In the wake of some tragic events AND an unseasonable hot summer we're talking about field safety tech. Good tech can not only keep you safer, but, it can make you more efficient as well. Sometimes just being more efficient IS being more safe. We're joined by Rachel Roden from Wildnote who will help us find some cool, useful, things. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code TAS. Click this message for more information. Links Wildnote Equipment for Hi...
Aug 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 186
Dr. Ed Gonzalez-Tennant joins us again in Paul's absence to tell us about the site he's been working on for many years now: The Rosewood Cemetery in Florida. Situated on private land, the Rosewood cemetery is difficult to get to and difficult to maintain. Without some sort of official support it's likely to stay that way. Ed has been documenting the cemetery using a number of recording means. This work has culminated in the virtual Rosewood Cemetery. We talk about that process and the implicatio...
Aug 04, 2022•44 min•Ep. 185
Dr. Edward Gonzalez-Tennant joins us again as a guest co-host while Paul is surveying in the middle east. Ed is an expert in QGIS and on today's show he tells us how to get started and gives us some of his tips, tricks, and customization advice along the way. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code TAS. Click this message for more information. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/archaeotech/184 Links QG...
Jul 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 184
Dr. Edward Gonzalez-Tennant has been on the show before talking about some of his research. Now we bring him on to co-host while Paul is out and in this episode we talk about his transition from Florida to Texas and how he's teaching the next generation of archaeologists to think about technology solutions. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code TAS. Click this message for more information. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to ww...
Jul 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 183
Archaeologists have been 3D scanning artifacts for a while now. But, what do you do with those scans? We post them on websites, use them in reports, and try to do some analysis, but, it's not consistent. This new paper from PLOS ONE is from the architects of a new software, Artifact 3D, that intends to take those scans and perform some high-level, detailed, analytical algorithms that are consistent and repeatable. We talk about it on this week's episode. Interested in learning about how to use X...
Jun 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 182
MEMBERS CHECK YOUR BONUS PAGE FOR A GREAT BONUS SEGMENT! We talk a lot about how to get archaeologists to learn more outside the field of archaeology in order to better understand archaeology. On this episode we talk to JD Calvelli from the University of Chicago's Center for Radical Innovation and Social Change (RISC) about gamifying the learning of data science. However, this isn't for adults; it's for 4th-6th graders! Adults are able to learn as well, though. Learn something new and do it in a...
Jun 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 181
An important component of scientific research is reproducibility. In other scientific fields like medicine, protocols (step-by-step instructions) help ensure that another lab or another researcher can test our results. Lately, protocols for various technical aspects of archaeological research have been published, so Chris and Paul discuss the value of these publications. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course...
May 26, 2022•56 min•Ep. 180
We love it when archaeologists look at other technologies that on first glance are not appropriate for archaeology. However, they're willing to give it a try and report on the results! The researches in the article we discuss used an indoor positioning system (IPS) to map an outdoor site in Israel. Their results are encouraging for this emerging technology. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James El...
May 12, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 179
Paul's back and fresh off his trip to Irag! We've been talking about the technical approach to the fieldwork and survey for a few months now and Paul's here to tell us how it went. There's a some great lessons learned in this episode and some great archaeology. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Connect with James on Twitter: @paleoimaging Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30...
Apr 28, 2022•57 min•Ep. 178
Daniel Carvalho is a researcher working on applied robotics for archaeology. He's interested in creating an actual robot for archaeological use. We're not talking drones or computer programs alone. We're talking about robots that can do a multitude of tasks for archaeology and beyond. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Connect with James on Twitter: @paleoimaging Transcripts For rough t...
Apr 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 177
We’ve always wanted to have a GPS expert on the show to unpack terms and talk about the latest tech. Now we have it! Matt Alexander joins us to talk all things GPS and explain some of those terms you may have been wondering about. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! Links Anatum GeoMobile Solutions LithodomosVR Interris Registries App of the Day Webby: Donesafe Paul: See Neuroscience (Fr...
Mar 31, 2022•52 min•Ep. 176
Brian Fritz is an archaeologist and inventor that saw an issue with deep digging in Pennsylvania. To help out he developed a new machine that can basically do an auger test down to 7 meters, log the levels along the way, and there's an attached mechanized screen. It's a pretty cool system and we hear how he developed it and what he hopes to do in the future with this new system. Brian’s Bio Brian L. Fritz is the Principle Archaeological Investigator for Quemahoning, LLC, a cultural resources con...
