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Archaeology Books for FunPortraits and Pyramids || The Other Ancient Civlisations, 3 of 4This episode features five ancient cultures: the Moche and Nok, known for their striking portraiture; the Mississippians and Nubians, famous for their pyramids and monumental architecture; and the Nabateans, who carved out their own distinct legacy in the rock-cut city of Petra.We’re especially excited to revisit the Mississippians and Moche, two cultures that featured in earlier episodes, and to explore the Nok, Nubians, and Nabateans for the first time!___We’re now on Goodreads, Instagram, and Threads! Follow us for episode updates, book thoughts, archaeology memes, and more:
2025-12-0137 min
Archaeology Books for FunThe Indus Valley and the First Flush || The Other Ancient Civilisations, 2 of 4We’re back with five more ancient cultures that don’t always get the spotlight, the Indus Valley, Lapita, Jōmon, Marajoara, and Minoans. The influence of these societies stretched across continents and left behind clues about everything from trade routes to foodways.We once again get excited about ancient sewage and plumbing, systems that were absolutely essential to keeping ancient citizens healthy. Join us as we explore pottery, architecture, and (yes) indoor plumbing in all its unglamorous glory.Book: “The Other Ancient Civilisations” by Raven Todd Da Silva___
2025-11-1527 min
Archaeology Books for FunHittite Reigns of Power || The Other Ancient Civilisations, 1 of 4From horses and chariots to sewers and city-states, we’re diving into five fascinating, lesser-known ancient cultures.We’re kicking off "The Other Ancient Civilisations" by Raven Todd Da Silva (aka Dig it with Raven)! In this episode, we shine a light on: the Akkadians, Dilmun, Etruscans, Great Zimbabwe, and the Hittites.Whether you're new to these civilizations or brushing up, you won't want to miss it!___We’re now on Goodreads, Instagram, and Threads! Follow us for episode updates, book thoughts, archaeology memes, and more:
2025-11-0129 minArchaeology Books for FunThen and Meow || Luna the Cat, 2 of 2In our second episode on Luna the Cat, we sit down with the authors themselves! We chat about the book, how it’s been received, and the real land-based and underwater archaeology that inspired it. If you’ve enjoyed the story so far, you won’t want to miss this one.Next month: We're starting The Other Ancient Civilizations by Raven Todd Da Silva (aka Dig it with Raven). We can't wait to get started on this one!___We’re now on Goodreads, Instagram, and Threads! Follow us for episode updates...
2025-10-1526 minArchaeology Books for FunWhisk(er)ed Away || Luna the Cat, 1 of 2Cats, shipwrecks, and a historical journey.We’re kicking off a new book: Luna the Cat, a children’s chapter book packed with archaeology, adventure, and (of course) cats.A kids’ book with real history, real archaeology… and real cat energy. We talk about what works, what surprises us, and why it’s a great intro to real history for young readers.Plus, don’t miss next episode! We’ll be joined by one of the authors (and our friend) to hear how the book came to l...
2025-10-0123 minArchaeology Books for FunCould've Been Great || Finders Keepers, 4 of 4We’re wrapping up "Finders Keepers," a book with big ideas that just didn’t land. In this episode, we explore why such a promising concept didn’t quite work, and we dig into what archaeology is really like compared to how the author seems to see it. It’s been a ride... but we’re ready for the next book.Up next: "Luna the Cat"! A children’s chapter book by our friends and colleagues Michael Thomin and Nicole Grinnan. It tells the story of Spain’s first attempt to settle North America through the ey...
2025-09-1538 minArchaeology Books for FunSo there *is* Crying in Archaeology || Finders Keepers, 3 of 4We’re back with the next segment of "Finders Keepers", and the emotional roller coaster continues.This section takes us deep into salvage archaeology, artifact hoarding, and the complicated roles museums play in the story of cultural heritage. There are moments that moved us, and moments that made us want to throw the book (but it's on a Kindle, so we can't).Spoiler: someone cries. We mostly hold it together.___NEW! We’re now on Goodreads, Instagram, and Threads!Follow us for episode updates, book thoughts, archaeology memes, and more...
