Today, Derek Boyd (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) delves into a range of topics covering intersectional theory, forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology and palaeopathology (i.e., the study of archaeological health and disease). How does Derek want to study historical health in this context through a combination of scientific methodologies and archival research? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

On this episode, Dr. Liana Chua (Brunel University London) talks about the social anthropology of Malaysian Borneo, people in Sarawak who work with and around orangutans, and the tension between local Bidayuh interests (which do not typically include conserving orangutans) and the great concern with the 'plight of the orangutan' coming from 'the West'. For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

In this episode, Dr. Diana Moreiras (University of Western Ontario) talks to us about her work as a Mesoamerican archaeologist, isotopic chemist and bioarchaeologist. What isotopic techniques does she use to study diet and movement of past people in ancient Mexico? Why were human sacrifices a significant part of ritual at Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Today, Maddi Harris (University of Melbourne; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) shares her PhD research on the Philistines of the Bronze and Iron Age in the southern Levant. What was Maddi's first excavation, what did she learn from her various experiences abroad, and what has Maddi seen as the major challenges being out on excavation? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Andrew Skinner (University of Witwatersrand) speaks about rock art in southern Africa using critical and interdisciplinary approaches. He aims to reframe our studies of the oral and historic record through interviews, work in genetics, linguistics and other areas of anthropology/archaeology, and greater inclusion of contemporary communities as partners in interpretation. For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

To welcome in 2020, Dr. Darcy Shapiro (PBS Eons) talks about her work managing science communication content all about the Miocene. How did Darcy transition from being a biological anthropologist in academia to becoming a full-time science communicator? What expertise, process and skills are required to work in writing and producing effective and educational videos? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Dr. Bettina Höchli (Department Consumer Behavior, University of Bern) talks about long-term and short-term goal pursuit and how people may make successful New Year's resolutions. What are behavioral psychology and behavioral economics? How may consumer behavior research be useful to governments, non-profit organizations and institutions working on climate advocacy? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Today, Robyn Lacy speaks about her work at a number of sites doing heritage management, curation, restoration, recovery and reporting in Canada. Her Master's research at Memorial University of Newfoundland examined the spatial distribution and stylistic variation of seventeenth-century burial spaces in coastal British North America. For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

On this festive episode, we hear from Bobby Alcid Rubio (Pixar) talking about his latest short film now on Disney+, 'Float'. How did Bobby infuse aspects of Filipino-American identity and his relationship with his son in 'Float'? What hurdles did Bobby's team overcome to produce 'Float' in a mere six months and limited budget for Pixar's SparkShorts program? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

On a very special Hanukkah episode, Rabbi Neil Amswych (Temple Beth Shalom, Santa Fe) talks about Reform Judaism. What was Rabbi Neil's journey from studying astrophysics at university in the UK to working as a Rabbi in the US? What characterizes the approach Jewish communities take towards differences in views, backgrounds and levels of observing ritual practices? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod