The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty

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The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty

Jenny McNiven, host and diva of the Struggling Archaeologist’s Guide to Getting Dirty brings a witty, personal, and often musical view of archaeology. From personal experiences to just telling you about something she really loves, you’ll always be informed and entertained.

  1. Ranger Danger - Episode 27

    08/09/2016

    Ranger Danger - Episode 27

    It's the end of field season, so it's time to discuss field work do's and don'ts and then get safety conscious with a talk about the dangers of field archaeology. I also threw in a shorty news piece about glacier archaeology because COOLNESS.

    1h 6m
  2. The REAL Game of Thrones - Episode 26

    05/05/2016

    The REAL Game of Thrones - Episode 26

    Hey everybody! I'm back for the 26th episode of the Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty, and this is a pretty cool one, it's time for the "REAL Game of Thrones!" Unless you've been living under a rock you've probably noticed that it's Game of Thrones time once again. So while you're catching up on life in Westeros this season why not enjoy a bit of the history behind George R. R. Martin's addictive series. While there's lots to choose from, this episode focuses on the links between the Lannister/Stark feud and the English monarchy during the Wars of the Roses.

    1 hr
  3. Pcola Pride - Episode 25

    14/04/2016

    Pcola Pride - Episode 25

    In this episode we explore two difference phases of early exploration and settlement in North America. First, the Vikings because Vikings don't need an explanation they're Vikings. Second, a recent discovery in Pensacola has revealed the location of an early Spanish settlement that has brought Spanish colonialism back into the spotlight. So sit back and enjoy, I promise I only mention Columbus once, the scoundrel!

    1h 1m
  4. The Mother of All Archaeology Podcasts - Episode 24

    29/01/2016

    The Mother of All Archaeology Podcasts - Episode 24

    Hi friends! It's Episode 24 of The Struggling Archaeologist's Guide to Getting Dirty. In this podcast I open up about working throughout my pregnancy and managing family life and careers in the field. Then we cover some of the biggest news stories of 2015 and discuss the latest book club selection. Oh, and if you're perceptive you might notice that I started off the podcast pregnant and ended it with a baby. These things happen when you sit down to record at 10 months pregnant and decide to take a "break" for 2 days. C'est la vie!

    56 min
  5. Wee Ones and Picts, Oh My! - Episode 23

    19/06/2015

    Wee Ones and Picts, Oh My! - Episode 23

    In episode 23 of the podcast we travel back in time to the coast of Scotland, where adventure archaeologists are discovering Pictish forts from the Iron Age. Then we explore childbirth in Egyptian Mythology because, wait for it... The Struggling Archaeologist is expecting a little shovelbum of her own!

    46 min
  6. Paleo Muffins - Episode 22

    28/02/2015

    Paleo Muffins - Episode 22

    Jenny talks about the Paleo Diet in terms of the anthropological community.

    1h 4m
  7. The Archaeology of Alcohol: The Ancient Ales Edition! - Episode 21

    20/01/2015

    The Archaeology of Alcohol: The Ancient Ales Edition! - Episode 21

    I suggest you sit back, pop open a cold one, get a little toasty, and enjoy this generally informative fun-times podcast. So, our ancestors have been making alcoholic concoctions for thousands of years, and thanks to science and archaeology we now have the ability to reconstruct the recipes to some of these awesome drinks. I thought it would be interesting to find out about how alcohol has evolved from its early days to what we are familiar with today, so that's what today's podcast is about! I had a lot of fun recording this episode because it also gave me an excuse to drink some delicious beer, so thanks Beer Gods! In the podcast you'll learn about: How Dogfish Head collaborated with biomolecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern, director of the archaeology project for cuisine, fermented beverages and health at the University of Pennsylvania museum, to create their line of ancient ales based on reconstructed recipes from archaeological discoveries around the world!A background on the origins of drinking and producing alcohol, and how drinking helped civilizations develop around the world!How some monks in the Middle Ages started changing the face of ale and created some of the first modern beers. Then, how Germany regulated the crap out of it!Finally, on a non-alcohol related front, I decided to start a book club for people who enjoy books about history, like me! Our first read is a historical fiction novel called All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, a WWII story about a young blind French girl and a German boy whose lives intersect in the midst of the devastation of war. Get your hands on the book and give it a read, then we'll discuss it on the social medias and youtubes! For more books I'm thinking about reading for the club, check out my goodreads [https://www.goodreads.com/booksandcleverness81] bookshelf called struggling arch book club. Feel free to send me suggestions too, I'd love to hear them! So that's it, enjoy the episode and enjoy some great beer while listening. Here are some links from this podcast that you may want to visit- Dogfish Head Ancient Ales [http://%20http//www.dogfish.com/ancientales] Pat McGovern's Website [http://jennifermcniven.com/episode-21-the-archaeology-of-alcohol-ancient-ales-edition/%20http://www.penn.museum/sites/biomoleculararchaeology/] History of Trappist Monks and Beer Here [http://www.drunkenhistory.com/monks] and Here [http://www.stpeterslist.com/197/the-7-authentic-trappist-monk-beers/] Beer and the History of Civilization [http://www.cbsnews.com/news/archeologists-link-rise-of-civilization-and-beers-invention/] The Archaeology of Alcohol Here [http://http//www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/01/the-archaeology-of-beer/355732/#disqus_thread] and Here [http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22430004.200-alcohol-archaeology-i-recreate-beverages-with-heritage.html?cmpid=RSS%7CNSNS%7C2012-GLOBAL%7Cmagcontents#.VKZMSyvF98E]

    45 min
  8. What's Next - Episode 20

    03/12/2014

    What's Next - Episode 20

    This episode also features another segment of "Back to Basics with Jenny!" This time, I wanted to do an Anthro 101 Introduction to Human Origins review.

    1h 21m
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Jenny McNiven, host and diva of the Struggling Archaeologist’s Guide to Getting Dirty brings a witty, personal, and often musical view of archaeology. From personal experiences to just telling you about something she really loves, you’ll always be informed and entertained.

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