Anthropologically Speaking

Anthropologically Speaking

By Katie, Iz, & IsabelleEducation
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Anthropologically Speaking episodes

  • Archaeological Tourism and Colonialism: Relationship Status? It's Complicated.

    Everybody loves to feel like they're stepping back into history, but what's going on behind the scenes? Today, Katie, Iz, and Isabelle explore the pros, cons, ups, and downs of touring archaeological sites, and discuss some of the the effects, intentional and unintentional, that colonialism has had on the legacy of archaeological sites around the world.

    Originally aired January 22, 2020 on 93.3 CFMU-FM in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

    28 min
  • Bone-Chilling Case Studies: Forensic Anthropology at Work!

    Everybody loves a good true crime story, and we're here to deliver! Let's make it a bit more educational, though, and really break down the methodology for you. Today, Katie, Iz, and Isabelle talk about the Pickton Pig Farm, John Wayne Gacy, and Bruce McArthur cases, and discuss how forensic anthropology and archaeology was employed in them.

    29 min
  • Problems in Pop Culture: Is This Stuff Legit?

    Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, Temperance "Bones" Brennan-- you know 'em, you love 'em... but are they accurate depictions of anthropologists? Join Katie, Iz, and Isabelle as they discuss some of the, well, issues with these characters. Are they flawed? Absolutely. Do we still adore them? Heck yes.

    Originally aired December 4, 2019, on 93.3 CFMU-FM in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

    29 min
  • Letting the Children Talk: Chatting about Children in the Bioarchaeological Record with Creighton Avery

    What is childhood bioarchaeology, and why is it so important? We talk with PhD candidate Creighton Avery to find out! Take a listen to find out more about strengths and challenges in childhood bioarchaeology, methodology in the field, and the amazing things that we can find out by investigating subadult skeletons!

    Originally aired November 27, 2019 on 93.3 CFMU-FM in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    28 min
  • Our Awkward Introduction

    Here it is folks-- our first episode. Join Katie, Iz, and Isabelle as they introduce themselves, anthropology, and the show in general!

    Originally aired November 13, 2019 on 93.3 CFMU-FM in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

    29 min

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What is anthropology, anyway? Join hosts Katie, Iz, and Isabelle as they 'humerus'ly navigate the fascinating field of anthropology, covering topics from bones, Indiana Jones, to everything in…