Stay Connected15 Questions With An Archeologist is an interview show that seeks to ask as many archeologists as possible the same 15 questions. These questions are designed to cover the areas in which archeologists are most often queried. They are also design to provoke though and commentary on our profession.
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Ed Jakaitis
In this episode, we are joined by Ed Jakaitis; Cultural Resources Program Manager at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.
Ed began his tenure as an archeologist while attending community college in the Chicago area. It was then when he had his first introduction to archeology. From there he went on to Northern Illinois University to pursue the discipline even further and make it his chosen profession.
Along the way, Ed has had the opportunity to conduct fieldwork at a variety of different places around the world. Including Belize to work at a late classic Mayan site, and to Sicily to work at a Hellenistic site. Now he works at the very expansion Mammoth Cave National Park.
Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who operates in one of our great national parks.
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Dr. Andrew Kinkella
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew Kinkella; Associate Professor of Archeology at Moorpark College in Southern California.
Dr. Kinkella began his tenure as an archeologist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he double-majored in Anthropology and Film Studies. From there, he went on to California State University to earn his MA in Anthropology. And he eventually found his way to the University of California, Riverside to earn his PhD in Anthropology.
Along the way, Dr. Kinkella closely studied Mayan Culture. This led him to Belize on numerous occasions to conduct fieldwork to investigate pyramids and cenotes in the jungle. Now he teaches archeology as part of Moorpark College's Department of Anthropology, as well as through his YouTube channel, Kinkella Teaches Archaeology.
Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who studies a culture that hasn't been discussed on the podcast yet.
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Email: akinkella@vcccd.edu
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Dr. Kent Lightfoot
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kent Lightfoot; Professor of Archeology at the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Lightfoot has a long tenure in archeology. One that begins at Stanford University, where he earned a BA in Anthropology. From there he went on to Arizona State University to earn both his MA and PhD in Anthropology. Following his own educational endeavors, he returned to California, and now teaches at UC Berkeley's Department of Anthropology.
Along the way, Dr. Lightfoot has had the opportunity to conduct archeological fieldwork in a variety of places. Including; New England, the American Southwest, and along the Pacific Coast of North America. With many of his studies over the past decade being focused on shell mounds of the greater San Francisco Bay area, the Russian colony of Fort Ross, historic Spanish missions in northern California, and landscape management practices employed by complex hunter-hunters in central California.
Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who has conducted archeology in places that haven't been discussed on the podcast yet.
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Rusty Simmons
In this episode, we are joined by Rusty Simmons; Archeologist here at SEAC.
Rusty began his journey as an archeologist after an enlistment in the US Army. Following his service, he transitioned to Middle Tennessee State University to begin pursuing archeology. After completing his educational endeavors, he made his way south to begin working here at SEAC.
His time here at SEAC has allowed him to work at a variety of sites in and around the southeastern US as part of our Compliance section. With some of his favorite sites being Cumberland Island National Seashore and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who has had a long tenure here at SEAC.
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Beth Horvath
In this episode, we are joined by Beth Horvath; Senior Project Archeologist at Archaeological Consultants Inc. (ACI) and SEAC alumnus.
Beth began her tenure as an archeologist at Cleveland State University, where she earned a BA in Anthropology. From there she made her way down south to the University of South Florida to earn an MA in Public Archaeology with an emphasis on cultural resource management. After completing her educational endeavors, Beth spent some time working here at SEAC.
Her time here at SEAC, as well as at ACI, has allowed her to work at a variety of sites in and around the southeastern US. With some of her favorites being the Armstrong site and the Seminole Rest site at Canaveral National Seashore. She has also taken on additional responsibilities as an archaeologist. Including being the President of the Wakulla County Historical Commission, as well as a member of the Florida Archaeological Council, the Southeastern Archaeological Conference, and the Arkansas Archaeological Society.
Listen to her answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who has worked in archeology both here at SEAC, and in the private sector.
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Dr. Emma Wells
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Emma Wells; ecclesiastical historian and buildings archeologist at the University of York in England.
Dr. Wells's tenure as an archeologist began at the University of York. Where she earned a BA in History of Art, and an MA in Buildings Archeology. From there she went on to Durham University to earn her PhD in Buildings Archeology. Following her own educational endeavors, she returned to York and is now the leader for both the PGDip in Parish Church Studies program, and the MA in English Building History program.
Along with her work in academia, Dr. Wells is also a published author. Her most recent book, titled Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles, was released in 2016. She is also working on another book titled Heaven On Earth: The Lives & Legacies of the World’s Greatest Cathedrals. She also writes regularly for various publications, and has appeared on different broadcasts, in the UK.
Listen to her answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who specializes in a type of archeology that has not been discussed on the podcast before.
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Also, check out her book, Pilgrim Routes of the British Isles, on Amazon!
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Klint Janulis
In this episode, we are joined by Klint Janulis.
Klint has a very diverse background. One that begins in the US military; first in the Marine Corps and later in the Army Special Forces. After over a decade of military service, he went on to pursue archeology.
This lead him to the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, and eventually to the University of Oxford in England to study Paleoarcheology. Where he is currently working towards a PhD that focuses on understanding the evolution of human cognition and intelligence. Along the way he's had the opportunity to do fieldwork in a variety of places around the world; including Spain, the UK, and Saudi Arabia. He has also appeared on various television networks in the US and the UK; such as the History Channel, the Science Channel, and BBC History.
Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who has a diverse background, and has conducted archeology all around the world.
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Also, check out the book that Klint wrote, DKfindout! Stone Age. And take a look at some of his television appearances; the History Channel's Ancient Top 10, and the Science Channel's What on Earth?.
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Josh Logan
In this episode, we are joined by our very own Josh Logan.
Prior to joining SEAC, Josh began his tenure as an archeologist at Florida State University. Where he did a double major for anthropology and archeology. Following his educational career, he went on to work at a variety of sites around the US, as well as in Italy. Now he works here at SEAC as a member of our Compliance division.
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Franklin H. Price
In this episode, we are joined by Franklin H. Price, Archeologist with the Bureau of Archeological Research.
Franklin's tenure as an archeologist began at Earlham College in Indiana, where he earned a BA in History. From there he transferred to East Carolina University to pursue Maritime Studies. Following his educational career, he went on to work on a variety of underwater sites and shipwrecks. Some of which include; the Vasa warship near Stockholm, Sweden, and the Queen Anne's Revenge off the coast of North Carolina.
Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who has conducted underwater archeology all around the world.
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Zan Rothrock
In this episode we are joined by Zan Rothrock, Archeologist here at SEAC.
Zan's tenure as an archeologist began at Appalachian State University, where he earned degrees in Public History and Archeology. From there he went on to work in Cultural Resource Management as a Crew Chief, and conducted fieldwork at a variety of sites along the east coast. One of which was a year-long excavation and removal of a large cemetery in Philadelphia. Now he works here at SEAC as a member of our NAGPRA and Applied Sciences program.
Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective from someone who has worked in archeology in both the private and government sectors.
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