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#DRI’s Erick Robinson, Ph.D., associate research professor of climate and archaeology, is co-author on a ground-breaking new study to uncover the impact of disturbances on humans and the factors affecting their resilience. The research, published May 1st in Nature, is the first global-scale comparison of #HumanResilience to #environmental and cultural disturbances over millennia. Read the full story on our website at https://lnkd.in/gfHuWivy. #DiscoverDRI

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.

Society for Historical Archaeology Micro-Climate Blog #2! Sharing the call for author nominations for the upcoming IPCC special report on Climate Change and Cities, deadline Sept. 16. Cities have history and many touchpoints for archaeology and heritage, and so there is a need for authors to bring these together with climate change.

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

💡NEW RESEARCH💡 A scoping review of Indigenous Cultural Mapping (ICM) of coastal, island, and marine environments 💻 https://lnkd.in/gVUtX8uE Elsevier 📘 Environmental Science & Policy - Vol 164 #openaccess AUTHORS 🔹 Redbird Ferguson, James Cook University, Australian Institute of Marine Science 🔹 Karen Joyce, James Cook University, Australian Institute of Marine Science 🔹 Christian Reepmeyer, James Cook University, University Commission for Archaeology of Non-European Cultures (KAAK), German Archaeological Institute (DAI) 🔹 Rachel Groom, Northern Institute Charles Darwin University 🔹 Kellie Pollard, Northern Institute Charles Darwin University HIGHLIGHTS ➡️Review articles were distributed around the globe, but most frequently situated in the United States, Australia, and Canada. ➡️The published research incorporating Indigenous knowledges has increased over the past two decades. ➡️Methods are poorly described, or defined, using a wide range of terms, with the majority described as participatory. ➡️Variations in levels of participation are perpetuating practices of tokenism and excluding Indigenous communities. ➡️Standards of practice and policies are needed to improve the interface between knowledge systems. #indigenous #seacountry #participatorymethod #culturalseascapes #CDUResearch Charles Darwin University Steve Rogers Ruth Wallace Steven Greenland Adelle Sefton-Rowston Raphaella Saroukos

The archaeological record is at risk. Without swift and informed consensus, archaeology will lose the majority of its research data legacy to a digital Dark Age. How can research networks help? The COST Action Saving European Archaeology from the Digital Dark Age (SEADDA) was established five years ago to mitigate the loss of primary archaeological data by developing common understandings on data stewardship, building new best-practice to support preservation, opening dissemination of archaeological data, and creating more inclusive research partnerships. Discover the impact and results of this network and their follow-up legacy through via the SHADE COST Innovators Grant and ARIADNE Research Infrastructure 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etHnKteS With Julian Richards, Holly Wright, Hella Hollander, & Ivana Sukalo Pandzic #COSTactions #COST_CIG #ArchaeologicalData #ResearchData

Imagine visiting a site rich with centuries of history, only to find that it’s gradually being washed away by rising seas and relentless storms. This is the harsh reality for Swandro, an archaeological site on Rousay, Orkney Islands, where the remains of Iron Age and Norse settlements are slowly vanishing beneath the waves. Every year, archaeologists rush against time, trying to unearth and preserve what’s left before it's lost forever. But here’s the catch: time isn’t on their side. The rapid rise in sea levels and increasingly severe weather are accelerating coastal erosion. Scotland, for instance, is experiencing heavier winters than experts predicted for 2050. As a result, what should have been years of excavation is turning into a race for survival. The crown jewel of the Knowe of Swandro—a stunning Iron Age dwelling—is almost entirely destroyed. It’s not just Swandro. Hundreds of heritage sites across the world are under similar threat due to climate change. From Roman tablets in England’s Vindolanda to indigenous artefacts in the Arctic, pieces of human history are being erased. The cultural arm of the UN, UNESCO, estimates that one in six cultural heritage sites is at risk. And yet, this crisis hardly makes the headlines. Why? Archaeology, sadly, isn’t at the top of the list when it comes to funding. The real question facing us is: What do we save, and what are we willing to lose? For some sites, like Swandro, digital preservation—using laser scanning and other technologies—has become the last resort. These tools can create virtual records that may outlast the physical structures themselves. But still, can a digital scan ever replace standing in the ruins of a 2,000-year-old settlement and feeling that connection to our ancestors? The reality is stark. Many of these treasures will disappear before we fully understand their significance. As a global community, we need to decide which parts of our history are worth preserving—and start acting before it’s too late. History is not just about the past—it’s about what we choose to carry forward into the future. 🌱 #ClimateChange #CulturalHeritage #Archaeology

Far Western is proud to showcase our research within the archaeology industry, powered by high-quality radiocarbon dates analyzed at Beta Analytic. By entrusting our samples to this leading testing laboratory, we secure precise, reliable data that upholds the highest standards of scientific excellence, enabling impactful research and informed decision-making. Moving forward, Far Western will be collaborating with Beta Analytic as our go-to radiocarbon dating laboratory. With a long-standing scientific legacy, their decades of expertise is crucial for our research. Additionally, their outstanding communication offers seamless support throughout the entire sample preparation and submission process. #RadiocarbonDating #BetaAnalytic #HighQualityDates #ScientificExcellence #Archaeology #CulturalResourcesManagement

APAC Labs researchers Luciarita Nunziata and Sorin Hermon explore the future of heritage engagement in their latest article, “Community Archaeology and the Digital Transformation: Enhancing Engagement and Heritage Practices Through Digital Technology,” published in Les Nouvelles de l'archéologie issue n° 175. Their paper discusses community archaeology in relation to the digital transformation in the cultural heritage sector. It discusses how digital tools open new doors for meaningful, community-centred archaeology—conducted "for, by, and with" the people. Their work highlights the potential for digital innovation to foster a more archaeologically engaged society, empowering communities to play an active role in preserving and interpreting their heritage. This specific publication issue also examines the evolving role of archaeology today, inviting researchers to reflect on the ethical responsibilities archaeologists hold towards diverse audiences. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRVC5Qxq #CommunityArchaeology #DigitalHeritage #CulturalHeritage #APACLabs

Micro-Climate Blog #14! in which archaeological practices of finding things that aren't seen on the surface and drawing together multiple lines of evidence to understand them are applied to artificial intelligence (AI) and climate