Podcast appearances and mentions of Allison C Meier

In this episode, we speak with writer and tour guide Allison Meier about burial practices, cemeteries, and her latest book, “Grave.”  Meier shares her insights on the cultural and societal significance of graves, drawing from her experiences leading tours at New York City area cemeteries and her profound interest in the storytelling potential at these historical sites. Click here for full show notes.

THE GRAVE AND MEMORIAL BENCHES: Laurie Taylor talks to Allison C. Meier, New York based researcher, about how burial sites have transformed over time. Whilst the grave may be a final destination, it is not the great leveller, and permanency is always a privilege with the indigent and unidentified frequently being interred in mass graves. So what is the future of burial with the rise of cremation, green burial, and new practices like human composting? Can existing spaces of death be returned to community life? Also, Anne Karpf, Professor of Life Writing and Culture at London Metropolitan University, explores the phenomenon of the memorial bench. Despite the proliferation of online spaces for memorialising a person who has died, there is a growing demand for physical commemorations in places that were meaningful to them, as evidenced by the waiting-lists for memorial benches in sought-after spots. Do such memorials constitute a ‘living obituary', a celebration of seemingly undistinguished lives, beyond the grave? Producer: Jayne Egerton

Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood Cemetery was one of the first rural cemeteries in America. By the early 1860s, it was attracting 500,000 visitors a year, second only to Niagara Falls as the nation's greatest tourist attraction. We talk about its historical significance, and present importance, with photographer and writer Andrew Garn, author of Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History, and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood. Also joining us is Allison C. Meier, a writer who also leads tours of cemeteries, including Green-Wood. Her latest book is called Grave.

(Note, this one was taped when it was still cold, and now it's hot!) As author Allison C. Meier states, “There are no seasons, only microseasons now.” What are microseasons? They're a different way of viewing time as local, marked not by arbitrary flips of the calendar or the coming and going of major weather patterns, but by more ephemeral and sometimes obscure environmental shifts that only last a few weeks.With Erin Chapman, Allison writes a newsletter called NYC Microseasons that investigates these ephemeral seasons with a mix of wit, humor, and scientific rigor. Wythe and Melissa talk to Erin and Allison about their project overall, many specific plants that live in NYC, shadows/smoke/smog and their effects on plants, cooking possum meat, the seasonality of CSAs, and—of course—algae. We explore all sorts of changing weather patterns and discuss what they mean not only for growing food and foraging in cities, but how we culturally understand and value different parts of the year. We also talk briefly about Allison's new book, Grave, which fans of urban planning and green design (among others) will definitely enjoy. Check out the episode, and pick up Grave!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Fields by becoming a member!Fields is Powered by Simplecast.

Grave (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Allison C. Meier takes a ground-level view of how burial sites have transformed over time and how they continue to change. As a cemetery tour guide, Meier has spent more time walking among tombstones than most. Even for her, the grave has largely been invisible, an out of the way and unobtrusive marker of death. However, graves turn out to be not always so subtle, reverent, or permanent. While the indigent and unidentified have frequently been interred in mass graves, a fate brought into the public eye during the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice today is not unlike burials in the potter's fields of the colonial era. Burial is not the only option, of course, and Meier analyzes the rise of cremation, green burial, and new practices like human composting, investigating what is next for the grave and how existing spaces of death can be returned to community life. This book is part of Bloomsbury's Object Lessons series. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Grave (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Allison C. Meier takes a ground-level view of how burial sites have transformed over time and how they continue to change. As a cemetery tour guide, Meier has spent more time walking among tombstones than most. Even for her, the grave has largely been invisible, an out of the way and unobtrusive marker of death. However, graves turn out to be not always so subtle, reverent, or permanent. While the indigent and unidentified have frequently been interred in mass graves, a fate brought into the public eye during the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice today is not unlike burials in the potter's fields of the colonial era. Burial is not the only option, of course, and Meier analyzes the rise of cremation, green burial, and new practices like human composting, investigating what is next for the grave and how existing spaces of death can be returned to community life. This book is part of Bloomsbury's Object Lessons series. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Grave (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Allison C. Meier takes a ground-level view of how burial sites have transformed over time and how they continue to change. As a cemetery tour guide, Meier has spent more time walking among tombstones than most. Even for her, the grave has largely been invisible, an out of the way and unobtrusive marker of death. However, graves turn out to be not always so subtle, reverent, or permanent. While the indigent and unidentified have frequently been interred in mass graves, a fate brought into the public eye during the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice today is not unlike burials in the potter's fields of the colonial era. Burial is not the only option, of course, and Meier analyzes the rise of cremation, green burial, and new practices like human composting, investigating what is next for the grave and how existing spaces of death can be returned to community life. This book is part of Bloomsbury's Object Lessons series. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Grave (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Allison C. Meier takes a ground-level view of how burial sites have transformed over time and how they continue to change. As a cemetery tour guide, Meier has spent more time walking among tombstones than most. Even for her, the grave has largely been invisible, an out of the way and unobtrusive marker of death. However, graves turn out to be not always so subtle, reverent, or permanent. While the indigent and unidentified have frequently been interred in mass graves, a fate brought into the public eye during the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice today is not unlike burials in the potter's fields of the colonial era. Burial is not the only option, of course, and Meier analyzes the rise of cremation, green burial, and new practices like human composting, investigating what is next for the grave and how existing spaces of death can be returned to community life. This book is part of Bloomsbury's Object Lessons series. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the show, Shaun and Court are diving into jarred spells, spell jars, witch bottles and any and all magickally contained spells. Spell jars are considered a physical representation of a spell and a place to gather your thoughts and desires for the intended working. Jar spells can help practitioners claim their power and amplify the energy behind their intentions, and can be used for just about any type of spell. Tune in to hear all about them! RESOURCES: “How To Make Your Own Spell Jar for Love, Protection, Money & More” by Sarah Regan for Mindbodygreen.com; Spells for Change by Frankie Castanea; “Is There a Witch Bottle in Your House?” by Allison C. Meier for JSTOR Daily --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelionthewitchandthepod/support

