by Emily L. Introduction Scouting presents a great opportunity for archaeologists to plan and implement outreach events for youth. Already, the Boy Scouts of Greater St. Louis (BSGSL) extend to its members many archaeological-themed events and programs. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSOFI), however, lacks sufficient opportunities for its members to engage in archaeology. UnlikeContinue reading “Archaeological Outreach within the Scouting Community”
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Who Digs It?
Unexpected Audiences at the Intersection of Public Archaeology and Academic Museums
Dispelling the Ivory Tower: Public Engagement and Education through Archaeological Humor on Social Media
by Nicole C. For the majority of the discipline’s history, archaeologists sat atop an ivory tower of elitism and non-engagement; cut off from the general public in their own intellectual pursuits. However, since the turn of the century, we have seen this attitude in the field shift towards an approach that rejects the idea thatContinue reading “Dispelling the Ivory Tower: Public Engagement and Education through Archaeological Humor on Social Media”
Drag Queen Archaeology
by Nathaniel S. YouTube is a video sharing platform which allows for people to upload nearly anything they wish. Various genres of content have emerged, whether it be beauty or gaming as well as education channels, which tend to be niche and smaller overall. I decided to combine a few of these communities; education andContinue reading “Drag Queen Archaeology”
Nails and Fasteners in Archaeology
by Shea K. Terms used in this blog Nail Header- Tool used for putting the round or square head on a handmade nail Hand Wrought- Nail forged by hand usually made of wrought iron Type A and Type B nails- first forms of machine-made nails Wire Nails- Common nails today made by cutting lengths or wire Continue reading “Nails and Fasteners in Archaeology”
Archaeology and Art History
by Jessica H. Art pieces in a culture or community can mean more than just an expression of emotion or world view, but also an object that people may in everyday life. Artifacts can also be used in religious rituals and can convey beliefs. Artwork can also convey role in a community, ranking, or socialContinue reading “Archaeology and Art History”
Passage of Time
by Katie L. https://archaeologyhouses.home.blog/ Introduction Public archaeology is now considered an ethical practice among archaeologist. It is no longer good enough to report finding in archaeological journals that the public can neither access nor fully understand. With the internet and other tools at our disposal, allowing us to reach many people at once, not keepingContinue reading “Passage of Time”
The Pohlman Family Cemetery in Florissant, Missouri as an Outreach Platform for Public Archaeology
This post discusses “Public Archaeology” and my 2019 biological anthropology field school is used as an example to educate the public about archaeology.
A Public Survey of Cahokia Mounds
by Jacob P. In July pf 2019 Representative Mike Bost of Illinois’s 12th district submitted a bill to Congress propose to make Cahokia Mounds a unit of the National Parks System. To gauge public suppose for this proposal I spends a day at the Cahokia interpretative center talking with public and handing out surveys. MostContinue reading “A Public Survey of Cahokia Mounds”
SIUE Public Archaeology
Welcome to the official blog documenting student public outreach projects for Anthropology 470B/570: Public Archaeology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville We are proud to share our projects with you and encourage your respectful questions, comments, and suggestions for ways we can share and collaborate with you, the public, in the future. Please read through allContinue reading “SIUE Public Archaeology”
SIUE Public Archaeology 