15 Questions With An Archeologist

Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr. Shane Miller, Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University's Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures.

Dr. Miller found his passion for archeology while attending East Tennessee State University. From there he transferred to the University of Tennessee, where he earned a BA and an MA in Anthropology. Following his time at UT, he went on to earn his PhD in Anthropology at the University of Arizona.

Along the way Dr. Miller has had the opportunity to work on a variety of sites in the southeast. Some of which include; the Topper site in South Carolina and the Hester site in Mississippi. He's also conducted fieldwork at mammoth kill sites in Arizona, Sonora, and New Mexico, among other sites in the southwest.

Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get some interesting insight from someone who has conducted archeology throughout the US!

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Today on the podcast we are joined by Dr. Colleen Morgan, Lecturer in Digital Archaeology and Heritage at the University of York in England.

Dr. Morgan's journey as an archeologist began at the University of Texas in Austin. Where she received undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Asian Studies, and went on to work as a professional archeologist within the state. Though eventually she found her way to the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her PhD.

Throughout her career, Dr. Morgan has had the opportunity to work as a field archeologist and a digital specialist at a variety of sites in the US, England, and the Middle East. Some of which include; Moloka'i Island in Hawaii and Çatalhöyük in Turkey. Now, as a lecturer at York, she continues to research digital media and archeology, with an emphasis on embodiment, genetics, bioarcheology, and avatars.

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Today on the podcast we are flipping the script! In this episode, former guest on the podcast, Cary Helmuth, takes over as host and interviews your usual host, Josh Guerrero.

Josh has a diverse background; one that includes serving as a United States Marine, and later as a Peace Corps Volunteer. After living in West Africa for two years for his Peace Corps service, he became very curious about other cultures around the world and their past. This new found passion led him to England to study archeology, where he received an MA in Field Archeology at the University of York.

Following his tenure at York, he returned to the US and started his career as an archeologist with the Forest Service. Conducting fieldwork in places like the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico and Gunnison National Forest in Colorado, among others. Now, as a member of SEAC's compliance division, he is working in various national parks in the southeast.

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Today we are joined by Dr. Jayur Mehta, Assistant Professor in Anthropology at Florida State University.

Dr. Mehta received his education in three different institutions in the eastern US. First earning his BA at the University of North Carolina, then going on to earn his MA at the University of Alabama. His time as a a student came to a close when he earned his PhD in Anthropology at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. He is also now a Registered Professional Archeologist.

Throughout his career, Dr. Mehta has had the opportunity to lead excavations in places around the US and Mexico. Some of which include the Carson Mounds Archaeological Project (CMAP) in the Lower Mississippi. As well as the Resilience in the Ancient Gulf South (RAGS) in the Mississippi River Delta.

Dr. Mehta is also a National Geographic research fellow, and was recently featured in a documentary produced by the New Orleans Video Access Coalition, titled Keepers of the Mound. Listen to his answers to our 15 Questions, and hear an interesting perspective from someone who has conducted archeology in places that have not been talked about yet on this podcast.

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Today we are joined by Stephen Humphreys, CEO of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR). An organization that's on a mission to promote the well-being of disabled Veterans through field archaeology.

After completing a BA in History at the University of North Texas, Stephen was commisioned as an officer in the US Air Force. He went on to serve as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer, and was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After transitioning from his military service, he continued to pursue academics.

Stephen now holds an MA in Archaeology and Biblical Studies and an MA in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has also completed a PhD at Durham University in England. Along the way he had the opportunity to work on a variety of field projects in places like Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, the UK, and the US. Many of which were done while leading Veterans through AVAR.

In this episode Stephen shares his answers to our 15 questions. We also discuss other interesting topics; such as leadership principles learned in the military and how they can be applied to archeology, and how archeology can help Veterans!

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Sara Perry, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Heritage Management at the University of York in England.

Dr. Perry's tenure as an archaeologist began in western Canada. Where she earned a BA and MA in Anthropology at the University of Victoria, with specialties in prehistoric archaeology and visual anthropology. From there she made her way to the United Kingdom, and earned her PhD in Archaeology at the University of Southampton in 2011.

Now, along with being a senior staff member at York's Department of Archaeology. She is also the Director of the Visualisation Team at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük in Turkey. As well as Co-Investigator of a two-year USAID funded project in Egypt titled; Memphis: Egypt’s Ancient Capital.

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jessi Halligan, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Florida State University.

Dr. Halligan's interest in archaeology began at a young age. Leading her to participate in her first volunteer excavation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when she was just 11 years olds. Since then she followed her passion and eventually earned a BA in Anthropology from Harvard University and her PhD from Texas A&M University. Focusing her dissertation on the geoarchaeological context of submerged Paleo-Indian sites in Florida's Aucilla River.

Throughout her career, Dr. Halligan has worked on a variety of sites, conducting both terrestrial and underwater survey. With one of the most notable sites that she's worked on being the Page-Ladsen site. A deep sinkhole in the Aucilla River that is considered to be the first pre-Clovis site discovered in the southeast.

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In this episode we are joined by Nigel Hetherington, co-founder and owner of Past Preservers. A company that provides historical and archaeological consultancy and professional support to those who work in the media as well as in heritage.

Nigel is a graduate of University College London's Institute of Archaeology in London, England. Where he earned a B.A. in Egyptian Archaeology, as well as an M.A. in Cultural Heritage Studies. During his studies he took numerous trips to Egypt, and focused his thesis on the Valley of the Kings. He also worked as a Conservation Manager for the Theban Mapping Project.

In this episode he shares his answers to our 15 questions. Talking about some of his work with Past Preservers, as well as his work in Egypt.

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Russell Skowronek, Professor of History and Anthropology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Dr. Skowronek has a very extensive background in archeology. With undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois and graduate studies at Florida State University and Michigan State University.

Along the way he has worked on a variety of terrestrial and underwater sites in places like the Philippines, Mexico, and Biscayne National Park in Florida. He also has come to specialize in several areas within archeology; including Colonial America, piracy, historical ceramics, and the Civil War.

Listen to his answers to our 15 questions and hear some fantastic stories from someone who has much experience doing archeology both above and below the sea.

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In this episode we are joined by Dr. James Flexner, lecturer in historical archaeology and heritage at the University of Sydney in Australia.

Dr. Flexner's tenure as an archeologist began as an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia. Though he eventually moved on to California for his doctoral studies at UC Berkeley. Focusing on the landscapes of the 19th century leprosarium at Kalawao, Moloka'i Island in Hawaii.

Now living as an expatriate in Australia, much of his work is conducted in and around Oceania. With his most recent fieldwork taking place on the island nation of Vanuatu. Listen to his answers to our 15 questions, and get an interesting perspective on how archeology is conducted in another part of the world.

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