2025-08-2940 min
The MaterialistsGill-ty PleasuresThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (FPAN Central Region)
Mandy Wagner-Pelkey (FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/
For questions or concerns about the podcast, please email us at the materialistspodcast@gmail.com
The Materialists Podcast – Season 4, Ep. 6: Gill-ty Pleasures
What fun thi...
2025-08-2549 minArchaeology Books for FunLooters and Lost Temples || Finders Keepers, 2 of 4In our second dive into Finders Keepers, we’re back in the wretched world of the antiquities black market. Also, we get to hear what the author really thinks about archaeology.Give it a listen and tell us where you land: amused, intrigued, or annoyed (like Barbara)?___This episode overlaps a lot with Stealing History, so if you haven’t already, check out those episodes too!http://bit.ly/4oAAalA___NEW! We’re now on Goodreads, Instagram, and Threads!Follow us for episode updates, book t...
2025-08-1548 minArchaeology Books for Fun"This Feels Like Rage Bait" || Finders Keepers, 1 of 4We hate it. We love it. Barbara wants to throw it in a dig pit and walk away. Tristan’s still trying to decide if it’s genius or garbage.This week, we crack open "Finders Keepers" a book full of wild ideas about archaeology that leave us both intrigued and slightly yelling into the mic. Come laugh (or rage) with us as we try to figure out what on earth we just read.___📸 New Instagram!We’ve launched a new Instagram just for the podcast! Follow for episode u...
2025-08-0138 minThe MaterialistsOf an Illicit Nature: The Artifacts of ViceFor more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/
Thank you to the band Have Gun, Will Travel for the use of their song Silver and the Age of Opulence for our intro music. For more information on HGWT please visit their website at http://hgwtmusic.com/
For questions or concerns about the...
2025-07-2441 minArchaeology Books for FunChocolate Brews & Witchy Stews || Ancient Brews, 3 of 3We’re wrapping up "Ancient Brews" with a taste of South American traditions: chocolate drinks made from cacao and fermented chicha corn beer! Both were central to cultures across Central and South America, so what can archaeology tell us about their meaning and use?Next time, we dig into "Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession". Reviews are mixed… so come see what we uncover!*Help us out!*Please take a moment to fill out our short listener survey (linked below). You don’t need to be...
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Gulabi SambadEpisode 29, Season 03, Rethinking Juvenile Care: A Focus on Mental Health, Podcast Gulabi SambadIn this episode of Gulabi Sambad, we talk about how the miserable and fearful behavior children faced at Juvenile Correction Homes affects the mental health of children and teenagers. After hearing Mukesh’s powerful story (in the 27th episode, Season 03) about his time in such a centre, we speak with Nawaraj Guragain, a psychology lecturer at St. Xavier’s College and former Youth Coordinator at FPAN Valley Branch. He helps us understand how these early experiences can impact young minds, the long-term effects of trauma, and why kind, supportive care is so important for healing and moving forward.#C...
2025-06-2718 minArchaeology Books for FunScorpion Kings and Bog Grog || Ancient Brews, 2 of 3As we continue our journey through Ancient Brews, we explore beverages once enjoyed by the Scorpion Kings of Egypt, the Etruscans, and even the Vikings! It's a story that spans five millennia, filled with flavor, history, and unexpected connections across time.Crack open this episode and drink in the history!___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/#podcast #archaeologybooksforfun #dogfishhead #scorpionking
2025-06-0158 minArchaeology Books for FunSpace Booze and Ancient Brews || Ancient Brews, 1 of 3Join us as we crack open a brand-new book—Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Re-Created by Patrick McGovern!McGovern, a biomolecular archaeologist, takes readers on a journey through time as he analyzes ancient beverages from around the world. Using chemistry, archaeology, and a little bit of guesswork, he partners with Dogfish Head Brewery to recreate these drinks in the modern day as part of their Ancient Ales series.In this episode, we explore the science behind the process and the fascinating stories behind two standout brews: Midas Touch and Chateau Jiahu. Archaeology, science, and be...
