Archaeologyin30

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Archaeologyin30 is a podcast produced by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) and hosted by Mike Thomin at the FPAN coordinating center located in downtown Pensacola, Florida. This 30 minute podcast includes interviews with archaeologists who discuss their work and how it relates to current issues and events. FPAN is a statewide organization and a program of the University of West Florida. FPAN's mission is to promote and facilitate the conservation, study and public understanding of Florida's archaeological heritage through regional centers throughout the state.

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Episodes

Archaeologyin30 - Season 1 Episode 8 Historic Preservation Officers With Chris Davenport

In this episode we talk with county historic preservation officer Chris Davenport. Chris works for Palm Beach County and has over three decades of experience in the field of archaeology. We'll talk to him about what type of things county historic preservation officers do, and what it is like to work in archaeology for private companies, governments, and academia. He'll also describe a recent visit he led to a prehistoric mound site in south Florida called Big Mound City, the importance of public...

Jan 10, 2017•25 min

Archaeologyin30 - Season 1 Episode 7 Sea Level Rise With Emily Jane Murray

In this episode we talk to FPAN Northeast Public Archaeology Coordinator Emily Jane Murray. Emily discusses how Hurricane Matthew impacted St. Augustine, and what effects climate change will have on Florida's cultural resources near the coast. Additionally, she highlights the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve located near St. Augustine. She also describes a new volunteer/citizen science program FPAN developed to deal with issues of rising sea levels called Heritag...

Dec 22, 2016•24 min

Archaeologyin30 - Season 1 Episode 6 State Collections With Marie Prentice

In this podcast we’ll chat with Marie Prentice, a Senior Archaeologist for the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research based in Tallahassee. We’ll talk to Marie about the role the Bureau of Archaeological Research plays within the Florida Division of Historical Resources, what happens to artifacts after they are excavated, and how the state collection is used by museums and researchers. We’ll also discuss some misconceptions people have about artifact collections held in public trust, and some...

Sep 07, 2016•24 min

Archaeologyin30 - Season 1 Episode 5 ArchaeoArt With Nigel Rudolph

In episode 5- ArchaeoArt- we’ll talk to FPAN Central Regional Public Archaeology Coordinator Nigel Rudolph. An archaeologist and artist, Nigel is a man of many talents. We’ll chat with Nigel about the Crystal River Archaeological State Park in his region and the 2016 Florida Archaeology Month poster titled “Artisans of the Woodland." Nigel’s art is featured in this poster, which won 3rd place in the annual Society for American Archaeology poster competition. We’ll also talk to Nigel about his wo...

May 13, 2016•28 min

Archaeologyin30- Season 1 Episode 4 Maya Archaeology With Rachael Kangas

In this episode we’ll chat with FPAN’s Southwest Public Archaeology Coordinator, Rachael Kangas. We’ll talk to Rachael about what’s happening around Fort Myers during Florida Archaeology Month in 2016. This year’s theme for Florida Archaeology Month is Artisans of the Woodland, which covers a prehistoric Native American time period in Florida dating back to 3,000 years ago. We’ll also talk to Rachael about her fieldwork and experience in Belize with Maya archaeology, and a recent article she co-...

Mar 11, 2016•31 min

Archaeologyin30- Season 1 Episode 3 HB803 With Sarah Miller

In this episode we talk to FPAN Northeast and East Central Director Sarah Miller. She'll explain some of the successful preservation programs of FPAN over the past decade, laws and regulations that help to protect archaeological sites, and how people can help to protect and save Florida's heritage.

Jan 16, 2016•29 min

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