Women In Archaeology

On this episode, the hosts are joined by three of the producers of the NAGPRA Comics series: Sonya Atalay, Shannon Martin, and John Swogger. NAGPRA Comics is a grant-funded comic series that is community-based and collaboratively produced, which shares stories about repatriation from tribal perspectives. It was an incredible opportunity to learn about how the... Continue Reading → The post NAGPRA Comics with Sonya Atalay, Shannon Martin, and John Swogger appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Tune in while Kirsten, Chelsi, and Emily discuss cool projects, career paths in archaeology, and starting a business with Dr. Angela Perrotti of the Palynology and Environmental Research Lab. Angela goes deep with what palynology is, what we can learn from pollen in the archaeological record, and how she got the coolest job! She explores... Continue Reading → The post WIA with PEARL: Pollen, Careers, and Archaeology, Oh My! appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode was originally posted on August 20, 2017. The hosts discuss the wonderful children's book “Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig” by Anita Yasuda. It's a book intended for children ages 9 through 12 and focuses on three dynamic women who are working in archaeology around the world. Check it out! The post Repost – ‘Archaeology: Cool Women Who Dig' Book Review appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Join Chelsi, Emily, and Kirsten as we have a returning guest, Dr. April Biesaw, PhD of Vassar College discuss some long-term projects. Dr. Biesaw shares how the long-forgotten have meaning, and can teach us to think about the “Greater Good”, what that really means, and the impact of social programs off “poorhouses” on the poor,... Continue Reading → The post Water Infrastructure, Cemeteries, and Poorhouses of New York with April Beisaw appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Conference season is here.  Enjoy this episode that's all about the art of conferencing, which was originally recorded way back in 2016.  It was our third episode for the Women in Archaeology Podcast!  And, being one of our earliest episodes, the audio quality is a little all over the place.  Chelsi Slotten, Kristen Bastis, and... Continue Reading → The post Navigating Conferences (Released 2016) appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

On this episode, Emily Long, Chelsi Slotten, and Kirsten Lopez are joined by Rachel Morgan, author of the fantastic book ‘Sins of the Shovel: Looting, Murder, and the Evolution of American Archaeology.' We asked Rachel all about her motivations for writing about the history of how American archaeology came to be, along with highlighting a... Continue Reading → The post ‘Sins of Shovel' Review With Author Rachel Morgan appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

On this episode, Emily and Kirsten discuss some of their new favorite podcasts and books, finds and archaeology news in 2023, and the recent changes to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Links Top 10 Discoveries of 2023: https://www.archaeology.org/issues/536-2401/features/11935-top-10-discoveries-of-2023?fbclid=IwAR2unu6JF83QNTN0ZvSVqHLNwGtujFfrxpI_RwArwrPhbyJd2jXC2dnEJJA Tribes in Maine spent decades getting ancestral remains. Harvard resisted them at nearly... Continue Reading → The post Top Finds, In the News, Favorites, and What's New in 2024 appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Wondering what field gear to ask for the upcoming holidays? Wondering what to get the archaeologist in your life? Give a listen to this released episode where the hosts talk about what they typically pack for fieldwork, their essential field gear, How to “Go” in the field, what to do about Flo, and basic first-aid... Continue Reading → The post What's In Your Pack (Released 2016) appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post The History and Archaeology of Thanksgiving (Released Nov. 2021) appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

On this episode, the hosts talk with two of the founders of the Disabled Archaeologists Network (DAN). Alice Wolff and Dr. Katie Kinkopf discuss why DAN was established, the Network's mission, and the type of programs and information the Network provides. DAN provides incredibly important guidance on how to ask for accommodations at fieldschool, what... Continue Reading → The post The Disabled Archaeologists Network (DAN) with Alice Wolff and Katie Kinkopf appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on June 25, 2017.  The hosts were Emily Long and Chelsi Slotten.  The guests were Jenny McNiven, Kirsten Lopez, Lindsay Doyle, and Natalie Clark.  On this episode, the hosts talked about the logistics of having kids as an archaeologist. They discuss the ups and downs, the necessary planning, and provide advice... Continue Reading → The post Repost – Kids and Archaeology appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post Give A Hoot, Don't Loot: types of looting and recent examples appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post Trowelblazers Interview with Dr. Brenna Hassett and Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on October 1st, 2017.  The hosts are Dr. Chelsi Slotten, Emily Long, and Kirsten Lopez.  Enjoy.  On today's episode, we will be discussing the impact tourism can have on sites including the good, the bad and the ugly. From individuals, best practices, to legislation.  The discussion will include how tourism impacts... Continue Reading → The post Impact of Tourism at Archaeological Sites – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

