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Queryin' the Illyrians - Dirt 104 Aug 24, 2020

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This week, on a sponsored episode, Anna and Amber examine the traces left by the various ancient cultures called "Illyrians." We've got some architecture, coin-nerdery, a smattering of religion, and a complicated political legacy. It all makes for an excellent entry in our collection of supporting characters from the Classical world!

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Fuel Use in Ancient Times with Dr. Gregg Griffin - TAS 99 Aug 22, 2020

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Dr. Griffin's research focuses on analyzing archaeological deposits to answer questions on production of goods and fuel use. Dr. Griffin has excavated all over the world from Neolithic settlements in the North Atlantic to Second World War battlefields in the Pacific. On today's show we talk about the different types of fuel that people used in the past. It's not all poop - but most of it is.

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The Modern Myth of Archaeology in Nigeria with Ajayi Boluwaji - Modern Myth - Episode 15 Aug 21, 2020

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This episode was a privileged to record, I sat down with Ajayi Boluwaji, an archaeology based in Nigeria to talk about the similarities and differences when working in that part of the world. We discuss the colonial hangover that has greatly affected the perception of archaeology as well as the perceived economic disadvantage to doing archaeology.

Ajayi describes how community archaeology is the way forward, in order to unravel and better interpret the past in Nigeria, by connecting people to their heritage and demonstrate the capability of the populations who lived in Nigeria, hundreds or thousands of years ago.

He describes how his Yoruba heritage informs the work he does and where his passion for archaeology comes from. We also discuss what archaeologists around the world can do to help and support their colleagues in Nigeria. For more information you can find

I ask about regional differences in archaeology and about conferences that happen in Nigeria for archaeologists.

Archaeological Association of Nigeria Conference - Link

Archaeological Association of Nigeria Facebook Page

Petroglyph Research with Dr. Chester Liwosz - Rock Art 10 Aug 21, 2020

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On today's episode Dr. Gold talks with Dr. Chester Liwosz. Dr. Liwosz tells us how he got into archaeology and how he came to study petroglyphs. We also talk about his involvement with the Mesa Prieta Petroglyph project and the amazing collection of rock art at that site.

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Chris Webster
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Twitter: @archeowebby
Dr. Alan Garfinkel
avram1952@yahoo.com

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On Raven's Wing - PreHistories 27 Aug 21, 2020

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I talk to Dr Rena Maguire about On Raven’s Wing by Morgan Llywelyn. This book is a retelling of part of the Ulster Cycle, especially the life of Cuchulain, the Hound of Ulster, and the Tain Bo Cuailhge, the Cattle Raid of Cooley. It is mainly set at Emain Macha which is known to be Navan Fort bear Armagh. How much of the story reflects the Irish Iron Age?

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On Raven’s Wing by Morgan Llywelyn
Navan Research Group
Tain online
Emania Journal
The Togail
Kenneth Jackson
Mallory, James P. [ed.], Aspects of the Táin, Belfast: December, 1992. Contact Navan Fort, as their shop may still have copies

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Work From Home Assessment - ArchaeoTech 135 Aug 20, 2020

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We’ve been working from home since March of this year and for some archaeologists it’s been difficult. Paul and Chris talk about how it’s gone for them, what’s helped, and what’s been a challenge. Let us know what’s helped you!

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AnthroYeti QGIS Tutorials

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Chris Webster
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Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com
Paul Zimmerman
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Email: paul@lugal.com

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Sovereign Stories - HeVo 42 Aug 18, 2020

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On this months’s podcast we have LT Kayla F. DeVault (Shawnee and Anishinaabe), Engineer and Project Manager at Indian health facilities. Kayla’s wide ranging experience and education has centered on Anthropology, STEM, and Indigeneity. She is the host of the You-tube channel, Sovereign Stories, which breaks down Indigenous themed topics into easy to understand and fun short videos. We talk about advocacy more generally as well as a wide range of other topics including cultural heritage and development, consent, othering, bias, tokenization and allyship.

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Jessica
Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org
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@LivingHeritageResearchCouncil
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Lyle
Lyle.Balenquah@gmail.com

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Illustrating Archaeology - Dirt 103 Aug 17, 2020

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This week, Anna and Amber take on archaeological illustration. That's right-it's an audio episode about an entirely visual topic! This'll go well. We cover the merits of hand drawing vs. photography, reveal some stories from our own...mixed experiences, and investigate the very cool technique of photogrammetry.

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Neanderthals Making Yarn?! - TAS 98 Aug 15, 2020

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This is a crossover episode with Rachel Roden and Historical Yarns!

Recently, evidence of twisted cord was discovered on a Neanderthal archaeological site. While the exact use of this cord is unknown, we discuss our theories for how Neanderthals could have applied this technology to everyday life. Most importantly, this discovery contributes to breaking down the myth that Neanderthals were technologically inferior to their human contemporaries.

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Chris Webster
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Grants, and Fellowships, and Scholarships, Oh My! - Dig It 10 Aug 14, 2020

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In this episode, we discuss the inter-workings of different parts on finding grants especially as we start to enter grant-writing and application season. We touch on why grants are important, when to apply, how to find them, and what goes in them.

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