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Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology This radio show explores issues in contemporary archaeology with interviews with a variety of profes This show targets an audience interested in archaeology.

It explores myths surrounding this exotic, often misunderstood field and acquaints listeners with the contemporary practice of unearthing the human past. Themes range from Dr. Schuldenrein’s own “Indiana Jones”-like adventures in the land of the Bible to his team’s archaeological forensics effort to unearth Kurdish mass graves in Iraq. That undertaking helped convict Saddam Hussein in 2006. Topica

l issues contribute to the evolution vs. creationism controversy based on updated fossil records and innovative DNA studies. An episode highlights the main funding source for archaeology in the U.S. (Hint: the oil and gas industry). Experts reveal the latest high-tech approaches to buried archaeological landscapes that provide clues to understanding climate change, past, present and future. Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology is broadcast live every Wednesday at 3 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel

12/04/2017
Climate Change and Archaeology | VoiceAmerica

Climate Change and Archaeology, tonight at 6 PM with profs Dr. Mac Marston and Dr. Catherine West.
We explore archaeology’s value to climate science and the affect contemporary climate change is having on archaeological sites, funding and research. Join in and learn more about fascinating conclusions being wrought from the study of human adaptation to climate and environmental change over time!

In this episode we explore the role of archaeology in climate science and examine the impact contemporary climate change is having on the discipline.

05/04/2017
Haircombs and Vikings: The Archaeology of Everyday Life | VoiceAmerica

What do we really know about the Vikings? Join me tonight at 6 EST to learn about the archaeology of everyday life in Viking-Age England, Scotland and Scandinavia with my special guest, Dr. Steve Ashby. Join in as we investigate the everyday objects that help to elucidate a people and a bygone age.

What do we really know about the Vikings? In this episode, Dr. Steve Ashby, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology at the University of York, discusses his fascinating research into the archaeology of everyday life in Viking-Age England, Scotland and Scandinavia.

29/03/2017
Dr. Asma Ibrahim: Pakistan's First Female Archaeologist | VoiceAmerica

Happy Women's History Month! Tonight at 6 I am joined by a very special guest, Pakistani archaeologist and museologist Dr. Asma Ibrahim. As one of the only female archaeologists operating in Pakistan, Dr. Ibrahim will talk with me about her career path and the many hardships she has had to overcome in the pursuit of her goals. Join our conversation tonight at 6 PM EST to learn more about this inspiring archaeologist.

Archaeologist and museologist Dr. Asma Ibrahim joins the program to discuss the state of archaeology and heritage preservation in Pakistan.

16/03/2017

Indiana Jones has a new website! You can now browse our episodes by subject matter, suggest topics for us to cover and subscribe to our listener community. Check us out at
http://gra-geoarch.com/radio-show/

08/03/2017
https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/97757/evaluating-significance-the-nps-and-new-philadelphia

Tonight I talk with special guests Dr. Chris Fennell, Tara Pettit and Tokey Boswell to discuss the history, archaeology and significance of the New Philadelphia site in Illinois. In 1836, ex-slave Frank McWorter and his wife Lucy founded New Philadelphia in Illinois, making it the first town legally registered by an African American in the US. Join in the conversation tonight at 6PM EST!

15/02/2017
Catastrophe and Collapse: The Mediterranean World in the Late Bronze Age | VoiceAmerica

Tonight at 6PM EST I am joined by Pulitzer Prize Finalist and George Washington University Professor Dr. Eric H Cline who talks with me about his book, "1177: The Year Civilization Collapsed", and his work at the Tel Kabri site. Join us as we journey back into the world of the Late Bronze Age (1700-1100 BC) in the Eastern Mediterranean, resurrecting civilizations and providing the context for one of the world’s first catastrophic collapses.

Joining Dr. Schuldenrein in this week's episode is award-winning author and George Washington University Classics and Anthropology professor Eric H. Cline.

08/02/2017
Recent Advances in Southeastern Archaeology | VoiceAmerica

Tonight at 6PM EST I am joined by Dr. David G Anderson of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to talk about current research, new methodologies, and recent advances in Southeastern US archaeology. Dr. Anderson and I have known each other for decades, so this is shaping up to be a wonderful show! Join our conversation by following the link below:

Everything you have ever wanted to know about Southeastern archaeology, but were too afraid to ask. Dr. David G. Anderson, a practitioner and academic with decades of experience in the Southeastern US and Caribbean, talks with Dr. Joe Schuldenrein about current research, new methodologies, and recen...