On this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Stefani Crabtree and Dr. Jennifer Dunne from the Santa Fe Institute to discuss an exciting new field of study, archaeoecology. Unlike how a palaeobiology or archaeology study may only focus on one or two species, archaeoecology takes in the whole ecological context of an archaeological site.... Continue Reading → The post Archaeoecology with Dr. Stefani Crabtree and Dr. Jennifer Dunne appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Ethics Codes provide the guiding principles on how an organization and its participants should perform their duties as archaeologists, how we can be a more inclusive field, as well as how we should treat each other. On this episode, the hosts discuss the changes made to the Society for American Archaeology Principles of Archaeological Ethics.... Continue Reading → The post What's in a Code? Discussion of the SAA Revised Code of Ethics appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

For this episode we are joined by Yvonne Kjorlien to talk about her research on the search and recovery of scattered human remains, helping families find closure, and the educational materials she has developed along the way. We also discuss her work with law enforcement agencies and transitioning out of archaeology . Yvonne would also... Continue Reading → The post Scattered Crossover with Yvonne Kjorlien appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on December 25, 2016.  The show hosts were Deidra Black, Chelsi Slotten, Kristin Bastis, Emily Long and the guest was Mandy Ranslow.  Apologies for the audio quality.  This was still in our pre-Zencastr and fancy microphones days.  Enjoy! Episode summary: Mandy Ranslow joins the show to talk about an avocational archaeology... Continue Reading → The post Repost – Avocational Archaeology with Mandy Ranslow appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 post Favorites of 2022 appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on March 4, 2018. The hosts were Chelsi Slotten and Emily Long with guest Alex Fitzpatrick. Do they have squirrels in Scotland? Maybe you enjoy in depth discussions about ancient ceramics. In today's episode we discuss one of the myriad of sub-fields within archaeology, with zooarchaeologist Alex Fitzpatrick. We cover what... Continue Reading → The post Repost – Zooarchaeology with Alex Fitzpatrick appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and happy new year! We're looking forward to sharing a new season of archaeology podcast episodes in 2023! The post Happy Holidays from the Women in Archaeology Podcast! appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Join Chelsi, Emily, and Kirsten as they discuss the effects of this U.S. Supreme Court decision 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 will affect female and LGBTQ+... Continue Reading → The post The Overturning of Roe v. Wade and American Archaeology appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

*This episode originally aired in 2016. The episode covers the formation of the Society for American Archaeology's recent statement on sexual harassment and look at a few notable cases that have made the news. The discussion panel includes Sara Head, Emily Long, Chelsi Slotten, Deidra Black, and Meagan Thies-Sauder. It's 2022, now looking back. A... Continue Reading → The post Repost – Sexual Harassment in Archaeology appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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. The post Community Connections LLC: Archaeology with a Purpose appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 You may... Continue Reading → The post Underwater Archaeology with Jessica Irwin – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post Ethics in Museum Collections with Chris Stantis appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post The Changing Roles of Museums and Museum Collections – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post Badass Women in Archaeology – Part 3 appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post The Wild World of Pseudoarchaeology, with Stephanie Halmhofer- Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post Subsistence in the Levant, Killer Sheep Goats, and Gender Equity with Dr. Shyama Vermeersch appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 post A Brief History of Badass Women in Archaeology, Part 2 – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post Zooarchaeology, Microfauna Fun, and Career Flexibility with Dr. Gillian Wong appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on July 23, 2017.  The episode is with hosts Chelsi Slotten, Kirsten Lopez, and Emily Long, and guests Jessica Irwin and Deidra Black.  On this episode, we discuss why some artifacts are viewed as having some intrinsic gender.  For example, weapons tend to be associated with men/seen as male tools, while... Continue Reading → The post Gendered Artifacts – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post Engaged Scholarship with Dr. Alex D. Ketchum appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Return with us to the simpler time of 2017 with April Beisaw. In this episode we discuss the archaeology career search. Specifically how to market yourself as a professional, as an archaeologist, and as an academic. We will discuss internet presence, using in-person networking to your best advantage, and the importance of showing up. Much... Continue Reading → The post Marketing Yourself: Archaeology Career Search – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Whether you are an aspiring archaeologist, a veteran of the field, or someone interested in how archaeological skills can contribute to your community, you will find something inspiring in our discussion with Pacific Northwest archaeologist Emily Taber. Emily shares her experience in volunteering with local search and rescue teams, with an organization that helps fire... Continue Reading → The post Archaeological Skills and Community: Interview with Emily Taber appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

The episode originally aired on March 5, 2017. On this episode, Chelsi Slotten, Emily Long, and Deidra Black share the types of horror stories that can happen in the lab or field and how we survived each situation. We also share fun shark facts for no other reason than the fact that sharks are interesting. The post Repost – Horror Stories and How We Survived appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 → The post The History and Archaeology of Thanksgiving appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Join Emily Long and Kirsten Lopez as we bring in two of the editors of “Engaged Archaeology in the Southwestern U.S. and Northern Mexico,” Dr. Sara Herr and Dr. Kelley Hays-Gilpin, to discuss their new book. We discuss how archaeologists can create an engaged archaeological practice. We explore what engaged archaeology is, what that means... Continue Reading → The post Engaged Archaeology Book Review and Interview appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

