In this episode I talk with Claudio Ottoni about the origin and history of domestic cats. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-234-ottoni/ About Claudio Ottoni Dr. Ottoni is a professor at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". His research interests are in biomolecula…

In this episode we talk with Clarence Surette and Zeb Kawei about 3D scanning, modelling, and printing in archaeology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-233-surette-kawei/ About Clarence Surette Clarence is a bio-archaeology technician at Lakehead University. A lot…

In this episode I talk with Gareth Spicer about policies of disclosure in archaeology and how this has influenced some of the projects that he has worked on. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-232-spicer/ About Gareth Spicer Gareth is a principal archaeologist at Tu…

In this episode I talk with Bruce Bradley about the Solutrean hypothesis and his work investigating this subject. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-231-bradley/ About Bruce Bradley Dr. Bradley is an emeritus professor at the University of Exeter. His research curre…

In this episode we talk with Raven Todd DaSilva about popularising archaeology through YouTube. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-230-todd-dasilva/ About Raven Todd DaSilva Raven is a graduate of University College London. Her research interests are in archaeology …

In this episode I talk with Alka Barthwal about her research at Roopkund Lake, the history of the site, and hypotheses about who the skeletons belonged to and what happened to them. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-229-barthwal/ About Alka Barthwal Dr. Barthwal is…

In this episode I talk with Vincent Lascour about the Neolithic in Corsica, and his experimental work in recreating crafts and tools from the region, in particular the work of the Chalcophore association in recreating and testing a Neolithic boat to travel between Corsica and Sardinia, a key aspect of the obsidian trade network of the period. Episo…

In this episode we talk with Leanne Riding and Art Carson about Japanese internment and labour camps in Canada during World War II and their project to find, map, and document these camps in western Canada. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-227-riding-carson About …

In this episode I talk with Akash Srinivas about lithics research and the Palaeolithic in India as well as podcasting for public education. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-226-srinivas About Akash Srinivas Akash is an archaeologist at the Indian Institute of Scie…

In this episode I talk with Dylan Hillis and Denis St. Claire about Wool Dogs on the northwest coast of North America, using dog remains to study human diets, and using oral history to study the past. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-225-hillis-st-claire About Dyl…

In this episode I talk with Sarah Smith about the use of LiDAR in archaeology and her research at the Highland Valley Copper Mine. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-224-smith About Sarah Smith Sarah Smith is a senior archaeologist and project manager at Stantec, ba…

In this episode I talk with William White about aspects of racism in archaeology, ways that it manifests, and effects that it produces. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-223-white About William White Dr. White is an assistant professor at the Anthropology Departmen…

In this episode I talk with William White about means of disseminating archaeological research with the general public. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-222-white About William White Dr. White is an assistant professor at the Anthropology Department of the Univers…

In this episode I talk with Nazmul Hassan about his work researching and promoting public archaeology in Bangladesh. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-221-hassan About Nazmul Hassan Nazmul is a freelance archaeologist based in Comilla, Bangladesh. He completed his …

In this episode I talk with Claus Kropp about Mediaeval agriculture, experimental archaeology, and working at an experimental archaeological open-air laboratory. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-220-kropp About Claus Kropp Claus is an experimental archaeologist an…

In this episode I talk with Adrianna Wiley about her use of popular media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok to tell the public about anthropology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-219-wiley About Adrianna Wiley Adrianna is an anthropologist and bioarchaeologist…

In this episode I talk with Bonnie Glencross, Gary Warrick, and Louis Lesage about minimally invasive strategies in archaeology and their work on the Tay Point Archaeology project. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-217-prieto About Bonnie Glencross Dr. Glencross is…

In this episode we talk with Alejandro Prieto about the use of quartzite in Europe during the Palaeolithic. We also discuss topics such as the societies who inhabited the Cantabrian Region during the Middle and Upper Palaeolithic and the methods used in petroarchaeology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kva…

In this episode we talk with Katelyn O'Keefe about the use of drones for doing aerial surveys in archaeology and for looking at landscape change over time in order to assess risks to cultural heritage. We also discuss the history of Qikiqtaruk (Herschel Island) in Yukon (Canada) and the archaeological and heritage work currently taking place there.…

In this episode I talk with Eldon Yellowhorn about the Missing Children Project and his use of archaeology in this project. We also discuss calls to action in the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Canada) which are particularly relevant to archaeology, and we discuss the various ways that history can be recorded, revealed and…

In this episode we talk with Stephanie Halmhofer about pseudoarchaeology and her research on topics such as the ancient aliens hypothesis and hyperdiffusionism. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. https://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-214-halmhofer/ About Stephanie Halmhofer Stephanie is a doctoral stud…

In this episode I talk with Ekta Singh about the history of Spiti Valley in northern India and her archaeological research in the area as well as some of the general aspects of doing archaeological research in the high altitude environment of the Himalayas. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.…

In this episode I talk with Jon White about his archaeological research on disabilities in the past as well as about archaeologists with disabilities today - how they can affect archaeologists and strategies for dealing with them. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-…

In this episode I talk with Adrianna Wiley about the Thule Inuit usage and processing of Arctic foxes and about their modern day use by the Inuvialuit on Banks Island (Northwest Territories). Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-211-wiley About Adrianna Wiley Adrianna…

In this episode we talk with Adrian Burke about the application of geosciences in archaeology and his research on tracing the movement of stone artefacts and raw materials in ancient times. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-210-burke About Adrian Burke Dr. Burke is…

