Introduction for this episode:
Dr. Markin is a Professor of Anthropology & Archaeology at Washington College. With a background in environmental anthropology, she focuses on archaeological excavations in the Mid-Atlantic area; her research center on American Indian groups, such as their settlement and political/economic development.
In this episode, Dr. Markin shares her transition from a research archaeologist to a college professor, describing her fieldwork in Moundville, Alabama, and the difficulties and rewards involved. She emphasizes the theme of "interconnection" and hopes that as an archaeological anthropologist, she can better represent the American Indian population and tell the story of the time.
Timeline
0:2:40 Environmental Anthropology and Archaeology
0:3:47 changing in college
0:6:36 Preparation to become a college professor
0:10:13 Anthropology is complementary to Archaeology
0:17:16 Fieldwork/excavation at Moundville
0:24:08 Difficulties - having a "quality" team/landowner's consent
0:27:58 A man with a shotgun
0:30:15 Harvest - Humans are interconnected
0:29:37 We are not so different
0:42:47 Have something to say
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