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These American stories are not in your standard history book. History tends to be reduced to key moments and celebrated names, and what’s often overlooked are the stories of the ordinary people, both past and present, who have lived through journeys of immigration and migration...the people who have shaped what it means to be and to become American. How To Be American is a podcast by the Tenement Museum where from New York’s Lower East Side, we explore the history of immigration and migratio ...
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Archaeology news, travel reviews, interviews and basic terminology, designed to get you as jazzed up about archaeology as we are. Explore the latest headlines, learn the ABCs of archaeology, and hear from seasoned and amateur archaeologists alike.
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Dear Diary, It's guest-pert day! This week, we have not one, but TWO guests to talk to us about the real history of life in the tenements of the Lower East Side. Read on to get to know our guests a little better! Kathryn Lloyd is the Vice President of Programs and Interpretation at the Tenement Museum, where she oversees museum programming and educ…
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In this episode, Jason delves deeper into the field of genetics to explain the significance of Y-chromosomes for understanding ancient DNA. He also explores one of the biggest mysteries of the Bronze Age in the Eastern Mediterranean: the Disc of Phaistos. A relic of Minoan Civilizations, archaeologists can only guess as to its secrets.…
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Dear Diary, It's a new book, and we (mostly Jen) were so worried about this one! Mary Pope Osborne takes on a huge challenge with her book, Standing in the Light: The Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan. Our main character, Catharine (Caty), is a Quaker living with her family on the frontier of Pennsylvania in 1763. Tensions with local Native Am…
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This week, Jason introduces X-Ray Fluorescent technology and its amazing ability to detect the elemental composition of artefacts. Then, we go deep into archaeological crime with one of the biggest scandals in museum history: the systematic looting of the British Museum over many years by one if its own staff - The classic inside job!…
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Today, Jason brakes down the Wheeler Box Grid method for excavation, somewhat outdated, but still an oldie-but-goodie. In Archaeology News, he looks at a Danish dendrochronology study which looks for the truth behind Norse mythology as well as a study in China to explore ancient cosmetics.על ידי Jason
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For today's interview, we're speaking with a leading academic focusing on antiquities trafficking - a subject which has recently broken out into the news in some very high-profile cases. This episode is done in conjunction with www.real-archaeology.com, a collective of online creators who produce fact-based content about the past. Our goal is to co…
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In this episode, we go through a varve dating, a powerful tool for absolute dating that surpasses even dendrochronology. Jason also will introduce you to the Sedgeford Historical and Archaeological Research Project (SHARP), a great example of community archaeology. Since the 1990's, SHARP has been excavating at an Early Medieval cemetery in Norfolk…
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Dear Diary, This week, we're finishing our recap of Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl. What an action-packed second half! This book has everything: family drama, tragic deaths, labor issues, entrepreneurship, and Yiddish theater! Join us as we dig deeper into Zippy's first year in America. Yours Tr…
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In this episode, Jason reviews the basics of urban archaeology. It is exactly what it sounds like - archaeology in an urban context - but it's a lot more complicated than you think! We also do a site visit to a great urban archaeology site, the NYC Tenement Museum.על ידי Jason
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In this episode, we examine an amazing remnant of the "Celtic" period in Europe - the largest booze bucket of antiquity, the Vix Krater. Found in northeastern France, it belonged to a powerful female ruler or holy woman. We also do a site visit to La Tène in Switzerland, where we encounter an incredible archaeological treasure trove encompassing th…
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Dear Diary, Fall is here, and we're back in the podcast saddle! This week we're starting our discussion on Dreams in the Golden Country: The Diary of Zipporah Feldman, a Jewish Immigrant Girl. The book was written by Kathryn Laskey (her second of the series) and was published in 1998. Zipporah (Zippy), her Mama, and two sisters have just arrived at…
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For episode 25, we are going to focus our Archaeology Porn on an amazing celestial device from the early Bronze Age as well as the real crime story of its discovery and recovery. With antiquities, unfortunately crime often does pay...but not in this case! As for Archaeology News, we're going to look at two stories from the Near East: the discovery …
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Today we're going to delve into the Three Age System, which breaks history up into the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Age. It's definitely an imperfect concept, but it still kinda works. Then, as we've already covered lots of Stone Age stuff, we're jumping into the early Bronze Age with a segment on Saint-Bélec Slab, the oldest map every found in Europe a…
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In today's episode, we learn about stratigraphy, the bread n' butter of all archaeological practice and we take a site visit to the Megalithic Temples of Malta, which are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A flashpoint of controversy among those looking for ancient lost civilizations, let's see what this whole thing is all about...…
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In this episode, we are visiting two Bronze Age sites in and around Peterborough, UK: an exhibit on Must Farm, known as "Britain's Pompei", and Flag Fen. You'd never believe how much amazing archaeology is right in your back yard - no need to go to Egypt or Greece, folks!על ידי Jason