In this episode we talk with Koji Lau-Ozawa about the history of Japanese internment camps in the U.S.A. during the Second World War and his archaeological research into the camps. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-209-lau-ozawa About Koji Lau-Ozawa Koji is a histo…

In this episode I talk with Katie Vanderkolk about gender in archaeology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-208-vanderkolk About Katie Vanderkolk Katie Vanderkolk is a graduate student of archaeology at the University of Calgary. Their research focuses on a chaine …

In this episode I talk with Robert Losey about the domestication of dogs and their ongoing adaptations as they interact with humans. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-207-losey About Robert Losey Dr. Losey is a professor at the University of Alberta specialising in…

In this episode we talk with Laird Niven about his research on Oak Island and his involvement in the Curse of Oak Island TV show as well as some background on the show and the history of the island. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-206-niven About Laird Niven Lair…

In this episode, I talk with Sarah Janesko and Erin Cagney about racism in professional organisations and their work to improve the policies of the Society for American Archaeology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-205-janesko-cagney About Sarah Janesko Sarah is a…

In this episode, we talk with Chloë Duckworth about educating the public about archaeology through the use of video and how it differs between YouTube, TikTok and television. We also discuss her role on The Great British Dig. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-204-d…

In this episode, we talk with Kari Prassack about using bird remains to reconstruct past environments and landscapes, about the overlap between archaeology and palaeontology, and about her work in engaging the public and generating interest in research and science. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpub…

In this episode, I talk with Jeremy Brooks about the uses of virtual reality in archaeology, and the AVROD Virtual Reality platform. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. https://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-202-brooks About Jeremy Brooks Jeremy is an archaeologist based in Peterborough, Canada. He compl…

In this episode, I talk with Tatiana Nomokonova about zooarchaeology, reindeer herding, scapulae, and ethnoarchaeology in Siberia. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-201-nomokonova About Tatiana Nomokonova Dr. Nomokonova is a zooarchaeologist at the University of Sa…

In this episode, I talk with Kaitlyn Malleau, Sarah Hazell, and Naomi Recollet about community based, collaborative, and indigenous archaeology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-33-malleau-hazell-recollet About Kaitlyn Malleau Kaitlyn is a Ph.D. student at the Uni…

In this episode, I talk more with Paul Martin about the use of dogs on archaeological surveys and his research on testing the potentials and limits of this method. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-32-martin-pt-2 About Paul Martin Paul Martin is an archaeologist, f…

In this episode, I talk with Paul Martin about the use of dogs on archaeological surveys and his research on testing the potentials and limits of this method. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-31-martin-pt-1 About Paul Martin Paul Martin is an archaeologist, forens…

In this episode, we talk with Bonnie Clark about the archaeology of gardens, historical archaeology, and her research at the site of the Amache Japanese internment camp in Colorado, U.S.A. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-30-clark About Bonnie Clark Dr. Clark is a…

In this episode, I talk with Mietje Germonpré about the origins of domesticated dogs. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-29-germonpre About Mietje Germonpré Dr. Germonpré is a paleontologist and archaeozoologist, at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, i…

In this episode, I talk with Maria Franklin about racism and the lack of people of colour in archaeology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-28-franklin About Maria Franklin Dr. Franklin is a professor at the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas. He…

In this episode, we talk with Vasile Diaconu about the Cucuteni culture, salt production in prehistory, and about learning and teaching ancient skills. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-27-diaconu About Vasile Diaconu Dr. Diaconu is an archaeologist Museum History …

In this episode, I talk with Scarlett Janusas about marine archaeology in Canada, and her involvement in a project investigating the development of the Avro Arrow. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-26-janusas About Scarlett Janusas Scarlett Janusas is a Canadian ar…

In this episode, we talk with Jess Bates about the Mesolithic settlement of Star Carr, experimental archaeology, and the York Experimental Archaeological Research (YEAR) Centre. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-25-bates About Jess Bates Jessica "Jess" Bates is an …

In this episode, I talk with Sonali Gupta about archaeology and anthropology in the Himalayas, and The Himalayan Institute of Cultural & Heritage Studies. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-24-gupta About Sonali Gupta Dr. Gupta is an anthropological archaeologist. I…

In this episode, I talk with Alex Martire and Tomás Partiti about their work on producing video games and apps to teach about archaeology. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-23-martire-partiti About Alex Martire Alex initially studied classical history and later spe…

In this episode, I continue my discussion with archaeologists from across Canada to talk about cultural resource management (CRM) in Canada. In the final part of our discussion we consider the following questions. • What are the current issues affecting the CRM industry in Canada? • How has the industry changed in recent decades? • How is collectio…

In this episode, I am joined by archaeologists from across Canada to talk about cultural resource management (CRM) in Canada. In the first part of our discussion we consider the following questions. • What skills and training are needed to work in CRM, and how are post-secondary schools addressing this? • What is the job market like for recent grad…

In this episode, I talk with Mark Milligan about using digital media to disseminate archaeological news to the general public and about his work starting up and running the popular news site HeritageDaily. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-20-milligan About Mark Mi…

In this episode, I talk with Glen MacKay about archaeology in the Canadian Arctic, effects of global warming, and his work with the Government of the Northwest Territories. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-19-mackay About Glen MacKay Glen MacKay is a territorial a…

In this episode, I talk with Gary Jackson about training Migaloo, the worlds first canine archaeologist. Episode notes are available on the ArchaeoCafé website. http://archaeocafe.kvasirpublishing.com/archaeocafe-podcast-ep-18-jackson/ About Gary Jackson Gary has over 30 years experience training dogs for a variety of occupations, including some tr…