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Dr. Kristina Killgrove - Episode 23

Today we talk to Dr. Kristina Killgrove, professor and writer at Forbes.com, about using 3D-printed bones in her osteology classes. She's having students print bones and paint them up to look like the...

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Dr. Michael Ashley and Digital Archaeology - Episode 24

On today's show ArcheoWebby interviews Michael Ashley, digital pioneer and founder of the Center for Digital Archaeology and Founder and President of Codifi, Inc. We talk about the stages of digital...

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Dr. Dan Bigman and GPR - Episode 25

On today's show we talk to Dan Bigman of Bigman Geophysical. Dan is a geophysical and remote sensing specialist and we brought him on to primarily talk about ground penetrating radar. In the last...

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The Internet of Things - Episode 26

On today's episode we bring back technology expert, Steve Fowler, to talk about the Internet of Things. What is it, and, what can it, or they, do for archaeology? We'll talk about a lot of things and...

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Photogrammetry and Great Field Photography - Episode 27

On today's show we bring back Dr. Michael Ashley of Codifi and the Center for Digital Archaeology. Michael is a photography expert and I ask him how to take good field photographs with less than good...

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The Microsoft Surface - Episode 28

Today we talk to Philip Hansen of the Stone Pages Podcast about the Surface Pro as a field device. Philip just happens to have a Surface Pro 3 and is a self-confessed "Windows Person". Chris Webster...

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Should I Go Digital? - Episode 29

In response to a comment on Facebook, we're attempting to answer the question Should I Go Digital? To some, this seems like a complicated question. It is, however, quite simple. Webby and Boone talk...

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Digital Archaeology in Spain - Episode 30

On today's episode we talk to Scott De Brestian of Central Michigan University about his team's work in the Spanish Countryside. They're using some interesting tech to get them closer to a 3-D model...

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Listener Questions - Episode 31

On today's episode we tackle listener questions from Twitter! We talk about everything from drones to carbon fiber screens to LiDAR and everything in-between. If you've got a question or a topic...

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Digital Archaeology and Heritage Field School - Episode 32

On today's episode we talk to Meghan Dennis and her students at the University of York. They created an audio guide for a site in England and we talk about the process, what they learned, and what...

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Kite Aerial Photography - Episode 33

On today's episode we talk to Dr. Michael Ashley about Kite Aerial Photography. What do you need to get started - how do transects work out - how many people are involved - and what's the cost. We...

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Codifi - Episode 34

Today we bring Dr. Michael Ashley back on to finally discuss Codifi, the revolutionary site recording and project management application that we're developing for use in archaeology and environmental...

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High-Tech Petroglyph Recording - Episode 35

Apologies for being a few days late - had to do some extra work with this one. PaleoWest, a CRM firm based in the Southwest, won a contract to record 200 meters of the 1600-meter-long Little...

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The DJI Inspire Pro - Episode 36

On today's episode Chris and I return with a discussion about our new DJI Inspire Pro quadcopter. What are my first impressions with flying the device, presentation, and the amazing camera? We talk...

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How Apple Is Changing Archaeology, Again - Episode 37

The iPad brought tablet technology to more people than any product before it. Now, as Apple and other companies continue to innovate we're looking for ways to make archaeology more efficient and more...

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Institute on Digital Archaeology Method and Practice #msudai - Episode 38

On today's show we welcome Jolene Smith and Neha Gupta - two archaeologists that recently attended the second year of the Digital Archaeology Institute at Michigan State University. It's a week-long...

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Peter Wigand and Climate Change, Erosion, and Impacts to People - Episode 39

For today's show, Chris Webster went to the University of Nevada, Reno, to talk to Dr. Peter Wigand about his work. Dr. Wigand models soil erosion and climate change in areas around the world and uses...

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Ben Marwick and Coding at SAA2017 - Episode 40

On today's episode we talk to Ben Marwick. Ben has started a forum and a workshop for the 2017 Society for American Archaeology meetings in Vancouver, Canada. We talk about coding and what they're...

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Codifi w/ Michael Ashley - Episode 41

Michael Ashley, founder of Codifi, joins this episode to talk about all the new things coming from this company. Chris Webster and Christopher Sims announce their involvement with Codifi, and the...

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Holiday Gift Guide - Episode 42

On today's show, Webby and Boone talk about good gifts to get that traveling archaeologist in your life. This isn't a comprehensive list by any means, but, we have some fun with it and give you some...

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Adam Spring, Amiga, and Trajan's Forum - Episode 43

Adam Spring joins the show to talk about digital archaeology, 3D scanning, and the materiality of technology. Adam hosts the Remotely-Interested Podcast and authors the blog of the same name, and is a...

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Drones in Archaeology - Episode 44

We got four Chris's (what are the odds!), and a couple non-Chris's on this one! This panel breaks down some of the details of drones in archaeology we haven't covered before on this show. Dr. Sally...

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Lithodomos VR - Episode 45

The Chrises chat with Simon Young, founder and CEO of Lithodomos, a virtual reality company that specializes in preserving culturally significant spaces with archaeology and scientific precision in...

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The Tech of Drones - Episode 46

We get all the Chrises (and Matthew Whitten) back together, this time to talk about which particular drones and tech packages work, and lessons learned in deploying drones for archaeological research....

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Metal Detectors in Archaeology - Episode 47

Patrick Severts joins the show to talk about metal detecting in archaeology. Some of the highlights include best practices, recommended equipment, and programs and companies offering training. Listen...