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You thought you knew about Radiocarbon dating? Well, it's a lot more complicated than you thought! We explain it all in the ABCs of Archaeology. Also, we review two exciting news stories - the discovery on a Barbary corsair and an exciting new hypothesis about the construction of one of the famous pyramids of Egypt but NOT at Giza.…
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Learn the virtues of quarter sectioning, visit a quartet of sites in Oman, and learn about some intriguing sites uncovered in Archaeology News: the Tomb of Cerberus, dinosaur cave art in Brazil, and Star Carr in England. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cazdebC3Yfcעל ידי Jason
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This week's episode is a site visit from my journey back to where it all began - the REAL Olympics at ancient Olympia. The bad news is it's a lesser-visited site in Greece. The good news is you'll have a lot of the place to yourself! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAuXrSObhuY #Ancienthistory #Olympics #Archaelology…
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Today we try to unpick palimpsests, drop ancient megalithic sites in Ireland and learn about a re-dating of hominin settlement in Europe thanks to advanced dating techniques. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg5C0v6PIbQ #Archaeology #Ireland #AncientHistoryעל ידי Jason
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Learn about how archaeologists use bones to reveal ancient secrets, delve into some major ancient bling - the Tara Brooch, and catch up with the latest archaeology news. This week, we learn about an exciting new ancient DNA study of Neanderthals, stone circles in Saudi Arabia, and newly discovered cave art in Venezuela. https://www.youtube.com/watc…
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Join us on an extraordinary archaeological site visit to the Hunley in Charleston, South Carolina, where we delve into the history and mysteries of this remarkable Civil War submarine. The Hunley, known for being the first submarine to sink an enemy ship successfully, is a marvel of naval technology and a fascinating piece of marine archaeology. Th…
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Dear Diary, This week we are wrapping up our discussion on West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi! And boy, there is so much to discuss. We pick up where we left off, with the Viscardis and Co. who have exchanged a steam train for a wagon train and are making their way across the Dakotas. Disease and death plague the trave…
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Do you want to make a difference in archaeology but don't know how? Let's get some inspiration going with a few exciting stories: 1) Ogham stone discovered while gardening 2) Helping out by doing remote archaeology - LIDAR and satellite imagery (https://digventures.com/) 3) Community archaeology in rural England Watch the YouTube version of this po…
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Archaeology News Given some ongoing projects, we'll be on a reduced output for the next few weeks, but I did still want to update on some fun news. 1) Preserved brains! Not normally something you'd expect to find in the archaeological record, but there are thousands of brains preserved, some as old as 12,000 years. We're not 100% sure how, but thes…
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Dear Diary, New story time! Today we are starting our recap of West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Theresa Angelino Viscardi. This story takes place in 1883 and follows Theresa and her family as they travel west to the Idaho Territory. The book was written by Jim Murphey (his first Dear America book) and published in 1998. The first half of this…
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In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, a special about a study of Avar DNA, and Archaeology News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8U8IYIyz04&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=14 ABCs of Archaeology – M is for Microwear Analysis Sometimes when archaeologists find stuff, they aren’t sure what it…
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In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, Archaeology Porn, and Archaeology News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX5b7cQclkQ&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=13 ABCs of Archaeology – L is for Landscape Archaeology Archaeology isn’t just about artefacts and buildings and the environment separatel…
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Episode 11 – K for Knapping, Alfred Jewel, and Archaeology News In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, Archaeology Porn, and Archaeology News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2NIqH-qEpw&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=12 ABCs of Archaeology – K is Knapping Wow, who knew we could learn so muc…
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Dear Diary, We made another new friend! Added to our collection of National Parks Service Ranger guests is Ranger Sam Mischke from the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. Sam told us the fascinating history of Beaufort's role as a hub for the Union Army and freed African Americans beginning in 1861. We talk abou…
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In this interview, I totally geek out with Tom Booth, an archaeogeneticist at the Francis Crick Institute, just a few blocks away from my university in London. Tom studies ancient DNA to answer questions of human migration and identity way back in ancient times before we had written history, and his particular interest is the Neolithic – Bronze Age…
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Game of Thrones In this special episode, Jason reviews the Game of Thrones series, particularly how much of it is borrowed from British history, particularly the Roman and Medieval periods. And [SPOILER ALERT], just like the TV series, this one doesn’t end well. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac5ZOAJDtms&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6I3MzYoMtUgnXqmDgD…
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In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, Archaeology News, and a Site Visit to Easter Island YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjPGoA3GzOQ&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=9 ABCs of Archaeology – J is for …? As there seems to be no prominent archaeology terms beginning with J, I'm just giving a b…
