIVE project. Links Virtual Reality Game Redefines Archaeology Education VRchaeology | University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign The EMOTIVE Project EMOTIVE VR Experience Grant Cox, IG: https://www.instagram.com/artasmedia/ EMOTIVE Project, IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotiveproject/ Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

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 Sources 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. Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this week's episode, we sit down with Stanford Ph.D. candidate, Shobhna Iyer where she discusses how she became impassioned with archaeology in South India, her area of interest, and current experiences in her Ph.D. program. Links Shobhna Iyer's Stanford page Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this weeks episode, start part one of our discussion about archaeology and VR! A very abbreviated explanation of VR, it’s integration into archaeology, and what we think of its impact in archaeology. We will continue our discussion of VR being used in archaeology as well as Archaeogaming in the following parts! Sources Schroeder, R., 1996. Possible worlds: The Social Dynamic of Virtual Reality Technology. Boulder: Westview Press. Sivan, Y., 2008. 3D3C Real Virtual Worlds Defined: The Immense Potential of Merging 3D, Community, Creation, and Commerce. Journal For Virtual Worlds Research, 1(1). Available at: https://journals.tdl.org/jvwr/index.php/jvwr/article/view/278 Sutherland, I.E., 1968. A Head-mounted Three Dimensional Display. In Proceedings of the December 9-11, 1968, Fall Joint Computer Conference, Part I. AFIPS ’68 (Fall, part I). New York, NY, USA: ACM, pp. 757–764. Yee, N., 2014. The Proteus Paradox: How Online Games and Virtual Worlds Change Us-And How They Don’t, Yale University Press. Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this episode, we talk to Audrey Scardina (future Dr.) about her journey through life from her undergrad in theater to finishing up a Ph.D. at the University of Edinburgh in Archaeology. Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this episode, Alyssa and Michaela give updates on both of their major life changes occurring in the month of August while discussing future plans and life aspirations. Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this episode, with our special guest, Jocelyn Lee, an incoming Ph.D. student at Stanford University and a recent grad at UMass Boston studying race and diaspora. Here we discuss Jocelyn's research, as well as the troublesome thoughts associated with imposter syndrome, how it can be demeaning, and ways to think and act through it. Links Red Cross Beirut Yemen Project Hope Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this episode, we discuss the inter-workings of different parts on finding grants especially as we start to enter grant-writing and application season. We touch on why grants are important, when to apply, how to find them, and what goes in them. Links Black Trowel Collective Microgrants 7 Tips for Finding Grants The Sportula: Microgrants for Classics Students American Anthropological Association List of Fellowships/Grants Excavation Grants and Dig Fellowships List Archaeological Institute of America list of Awards Fulbright Scholarship U.S. Program Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this episode we will be having a chat about our experiences within and mainly after undergrad, jobs, making connections, and asking for help.

In this episode we discuss some things that have been going on in the world, mainly the US, especially the proposal on the ban on international students and how it affects universities and students. Links US Will ask foreign students to leave if classes go online International Student Ban Proposal Announcement International Students Banned From Online-Only Instruction Boston University New Immigration Ban Presidential Proclamation International Students Blindsided By ICE Rule Change Dartmouth’s response to ICE Harvard's Letter on filing pleading against ICE Broadcast message: COVID-19 and Fall 2020 FAQ for SEVP Stakeholders International Student Advocacy Grad School Facebook Pages to Join: How to not grad school like a basic bitch Petitions A quick note on petitions: while they raise awareness, a government is not going to care about a petition started by a non-citizen (WH.gov petitions have a time period they were responded to under the Obama administration but the Trump administration has neglected active petitions there back to 2017). The most impact you can have right now is calling or emailing your elected representatives. Open Letter Against the Student Ban Change.org: Allow F-1 and M-1 students to remain in the US with online-only classes Allow International Students to Finish Their Degrees Allow F-1 students to stay in the US through the fall semester if instruction is online due to the pandemic Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

