It’s time for the second part of Jessica and Matilda’s discussion with Maya archaeologist Zac Lindsey all about the aesthetics of “cute”. This episode dives into the perception of cute as a valid field of study, how the concept of cute can change our view of past societies, how it can be used to make political statements, and more!

• For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/61

• Zac’s Instagram
• Maya Exploration Centre
• Institute of Maya Studies
• Zac’s paper: “The aesthetic of cute in Mesoamerica”
• Stela 3 at Piedras Negras (Lady K’atun Ajaw of Namaan and her daughter) (go to “Stela 3”)

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Ash and Tilly have finally made it to the Troll Caves, and they’re not alone… Joining them as a return consultant is hoard expert Dr Adrián Maldonado! Listen in as the three of them discuss the possibility of Viking antiquarians, the definition of a hoard, and how the Galloway Hoard is currently enjoying its surfing holiday.

• The Galloway Hoard
• Rock Crystal Jar
• Adrián’s NMS profile
• Adrián’s Bluesky profile

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• For rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archpodnet.com/trowel/73

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What can archaeology tell us about the devastating smallpox epidemics that affected Indigenous communities across the Americas following European colonization? In this episode of the Great Plains Archaeology Podcast, Carlton Shield Chief Gover is joined by Dr. Alex-Garcia Putnam and Dr. Thomas J. Snyder to explore the archaeological evidence for historic smallpox epidemics.

They begin by discussing smallpox, its impact on Indigenous populations, and what archaeologists might expect to see in the archaeological record when an epidemic causes widespread mortality. From there, they examine why evidence for these epidemics can be surprisingly difficult to identify, including the challenges surrounding burials, preservation, and the archaeological visibility of epidemic deaths. In the second half of the episode, they explore approaches archaeologists can use to identify evidence of historic epidemics and discuss what this research can tell us about Indigenous population loss, colonialism, and the relationship between archaeological and historical evidence.

• For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/great-plains-archaeology/50

• The Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)
• Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)
• Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty Bio
• Plains Anthropological Society Website
• Plains Anthropologist Online Journal Access

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