2025-05-011h 05Archaeology Books for FunSmol Cat Fits, Smol Cat Sits || The Nine Lives of Florida's Famous Key Marco Cat, 2 of 2In this episode, we wrap up The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat with the story behind the cat’s discovery and the entertaining feud between the Penn Museum and the Smithsonian over who gets to keep it.From its moment in the archaeological spotlight to traveling the world in exhibitions, the Key Marco Cat has led quite a few adventurous lives—before finally returning (temporarily) home to the Marco Island Historical Museum in Florida. ____Please note: The cat is only on display at the Marco Island Historical Museum for the next year—s...
2025-04-011h 06Archaeology Books for FunSmol Cat, Big Questions || The Nine Lives of Florida's Famous Key Marco Cat, 1 of 2New Episode! New Book!
This time, we're diving into "The Nine Lives of Florida's Famous Key Marco Cat". This 6-inch figurine—part cat (maybe), part man (maybe), part mystery (definitely)—is so iconic that it’s Florida’s official state artifact!
Yet, despite its fame, so much about it remains unknown. How can such a small cat raise such big questions? Tune in to find out!
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2025-03-011h 01Archaeology Books for FunSome Minor Criticisms || The Lost City of the Monkey God, Extra EpisodeHere it is—the actual final episode of "The Lost City of the Monkey God"!After several episodes of critiques, we felt we owed it to you, dear listeners, to seek out other perspectives on the book. So, what did we find? Did new insights change our minds? Was the book redeemed in the end?Tune in to find out!Our next book will be "The Nine Lives of Florida's Famous Key Marco Cat" by Austin J. Bell. This looks like a fun read!Want to support this po...
2025-02-0151 minArchaeology Books for FunA White (leprosy) Christmas || The Lost City of the Monkey God, 3 of 3This is it—the conclusion to the challenging journey that has been this book!In this final episode, the expedition members are struck by a mysterious malady. Is it the curse of the "lost" city? Or just the result of spending a week in the jungle?For those who’ve been following along, it won’t come as a surprise that the book doesn’t redeem itself in the end. While it’s been a tough read, it’s certainly given us plenty to talk about!Tune in to hear our final th...
2025-01-011h 10The MaterialistsStuffocation: The Afterlife of StuffThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (FPAN Central Region)
Mandy Wagner-Pelkey (FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We want to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, For more info on USF Anthro Department, please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/
Thank you to the band Have Gun, Will Travel for using their song Silver and the Age of Opulence for our intro music. For more information on HGWT, please visit their website at http...
2024-12-0953 minArchaeology Books for FunA Child's Toy with Mercury || Colonial Williamsburg - InterludeNovember has been intense, so we weren’t able to finish The Lost City of the Monkey God this month. But don’t worry—we’ve got something special for you instead!In this episode, we share our recent conference trip to Colonial Williamsburg. Both of us visited this historic interpretive town as kids, but this time, we approached it with the eyes of an archaeologist and an interpreter.How does it hold up? Is it still worth a visit? Tune in to hear our thoughts!___Want to support this pod...
2024-12-0122 minArchaeology Books for FunAn Archaeology Superhero || The Lost City of the Monkey God, 2 of 3In this episode, we dive into part two of "The Lost City of the Monkey God".The team assembles and embarks on an expedition to the jungles of the Mosquitia region in Honduras to "discover" a "lost" city. Facing swarms of hungry insects and encounters with deadly snakes, they set out to confirm the site they identified using LiDAR.Last time, we had a few critiques. Will the book redeem itself? Tune in to find out!___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www...
2024-11-011h 44Archaeology Books for FunWe Want Lobster Too! || The Lost City of the Monkey God, 1 of 3A new episode, a new book!In "The Lost City of the Monkey God", daring adventurers use cutting-edge technology to brave the wild and dangerous jungles of Honduras in search of a city lost for centuries!At least, that's how the book presents itself. However, the story has sparked critiques from archaeologists, anthropologists, and native Hondurans.Will we be swept away by this thrilling tale of daring-do? Or will we uncover the flaws in both the book and the project it's based on? Tune in to find out!___Want to support this podcast? Check out...