This episode we touch on early anthropology with scientific racism and previously bad archaeological practices while following into how these publications and teachings have trickled into museums and are still upheld today. Links Instagram post about museums and white supremacy Embrick, D.G., Weffer, S. and Dómínguez, S., 2019. White sanctuaries: race and place in art museums. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy. Gould, Stephen J. The Mismeasure of Man. Article 8 Mirzoeff, N., 2017. Empty the museum, decolonize the curriculum, open theory. The Nordic Journal of Aesthetics, 53, pp.6-22. Ng, W., Ware, S.M. and Greenberg, A., 2017. Activating diversity and inclusion: A blueprint for museum educators as allies and change makers. Journal of Museum Education, 42(2), pp.142-154. Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Cover art: Caitlyn Bidwell Instagram Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

This episode we discuss a major part of American history that has been omitted from most history book across the United States. As having anthropological backgrounds which saw some of the beginnings of institutionalized racism, it is important to address history that has been brushed under the rug. This is seen with Sundown Towns. There were thousands of these towns across the United States dominating counties, cities, towns, suburbs... With current events regarding human rights and curfews, it is important to bring awareness to this "forgotten" history found in America. Links James W. Loewen, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything your American history textbook got wrong James W. Loewen, Lies Across America: What our historic sites get wrong James W. Loewen, Sundown Towns: A hidden dimension of American Racism James Loewen Website Access to states to see Sundown Towns in different cities Ways You Can Help (has many different numbers, petitions, donation links!) Breonna Taylor George Floyd Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this episode, we are joined by fellow archaeologists Kristen O'Connor (Digital Heritage) and Jessi Berndt (Experimental Archaeology). We talk about their specific research, how they got into it, and what they are seeking for the future! Links Kristen: Twitter: @kno_way Instagram: @kno_way Jessi: Instagram: @rogue.soup Emotive Project https://emotiveproject.eu/ https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/news-and-events/news/external/news-2019/storytellingandimmersivetechnologies/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+uni-of-york-arch-news+%28York+Department+of+Archaeology+-+Latest+news%29&fbclid=IwAR3UBoBfxcDa9kypnP1p2TaofP066XHsm9jcL9zVNzu3eyaUyQ1qgNoUqMI Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

In this episode, we banter on some of your archaeology questions that were sent in on Instagram! This week we went over three questions revolving on archaeological misconceptions, indoor or field archaeology, and personal discoveries. Tune in to find out our thoughts! Questions we Discuss What is the biggest misconception about Archaeology? Do you find yourself at a desk or in the field more often? What archaeological discovery, that you have made, had the most impact on you? Contact Show Twitter: @idigitpodcast Email: idigitpodcast@gmail.com Alyssa Instagram: aal.archaeology Twitter: Lyssakemi Michaela Instagram: mm_digitalized Twitter: m_mauriello Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

Hey there! Welcome to another episode of I Dig It. In this week's episode we discuss some things that we found needed to be touched on as the topic of Mental Health is often pushed under the rug especially when heading out to field work in a different country, through academia, and life. We invite you all in to listen to as we share our lives and experiences regarding what we've gone through and how we have overcome different times in our life.  We are not medical professionals and are only speaking from experiences and touching on topics we wished others in our field would have discussed in more depth.  If you are seeking a good outlet for online therapy here is one link we can personally recommend! https://www.betterhelp.com/

Hey there! Welcome to another episode of I Dig It. In this week's episode we have sat down, in our respective households and countries, to discuss our differences throughout our undergraduate programs from the UK with Emmeline, Canada with Catherine, and the US with Alyssa and Michaela. Although all specialized in archaeology, their experiences and educated varied immensely based on different opportunities and courses they took along their journey. 

Hey there, welcome to the first podcast of I Dig It. Today Michaela and Alyssa talk about their love and passion for archaeology by pin pointing it to when that moment of realization and love started for them. They dive into deep conversations of how their time in their undergraduate shaped how they proceeded to move into their Master's degree and further on for their research and career goals.