01/02/2017
The Bourbon Archaeologist: Heritage and Community in Kentucky | VoiceAmerica

Join me tonight at 6PM EST as I talk with Bourbon Archaeologist, Nicolas Laracuente, about his work with Buffalo Trace Distillery's "Bourbon Pompeii", the Jack Jouett House Archaeology Program and more!

In 2016, the Buffalo Trace Distillery hired Kentucky archaeologist Nicolas Laracuente to lead an excavation of the remains of a late-19th century production facility buried and long forgotten underneath the floor of the active distillery.

17/01/2017
New Philadelphia as a Possible National Park Site - Society for Historical Archaeology

To get ready for tomorrow's episode, check out SHA President Dr. JW Joseph's article concerning New Philadelphia.

A Note from the SHA President: New Philadelphia as a Possible National Park Site Historical archaeology has built part of its identity on the study of the disenfranchised, those who history didn’t bother to record. From early work by James Deetz at Parting Ways to the archaeology of Black Lucy’s Gar...

17/01/2017
The Importance of Major Archaeological Organizations: The Society for Historical Archaeology | VoiceAmerica

Special episode tomorrow, 1/18/17, at 6PM EST! We will be interviewing Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA) President Dr. JW Joseph. To listen live or to view an archived episode, please follow the link to our website:

The world’s largest organization dedicated to the archaeology of the modern world turns 50 in 2017. Join us as Dr. Schuldenrein talks with Society for Historical Archaeology President Dr. JW Joseph about the importance, history and future of the SHA.

11/01/2017
Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology | VoiceAmerica

join us tonight, Wed Jan 11th, as Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology airs Fed Up: Archaeology and Federal Legislation and Compliance at 6 PM EST on Voice America.

Dr. Joe Schuldenrein and special guest Dr. Kimball Banks explore the role the federal government plays in archaeological compliance and legislation. With 26 years of experience working as a federal archaeologist in a variety or agencies and positions, Dr. Banks offers his expertise in negotiating this complicated bureaucratic landscape.

https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1975/indiana-jones-myth-reality-and-21st-century-archaeology

Dr. Joseph Schuldenrein, talks about archaeology on his Internet talk radio show, Indiana Jones,Myth, Reality and 21st Century.

24/08/2016
Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology

Who's tuning in tonight to listen to our interview with Dr. Jodi Magness at 6 PM EST?

As excavators carefully brushed away the dirt, the eyes of Alexander the Great stared back at them unblinking. For many archaeologists it would have been the find of a lifetime, but by 2015 Dr. Jodi Magness and her team were used to finding unexpected. Since 2012 their team has returned to the site of Huqoq, unearthing an unexpected cultural fusion of Biblical and Classical figures and stories. Most surprising has been the finds at the heart of the site’s spiritual center. Excavations in the synagogue have revealed a number of stunning mosaics that extraordinarily depict mythical and historical figures among the religious scenes. Join us tonight at 6 PM EST as we talk with Dr. Magness about the latest finds from the site of Huqoq, and discover a site where archaeology and apocrypha converge.

As excavators carefully brushed away the dirt, the eyes of Alexander the Great stared back at them unblinking. For many archaeologists it would have been the find of a lifetime, but by 2015 Dr. Jodi Magness and her team were used to finding unexpected.

22/08/2016
Huqoq Excavation Project

Imagine scraping away dirt and suddenly finding yourself staring into the eyes of Alexander the Great. Then imagine doing it again and finding Noah’s Ark. It may seem unlikely but this week's guest has first-hand experience! This Wednesday, at 6 PM EST (https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1975/indiana-jones-myth-reality-and-21st-century-archaeology), we will be talking to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Dr. Jodi Magness and her work at the synagogue site of Huqoq. Check out her website and tell us what you’re anxious to hear more about!

http://huqoqexcavationproject.org/

09/08/2016
Crypto-Science: Does Bigfoot Walk Among Us? | VoiceAmerica

Happy Tuesday everyone! We hope you were able to catch our interview with Dr. Todd Disotell last week! If not, go listen to it IMMEDIATELY. We will WAIT.

Alright, now that you've heard the program, we want to know, what would YOU have asked Todd? Leave us your questions in the comments and we will put together a post with the answers!

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/93834/crypto-science-does-bigfoot-walk-among-us

When asked to be a judge on 10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty Dr. Todd Disotell said yes. Cryptozoology—the search for animals that may not exist, such as Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster—isn’t one of his key research interests, but TV appearances enable him to talk about science in front of a huge a...

08/08/2016
Indiana Jones and the Best Show Ever (2016 Edition)

Hi Indy Fans! It's Monday which means we are all in need of a little light survey to get us through the afternoon hump!