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Archaeology Books for FunDave the Potter; 1 of 1David Drake was a skilled potter and an enslaved man, known for the poetry he courageously inscribed on his pots at great personal risk. Join us for a very special one-off episode as we discuss the children's book "Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave" and celebrate this remarkable individual.Next up, we'll be starting the book "The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story". Don't miss it!___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/___#podcast #archaeology #history #archaeologybooksforfun #slavery #pottery
2024-09-0118 min
Archaeology Books for FunFrauds, Myths, and Mysteries; Part 3 of 3For the final episode of "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries" we explore how inventive ancient people were and we throw a little cold water on dowsing and psychics in archaeology.Looking ahead, our next episode will be a one-off with the fabulous kid's book "Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave". David Drake was a remarkable person who, despite the great danger, wrote poetry on the sides of his pots!Tune in for fascinating stories and insightful discussions!___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/
2024-08-011h 14
Archaeology Books for FunFrauds, Myths, and Mysteries; Part 2 of 3In this episode, we dive into the peopling of the Americas, Vikings in North America, and the legend of Atlantis! Plus, we finally discuss the controversial idea that aliens helped ancient civilizations build some of the world's greatest structures. Our thoughts on the matter may surprise you (but probably won't).___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/___#Archaeology #ArchaeologyBooksForFun #Vikings #Atlantis #AncientAliens #HistoryHoax #ScienceVsPseudoscience
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Archaeology Books for FunFrauds, Myths, and Mysteries; Part 1 of 3In this episode we kick off our discussion of "Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology."Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of scientific inquiry versus pseudoscience. We'll explore the myths surrounding a supposed race of ancient giants, uncover the story behind the Cardiff Giant hoax, and unravel the infamous Piltdown Man fraud.Get ready for a journey through some of the most bizarre and fascinating cases in archaeology. Tune in to learn how these deceptions were uncovered and what they reveal about the nature of scientific investigation....
2024-06-011h 43Archaeology Books for FunArtifacts, Special EpisodeWe are very excited for this one!In this special episode, we sit down with the talented Mary Anna Evans, author of "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery." Join us as we delve into her fascinating writing process, her meticulous research, and how she so masterfully represents archaeology in her work.Don't miss this chance to get an insider's look at Mary Anna's inspirations and storytelling secrets. We know you'll enjoy getting to know her as much as we did!Mary Anna Evans' Websitehttps://maryannaevans.com/___Want to...
2024-05-2443 minArchaeology Books for FunArtifacts, Part 3 of 3Join us for the thrilling finale of "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery"! In this last episode, stakes are high as Faye faces a heart-stopping dilemma. Will Faye reveal her illegal activities and go to prison to stop a killer? Who is the killer? Will Joyeuse be saved? What the heck is a palmetto? All these questions will be answered!Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Mary Anna Evans, author of "Artifacts", coming later this month. It’s a treat for all mystery aficionados!Plus, the votes are in! Prepare to dive into the bizarre realm of e...
2024-05-011h 13Archaeology Books for FunArtifacts, Part 2 of 3Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of twists and turns as we navigate both real and fictional landscapes in the captivating backdrop of the Florida Panhandle. With a missing body, and the discovery of two more, this episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!Don't forget to cast your vote in our poll to help us choose our next adventure. The options are:"Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology""Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art""The Lost City of the Monkey God"The chosen book...
2024-04-011h 20The MaterialistsThe Bricks Beneath the MarkerThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (FPAN Central Region)
Mandy Wagner-Pelkey (FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We want to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/
Thank you to the band Have Gun, Will Travel for the use of their song Silver and the Age of Opulence for our intro music. For more infor...
2024-03-0951 minArchaeology Books for FunArtifacts, Part 1 of 3We take a break from looting, the black market, and murder by starting a new mystery novel about... looting, the black market, and murder. What a refreshing change!This time, however, we're reading our first fiction novel about archaeologists and murder mysteries that takes place right in our local area in the Florida Panhandle. We're already really enjoying this one!"Artifacts" is the first of a series of novels called the "Faye Longchamp Mysteries" and is written by Mary Anna Evans.Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/213579Check us out...
2024-03-011h 18Archaeology Books for FunStealing History, Special Guest InterviewAs a special episode follow-up interview to "Stealing History" we're joined by archaeologist Dr. Andres Garzon-Oechsle!Andres has a unique perspective on the issue of site looting in his home country Ecuador. He has also personally visited the Lords of Sipán museum in Peru. Tune in to hear all about it!YouTube: https://youtu.be/ns21PoYH-KoFollow us on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/174409671-archaeology-books-for-funLinks:Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology - https://buff.ly/3wpIhLiScripps o...
