Women in Archaeology Podcast: Re-Release of ‘Badass Women in Archaeology’

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Join us in celebrating some amazing women in the history of the field!

Show Notes:

*50 Most Important Women in Science

* Dig Ventures: Pioneering Women in Archaeology

* Rejected Princesses: Zelia Nuttall

* Trowel Blazers: see what they are doing in 2019 at the bottom of the page!

* Archaeological Fantasies: Gertrude Bell

* Book: Ladies of the Field by Amanda Adams

**featured image copied from the Gertrude Bell Archive [1] [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Women in Archaeology Podcast: The Shutdown

The Women in Archaeology Podcast: The Shutdown (Click Here to listen at Womeninarchaeology.com or download the episode from itunes)

Join us as we take a closer look at what the shutdown means for archaeologists, public lands, and the consequences that will likely stretch into the rest of 2019.

Show Notes:

Government Contractors such as archaeologists

Human Waste Issues

Agency plans during shutdown: see how each agency is handling the shutdown and how you are affected.

How congress can trump Trump

Economic Effects

Women in Archaeology Podcast: Zooarchaeology with Alex Fitzpatrick

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Do they have squirrels in Scotland? Maybe you enjoy in depth discussions about ancient ceramics. In today’s episode we discuss one of the myriad of sub-fields within archaeology, with zooarchaeologist Alex Fitzpatrick. We cover what is zooarchaeology (in short animal bones), how it has been used to learn about humans and the world in the the past, and some of the projects she works on. We also discuss some of Alex’s work on various science communication projects.

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Women in Archaeology: State of the Monuments

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The Bears Ears and Escalante National Monuments were recently reduced in size by the present administration. Chelsi, Emily, Kirsten, and Jessica discuss the action and its impacts on local populations and archaeology.

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Women in Archaeology Podcast: The Period Episode

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On this episode we discuss PERIODS!! A lot of us have them, they can be really inconvenient, and dealing with them in the field is often less straightforward than normal. We discuss pros and cons of the various products on the market, how to deal with that ‘oops’ moment, and suggestions for making your life easier when you’re on your period.

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Women in Archaeology Podcast: Leaving UNESCO and it’s Effect on Archaeology

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On this episode of the Women in Archaeology Podcast we discuss the US’s decision to leave UNESCO. We cover what this means for archaeology in the US and abroad, why the US made this decision, and potential political ramifications.

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Women in Archaeology Podcast: The Changing Roles of Museums and Museum Collections

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On this episode of Women in Archaeology, we discussed the changing academic and social roles of museums in the United States. We also briefly talked about the origins of museums and how museum outreach and exhibitions can be improved.

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Women in Archaeology Podcast: The Impact of Tourism on Historic Sites

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On today’s episode, we will be discussing the impact tourism can have out sites including the good, the bad and the ugly. The discussion will include how tourism impacts sites, the surrounding areas, the broader public, and individuals.

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Women in Archaeology Podcast: Should All History be Saved?

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On today’s episode the hosts discuss the removal of statues from public space. They pay particular attention to the confederate monuments that are the subject of current public debate.

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Women in Archaeology Podcast: Utilizing Older Collections

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The Women of Archaeology are all professional archaeologists giving their opinions and insights into issues that affect not only women but most professionals in professional archaeology. On today’s episode, the hosts will discuss the value of using older collections. Topics include some of the unique challenges posed when working with older collections, the importance of reanalyzing collections, the ethical issues of having collections that aren’t used, and our personal stories to laugh at and learn from.

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