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 the great book!  The... Continue Reading → The post Stories from the Great Basin With the Editors of ‘With Grit and Determination': An Interview and Book Review appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on February 18, 2018. Climate change is impacting archaeological sites at an alarming rate, and more importantly, the lives of people around the globe. We're joined by Mike Roman to discuss how climate change is impacting Kiribati, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean.  We discuss some Kiribati history, the social... Continue Reading → The post Archaeology and Climate Change in Kiribati – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on December 10, 2017 – Enjoy! On this episode we discuss PERIODS! A lot of us have them, they can be really inconvenient, and dealing with them in the field is often less straightforward than normal. We discuss pros and cons of the various products on the market, how to deal... Continue Reading → The post The PERIOD Episode – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Cohosts of The Dirt Podcast, Anna and Amber join Women in Archaeology hosts Chelsi, Kirsten, and Emily, to discuss the creepy and creature-y field and lab stories! From bugs, parasites, large herbivores to omnivores and beyond, take a listen to the fun, dreadful, and heeby-jeebies we've had over the years. Plus, camel facts! Take a... Continue Reading → The post The Dirt Crossover Episode! appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Deidra Black joins the Women in Archaeology to discuss Disaster Archaeology in the U.S. In this episode, we discuss how archaeologists review and recover disturbed and damaged sites exposed during natural disasters. With climate change, this type of archaeological recovery is becoming more and more common. Join us to hear more about how disaster archaeology... Continue Reading → The post When Disaster Strikes! Natural Disasters and American Archaeology appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

This episode originally aired on April 2, 2017. On this episode hosts Dr. Chelsi Slotten, Emily Long, and Kirsten Lopez discuss some of the difficulties in making friends with different crews during a field season and maintaining those relationships when you all go home. They also talk about the difficulties of maintaining relationships with close... Continue Reading → The post Repost – Maintaining Long Distance Relationships appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

On this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Laura Heath-Stout to discuss her research on and the ongoing issues of classism, disability, diversity, and ableism in archaeology. We discuss how these issues continue to challenge fieldwork and academia, as well as how the field can be a much more accommodating place for those with... Continue Reading → The post Diversity, Disability, and Ableism in Archaeology with Dr. Laura Heath-Stout appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

We are joined by Liz Quinlan to learn about the extraordinary life of trowelblazer Sally Binford. Feminist, archaeologist, free spirit, and all around badass. This is one you don't want to miss. Quinlan also discusses her research, presentation, and future publication on the work and legacy of on Sally Binford. Show Notes Trowelblazers- Sally Binford... Continue Reading → The post All About Sally Binford with Liz Quinlan appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Bars, brothels, and businesses, oh my! Dr. Megan Victor joins the hosts to discuss her fascinating work with commensal politics in archaeology, with her focus on the businesses at Smuttynose Island, brothels and bars at Highland City, and Molly Houses in the English Colonial World. Links Dr. Megan Victor: https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/anthro/Web_Pages/victor/Megan%20Victor%20QC%20Anthropology.html Under the Tavern Table: Excavations... Continue Reading → The post Bars, Brothels, and Businesses: Archaeology in Commensal Politics with Dr. Megan Victor appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

The illegal trafficking of artifacts is an ongoing problem in archaeology. Dr. Donna Yates joins the hosts to discuss her work in tracking trafficked antiquities and how this problem can be stopped. This episode originally aired on January 1, 2018. Links • AnonymousSwissCollector.com• TraffickingCulture.org• StolenGods.org• CultureCrime.org• http://www.historytoday.com/donna-yates/trafficking-culture• http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/dynamic-content-single-view/news/save_culture_end_trafficking_of_stolen_antiquities/• http://www.newsweek.com/isis-makes-100-million-year-smuggling-ancient-artifacts-iraq-and-syria-647524• http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/illicit-trafficking-of-cultural-property/1995-unidroit-convention/ The post Confronting Illegal Trafficking in Archaeology with Dr. Donna Yates – Repost appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

Dr. Paulette Steeves joined the hosts to discuss her work in indigenous archaeology, decolonizing archaeology, and ongoing research to demonstrate the true depth of indigenous history in the Americas. Pre-order her book, ‘The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere'! Links: Pre-order the book here! (University of Nebraska Press) Check out Dr. Steeves ongoing database! (tipdba.com)... Continue Reading → The post Decolonizing Archaeology with Dr. Paulette Steeves appeared first on Women In Archaeology.

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Peggy Brunache to discuss her ongoing research on the resilience of enslaved women, who established and continued food traditions that can be seen in today's foodways, as well in the archaeological record. Dr. Brunache brings history to life through food, providing students, colleagues, and the public... Continue Reading → The post Transatlantic Slavery, Resilience of Foodways, and Public Outreach with Dr. Peggy Brunache appeared first on Women In Archaeology.