2024-02-2238 minArchaeology Books for FunStealing History, Part 4 of 4This is it, the conclusion to Stealing History!It's been a pretty wild ride with grave robbing, FBI stings, and murder. This time the tale gets a bit more hopeful with on the ground efforts to protect sites and, at last, the opening of the Sipán museum. We also take issue with some of the author's proposals to fight the antiquities black market. There's a lot going on in this one!"Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World" by Roger AtwoodNext time we will switch gears and read "Artifacts: A Faye Longchamp Mystery." T...
2024-02-011h 02Archaeology Books for FunInterludeAs we take a break from Stealing History, we use this time to discuss some archaeology news, review the podcast over the last 14 episodes, and talk a little about what exactly it is that we do.Do you have a favorite book that we covered? Let us know!We will be back next month with the concluding episode on Stealing History. See you then!___Articles discussed:German Authorities Repatriate 75 Artifacts to Mexicohttps://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/11/29/germany-repatriates-75-archaeological-artefacts-mexicoNetherlands Returns Colonial Era Artefactshttps://www.reuters.com/world/netherlands-returns-colonial-era-artefacts-sri-lanka-2023-12-05/The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Announces Repatriationhttps://vmfa.museum/pressroom...
2024-01-0135 minThe MaterialistsAmerica’s Grave HistoryThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (FPAN Central Region)
Mandy Wagner-Pelkey (FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/
Thank you to the band Have Gun, Will Travel for the use of their song Silver and the Age of Opulence for our intro music. For more...
2023-12-161h 04Archaeology Books for FunStealing History, Part 3 of 4In this episode, we finally get to see the conclusion of the FBI sting operation. Additionally, we will delve into the significant role that many museums play in contributing to the black market trade of antiquities.Next time, we will provide a recap of our favorite books and episodes. If you have a favorite of your own, let us know!"Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World" by Roger Atwood.___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/___#archaeology #Sipan...
2023-12-011h 21Archaeology Books for FunStealing History, Part 2 of 4This episode has a little bit of everything you could want from a crime drama! Smuggling rings, FBI stings, informants, double crosses, and foul play.This time we focus on some of the artifacts that were stolen from the ancient Moche culture tomb/temple site Huaca Rajada located in Sipán, Peru and efforts to recover them.Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient Worldby Roger Atwood.___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/___
2023-11-011h 12Archaeology Books for FunStealing History, Part 1 of 4Starting a new book, we dive into the seedy underworld of the black market antiquities trade.We take a look at the people who do the looting of ancient sites and what drives them as well as the distributors who buy from them.This book mostly focuses on the ancient Moche culture tomb/temple site Huaca Rajada located in Sipán, Peru.Though not a happy story, we are enjoying the narrative style of this book in particular.Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient Worldby Roger A...
2023-10-251h 54Archaeology Books for FunIn Small Things Forgotten, Part 3 of 3Finishing up this book, we take a close look at how historical archaeology can tell us a lot about African American history.We start off with what an excavation taught us about the lives of the residents of theParting Ways site in Massachusetts.Then we take discuss what archaeology teaches us about African American architecture, foodways, and ceramics.Next Book"Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World"by Roger Atwood.The summary for the book:"Roger Atwood knows more about...
2023-09-091h 13
In Our Expert OpinionSarah Miller | Florida ArchaeologyIn this episode of In Our Expert Opinion Real Estate Podcast, Linda and Chad are joined by Sarah Miller, the Regional Director for the Northeast and East Central Centers of the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN). Hosted by Flagler College, FPAN is made up of regional centers in Florida that are dedicated to preserving the state's rich archaeological heritage. During this discussion, Sarah shares about her work at FPAN as well as provides insights into Florida's ancient cemeteries, the balance between archaeological preservation and development, and some of the common challenges within her line of work.