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The Future Is Written; It's the Past that Keeps Changing - Episode 48

Abby Smith Rumsey, author of When We Are No More: How Digital Memory is Shaping Our Future, joins this episode to talk about data, archiving, and cultural memory.LINKS:Abby Smith Rumsey - When We Are...

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Open Science w/ Ben Marwick - Episode 49

Dr. Ben Marwick returns to talk about the Open Science Interest Group, his recent publication on technology and open archaeology, and his workshop at the SAA Annual Meeting in Vancouver.Links:Ben...

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Codifi Goes to SAA - Episode 50

Chris Sims and Chris Webster make it no secret they're on the Codifi team. Codifi founder, Michael Ashley, joins the show to reflect on Codifi's reception at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the Society for...

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Photogrammetry w/ Michael Ashley & Tom Noble - Episode 51

Michael Ashley and Tom Noble join the show to talk about photogrammetry. They discuss equipment, workflows, and limitations, as well as the way forward. Info on photogrammetry workshops are discussed...

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Radioactive Science and a 130,000-Year-Old Mastodon - Episode 52

On today's episode we talk about the science behind the reported discovery of a 130,000 year old mastodon near San Diego, California. Why is science literacy important? What can we learn from the...

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Using AI to Identify Projectile Points - Episode 53

On today's episode we welcome back Chris Cameron of Field Technologies, Inc. to talk about his latest project - an app that will identify a projectile point from a photograph. This is pretty exciting...

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Historic Live Fire Experimental Archaeology with Dr. Doug Scott - Episode 54

On today's episode we talk to Dr. Doug Scott about his team's experiments with historic firearms. They conducted live fire exercises to determine a number of things about the historic weapons and...

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Headphones, In the Field? - Episode 55

On today's episode we talk about whether you should wear headphones in the field. And, if you do, what you should wear! We even include a few gear reviews for you, including the Apple AirPods - quite...

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What's New With Apple - WWDC17 - Episode 56

On today's episode Chris Webster is joined by Richie Cruz - a long-time Reno CRM Archaeologist and Technophile. We talk about the Apple World Wide Developers Conference that took place in the...

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Tablets, Points, Technology Consulting, and iBeacons - Episode 57

On today's episode, host Chris Webster announces a new position - co-host of the ArchaeoTech podcast - talks about some digital field recording with Tap Forms, and announces an upcoming service from...

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Digital Field Recording with Wildnote - Episode 58

On today's show, Chris and guest host Richie Cruz talk to the creators of digital field recording software Wildnote. Kristen Hazard and Nancy Douglas tell us how they came up with Wildnote, what it...

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Archaeological Analytics with Acacia Berry - Episode 59

On today's show we talk to the creator and founder of Archaeological Analytics, Acacia Berry. Find out what she's doing with this company and how they can help you in your business. Learn about...

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Future Tech Wish List - Episode 60

On today's episode, Richie Cruz and I talk about our tech wish list as applied to archaeology. What would we like to have? What would we like to see? What's on your wish list? Let us know in the...

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New People and Old Apps - Episode 61

Introducing new co-host Dr. Paul Zimmerman! Paul has been working in IT for many years now, but, cut his teeth on archaeology on the other side of the world. He's a great addition to the show and we...

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Tech Without Internet - Episode 62

Every been out in the field and had NO cell service? Of course you have! Well, in a world where we are increasingly relying on technology and internet connectivity to do our jobs, what do we do when...

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New Apple Products for the Field, Fall 2017 - Episode 63

From a new watch to two new phones - the latest from the Apple iPhone event for Fall of 2017 has brought longer battery life and some real tools that can help make fieldwork faster, safer, and more...

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Remote Working in Archaeology? - Episode 64

That's right. It IS possible. But, you have to take all of your normal office work practices into account and prepare for the unexpected. If done correctly, remote working can turn OK employees into...

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Tech in Adverse Conditions - Episode 65

We've all worked in crazy weather. But, in the days of tablets and smartphones, what do you do when it snows, rains, or the sun is just REALLY bright? Well, sometimes there isn't much you can do....

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File Formats - Episode 66

That's right. Will your *.DOC file still be readable in 10 years? What's a CSV file and how can you use it? On this show, we talk about the most common file formats for photographs, documents, and a...

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"Owned" By Joshua Fairfield - Episode 67

On today's show we talk to lawyer and author, Joshua Fairfield about his new book, "Owned", from Cambridge University Press. Who owns your digital property? You? The developers? The people licensing...

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Drones and Tech Gifts - Episode 68

It's Drone time again! This is such a rapidly changing space that we have to cover it every now and again. And, many people ask me how to get into it and how to learn to fly. We cover all that in this...

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Digital Field Archaeology Apps - Episode 69

There are a lot of options out there and no standard answer to the question, "What do you use to record digitally in the field?" Fortunately, Chris and Paul have some experience with this and Chris...

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Photographs in the Field - Episode 70

On today’s show we’re going to talk about taking and managing field photographs.App of the DayChris: ProCam $4.99 for iOSChris: Ember MugPaul: Trace Snow Free for iOS and AndroidContactChris...

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Site Recording, it's Not Just Physical Objects - Episode 71

There are other things you can record on a site besides artifacts and features. There's other visual ways to record, including photogrammetry, 360 videos, and imagery for augmented and virtual...

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Tech on a budget- Episode 72

Want to get into the tech space and upgrade your office or fieldwork but either don't have the money or have a limited budget? This episode is for you. Tech doesn't have to be expensive and if you...

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