As we start lining up the program schedule for the Fall semester we wanted to ask you: What was YOUR favorite show this year? We've created a list of some of our most popular shows going all the way back to January and now we want you to tell us which one you thought was the best!

https://goo.gl/forms/JPYUl6UGgpMGkhaP2

Hi Indy Fans! As we start lining up the program schedule for the Fall semester we wanted to ask you: What was YOUR favorite show this year? We've created a list of some of our most popular shows going all the way back to January and now we want you to tell us which one you thought was the best! (If…

04/08/2016
Bigfoot steps out of hiding for ODOT's new crosswalk safety commercial

What was your favorite part of last night's episode? Was there some question we didn't ask? Let us know! If you weren't able to tune in yesterday you can still listen to the episode online or download it for later (http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/93834/crypto-science-does-bigfoot-walk-among-us)!

Meanwhile, please enjoy this safety message from our missing guest this week...

http://katu.com/news/local/bigfoot-steps-out-of-hiding-for-odots-new-crosswalk-safety-commercial

PORTLAND, Ore. – Sasquatch has emerged from the depths of the Pacific Northwest forests with a message for Oregon drivers.Unlike the grainy footage of Bigfoot that has surfaced in the past, the message in ODOT’s latest campaign is clear:“Every intersection

20/07/2016

DIRTY POLITICS: ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE 2016 ELECTION

Hey! Did you all know it's an election year? Well you are on Facebook so you probably are WELL aware of it! But how will the election and the political agendas at stake affect archaeology? Join us tonight at 6 PM ET to find out more!

Show Description
It’s an election year in the U.S. and many are anxiously wondering what November will bring. While the presidential race is in full swing (or sling—and you thought OUR jobs were dirty!) archaeologists, like the rest of the nation, are wondering whether the new president will REPresent their values or DEMonstrate a commitment to their goals. The past is a hot topic in the political realm right now: even as archaeology, along with other science, funding has been systematically cut and undermined by proposed legislation, representatives from both sides are calling upon visions of the past to inspire and influence the voters. Join us tonight as Dr. Schuldenrein discusses whether the current political climate can Make Archaeology Great Again or if the future will trump the past.

And May the Odds Be Ever in Our Favor.

13/04/2016

Coming out from behind the radio today for a public outreach component of one of our current projects. What question would you want to ask?!

23/03/2016

In two weeks archaeologists are going to be descending Orlando for the annual Society for American Archaeology meeting. In honor of this occasion, and the fact that March is Florida Archaeology Month!, join us tonight at 6PM EST as we talk to the Florida Public Archaeology Network about archaeology in the Sunshine State. In the meantime, what do you think archaeologists will think of Disneyworld in 1000 years?

16/03/2016

Did you miss our show last week on National Geographic's commitment to cultural heritage? Join us tonight for a special encore presentation!

09/03/2016

Very excited for tonight's show with Dr. Chris Thornton from the National Geographic Society! Make sure to check it out tonight at 6 PM EST! While you're waiting why not tell us where you'd like to go explore in the comments!

Before the Enterprise boldly “went where no person had gone before” or Indiana Jones shouted “THAT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM!” there was the National Geographic Society. For over 100 years it has embodied a sense of adventure in faraway locales with the goal of changing the world through science and exploration. From the heights of Macchu Picchu to the underwater caves of the Maya, the Society has a strong commitment to archaeological discovery, preservation, and most importantly, education. The rich experience with cultural heritage demonstrated by the Society is particularly important today when the looting and destruction in Syria by ISIS has pushed cultural heritage issues into the mainstream media. Join us, and our guest Dr. Chris Thornton, as we discuss his own experiences working in cultural heritage with National Geographic as well as director at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bat in Oman as we attempt to determine we can preserve the past in a constantly developing world.

29/02/2016

Have you been enjoying the new shows? Which one is your favorite? What do you want to hear more about? Let us know!

24/02/2016

In preparation for tonight's episode tell us in the comments what you think Chicago archaeologists will be digging up in a 1000 years time!

Picture it. Chicago. 1893. Twenty-six million people from all over the world flooded into the city to puzzle over the newest fashions trends including zippers, taste innovative new cuisines like brownies, and some even attempted the daredevil feat of riding the world’s first Ferris wheel. Over 100 years later, these “innovations” may seem like the quaint offerings of a remote past, but their once futuristic status invites us to look around us and ask “what will stand the test of time?” Will President Obama’s library be the site of a major archaeological investigation? Will archaeologists ever unearth a Commissioner’s Trophy on the North Side? Will the Illinois State Museum be reopened? Will future generations be able to know the pure satisfaction that is Chicago-style pizza? Join us, and our guest Dr Rebecca Graff, as we discuss the explore the origins of the future in Chicago’s past, and dare to wonder what the archaeology of the future will look like.