2023-08-2346 minArchaeology Books for FunIn Small Things Forgotten, Part 2 of 3Winged death head grave markers, architecture, and forks!We look at how changes in gravestone art and architecture, and to a lesser degree, furniture, tools, and table utensils all reflect cultural changes happening in New England in the 17th and 18th centuries."In Small Things Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life" by James Deetz is a remarkable book because it is informative, yet a very pleasant read from a time when most writing on archaeology was anything but.A website with examples of...
2023-08-021h 22Archaeology Books for FunIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Special EpisodeWith a new Indiana Jones movie just released, what archaeologist could resist the temptation to talk about it?We discuss why we love Indiana Jones, our problems with it, and generally gush about how much we enjoyed this movie.We plan to release the next episode of "In Small Things Forgotten" on the first of August as usual.___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/___#archaeology #indianajones #indianajonesandthedialofdestiny
2023-07-2229 minArchaeology Books for FunIn Small Things Forgotten, Part 1 of 3This time we take a look the beginnings of historical archaeology in the U.S., ceramics and what they tell us about the past, and several New England archaeological sites."In Small Things Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life" by James Deetz is a remarkable book because it is informative, yet a very pleasant read from a time when most writing on archaeology was anything but.Website on the Flowerdew Hundred ExcavationsCaptain Basil Hall Chamber Pot Article___Want to support this...
2023-07-011h 14
The Blasters and Blades PodcastEpisode 261: Fireside Chat: Bringing realism to Fictional Histories!The Blasters & Blades Podcast
Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy.
Co-Hosts:
Doc Cisca (Uber Book Fan) (Army Medic)
JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)
Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)
We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast...
2023-06-191h 14Archaeology Books for FunFour Lost Cities (Cahokia), Part 4 of 4Topping out at 30,000 residents, Cahokia was the largest city of the Mississippian Culture and is located in the same place as current day St. Louis. One of its defining features today is the massive earthen mounds, many that still exist today. Much of this city's story is lost, but archaeology and oral traditions can help us learn a surprising amount.This wraps up our reading of "Book: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age" by Annalee Newitz.Next week we will read the first three chapters "In Small Things...
2023-06-031h 44Archaeology Books for FunFour Lost Cities (Angkor), Part 3 of 4The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia held almost one million people at its peak. Though it was never lost, it ended its time as a major city due to political upheaval and climate disasters. Sound familiar?Book: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age, by Annalee Newitz___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/___#archaeology #Angkor
2023-05-011h 28Archaeology Books for FunFour Lost Cities (Pompeii), Part 2 of 4Did you know that the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was a bustling tourist town before it was destroyed by a volcano? This was a community that was at the heart of Rome in a lot of ways and it reflects a lot of their advancements and changing social structures. Its loss was so traumatic to that only a single written record of the catastrophe exists today.Book: Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age, by Annalee NewitzArticle referenced in the podcast: https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/03/abandoned-mosaic-flooring-found-at-roman-pompeii/146607
2023-04-011h 23Archaeology Books for FunFour Lost Cities (Çatalhöyük), Part 1 of 4Join us as we start a new book looking at four ancient cities, how they developed and, ultimately, why they died.We start of by taking a look at the world's oldest "city" Çatalhöyük! We get a chance to dispel some common myths about the city, see how the community operated, how people had to figure out how to live around so many strangers, and we get a detailed peek at what life might have been like for a woman who lived 9,000 years ago!The book:Four Lost Cities: A Secret His...
2023-03-011h 21Archaeology Books for FunCaptain Kidd's Lost Ship, Part 2 of 2After a holiday hiatus we are ready to return and finish up "Captain Kidd's Lost Ship: The Wreck of the Quedagh Merchant" by Frederick H. Hanselmann. This half of the book features the archaeological investigations into the shipwreck itself as well as its development as a Living Museum in the Sea.For our next episode we will go back about 9,000 years ago and read about the ancient city Çatalhöyü! This will take us through Part One in the book "Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age" by Annalee Newitz.___Wan...
2023-02-011h 18Archaeology Books for FunCaptain Kidd's Lost Ship, Part 1 of 2This time we dive into the world of underwater archaeology and pirates with "Captain Kidd's Lost Ship: The Wreck for the Quedagh Merchant" by Frederick H. Hanselmann. In this episode we talk about how it's okay to skip theory chapters in archaeology books, we look at some of the big picture events in the world during Kidd's time, and finally we discuss Kidd's career and downfall.For our next podcast we will finish the book and get into the archaeology of the Quedagh Merchant and we will look at how the ship is interpreted for public divers...
