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“Animal Matter" by Nawa Sugiyama is now available on Oxford Academic. This book explores how the inhabitants of Teotihuacan transformed a monumental earthwork into a sacred mountain, and how multi-species archaeology provides fresh insights into their ritual practices. Learn more: https://oxford.ly/4hBZoMX

Archaeology IN SPAAAAAAAACE "Between January and March 2022, crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) performed the first archaeological fieldwork in space, the Sampling Quadrangle Assemblages Research Experiment (SQuARE). The experiment aimed to: "(1) develop a new understanding of how humans adapt to life in an environmental context for which we are not evolutionarily adapted, using evidence from the observation of material culture" https://lnkd.in/g7zv4fbh

This was a great project to be involved in, learning from Dr. Will Megarry and Dr. Cathy Daly about the process of evaluating climate change risk, a process that is limited by access to climate data and site specific data - this study is the first step of a longer methodology of more in depth analysis of climate change risk for these culturally important sites. #climatechange #culturalheritage

A new publication from a collaboration with Dr. Will Megarry of Queen's University and our research team, Dr. Cathy Daly and Aneta Nerguti in the 2024 Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland Journal of Irish Archaeology. Evaluating climate change risk at Ireland's Tentative World Heritage Sites - read more on our website about the study --> https://lnkd.in/eeKHBUQ3

I am excited to share our latest blog post that takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of experimental archaeology. This piece explores the innovative techniques and insights gained from the hands-on lab of an experimental archaeologist, shedding light on how these practices enhance our understanding of historical artifacts and ancient cultures. Discover the methods used to recreate ancient technologies and the impact this research has on both academia and preservation. Dive into the unique aspects of this field and how it bridges the gap between the past and present. Read the full article here: https://ift.tt/mUvPZnO

Opinion piece: Sediment DNA can revolutionize archaeology—if used correctly To avoid errant interpretations, we need to understand sedaDNA’s context within the archaeological record. Here’s how. https://ow.ly/PXih50SzaLV

ASA Annual Meeting Nous parlerons de: Maritime Archaeology in West Africa: Environmental Histories, Changing Landscapes and Archaeologies of Activism. Megan Crutcher, Texas A&M University and Madick Gueye, Universitè Cheikh Anta Diop and Aix-Marseille Université.

Micro-Climate Blog #4: wildfire, Indigenous knowledge, and learning from archaeology (Blog series from Society for Historical Archaeology, written by me; follow SHA or me, or both 🔥 , for the posts)

You are all warmly invited to a CIfA Buildings Archaeology Group lunch break talk, for 12.30pm, Monday the 25th November. This is the first of a series of lunch break talks we are programming for the year ahead, which will give us the opportunity to share our thoughts and experiences. We are also planning a series of specialist lectures on specific subjects.   Our aim next Monday is, after setting out the stall for the year ahead, to test the waters with a discussion on non-designated heritage – when is a building a non-designated heritage asset? What are the thresholds that we use? How do they relate to local lists? and how can or should we assess them in the context of places and landscapes that locally distinctive?   The presentations for our 45-minute session shall be short and focused, so allowing 20 minutes for discussion: ·     Introduction and the year ahead ·     Non-designated heritage: case studies ·     Discussion   Please register here: https://lnkd.in/eBERTwen Chartered Institute for Archaeologists #historicbuildings #heritage #cifa #archaeology #planning #nondesignatedheritageassets #locallisting #historicengland

Exciting news in the world of historical archaeology! A groundbreaking discovery in Arizona has unveiled the oldest firearm in the United States—a bronze cannon that has been linked to the expedition of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. This remarkable find not only sheds light on our past but also offers insights into the early interactions between European explorers and Native American cultures. To learn more about this fascinating artifact and its significance, read the full article here: [Oldest US firearm unearthed in Arizona](https://ift.tt/JLKvIGP).