Mar 17, 2022•39 min•Ep. 175
There's a lot in this episode and we start with Paul telling us about some of the tech he's taking to Iraq this month. Chris gives a Starlink usability update and talks about his new augmented reality glasses. Finally, we discuss the linked article and using deep learning for automatic feature detection. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! For rough transcripts of this episode go to http...
Mar 03, 2022•57 min•Ep. 174
In this potpourri episode Chris and Paul discuss the practicalities of Chris’s new Starlink setup and some of the great listener feedback from recent episodes, including a home-grown tech project that knocked our socks off. Interested in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! For rough transcripts of this episode go to Episode 173 Links Starlink Starlink Coverage Map (unofficial) Kill A Watt ArcGIS Field...
Feb 17, 2022•44 min•Ep. 173
Today we talk with Cora Woolsey about how and why she set out to founded an archeological technology company. She tells us the ins and outs of starting the business, her motivations for building new software, and gives us details about the process. Intersted in learning about how to use X-Rays and similar technology in archaeology? Check out the linked PaleoImaging course from James Elliot! For rough transcripts of this episode go to www.archpodnet.com/archaeotech/172 Transcripts Segment 1 Segme...
Feb 03, 2022•51 min•Ep. 172
We've talked extensively about non-destructive techniques for looking into the ground. But, what about this human body or ancient collections? What about other materials? Our guest this week talks about the use of x-rays and other similar technologies in archaeology and how they're used to look inside ancient remains and artifacts to determine what's inside, how's it made, and in the case of bones, pathology and other indicators. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first th...
Jan 20, 2022•54 min•Ep. 171
Over the summer Paul had experience with a couple different tablet-based GIS solutions. They're some of the most popular on the market. What were his impressions of those and are the suitable for the project he's working with in Iraq? We discuss those and more on today's episode. Start your own podcast with Zencastr and get 30% off your first three months with code ARCHAEOTECH. Click this message for more information. Links 3D reconstruction of the E-dub-lal-mah at Ur 3D reconstruction and print...
Jan 06, 2022•54 min•Ep. 170
Chris and Paul discuss a couple recent articles. One describes the use of muons as a non-invasive technique for looking inside solid objects, and the other discusses the authors’ R project for visualizing chronology. They might not seem related, but both articles predict exciting advancements in archaeology. Links Seeing deeper with atmospheric muons: From archaeology to geology Atmospheric muons as an imaging tool Muon Scanning Finds Hidden Chamber in Great Pyramid of Giza datplot: A New R Pack...
Dec 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 169
Paul was invited on a project in Iraq and has returned to tell us all about it. What was getting to Iraq like? How'd the preparation for photogrammetry go? We find out about the Lagash Archaeological Project and how the project went. Links Lagash Archaeological Project DroneDeploy DJI Phantom 4 RTK DJI D-RTK 2 Mobile Station Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @archeowebby Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Paul Zimmerman Twitter: @lugal Email: paul@lugal.com ArchPodNet APN Website: https://w...
Nov 25, 2021•52 min•Ep. 168
We've got a guest from Wildnote on today to talk about best practices when going in the field with your digital forms. There is some Wildnote feature stuff in here, but, most of this is applicable to anyone using digital recording devices in the field. Links Wildnote Article Email Rachel at Wildnote - rachel@wildnoteapp.com Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @archeowebby Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Paul Zimmerman Twitter: @lugal Email: paul@lugal.com ArchPodNet APN Website: https://ww...
Nov 11, 2021•57 min•Ep. 167
Paul and Chris talk about a Heritage Daily article that seems a bit starry-eyed about the role of archaeology in current and future technological innovations and use. The article linked below broadly discusses a number of technologies and we take a few of them and break them down. Links Why archaeology will be the next harbour for technology Drone Archaeology Agent Based Modeling for Archaeology Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @archeowebby Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Paul Zimmerman...