2022-12-011h 31The MaterialistsHalloween 2022! Boo!The Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit their website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/crystal-river-archaeological-state-park
Thank...
2022-11-0324 minArchaeology Books for FunThe Dig, Part 2 of 2For this episode, we finish "The Dig" by John Preston. This is an historical fiction book featuring the events and people involved in the discovery and excavation of the Sutton Hoo site in England in 1938 which changed our understanding of the "Dark Ages."In this episode we learn more about the site as the excavation comes under new management and Basil Brown getting pushed aside. We also are introduced to a young Peggy Piggott (a real archaeologist) starting a career in a field that was very much dominated by men at the time.Our next r...
2022-11-021h 14Archaeology Books for FunThe Dig, Part 1 of 2For our very first episode we are talking about the book "The Dig" by John Preston. This is an historical fiction book featuring the events and people involved in the discovery and excavation of the Sutton Hoo site in England which changed our understanding of the "Dark Ages."An adaptation of this story was recently released for streaming on Netflix.___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/
2022-10-031h 18Archaeology Books for FunEpisode 0Archaeology Books for Fun is a podcast about reading archaeology-related books that anyone can enjoy.This short episode will introduce the hosts, Tristan Harrenstein and Barbara Clark, the Florida Public Archaeology Network, and explain what the podcast is about.Florida Public Archaeology NetworkYou can also find us onFacebook,Instagram, andYouTube.___Want to support this podcast? Check out the donation link below!https://www.fpan.us/give/
2022-09-1204 minThe MaterialistsGoodbye Gray LadyThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit their website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/crystal-river-archaeological-state-park
Thank...
2022-08-1733 minThe MaterialistsDifferent Landscape, Different Cemetery, Same StoryThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit their website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/crystal-river-archaeological-state-park
Thank...
2022-07-201h 06The MaterialistsThe Cutting Edge of SovereigntyThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit their website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/crystal-river-archaeological-state-park
Thank...
2022-04-0854 min
Libreta Negra MxLa Hoja Suelta - Arqueología en Puerto RicoAsí como una hoja en el viento, estas son ideas transmitidas a la memoria. En este episodio platicamos con Natalie Ann De La Torre Salas, arqueóloga pública puertorriqueña para saber qué es lo que hace y cuál es su experiencia en Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos. Contacta a Natalie en Ecos Patrimoniales Podcast: ecospatrimoniales@gmail.com/ @ecospatrimoniales (Ig), @ecospatrimonial (Twitter). Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) www.fpan.us y a traves de @fpan_southwest (Instagram, Twitter y Facebook) y ndelatorresalas@fau.edu.
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2022-04-0152 minThe MaterialistsHello, Hello! It’s the Materialists Podcast CallingThe Materialists are….
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit their website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/crystal-river-archaeological-state-park
Thank...
2021-08-2430 minThe MaterialistsSpecial Episode - The Age of AquariusThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Archaeologist, Cardno)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
For more info on Cardno visit https://www.cardno.com/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Cry...
2020-12-211h 01The Materialists“It's Not the Heat, It's the Humanity”The Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-07-0816 min
The MaterialistsMinisode 9 - Well, Well, Well...How The Turntables... Conversation with potter, Nigel RudolphThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-06-1234 min
The MaterialistsMinisode 8 - Stories and Truths: Conversation with Ceramic Artists, Tammy Marinuzzi and Pavel AmrominThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-06-0529 min
The MaterialistsMinisode 7 - The Hand (Made) Tale - Redux: Conversation with ceramic artist, Mariana BaqueroThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-05-2919 min
The MaterialistsMinisode 6 - Eventually Everything Connects: Conversation with ceramic artist, Chris PickettThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-05-2222 min
The MaterialistsDesign in Mind: A Conversation with Ceramic Artist, Adrienne EliadesThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-05-1519 min
The MaterialistsThe Things They CarriedThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-05-101h 08
The MaterialistsMinisode 4 - The Language of People: Conversation with ceramic artist, Mario MutisThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-05-0820 min
The MaterialistsMinisode 3 - Storytelling in the Round: Conversation with potter, Donna FlaneryThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-05-0119 min
The MaterialistsMinisode 2 - Full Victory for Life: Conversation with potter Matt Long
The Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park ple...
