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More Projectile Ballistics with Dr. Devin Pettigrew - Ep 170 Aug 21, 2023

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On this episode of ALiRP we are joined again by Dr. Devin Pettigrew to talk about his three recent publications. All three discuss experimental archaeology methodologies and the need to revisit the accuracy and precision of previous research under modern techniques.

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Literature Recommendations

Terminal Ballistics of Stone-Tipped Atlatl Darts and Arrows: Results From Exploratory Naturalistic Experiments. By Pettigrew et al., Open Archaeology, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 799-820 (2023).
On the (Non-)Scalability of Target Media for Evaluating the Performance of Ancient Projectile Weapons. By Pettigrew & Bamforth, Open Archaeology, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 799-820 (2023).
Reassessing the terminal ballistic performance of trilobate and quadrilobate arrow points on Iron Age battlefields. By Pettigrew & Taylor, PLoS ONE. July 26, 2023, Vol. 18 Issue 7, pe0288483 (2023).

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David Teaches Science Media 101 - Ep 169 Aug 14, 2023

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On this episode, David is by himself and does not know what to talk about. So he rants and rambles about his dog lecture on youtube. Which then leads him to discussing how he edits videos, photos, and how he practices public speaking.

He talks about how he went from editing memes on photoshop to how he lights his cave scenes, and then talks about Oppenheimer and Tarentino movies and what makes them work. He then talks about how speeches and lectures are almost like standup comedy and how you can practice public speaking by making PowerPoints about what you love.

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ENCORE Hoo dis? with Tash and Raven - Ep 168 Aug 07, 2023

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n this episode, we are pleased to have Raven Todd da Silva and Natasha Billson return to the Podcast. Raven is another OG from the early episodes, appearing on episode 9 and runs a very popular Instagram and Youtube Channel called “Dig it with Raven” and Natasha aka Tash was recently on episode 29, and runs a youtube channel called Behind the Trowel. If you follow us on Social Media, then you know that both of these archaeologists are a part of the Archaeology Avengers and we are super excited to have them back on the podcast. We discuss Netflix’s new hit movie, The Dig, and discuss the archaeology of the site on which the movie is based on. We also discuss how archaeology is portrayed in the media.

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ENCORE - The Archaeology of Childhood with Mackenzie Cory Episode 31 - Ep 167 Jul 31, 2023

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On this Encore episode of A Life in Ruins podcast, we chat with Mackenzie Cory, a fellow University of Wyoming Graduate! Mac delves into his formative years, working in Wyoming and his inspiration to take the next step into graduate school. We also discuss his current PhD research and how we can identify and look at childhood in the archaeological record. We then end the episode with a discussion about problems found in field schools and the ramifications of those problems to Mac’s academic career.

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An interview on life in Colombia, academia, and self-empowerment media with coach Margie Serrato, Ph.D. - Ep 166 Jul 24, 2023

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In this episode of A Life In Ruins podcast, David does a solo interview with his friend Dr. Margie Serrato, an anthropologist turned empowerment coach.

David and Margie begin talking about what Margie does for a living and her life post PhD. After, Margie discusses her childhood moving all over the US and also growing up in Medellin, Colombia during the height of Pablo Escobar’s narcoterrorism.

Margie then details her experience in academia, and why she decided to leave it. As well as appointment, discussion regarding psychology and culture, and how anthropology forces us to shift our perspectives.

Lastly, David asks about her experience in the Miss Ohio pageant, and she details, but that was like anthropologically and personally. But also, they end the podcast talking about alternative careers in anthropology, and why she seeks to empower others to find careers outside of academia.

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Literature Recommendations

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (Beginner)
The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr (Intermediate)
A Course in Miracles (Made Easy) by Alan Cohen (simple to understand, challenging to apply)

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The History of Rice Cultivation on the Southeastern Coast - Ep 165 Jul 17, 2023

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On this episode of A Life in Ruins, Carlton takes a well-earned break while Connor and David chat. They start out chatting about David’s new tattoo and some Lord of the Rings lore. They do talk some anthropology concerning the effects of tattoos on the body and the experience itself, and also how Boromir applies to anthropology.

The last two-thirds of the show, David discusses the history of rice cultivation, with a focus on the Southeastern Coast of the United States and the West Coast of Africa. This is a very heavy topic and they do their best to talk about the anthropology of rice, the African diaspora and the modern day implications and expressions of this history. Please be warned that while atrocities are not specifically delved into, it might be triggering to some people.

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A Bittersweet Homecoming and Rice? - Ep 164 Jul 10, 2023

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On this episode of ALiRP, Carlton recounts his recent return to Pawnee, Oklahoma. The lads chat about Pawnee Homecoming, Culture, and Mourning customs and then they somehow end up talking about rice.

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There's Only So Many Ways to Skin a Human - Ep 163 Jul 03, 2023

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On this episode of A Life in Ruins Podcast, Connor and Carlton dive deep into the topic of cannibalism in the past and present. They start out talking about what prompted them to dive down this rabbit hole. They define the terms associated with cannibalism and then discuss the earliest known evidence of cannibalism in the archaeological record. They then detail other examples of cannibalism in time and end the episode asking the important question “Is drinking blood considered cannibalism?”.

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Hearth (actually Earth Oven) Huntin' with Charles Koenig - Ep 162 Jun 26, 2023

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On this episode of A Life in Ruins, Connor interviews Dr. Charles Koenig. Charles is a recently crowned Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming. We discuss Charles' upbringing in Summit County, Colorado and his earliest experiences in the Great Basin with archaeology. We then delve into his academic career and he recalls how a rock art field school set him along his current path. Charles then discusses his thesis/dissertation research on earth ovens.

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Oldest Homo Species Burial?: A Discussion of New Findings and Human Burial Practices - Ep 161 Jun 19, 2023

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In this episode of A Life in Ruins, Connor, Carlton, and David discuss the new Homo naledi findings in South Africa, and their implications on modern anthropology.

After discussing the articles a bit in depth, they quickly segway to other burial practices and hominid behaviors.

The episode ends with personal, cultural experiences around death and funerals.

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