In this episode, Abbie Diaz (Wisconsin Maritime Museum) speaks to us about accessibility and inclusion in museums. We also discuss how socioeconomic and racial inequalities also act to exclude certain people from cultural and educational buildings, and how a huge part of her professional journey was inspired by the love and care of her brother Daniel. For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Today, Neil Ackerman (University of the Highlands and Islands) talks about the PhD research he has just recently embarked upon studying the prehistoric architecture of Neolithic Scotland. We also speak about some of the problems that have negatively affected archaeology in the past, and the relevance of archaeology in greater sociopolitical discussions happening today. 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, Izzy Wisher (Durham University) shares details of her PhD work studying European cave art dated to the Palaeolithic. How can scientists and archaeologists understand better the reasons for why ancient humans created visual culture? What is it about caves that preserves cave art so well? Who in these Palaeolithic societies was producing this art? 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. Sarah Lockyer (Casualty Identification Program, Canadian Department of National Defense) talks about her work identifying the human remains of Canadian soldiers who perished during wartime. We also discuss where her initial interests in forensics and anthropology stemmed from and the path she took to the position she now works in. 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. Laura Heath-Stout (Rice University) talks about her research looking at sexism, racism and heterosexism in archaeology. What are some examples of how sexism, racism and heterosexism limit or misguide our understandings of human societies in the past? How do intersecting institutions of oppression produce compounding effects on scholars in the field? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Today, Sarah Duignan (McMaster University; Anthrodish) speaks to us about her community-based work looking at water security and holistic health. Together with Indigenous research partners at Six Nations of the Grand River, Sarah seeks to understand and solve various water challenges. Sarah also hosts her own podcast—Anthrodish—all about food culture and identity. 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, public and Plains Cree archaeologist Honey Constant (University of Saskatchewan) talks about her own cultural background and the indigenous archaeology of Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon, Canada. How does Indigenous traditional knowledge enhance our understandings of the archaeology, and the public's experience of the valley when they visit? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Today, Dr. Wasiu Lawal (just graduated from University of Texas at Arlington) talks about his research looking at composition and contamination of drinking water. How do water infrastructure and research capabilities differ in Nigeria and the United States? How do water treatment plants get rid of harmful impurities such as PFAs (perfluoroalkyl substances)? 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. Trish Biers (Duckworth Collection, University of Cambridge) speaks about her work in osteological curation and collections management. What practical and ethical aspects should be considered when storing, handling, displaying and repatriating human remains? How can an aspiring archaeologist or anthropologist get started working with collections? For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod

Cecilia Collins (University of Reading) discusses her work in Icelandic bioarchaeology and palaeopathology. Cecilia searched for signs of chronic upper respiratory disease among human skeletal remains at four archaeological sites. We also speak about Cecilia's other interests in juvenile palaeopathology and the archaeology of disability and medical treatment. For more info: http://archandanth.com/ See the Patreon page for details on how to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/archandanthpod