2020-04-2419 min
The MaterialistsMinisode 1 - Built To Play: Conversation with ceramic artist, Forrest Sincoff GardThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-04-1715 min
The MaterialistsSocialis RemotusThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-04-121h 20
The MaterialistsNo RegertsThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-02-1753 min
The MaterialistsEpisode 11: “No Regerts” Sneak Peek EpisodeThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2020-01-2204 min
The MaterialistsDust to Dust - Chapter 2The Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2019-12-201h 14
The MaterialistsFace Of Terror: Halloween EditionThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2019-10-2953 min
The MaterialistsDust to Dust - Chapter 1The Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2019-10-021h 01
The MaterialistsAnd Here We Go Again...Season 2!The Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2019-09-0927 min
The MaterialistsWish You Were HereThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2019-06-1750 min
The MaterialistsThe Question of DoomThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2019-05-2452 min
The MaterialistsGoodwill HuntingThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info on USF Anthro Department please visit their website at https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/anthropology/ For More info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit t...
2019-04-2949 min
The MaterialistsThe Hand (Made) TaleThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park please visit their website at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/crystal-river-archaeological-state-park
Thank you to the band Have Gun, Will T...
2019-04-081h 00
The MaterialistsThis Podcast is (about) GarbageThe Materialists are….
Becky O’Sullivan (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN West Central Region)
Nigel Rudolph (Public Archaeology Coordinator, FPAN Central Region)
For more info on FPAN please visit http://fpan.us/
Images of our challenge objects can be seen at https://www.instagram.com/the.materialists.podcast/. Please follow and share!
We would like to thank….
The Florida Public Archaeology Network, The University of South Florida - Department of Anthropology, and The Crystal River Preserve and Archaeological State Park. For more info about the Crystal River Archaeological State Pa...
2019-03-1850 min
The MaterialistsDo objects have agency?Episode1
We are jumping into the podcast game! Episode 1 finds The Materialists talking about what we are going to be talking about. What is material culture? What is archaeology? What is all this stuff about anyhow? A recurrent segment on the podcast will our “material culture challenge”. Each host will bring a piece of material culture to the table related to the theme of each episode and discuss why it matters.
Becky’s object: Agatized-coral Hernando projectile point, Nigel’s object: Mema's steel mixing bowl
To see images of these two fine pieces of materia...
2019-02-2638 min
WUWF Public MediaMonday, January 28, 2019Nicole Grinnan, research associate and public archaeologist with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, discusses FPAN's Heritage Monitoring Scouts Program.
2019-01-2804 min
AnthroAlert: An Anthropology PodcastEpisode 27: Ryan Harke## AnthroAlert## Episode 27: Ryan HarkeOriginally aired 12 January 2018 on bullsradio.orgGuest Ryan M. Harke is a PhD Candidate in archaeology at USF. He grew up west of St. Louis, Missouri, earning his BS in Anthropology at Missouri State University in 2008, and he later earned his MA in Applied Anthropology from USF in 2012. In between degree programs, Ryan spent a couple years working for cultural resource management (CRM) archaeology firms throughout the Midwest and Southeast United States, and worked as a public archaeology coordinator for the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN...
2019-01-0744 min
AnthroAlert: An Anthropology PodcastEpisode 25: The Florida Public Archaeology Network# 8 Dec 2017# The Florida Public Archaeology NetworkAbout FPAN: The Florida Public Archaeology Network's mission is to promote and facilitate the conservation, study and public understanding of Florida's archaeological heritage through regional centers throughout the state. Our Regional Centers operate visible public outreach programs, including promotion of archaeological/heritage tourism; partnerships with Florida Anthropological Society chapters and other regional heritage organizations; dissemination of archaeological information to the public; promotion of existing regional heritage events and programs; and promotion of archaeological volunteer opportunities.We support local governments...
2018-12-2439 min