26/01/2016

Ten minutes in to the pre-record for tomorrow's show and it already sounds interesting. We've got science, politics, ghosts, oh my! Make sure you tune in tomorrow for our interview with Dr. April M Beisaw of Vassar and share with your friends!

20/01/2016
Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology | VoiceAmerica™

People, if you're in the northern hemisphere it is cold. If you're in the office, it's colder. And if you're in OUR office well I'm amazed you are typing. Why not get away and enjoy some warmer climes mentally (AND A GOOD PIRATE ARCHAEOLOGY STORY) with our special encore presentation: The Count of the Sahara!

http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1975/indiana-jones-myth-reality-and-21st-century-archaeology

Dr. Joseph Schuldenrein, talks about archaeology on his Internet talk radio show, Indiana Jones,Myth, Reality and 21st Century.

13/01/2016
Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality and 21st Century Archaeology

ICYMI--We get it. The holidays are stressful. Too many things to do and not enough time to catch up on your favorite podcasts. We're here to help! Join us tonight for a special encore presentation of our New Year's Eve show where we explore the archaeology of the (notably WARMER) Holy Land and discuss the landscape that is at the very core of many of our holiday traditions!

The holidays are coming to a close for the year. As a happy new year to all of you, Indy Fans, our final show for 2015 is related to the holy land where so many of our holidays are centered. Dr. Morag Kersel is joining us to tell us about her ‘Follow the Pots’ research program. Based in Israel the project aims to both investigate of the emergence of prehistoric urbanism in the Early Bronze Age of the southern Levant and the contested values of this archaeological heritage. [ 165 more words. ]

https://trowelpoints.wordpress.com/2015/12/30/follow-the-pots/

30/12/2015
Follow the Pots

The holidays are coming to a close for the year. As a happy new year to all of you, Indy Fans, our final show for 2015 is related to the holy land where so many of our holidays are centered. Dr. Morag Kersel is joining us to tell us about her ‘Follow the Pots’ research program. Based in Israel the project aims to both investigate of the emergence of prehistoric urbanism in the Early Bronze Age of the southern Levant and the contested values of this archaeological heritage. [ 165 more words. ]

https://trowelpoints.wordpress.com/2015/12/30/follow-the-pots/

  The holidays are coming to a close for the year. As a happy new year to all of you, Indy Fans, our final show for 2015 is related to the holy land where so many of our holidays are centered....

23/12/2015
Christmas Tree Ship

Happy end of the year holiday's Indy Fans! Tonight mere days away from Christmas we have a themed show to further the spirit of the holidays! We are joined by Dr. Tamara Thomsen, a maritime archaeologist based in Wisconsin. The connection may not seem clear between maritime archaeology and Christmas, but there is a phenomenal story we about to be told. [ 130 more words. ]

https://trowelpoints.wordpress.com/2015/12/23/christmas-tree-ship

Happy end of the year holiday's Indy Fans! Tonight mere days away from Christmas we have a themed show to further the spirit of the holidays! We are joined by  Dr. Tamara Thomsen, a maritime archae...

16/12/2015
It’s not dull when archaeologists drone on…

We've spoken to the issue of archaeology being a destructive endeavor on this show many times. As part of our science, archaeologists use as many tools as possible to survey and research a site before (literally) sinking their hands into it. And those tools keep getting cooler and more complicated! Low-level aerial photographs have been used for more than 100 years as site documentation. [ 153 more words. ]

https://trowelpoints.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/its-not-dull-when-archaeologists-drone-on

We've spoken to the issue of archaeology being a destructive endeavor on this show many times. As part of our science, archaeologists use as many tools as possible to survey and research a site bef...

09/12/2015
Pueblitos

The Salmon Ruins is one of the most amazing archaeological sites of the southwest under the guidance. There is a dedicated team of professional archaeologists and active preservationists that offer tours there to educate, edify and wow visitors to the area. These same archaeologists maintain and oversee many Pueblitos, such as the Salmon Ruins or Dinétah. While we can't take you there ourselves Indy Fans, we can bring you two phenomenal archaeologists that participate in the program who conduct ongoing research and preservation in this collection of sites. [ 348 more words. ]

https://trowelpoints.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/pueblitos/

The Salmon Ruins is one of the most amazing archaeological sites of the southwest under the guidance. There is a dedicated team of professional archaeologists and active preservationists that offer...

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