S4E3 - Interview with Dr. Field (Archaeology)

04/01/19 • 13 min

How do islands preserve the past? How do humans transform their environments? In this episode, we talk with archaeologist Dr. Julie Field, and hear about her research in the Pacific Islands with population growth and the trajectory of environmental change. By speaking on diversity of biology, culture, and thought, we can study where we have been and answer the question of "where are we going?" (Bonus: Learn a new knock-knock joke!)

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S4E2 - Interview with Dr. Kawa (Cultural Anthropology)

What can human waste tell you about culture? How do different cultures manage waste and compost? In this episode, we talk with cultural anthropologist Dr. Nick Kawa, and hear about his research in environmental anthropology around the world. Ps. did you know that you can paint with compost?

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Bonus Episode with Dr. Amara Solari: Idolizing Mary in the Pre-Colombian Yucatan

In this bonus episode, we interview Dr. Amara Solari of Penn State University and discovery the intersection between art and anthropology in the Pre-Colombian Yucatan. Dr. Solari discusses the transition of Mayan culture to Christianity, including the adoption and idolization of the Virgin Mary. To read her book: https://www.psupress.org/books/titles/978-0-271-08332-8.html