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Quick Takes: Big Archaeological Concepts in 5 Minutes or Less

The AIA-Coalition for Archaeological Synthesis (CfAS) working group has developed a conference format called Quick Takes: Big Archaeological Topics in 5min or Less to explore concepts with critical implications in the field of archaeology and disseminate information for the AIA meetings and beyond.

The inaugural program, Quick Takes – Take #1: Big Datasets in Archaeology, showcases nine videos of scholars working in a variety of places and time periods. Their contributions discuss various types of big datasets and the different approaches that they take to analyze, curate, and disseminate these data.

The Joukowsky Institute’s very own Dr. Parker VanValkenburgh (Associate Professor of Anthropology) led a five minute presentation on his work with GeoPACHA and South American archaeology. Click this link to watch the video!

For the full list of presenters, click this link here.

AIA Archaeologists You Should Know – George Bass

George Bass was a pioneer in the field of underwater archaeology and founder of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology. As the first archaeologist to excavate underwater using the same principles and standards as excavations on land, he helped revolutionize an entirely new field. The Archaeological Institute of America interviewed Nicolle Hirschfeld to learn more about why George is an archaeologist you should know. Read more here.

PBS Documentary – “Written on the Landscape”

The Solstice Project has released a new film about Chaco Canyon and their 40+ years of fieldwork and research entitled Written on the Landscape: Mysteries Beyond Chaco Canyon. This film documents their latest research on the Chaco region through photography, art visualizations, and interviews. You can view an introduction to the film here. The Solstice Project is currently open to donations from those wishing to help complete the film and support their project. More information on donating and the Solstice Project can be found here.

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