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Dear Diary, Today we accomplished a true feat by charging through the rest of Patsy's story! Join us as we power through to find out what happens to Patsy and the rest of the freed folk of Davis plantation. Will they ever get a teacher? Will Patsy choose her new name? Yours Truly, Cate and Jen RibbonBookClubPod.com @RibbonBookPod on Facebook and In…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfDm6_zHCIM&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=6 ABCs of Archaeology – I is for Indigenous Archaeology Indigenous archaeology refers to a few different but related phenomenon. It essentially is movement of indigenous people to reclaim their archaeological heritage. Since the end of colonialization starting…
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u2BGRsXM_0&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KD1HhX8BvePo3Lx6F-8veg&index=6 Mike Parker Pearson is a giant in British archaeology – a leading authority on Stonehenge, Iron Age Europe, and funerary archaeology, occasional cast member on Time Team and guest on other archaeology documentaries and programs. Lesser known are som…
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Dear Diary, This week we are cracking open a new book! I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl was written by Joyce Hansen and published in 1997. It was awarded the Coretta Scott King Award in 1998, which recognizes "outstanding books for young adults and children by African Americans that reflect the African American…
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ABCs of Archaeology – H is for Historical Archaeology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3Z7CxHaBn8&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=10 Historical archaeology presents the exciting opportunity to combine written history with material remains to paint a detailed picture of what happened in the human past. However, it’s not withou…
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In this episode, Jason goes through 3 segments – The ABCs of Archaeology, Archaeology Porn, andLiving Archaeology Site Visits, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-jdLRGLMoU&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=11 ABCs of Archaeology – G is for Geophysics Geophysics (affectionately known as “geophizz”) is an amazing process that is n…
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Dear Diary, We have a special extra treat for you! We are here with a further historical note about the Irish Famine with author, Susan Campbell Bartoletti! Bartoletti is an author and speaker who does not shy away from tough topics in history. We had her on the show to talk about writing history and historical fiction for young readers. We also ha…
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Website: https://www.intothedustarchaeology.com/ Patreon: patreon.com/IntotheDustArchaeology Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3q009WBcKIUqR5B3scleEj YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G9HwVkFO8U&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=1 ABCs of Archaeology – F is for Formation processes Formation processes are the natural and hum…
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Dear Diary, This week we got to talk to Ranger Aubrey Brown who works at the Lowell National Historic Park! Aside from becoming instant best friends, we also learned a lot about the real history of Lowell, Massachusetts, and the textile mills that made it famous. Tune in to hear about how the city of Lowell was planned, how textile mills worked har…
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcoi65xgojg&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KD1HhX8BvePo3Lx6F-8veg&index=4 Welcome to the second Into the Dust interview. Today we’ll be speaking to Michael Flynn, a mature classmate of mine at University College London (UCL). Like me, David left his career and dropped everything to study archaeology – WHY?! Michael had a …
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In this episode, we talk about the earliest identified origins of the Leap Year, and hint - it wasn't Julius Caesar! This story is testament to the power of decoding ancient languages. For example, Egyptian hieroglyphics continue to unlock secrets even today... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVUYXcx1eI4&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6I3MzYoMtUgnXqmDgDw…
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ABCs of Archaeology – E is for Ethnoarchaeology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0_7tpi1ivU&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=4 Ethnoarchaeology is a fascinating part of archaeology that brings in anthropological observations from present-day societies or past societies that were around recently enough to have been rigorously d…
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Episode 4 – D for Dendrochronology, Roman Baths Site Visit, and Archaeology News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OPlUxgTUHo&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=2 ABCs of Archaeology – D is for Dendrochronology Dendrochronology is a technique first developed as a method for dating in the early 1900’s. Each year, trees produce a “…
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Dear Diary, On to the second half of our discussion of So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl! This time, we finally make it to Lowell and the mills! Mary catches on quickly to her work in the mills. Thanks, in part, to her new friend, Annie. And aren't they just great gal pals? But life in the mills is hard work. Accident…
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Welcome to the very first Into the Dust interview. Today we’ll be speaking to David Ingram, a mature classmate of mine at University College London (UCL). Like me, David left his career and dropped everything to study archaeology – WHY?! A few years ahead of me and facing a different set of circumstances, David enrolled in a Bachelors program and h…
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqhzcSU9s4w&list=PLcH4-BWqVM6KHP2Ih6UEq4_G1qRq8MgSn&index=8 1) ABCs of Archaeology – C is for Chaîne Opératoire Chaîne Opératoire is a French term translating into English as “operating chain.” It describes the whole set of processes from making to depositing (i.e. throwing away) an artefact and can teach us…
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Dear Diary, It's new book time! And this one is a fan favorite. We're reading So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish Mill Girl. This is the second book in the series by Barry Denenberg and it was published in 1997. The story begins in Skibbereen, Ireland where Mary Driscoll lives with her Ma and Da. Ireland is in the depths of the p…
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