Oct 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 166
Archaeologists have been using digital technologies to augment traditional field archaeology for several decades (GPS and mapping mostly). However, as modern technologies continue to enter the archaeological space, most researchers are using these techniques almost as a second thought. The authors of this case study argue for development of a digital strategy that will allow researchers to plan and develop questions that are answered by a suite of techniques. Links Why Digital Archaeology? A Cas...
Oct 14, 2021•59 min•Ep. 165
A recent paper discussing footprints found years ago in New Mexico is shaking up the archaeological community. The footprints were dated to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago - problematic because concrete evidence for the earliest sites sits at around 14,000 years ago. There are older sites, but, the evidence isn't great. This new research, however, could change everything. Links Evidence of humans in North America during the Last Glacial Maximum - Science (Original Paper) Footprint Discovery ...
Sep 30, 2021•55 min•Ep. 164
There’s a lot packed into this episode and there’s even stuff we didn’t get to but have in the links below. We do this in three sections: 3D Scanning and Printing, Robots and Drones, and Art, Experimentation, and Whimsy. Links The Virtual Curation Laboratory Virtual Curation Lab on Instagram 3D Scanning and 3D Printing in Archaeology and Paleontology What can GIS+3D mean for landscape archaeology? 3D MURALE: a multimedia system for archaeology 3D Recording and Interpretation for Maritime Archaeo...
Sep 16, 2021•53 min•Ep. 163
On today’s episode we focus on one article from the Studies in Digital Heritage online and open-access journal. The latest issue was a special issue on 3D methodologies in Mediterranean archaeology. The article we discuss was written by Miriam Clinton and is called Online Gaming as Digital Heuristics. We thought this was interesting because it’s not about online gaming, per se, but the researchers did develop a game of sorts and had random people from the internet play this game in order to stud...
Sep 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 162
When you fly your drone over a landscape or use satellite images in your research, do you ever thing about the people that live on and use the land that you're studying? Because of the scale of the images you might not be able to see actual people, but they're there. In a recent paper, Dylan Davis and Tanambelo Rasolondrainy, two of the authors and our guests today, explore the ethics of remote sensing and collaboration with stakeholders. Links Phys.org article Archaeological Prospection article...
Aug 20, 2021•53 min•Ep. 161
Dr. Jarrod Burks of Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc joins us on the show today to talk about his pioneering geophysical work in Ohio. Dr. Jarrod Burks specializes in geophysically detecting the unseen archaeological record that surrounds us. He is also president of Heartland Earthworks Conservancy, an organization that works to study and save Ohio earthworks. Dr. Burks’ day job takes him all over the country, and beyond, to survey archaeology sites, cemeteries, and even look for lost WWII soldiers....
Aug 05, 2021•56 min•Ep. 160
We're talking field and mobile power on this week's episode. With Paul working on Chris' project and guest co-host Richie Cruz also present, we have a lot to talk about. We cover solar panels, batteries, and mobile vehicle power solutions. Links Jackery SolarSaga 60W Anker Powerhouse 200 Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 All-Terrain Family on YouTube Magnum Energy MSH3012RV 3000 Watt, 12 Volt DC Inverter and 50 AMP AC Relay Victron GX Touch 50 Panel Display Battleborn 100ah LiPo4 310W Mono Solar Panel ...
Jul 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 159
We’ve talked about Wildnote a lot on this podcast. We even had the founder on a while back. Well, now Wildnote is growing and moving a some awesome directions. We talk to Chief Revenue Officer, Jeff Erramouspe, about what Wildnote is doing now and where it’s going in the future. Links Wildnote Website Lunch and Learn on July 13, 2021 Pushing the Past Forward: Archaeologists Make Surprise Discovery! Clean Up The Lake Contact Chris Webster Twitter: @archeowebby Email: chris@archaeologypodcastnetwo...
Jul 08, 2021•51 min•Ep. 158
The Digital Archaeological Record (tDAR) is a repository for archaeological data of all types. Chris Nicholson is the director of the Center For Digital Antiquity and he comes on to talk to Paul about what it is and how it’s used. Links The Digital Archaeological Repository (tDARThe Digital Archaeological Repository (tDAR) Open Context Ariadne Plus PeriodO Robinson, E., C. Nicholson, and R. Kelly, 2019. The Importance to Spatial Data to National Archaeological Databases. Advances in Archaeologic...
Jun 24, 2021•53 min•Ep. 157