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Georgian fad of Lover's Eye Jewelry, as well as the scandalous intrigue behind such pieces, that you can have your cake and eat it too if you're King, and how many ways you can incorporate eyes into precious items without it being super creepy.Information pulled from the following sources:2020 JSTOR Daily article by Allison C. Meier2019 Artsy article by Alexxa Gotthardt2019 Forbes article by Kyle Roderick2018 Katie Considers blog post2014 National Jeweler article by Michelle Graff2012 Birmingham Museum of Art Exhibition article2012 Incollect article by Graham C. Boettcher1st Dibs The Study blog post by Abigail R. EsmanBritannicaInternational Gem Society article by Douglas S. LeGrand, GG WikipediaCheck out this week's sponsor — Omio — and enjoy 5% off your next booking. Just head to Omio.com and use the code OMIO5 at checkout. Valid until July 31st for new users on all modes of transport!Be sure to listen to and follow our friend Kristina over at the Crimelore podcast.We're the Oracl3 Network Podcast of the Month — check out the other amazing podcasts that are part of the network in this curated Podchaser list.Become a member of our Patreon to view exclusive episode outtakes, as well as other perks like early episode access and more for as little as $1/month. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTubeInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport Our Show with Tee Public Use our special URL to purchase merch and help support our show at the same time!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yeoldecrime)

Episode Summary Emlyn tells Emma about Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American physician, who used her training and expertise to campaign for social reform and health care in her Omaha community.   Learn more about us and other women in science at our website www.stemfatalepodcast.com  And order some holiday merch here! https://www.stemfatalepodcast.com/merch    Sources Main Story - Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte “The Incredible Legacy of Susan La Flesche, The First Native America to Earn a Medical Degree” by Carson Vaughan, Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/incredible-legacy-susan-la-flesche-first-native-american-earn-medical-degree-180962332/ “The First Native American to Receive a Medical Degree” by Allison C. Meier, JStor Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/the-first-native-american-to-receive-a-medical-degree/ “Native American Disease and Epidemics,” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_disease_and_epidemics Susan la flesche picotte: A doctor who spanned two cultures. The Lancet. 2019;393(10173):734.  “Susan La Flesche Picotte,” National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/people/susan-la-flesche-picotte.htm “Ulysses S. Grant: Mass Genocide Through ‘Permanent Peace’ Policy” by Alysa Landry, Indian Country Today. https://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/ulysses-s-grant-mass-genocide-through-permanent-peace-policy-Ing8OYiNuU6hw6ZgulRA9Q Starita, Joe. A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America's First Indian Doctor. New York, St. Martin’s Press, 2016.  Women who Work Flaherty, Colleen. Study finds gender bias in TA evals, too. Inside Higher Ed. 2020.   Music  “Mary Anning” by Artichoke “Work” by Rihanna   Cover Image Courtesy of the Nebraska State Historical Society Photograph Collections. This image was found at The National Library of Medicine. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/physicians/biography_253.html

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Journalist, cemetery tour guide, and writer on history and culture Allison C. Meier talks about cemeteries and the symbols found within them. There's also a plague magic minute from your friend and mine, the late, great Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa (gone but not forgotten). To learn more about Allison and her upcoming talks, go to http://www.allisoncmeier.com/. You can also keep track of her writing and classes on twitter @AllisonCMeier and her instagram (@allisoncmeier) is a lot of fun if you like tombstones and the like. Photo Credit: Shannon Taggart

EPISODE 32 - of ‘Something (rather than nothing) podcast with writer Allison C. Meier!Allison C. Meier is an Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based writer focused on visual culture, architecture, and overlooked history: she believes in writing about the arts and heritage of our world in an accessible, engaging way. We talked about her recent, haunting Fall 2019 article on the Spanish Flu and the depiction of disease by painters in a Pandemic.I am still thinking about the many topics we discussed including - forgotten history, disease, death, cemetery tours, painting, philosophy, history, Spirit photography, symbols, ghosts and so much more . . . I hope you enjoy the journey.

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